CBSE Internal Assessment 2027: Weightage & Key Updates

CBSE Updates: CBSE Class 10 and 12 Term I Exam Time Table has been announced. CBSE has reduced the syllabus up to 30 % for 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th class due to covid lockdown. CBSE has released a handbook of class 11 and class 12 for Applied Mathematics subject. In the last few days, the Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE) took very important and major decisions. This includes the promoting of the student till Class 8th, promoting of Class 9th and 11th students on the bases of internal assessments, session exam, board exams for only 29 major subjects, awareness of students and teachers about Arogya Setu app, helpline number so to promote awareness and safety measures, etc. In this article students and parents will get to known different important CBSE Updates.

CBSE Board Exam Date 2027 Latest Updates

To stay informed about the latest updates and changes, you can:

1. Check the Official CBSE Website: Regularly visit the CBSE website for official notifications and circulars related to the 2026–2027 session.
2. Consult with Your School: Your school will provide specific information about the weightage of internal assessments for different subjects.
3. Stay Updated on Educational News: Follow reliable educational news sources and websites for the latest updates ahead of the 2027 board exams.
4. Updated Syllabus: For the 2026–2027 session, CBSE released a revised syllabus aligned with the National Education Policy 2020. Students preparing for the 2027 board exams should verify any further updates directly on the CBSE website.
5. Revised Exam Pattern: The exam pattern introduced for the 2026–2027 session emphasises conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. Check the CBSE website for any pattern changes applicable to the upcoming 2027 cycle.
6. Internal Assessment Weightage: CBSE increased the weightage for internal assessment in the 2026–2027 session to help reduce pressure on students during board exams. The weightage structure for the 2027 session is expected to be announced by CBSE.
7. Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs): MCQs were introduced in board exams for the 2026–2027 session to assess students’ understanding of concepts. Confirm whether this pattern continues for the 2027 session via official CBSE notifications.
8. Online Assessment: CBSE introduced online assessment in the 2026–2027 session to offer a more personalised learning experience. Details for the 2027 session are expected to be announced by CBSE.
9. Digital Learning Resources: CBSE made digital learning resources available during the 2026–2027 session to help students learn at their own pace. Students should watch the official CBSE website for updates on resources available for the 2027 cycle.

Latest CBSE Updates – Sample Question Paper & Marking Scheme

A Passage in one set of the English Language and Literature paper held on 11 December for CBSE Class X was not in accordance with the guidelines so for this reason all the students who appeared in the exam will be given full marks for passage number 1.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced several updates for the Board Exams for the academic session 2026-2027. Here are the key updates:

1. Term-wise Exam Pattern:

The CBSE has decided to continue with the term-wise exam pattern for classes 10 and 12 for the academic session 2026-2027. This means that students will have to appear for two exams in each subject, one in Term 1 and one in Term 2. The final result will be based on the performance in both terms.

2. Rationalized Syllabus:

The CBSE has further rationalized the syllabus for classes 10 and 12 for the academic session 2026-2027. This means that the syllabus has been reduced to focus on core concepts and essential learning outcomes.

3. Internal Assessment:

The CBSE has increased the weightage of internal assessment for classes 10 and 12. This means that the marks obtained in internal assessments will have a greater impact on the final result.

4. Skill-based Assessment:

The CBSE is also introducing skill-based assessment for classes 10 and 12. This means that students will be assessed on their skills and competencies in addition to their knowledge of the subject.

5. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):

The CBSE is increasing the use of MCQs in the Term 1 exams for classes 10 and 12. This is aimed at reducing the burden of rote learning and encouraging conceptual understanding.

6. Open Book Examination:

The CBSE is considering introducing open book examinations for some subjects in classes 10 and 12. This means that students will be allowed to refer to their textbooks and notes during the exam.

7. Stress-free Exam Environment:

The CBSE is taking several steps to create a stress-free exam environment for students. These include providing adequate breaks during exams, allowing students to choose the order in which they want to answer questions, and providing counseling support to students.

These updates are aimed at making the CBSE Board Exams more student-friendly and reducing the stress on students. The CBSE is also committed to ensuring that the exams are fair and transparent.

• Now the time has come when CBSE candidates can view their class X and XII board exam 2027 time table. The exam routine is expected to be announced by CBSE.

Date Sheet For Board Examination 2027 ( Class 10th & Class 12th) 2027

CBSE Sample Question Paper & Marking Scheme

The Central Board of Secondary Education has recently published the latest sample papers with marking scheme, leading to speculations that the board is planning to hold the exam on time.

• The latest sample papers released by the CBSE contains marking scheme, indicating that the examination could be held on time.
• It is to be noted that the CBSE has prepared these sample papers as per the reduced CBSE syllabus.
• These sample papers will help the students appearing for the board examinations to know the format of questions that will be followed by the CBSE.

Check CBSE Sample Paper here and marking Scheme here.

Facial Recognition

The Class 10th and 12th certificates through facial recognition system are now available on “Parniaam Manjusha” and Digital locker is available for all 2020 records.

CBSE Syllabus 2020-21 Reduced By 30%

The rationalization of syllabus up to 30 % has been undertaken by the board for nearly 190 subjects of class 9th to 12th for the academic session 2020-21 as a one time measure only. The objective is to reduce the exam stress of the students due to the prevailing health emergency situation and prevent learning gaps.

CBSE Class 10th and 12th Result Date

CBSE Class 10th 12th result will release by 15 June 2027. Students may check the below-given link for complete details.

CBSE Appoints New Chairman: Sh. Manoj Ahuja

As per official press released by board on 20 May 2020, Shri Manoj Ahuja joined CBSE as Chairman on 20 May and hold a meeting with senior officers on various important issues.

• About New Chairman: Manoj is an IAS of 1990 batch from Orissa cadre.
• Education Qualification:  He holds B.E. (Mechanical) from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, MBA from Punjab University, Chandigarh and Masters in Public Administration (International Development) from Harvard University, USA.
• Experience: Having numerous training modules and research papers to his credit, the new Chairman is credited with extensive experience and professionalism.

CBSE New Syllabus 2027 (Applied Mathematics Handbook)

Central Board of CBSE has released a handbook of class 11 and class 12 Applied Mathematics subject. The CBSE board has started the new course for session 20 – 21 for students of commerce and humanities.

As Applied mathematics is a new subject so the board has released separate handbooks for both the classes which include the Applied mathematics syllabus as well as complete details of the course. Candidates can directly view or download the Applied Mathematics handbook of class 11 and 12 from here.

• Class 11 Applied Mathematics Handbook
• Class 12 Applied Mathematics Handbook

CBSE Discussed 8 Important Points

As per TOI, Official updates from the meeting are expected to be announced soon.

1. CBSE will start the evaluation process 4 days after the lockdown ends.
2. CBSE will conduct remaining papers.
3. New CBSE Date Sheet 2020 for remaining papers will be announced soon after the approval of MHRD Ministry.
4. Exams might be conducted even on Sunday.
5. Maximum 10 students can be admitted in a classroom, similar instructions might be given.
6. 75% Attendance is compulsory in online classes
7. CBSE Schools can reduce the syllabus from class 1st to 8th.

CBSE Evaluation Process

According to the sources, CBSE start the evaluation process 4 days after the nation lockdown. The remaining CBSE 10th and 12th board exam and CBSE new timetable will be released soon.

The number of examines also increases by the CBSE so that CBSE Result 2020 for 10th & 12th can be declared on time.

Promoting students: Till Class 8th, Class 9th and 11th

On 01 April 2020, HRD Minister Ramesh Nishank Pokhriyal tweet that all the students till Class 8th will be directly promoted to the next class for the new session. Parents and students can refer to the following official tweet.

In his second tweet, Ramesh Pokhriyal clearly mentions that all the students studying in Class 9th and 11th will be promoted to the next class on the basis of school assessments which include projects, periodic tests, term exam etc.

One-time measures proposed by CBSE 2020

• Students studying in Classes 1st to 8th will be promoted to the next grade without conducting exams.
• Some to the school have not conducted the annual examination of Class 9th and 11th. These schools are all the Kendriya Vidyalayas, Naodaya Vidyalayas and some other government and private schools. These schools will promote the students to the next grade on the bases of their performance in project work, periodic tests, term exams, etc. conducted so far.
• For Class 10th Board and Class 12th Board, CBSE has not yet announced when the examinations will be conducted. The Central Board will be given a minimum of 10 days notice before scheduling the examinations again.
• CBSE Board have decided to conduct examinations for main subjects that are required for admission into higher educational institutes.
• However, CBSE Schools located outside India, Board decided not to conduct any exam for Class 10th and 12th because it is difficult to bring the answer booklets back to India for checking due to the lockdown and COVID19.
• Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE) ask students to be aware of rumours and only trust the official announcements by the Board that is made on the Board’s website.

CBSE will conduct class 10 and 12 examinations for only 29 main subjects

Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ”Nishank” announced Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct class 10 and 12 examinations for only 29 main subjects which are important for the promotion and admission into higher educational institutions. Read more about CBSE 29 Main Subjects for more CBSE Updates.

The list of the 29 Main Subjects is given below.

CBSE Updates on twitter

Arogya Setu App

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus and India lockdown, Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE, has written to all the school about the Arogya Setu. Letter from HRD Ministry secretary tells to all the government organisations and bodies about the Arogya Set app. CBSE asked school authorities to inform teachers, staff members, parents and students about this app.

CBSE has also shared the protocol document for immunity boosting which has been released and developed by the Ministry of Ayush. School authorities are requested to explain the documents to the parents and students.

CBSE Official website: http://www.cbse.nic.in/