1 Can a student appear for more than five subjects in Class XII? Swetha P., Class XI, The Ashok Leyland School, Hosur.
Yes, a maximum of six subjects may be taken.
2 Is there any official online repository for students to refer to all the previous years’ papers? It would be helpful if there is such a provision with solutions. Janani Mohanambiga G., Class XII, Jawahar Senior Secondary School, Neyveli.
The sample question papers for 2015-16 for the subjects at secondary and senior-secondary level are uploaded on the CBSE academic website. You may also refer to www.cbse.nic.in for question papers and marking schemes of some previous years’ main and compartment exams.
3 Is there a two-point upgradation in our total CGPA for the co-scholastic achievements this year too?H.G. Purnima, Class X, DAV Public School, Velachery, Chennai.
For upgradation criteria, refer to the Circular No. 9/12 of 2012 available at cbse.nic.in.
4 Will the marks of class XI be shown in the class XII certificate? Siril Siju, Class XI, Holy Grace Academy, Kerala.
Only the marks of subjects for which a candidate appears in class XII are reflected in the marksheet.
5 Why are the board exams conducted at the allotted centres and not at the students’ respective schools? Surekha, Class XI, Swami Sant Dass Public School, Jalandhar.
It is a policy matter.
6 Can a black pen be used for writing titles and highlighting main points in the board exam? Divya, Class XII, Mantora Public School, Kanpur.
It is preferable to highlight the main point/points by underlining it/them using a blue or blue-black ink pen.
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