CBSE board 2020: Only students with 75% and above attendance can appear for exam

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If a candidate has a genuine reason behind the shortage of attendance, they will have to submit the supporting documents with the authorities by January 7. As per the circular, no case will be considered post the deadline.

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CBSE Board exam 2020: List of documents needed

To pass the exams, candidates need to clear both theory and practical exams separately. For CBSE, candidates need to secure 33 per cent marks to pass.

From introducing two-level maths to a lesser number of questions, CBSE has introduced an array of changes in Board exams 2020. The question paper will also have 33 per cent options and more questions on higher-order thinking skills in comparison to questions based on rote memorisation. Instead of being of 100 marks, the theory exams will be for 80 marks.

Internal assessment will amount to 20 marks in total in subjects where there is no practical assessment. Read more