According to the new CBSE assessment structure, the board exams will carry 80 marks and internal assessment 20 marks. Photo: Hindustan TimesNew Delhi: Students now studying in Class IX will have to ‘compulsorily’ appear for Class X board exam and will be required to study the entire syllabus, with CBSE issuing a notification in this regard. They will be required to score 33% in both theory and internal assessment to pass. In December last year, the CBSE announced its decision to make board exams mandatory, taking away the option of school-based exams. According to the new structure, the board exams will carry 80 marks and internal assessment 20 marks.

Source: Mint February 01, 2017 12:45 UTC