Circular regarding Bifurcation of Marks for Practical/Project/Internel Assessment Examination

(Note: For accurate official information, please refer to the PDF document attached at the bottom of this article.)

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a circular regarding the Practical Examinations and the Board’s Annual Theory Examinations for both Classes X and XII. The Practical Examinations are scheduled to start from 01/01/2024, while the Annual Theory Examinations will begin from 15/02/2024. The circular highlights that schools are committing mistakes while uploading the marks in respect of Practical/Project/Internal Assessment. To aid and assist the schools in smooth conduct of Practical/Project/Internal Assessment and conduct of Theory Examinations, a list of subjects for Classes X and XII containing the following details is attached with this circular for information:

• Class
• Subject code
• Subject Name
• Maximum Marks Theory Examination
• Maximum Marks Practical Examination
• Maximum Marks Project Assessment
• Maximum Marks Internal Assessment (IA)
• Whether External Examiner will be appointed for practical/project assessment
• Whether Practical Answer-book will be provided by the Board
• Type of Answer Books that will be used in Theory Examinations

The maximum marks allotted to each subject is 100 (One Hundred) with marks distribution among theory, practical, project, and IA components as per the details given in the list. It is essential to note that all schools should take note of this circular and take necessary action to avoid any problems to the students at later stages.

The circular highlights the importance of conducting Practical/Project/Internal Assessment and Theory Examinations smoothly. Practical examinations are an essential part of the education system, and they help students to understand the practical aspects of the subject. Practical examinations are conducted to test the practical knowledge of the students. The students are required to perform experiments, and their performance is evaluated based on their understanding of the experiment and the results obtained. Practical examinations are conducted in various subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Computer Science.

Theory examinations, on the other hand, are conducted to test the theoretical knowledge of the students. The students are required to answer questions based on the syllabus prescribed for the subject. Theory examinations are conducted in various subjects such as Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and Languages.

The circular also highlights the importance of uploading the marks correctly. The marks obtained in Practical/Project/Internal Assessment are added to the marks obtained in the Theory Examination to arrive at the final result. Therefore, it is essential to upload the marks correctly to avoid any discrepancies in the final result.

In conclusion, the circular released by the CBSE highlights the importance of conducting Practical/Project/Internal Assessment and Theory Examinations smoothly. The circular also emphasizes the importance of uploading the marks correctly. It is essential for all schools to take note of this circular and take necessary action to avoid any problems to the students at later stages. Practical examinations are an essential part of the education system, and they help students to understand the practical aspects of the subject. Theory examinations, on the other hand, are conducted to test the theoretical knowledge of the students. Therefore, it is essential to conduct both Practical/Project/Internal Assessment and Theory Examinations smoothly to ensure that the students get a comprehensive understanding of the subject.

You can view the official PDFs here :

https://www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/documents/Circular_Bifurcation_Marks_30102023.pdf