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UAE CBSE Exams 2025: Internal Assessments May Constitute 40% of Marks

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Starting with the 2025 academic session, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is likely to implement a new evaluation system where 40% of board exam marks will come from internal assessments. This change aims to reduce academic stress and reliance on high-stakes final exams, while promoting consistent learning and skill development.

Changes Effective from 2025 Batch

These changes will not affect students taking the CBSE board exams in February 2025.

  • Exam Dates:
    • Class 10 exams: February 15 - March 18, 2025.
    • Class 12 exams: February 15 - April 4, 2025.
  • Practical Assessments: Started on January 1, 2025.

The reforms, driven by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, are expected to take effect in the 2025-26 academic year for Grades 9-12.

Key Features of the New Evaluation System

  1. Internal Assessments (40% Weightage):

    • Includes periodic tests, project work, practicals, and subject enrichment activities conducted throughout the year.
    • Aims to reduce dependence on final exams and encourage continuous learning.
  2. Focus on Competency-Based Learning:

    • Greater emphasis on real-life applications and critical thinking skills.
    • AI-enabled tools for generating and monitoring assessments to ensure fairness.
  3. Skill-Based Subjects:

    • Subjects like AI, marketing, insurance, and typing will follow flexible evaluation splits (e.g., 60-40, 50-50).
    • Students opting for a sixth subject can still pass even if they fail one main subject.
  4. Core Subject Splits:

    • Practical subjects: 70-30 (theory-practical).
    • Theory-based subjects: 80-20 split remains unchanged.

Perspectives from UAE Principals

S. Reshma, Principal of Regent Gulf Indian High School, Dubai:
“The revised system integrates technology and competency-based questions. It will foster critical thinking, reduce exam pressure, and encourage consistent engagement.”

Pramod Mahajan, Principal of Sharjah Indian School:
“Skill-based subjects are gaining popularity, with flexible evaluation methods helping students focus on experiential learning. The sixth subject option also provides greater flexibility for students.”

Arogya Reddy, Principal of Ambassador School, Sharjah:
“The changes are aligned with NEP 2020 but remain subject to official announcements. The reforms will benefit students entering Grade 9 in April 2025.”

Additional Highlights:

  • Attendance Requirement: A minimum of 75% attendance may become mandatory for eligibility to sit for board exams.
  • Pending Notification: The CBSE has yet to issue an official circular detailing the changes for the April 2025 batch.

Conclusion

The CBSE’s move towards a hybrid evaluation system reflects a significant shift in how students are assessed. By balancing internal and external evaluations, the new system aims to promote consistent academic engagement, reduce stress, and better prepare students for real-world challenges. Further details are awaited as the board finalizes its policies.

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