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CBSE Mandates First Board Exam for Class 10; Introduces Optional Second Attempt in Select Subjects

Starting from the academic year 2026, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will implement a dual-board exam system for Class 10 students, with the first exam being mandatory for all. The second exam will serve as an optional chance for students to improve their scores, but only in up to three subjects from science, mathematics, social science, and the two language papers. Previously, CBSE allowed students to reappear for improvement in just two subjects. Under the new framework, that number increases to three, offering more flexibility while still maintaining academic discipline. CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh explained that making the first exam compulsory and restricting the second exam to three subjects is meant to encourage students to treat the initial attempt seriously. He emphasized that the second exam is not an alternative, but an “additional opportunity” for enhancement. If a student skips three or more subjects in the first round, they will not be eligible for the second attempt and will have to reappear the following year under the ‘essential repeat’ category. However, exceptions will be made for students in winter-affected regions like Ladakh, parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Himachal Pradesh. These students can opt to appear only for the second set of exams, as heavy snowfall may hinder participation in the February session. The timeline for the two exams is as follows: the first board exam will be conducted from mid-February, with results declared in April. Based on their performance, students can choose to take the second exam in May, and the best scores from either attempt will be considered final. The second round results are expected by June 30, a shift from the earlier system where improvement results were released in August. Students who fail to clear the first exam will be able to appear in the second round as ‘compartment’ candidates. This two-exam system may eventually be extended to Class 12 as well, with similar timelines to ensure college admission deadlines are met. Earlier this year, CBSE had released a draft proposal for this policy and sought public opinion. According to Singh, 64% of students expressed support for the new format. Notably, the initial draft had not made the first exam compulsory or set a cap on the number of subjects for the second attempt — both key changes in the final version. Source: Indian Express

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Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Challenging CAT 2024 Results

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday (January 7) dismissed a petition challenging the results of the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024, a key entrance exam for top management institutes. Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju rejected the plea filed by candidate Aditya Kumar Mallick, who raised objections over an incorrect answer to Question No. 18 in the Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section, claiming it impacted his exam outcome. Mallick, aggrieved by the issue, sought the annulment of the results declared in December 2024, along with the appointment of an expert committee to verify the correct answer to the disputed question. Despite his objection to the provisional answer key released on December 3, the final answer key remained unchanged, prompting Mallick to challenge the results. In his petition, Mallick cited support from experts and faculty members at various CAT coaching centers, asserting that his objection was valid. He also criticized IIM Calcutta for hastily announcing the results on December 19, despite the candidate’s expectation that they would be released in the second week of January. Mallick argued that the premature declaration of results hindered his opportunity for legal recourse. The Delhi High Court, however, found no reason to interfere with the exam results, stating that there was insufficient justification to overturn the decision. IIM Calcutta, which conducted the exam on November 24, 2024, was represented by Senior Advocate Arvind Nayar. The petitioner’s legal team included Advocates Praveen Kumar Singh, Sanal Nambiar, Ishita Goel, and Chetna Singh. With the court’s dismissal of the plea, the CAT 2024 results stand upheld, allowing the admission process for top management institutes to proceed as scheduled. Source: livelaw Photo Credit: livelaw

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