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SCHEME OF EXAMINATIONS AND PASS CRITERIA

37. General Conditions

(i) The Scheme of Examinations and Pass Criteria for All India/Delhi Senior School Certificate and All India/Deihl Secondary Examinations conducted by the Board, shall be as laid down from time to time.

(ii) Class XI/IX examinations shall be conducted internally by the schools themselves.

(iii) The Board will conduct the external examinations at the end of Class XII/Class X.

(iv) Class XII/Class X examinations will be based on the syllabi as prescribed by the Board for class XII/X respectively from time to time.

(v) Number of papers, duration of examination and marks for each subject/paper will be as specified in the curriculum for the year.

(vi) The Examination would be conducted in theory as well as in practicals, depending upon the nature of the subject(s) and the marks/grades allotted shall be as prescribed in the curriculum.

(vii) Marks/grades shall be awarded for individual subjects and the aggregate marks shall not be given.

38.     Grading

(i) Assessment of theory/practical papers in external subjects shall be in numerical scores.In addition to numerical scores, the Board shall indicate grades in the marks sheets issued to the candidates in case of subjects of external examinations. In case of internal assessment
subjects, only grades shall be shown.

*(ii) Letter grades on a nine-point scale shall be used for subjects of external examinations. However, for subjects of internal examination in Class X the assessment shall be made on a five point scale I.e. A,B,C,D & E.

(iii) The grades shall be derived from scores in case of subjects of external examination. In case of subjects of internal assessment, they shall be awarded by the schools.

(iv) The qualifying marks in each subject of external examination shall be 33% at Secondary/Senior School Certificate Examinations. However at Senior School Certificate Examination,in a subject involving practical work, a candidate must obtain 33% marks in the theory
and 33% marks in the practical separately in addition to 33% marks in aggregate, in order toqualify in that subject.

(v) For awarding the grades, the Board shall put all the passed students in a rank order and will award grades as follows :

A-1 Top 1/8th of the passed candidates

A-2 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

B-1 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

B-2 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

C-1 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

C-2 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

D-1 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

D-2 Next 1/8th of the passed candidates

E Failed candidates

Notes :

(a) Minor variations in proportion of candidates to adjust ties will be made.

(b) In case of a tie, all the students getting the same score, will get the same grade. If the number of students at a score point need to be divided into two segments, the smaller segment will go with the larger.

(c) Method of grading will be used in subjects where the number of candidates who have passed is more than 500.

(d) In respect of subjects where total number of candidates passing in a subject is less than 500, the grading would be adopted on the pattern of grading and distribution in other similar subjects.

39. Merit Certificates

(i) The Board will award Merit Certificates in each subject to the top 0.1 % of candidates passing that subject, provided that they have passed the examination as per the pass criteria of the Board.

(ii) The number of Merit Certificates in a subject, will be determined by rounding of the number of candidates passing the subject to the nearest multiple of thousand. If the number of candidates passing a subject is less than 500, no merit certificate will be issued.

(iii) In the matter of a tie, if one student gets a Merit Certificate, all candidates getting that score will get the Merit Certificate.

40. Scheme of Examinations (Senior School Certificate Examinations)

(i) The Board shall conduct examination in all subjects except General Studies, Work Experience,Physical and Health Education, which will be assessed internally by the Schools.

(ii) In all subjects examined by the Board, a student will be given one paper each carrying 100 marks for 3 hours. However, in subjects requiring practical examination, there will be a theory paper and a practical examination as required in the syllabi and courses.

(iii) In Work Experience, General Studies and Physical and Health Education, the schools will maintain cumulative records of students periodical achievements and progress during the year. These records are subject to the scrutiny of the Board as and when deemed fit.

(iv) A candidate from a recognised school who has some physical deformity or is otherwise unable to take part in Work Experience and Physical and Health Education, may be granted exemption by the Chairman on the recommendations of the Head of the Institution, supported by medical certificate from a Medical Officer of the rank not below an Assistant Surgeon.

(v) Private/Patrachar Vidyalaya and candidates sponsored by Adult Schools shall be exempted from Work Experience, General Studies and Physical and Health Education.

(vi) A candidate may offer an additional subject which can be either a language at elective level or another elective subject as prescribed in the Scheme of Studies, subject to the conditions laid down in the Pass Criteria.

40.1 Pass Criteria (Senior School Certificate Examination)

(i) A candidate will be eligible to get the Pass Certificate of the Board, if he/she gets a grade higher than E in all subjects of internal assessment unless he/she is exempted. Failing this, result of the external examination will be withheld but not for a period of more than one year.

(ii) In order to be declared as having passed the examination, a candidate shall obtain a grade higher than E (i.e. atleast 33% marks) in all the five subjects of external examination in the main or at the compartmental examinations. The pass marks in each subject of external examination shall be 33%. In case of a subject involving practical work a candidate must obtain 33% marks in theory and 33% marks in practical separately in addition to 33% marks in aggregate in order to qualify in that subject.

(iii) No overall division/distinction/aggregate shall be awarded.

(iv) In respect of a candidate offering an additional subject, the following norms shall be applied:

(a) A language offered as an additional subject may replace a language in the event of a
candidate failing in the same provided after replacement the candidate has English/Hindi as one of the languages.

(b) An elective subject offered as an additional subject may replace one of the elective subjects offered by the candidate.It may also replace a language provided after replacement the candidate has English/Hindi as one of the languages.

(c) Additional language offered at elective level may replace an elective subject provided after replacement, the number of languages offered shall not exceed two.

(v) Candidates exempted from one or more subjects of internal examination shall be eligible for appearing in external examination and result shall be declared subject to fulfilment of other conditions laid down in the Pass Criteria.

40.2 Eligibility for Compartment in Senior School Certificate Examination

A candidate failing in one of the five subjects of external examination shall be placed in compartment in that subject provided he/she qualifies in all the subjects of internal assessment.

41. Scheme of Examinations (Secondary School Examinations)

*(i) Assessment in the following subjects will be undertaken by the schools themselves in terms of grades on a five point scale (i.e. A,B,C,D & E)

- Work Experience

- Art Education

- Physical and Health Education

(ii) The evaluation for subjects of internal assessment shall be based on cumulative record of the candidate during his/her continuous assessment in the school.

(iii) Schools are expected to maintain regular records of student's achievement and progress. These records are subject to scrutiny by the Board when it deems fit.

(iv) Rest of the subjects of study not mentioned under subclause (i) shall be externally examined by the Board. Details of question papers, marks and duration will be as per the Scheme of Examinations.

**(v) Heads of all affiliated institutions shall be required to issue "Certificate of School-Based Evaluation" covering co-cognitive and other related areas of learning based on continuous and comprehensive evaluation of students who will be completing a course of study of
ten years.

41.1 Pass Criteria (Secondary School Examinations)

(i) A candidate will be eligible to get the Pass Certificate of the Board, if he/she gets a gradehigher than E in all subjects of internal assessment unless he/she is exempted. Failing this, the result of the external examination will be withheld but not for a period of more than one year.

(ii) In order to be declared as having passed the examination, a candidate shall obtain a grade higher than E (i.e. at least 33% marks) in all the five subjects of external examination in the main or at the compartmental examinations. The pass marks in each subject of external
examination shall be 33%.

(iii) No overall division/distinction/aggregate shall be awarded.

(iv) In respect of a candidate offering an additional subject, the following norms shall be applied:

(a) A language offered as an additional subject may replace a language in the event of a candidate failing in the same provided after replacement the candidate has English/Hindi as one of the languages; and

(b) The replacement shall satisfy the conditions as laid down in the Scheme of Studies.for appearing in external examination and result shall be declared subject to fulfilment of other conditions laid down in the Pass Criteria.

*41.2 Eligibility for Compartment in Secondary Examination

A candidate failing in two of the five subjects of external examination shall be placed in compartment in those subjects provided he/she qualifies in all the subjects of internal assessment.

42. Compartment Examination for Secondary/Senior School Certificate Examination

** (i) A candidate placed in compartment may reappear at the compartmental examination to be held in July/August and may avail himself/herself of the second chance in March/April next year and may further avail himself/herself of the third chance at the compartmental
examinations to be held in July/August of that year. The candidate will be declared 'Pass' provided he/she qualifies the compartmental subject/subjects in which he/she had failed.

** (ii) A candidate who does not appear or fails at one or all the chances of compartment shall be treated to have failed in the examination and shall be required to reappear in all the subjects at the subsequent annual examination of the Board as per syllabi and courses laid down for the examination concerned in order to pass the examination. The candidate shall have the option to appear at the practical examination in the subjects involving practical or retain their previous marks in one more annual examination after the Third Chance Compartment.

(iii) Syllabi and Courses tor the Compartmental candidates in March Examination shall be the same as applicable to the candidates of full subjects appearing at the examination,

*** (iv) A candidate placed in compartment shall be allowed to appear only in those subjects in which he/she has been placed in compartment at the Second Chance Compartmental Examination to be held in March/April next year.

(v) For subjects involving practical work, in case the candidate has passed in practical at the main examination he/she shall appear only in theory part and previous practical marks will be carried forward and accounted for. In case a candidate has failed in practical he/she shall
have to appear in theory and practical both irrespective of the fact that he/she has already cleared the theory examination.

*** (vi) The candidate who is placed in Compartment in the Secondary School Examination (Class-X) shall be admitted provisionally to class XI till he takes in first chance Compartmental Examination to be held in July/August of that year. His/her admission shall be treated as
cancelled if he/she fails to pass at the first chance Compartmental Examination,

****42A. RETENTION OF PRACTICAL MARKS IN RESPECT OF FAILURE CANDIDATES FOR SECONDARY/SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS

A candidate who has failed In the examination in the first attempt shall be required, to re-appear in all the subjects at the subsequent annual examination of the Board. He/she shall appear only in theory part and his/her previous practical marks will be carried forward and accounted for if he/she has passed in practical. In case a candidate has failed in practical he/she shall have to appear in theory and practical both. If he/she fails to pass the examination in two consecutive years, after the first attempt he/she shall have to reappear in all the subjects including practical.

*43.    Additional Subject(s)

A candidate who has passed the Secondary/Senior School Certificate Examination of the Board may offer an additional subject as a private candidate provided the additional subject is provided in the Scheme of Studies and is offered within SIX YEARS of passing the examination of the Board. No exemption from time limit will be given after six years. Facility to appear in additional subject will be available at the annual examination only.

44. Improvement of Performance

44.1 Senior School Certificate Examination

**(i) A candidate who has passed an examination of the Board may reappear for improvement of performance in one or more subject(s) in the main examination in the succeeding year only; however, a candidate who has passed an examination of the Board under Vocational Scheme may reappear for improvement of performance in one or more subject{s) in the main examination in the succeeding year or in the following year provided he/she has not pursued higher studies in the mean time. He /she will appear as private candidate. Those appearing for the whole examination may however appear as regular school candidates also if admitted by the school as regular students. In no case, a candidate shall be allowed more than one chance for improvement of his performance.

(ii) For subjects involving practical work, in case the candidate has passsed in practical at the main examination, he/she shall be allowed to appear in the theory part only and marks in practical obtained at the main examination shall be carried forward and accounted for. In case
a candidate has failed in practical he/she shall have to appear in theory and practical both irrespective of the fact that he/she has already cleared the theory examination.

**(iii) Candidates who appear for improvement of performance will be issued only Statement of Marks reflecting the marks of the main examination as well as those of the improvement examination.

***(iv) A candidate appearing for improvement of performance in one or more subjects can not appear for additional subject simultaneously.

44.2   Secondary Examination

(i) A candidate who has passed Secondary School Examination of the Board may appear at the examination for Improvement of performance in one or more subjects in the main examination in succeeding year only, provided he/she has not pursued higher studies in the mean time. He/ she shall appear as a private candidate. Those reappearing in the whole examination,
may appear as regular school candidates also.

(ii) A candidate appearing for improvement in subject(s) involving practical shall appear only in theory and previous practical marks shall be carried forward and accounted for.

**(iii) Candidates who appear for improvement of performance will be issued only Statement of Marks reflecting the marks of the main examination as well as those of the improvement examination.

***(iv) A candidate appearing for improvement of performance in one or more subjects can not appear for additional subject simultaneously.

Patrachar Vidyalaya Candidates

For Secondary Examination

(i) Patrachar Vidyalaya candidates for Secondary School Examination will be required to offer two languages as laid down in the Scheme of Examination but will be allowed to offer Home Science, Commerce in place of Mathematics and Science & Technology.

(ii) Patrachar Vidyalaya candidates for Secondary School Examinations from outside Delhi shall not be allowed to offer subjects involving practical work.

46.    Exemption to Spastic, Blind, Physically Handicapped and Dyslexic Candidates

Dyslexic, Spastic candidates and candidates with visual and hearing impairment have the option of studying one compulsory language as against two. This language should be in consonance with the overall spirit of the Three Language Formula prescribed by the Board. Besides one language, any four of the following subjects be offered:

Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Science, another language, Music, Painting, Home Science and Introductory Information Technology.

CBSE Class 6 Subjects

CBSE board is one of the largest and renowned educational board in India. Students should know before the beginning of their Class 6 academic year about the subjects they are going to study. So, we have provided below the list of the subjects that will be taught in CBSE Class 6 standard.

Science

Maths

Social Science

Hindi

English

CBSE syllabus for Class 6

Class 6 CBSE syllabus will help students to grasp concepts easily as it conveys the subject matter clearly. Class 6 syllabus is important for students to develop their key concepts on various topics. So, mentioned below are the links of Class 6 syllabus for all the subjects.

CBSE class 6 Syllabus All Subject 

CBSE Class 6 Maths Syllabus

CBSE Class 6 Science Syllabus 

CBSE Class 6 Social Science Syllabus 

CBSE study materials for class 6

Class 6 study materials will help students to understand the concepts in an easy and interesting way. These study materials are a fruitful resource for revision before the exam so that you can pass the exam with good percentile. So to help you with the same, below we have provided the study materials for class 6 maths and science syllabus.

CBSE Class 6 Science Detailed Notes

CBSE Class 6 Maths Detailed Notes

CBSE Class 6 Books

Class 6 books of CBSE board covers all the respective units as per the CBSE curriculum. The NCERT textbooks for all the subjects are framed as per the CBSE syllabus. While preparing for the exam NCERT textbooks for Class 6 is the best source to depend on.

CBSE Class 6 Science Book

CBSE Class 6 Maths Book

CBSE class 6 Hindi Book

CBSE class 6 Bal Ram Katha
CBSE class 6 Durva
CBSE class 6 Vasant

CBSE Class 6 Social Science Book

CBSE class 6 Our Pasts-I
CBSE class 6 The Earth Our Habitat
CBSE Class 6 Social and Political Life-I

CBSE class 6 English Book

CBSE class 6 A Pact With The Sun
CBSE class 6 HoneySuckle

CBSE Class 6 Textbooks Solutions

Textbook solutions for Class 6 will help students with their exam preparation and learning. The textbook solutions provided below will be a good source for Class 6 students while preparing for their final exam.

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Maths

NCERT Solutions for Class 6 Science

RD Sharma Solutions for Class 6 Maths

RS Aggarwal Solutions for Class 6 Maths

CBSE Class 6 Important Questions

Class 6 important questions is a fruitful resource for students to prepare for their exam strategy. By solving the important questions for maths and science students will get an idea about the exam pattern, important questions, marks scheme, etc.

CBSE Class 6 Science Important Questions

CBSE Class 6 Maths Important Questions

CBSE Class 6 Social Science Important Questions

CBSE Class 6 Sample Papers

Class 6 sample papers will help students to get an idea about what type of questions they can expect in their final exam. The students will also learn time management skills while practicing sample papers. So, it is advised to solve below-mentioned sample papers for Class 6 on a daily basis.

CBSE Sample Paper for Class 6 Maths
CBSE Sample Paper for Class 6 Science
CBSE Sample Paper for Class 6 English
CBSE Sample Paper for Class 6 Social Science

CBSE Class 6 Exam Papers

Class 6 exam papers will help students to get a brief idea about the structure of the questions they can expect in the examination which will in return help them study accordingly. It is advised to add these exam papers in your exam preparation checklist.

CBSE Class 6 All Subjects Exam Papers

CBSE Class 6 Science Exam Papers

CBSE Class 6 Maths Exam Papers

CBSE Class 6 Science Experiments

Class 6 students will get to learn practical concepts by doing science experiments. By doing experiments they will get to know how science is implemented in real life and how it is useful in our day to day life. It will make them more mastered in the science subject

How to make Wind Chimes

CBSE Class 6 Science Projects

Science projects are a part of the Class 6 curriculum. Given below we have provided 4 experiments related to the syllabus of Class 6 science. By indulging themselves into these projects they will get to understand the concepts more clearly which in future will be a plus point during the exam. Also, we  have provided the CBSE Class 6 Lab Manual where students can find the list of science practicals, project work, examplar project and scienec kit lab manual.

How to Grow Crystals of Salt
Make a Model Hand
Horizontal Motion
Make a Wind Vane
CBSE Class 6 Science Lab Manual

CBSE Class 6 working Models

Class 6 working models will help students in terms of better understanding and learning. Learning through working models given below the students will get to know how all things surrounding them are influenced by science.

Water Harvesting
Magnetic Experiment
Stethoscope Project
Hand Model

CBSE Class 6 Videos

Nowadays students mostly prefer to learn through video learning. So, for Class 6 students also video learning is a beneficial way to learn science as it is a subject that needs clear understanding of concepts. Video learning will help them to grasp things more quickly.

How to Study in CBSE class 6 (Preparation Tips )

By following a few simple steps given below you can shine in your Class 6 examination.

1. Plan your studies what you have to study and give sufficient time to each and every subject. Apart from studying, set time aside for your relaxation.
2. Once you are done studying with the topic, make a habit of writing it because it will help you analyze how much time you are taking for it.
3. Practice all the diagrams because it will help you to learn the topic more quickly.
4. Never ignore any topic and understand each and every topic and concepts clearly so that at the time of exam you don’t have any doubt.
5. Apart from study material, refer NCERT textbooks because most of the questions are directly asked from these NCERT textbooks