EXAMINATION AND PROMOTION

All the assessments for classes I – IX will be internal, based on the latest CBSE circulars. Though Board exams will be compulsory for class- X, 20% of the total marks in each subject will be for the internal assessment.

The new scheme (CBSE circular no. Acad - 14/2017 dated 21-3-2017) will have two terms, ending with two major exams. The second terminal exam will cover important topics from the first term too. The details of the assessment are as follows :-


TERM- I

TERM - II

 

 

 

All Subjects

 

TERM-1 (100 Marks)

(1st Half of the session)

20 marks periodic assessment 

(PA)+ 80 marks  

Half yearly exam

 

 

TERM-II (100 Marks)

(2nd Half of the session)

20 marks Periodic Assessment (PA) + 80 marks yearly exam

 

 

 

 

Periodic Assessment : 20 marks

  • Periodic Test : 10 Marks
  • Note Book submission :
    5 marks at term end.
  • Subject enrichment :
    5 marks at term end
  • Other Portfolio 5 marks

 

  • Periodic Test: 10 Marks
  • Note Book submission :
    5 marksat term end.
  • Subject enrichment :
    5 marks at term end

 

Half yearly Exam

  • Written exam for 80 marks

Yearly Exam 

  • Written exam for 80 marks with syllabus coverage as given below:

CLASS – VI

10% of1STTerm covering

significant topics + entire

syllabus of second term.

CLASS – VII

20%of 1ST Term covering

significant topics + entire

syllabus of second term.

CLASS – VIII

30%of 1ST Term covering

important topics + entire

syllabus of second term.

 

Subject enrichment activities, which form an integral part of the new scheme, aim at enhancing the understanding and skills of the students.  These will be carried out throughout the term and evaluated  at the term end. Similar activities in languages will focus on developing the listening  and speaking skills.  The lab work, map work/project work etc. in other subjects will also form part of these activities.

 

The grading scale for the above assessments will be as follows :-

 

I - VIII

IX & X

MARKS RANGE

GRADE

MARKS RANGE

GRADE

91-100

A1

91-100

A1

81-90

A2

81-90

A2

71-80

B1

71-80

B1

61-70

B2

61-70

B2

51-60

C1

51-60

C1

41-50

C2

41-50

C2

33-40

D

33-40

D

32 & Below

E (Needs improvement)

32 & Below

E (Failed)

 

Discipline, a core aspect of education, will also be assessed on the factors like attendance, sincerity, behaviour, values, tidiness, respectfulness for rules and regulations, attitude towards society, nation and others.  Grading will be done term-wise on a 3 point grade scale as given below :-

 

A

Outstanding

B

Very Good

C

Fair

 

CLASS – XI

 

To pass the exam, a candidate must obtain not less than 33% marks in both theory and practical examination in each subject. If any student is found using unfair means in any of the exams, that particular paper will be cancelled and zero marks will be awarded.

 

 

N.B:  Rules of promotion will change from time to time as per CBSE circulars and rules in force for that academic year.