CBSE mulling over the idea to increase objective questions in exams

CBSE mulling over the idea to increase objective questions in exams

From next year onward, fewer candidates will find the question papers of board exams lengthy as CBSE is mulling over the idea to reduce the number of questions in majority of exams from 2020.For example, in a stipulated time of the 3 hours, under the new changes, candidates will now have to attempt only 12 questions in math exams as against 19 in 2019. Candidates will also get more internal options (33 percent), which means that candidates will be required to attempt only 10 questions out of 13-14 questions.Another big change on CBSE’s mind is to increase the number of objective questions which in some subjects range from 16.25% to 95% in some subjects, up from 10-12%. As of now, these changes are listed in only CBSE’s documents, “Details of internal and external assessment in the year 2019-20”.To drive students away from rote learning, CBSE has already introduced practicals in all subjects.CBSE secretary Anurag Tripathi when asked about decreasing the length of the exams said that there will be no compromise with the quality of the question paper. “The question papers will be developed scientifically without any compromise on quality. In fact, with more objective type questions, the students will need more detailed study. With internal assessment/practicals, students will move out of the habit of rote learning and schools can engage them with more experiential learning.”According to the CBSE, sample papers are being prepared by the subject experts and will soon be made available on the official website of the CBSE.

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