Pre- Examination Highlights-2013


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No. of Registered Candidates:   2012 - 1995618  2013 - 2201237

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Total No. of candidates in special categories (All Regions)

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Total No. of Schools and Centres

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DELHI AND FOREIGN SCHOOLS DATA
No. of Registered Candidates in Delhi:
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Delhi –Govt. /Govt. Aided

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Foreign

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No. of Examination centres in Delhi:
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No. of centres for visually challenged Candidates

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No. of candidates in special categories in Delhi RegionDELHI

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING 2013 EXAMINATIONS

Ø  This year CBSE has introduced facilities to schools to generate online Roll no. wise List of Candidates appearing in Class X/XII examination 2013. School can also generate online Admit card for their regular student appearing in Board Examinations 2013.

Ø  Visually challenged candidates  appearing for the Board’s Class X/XII  exams will be permitted to use computer software for the examination :

a)  However, Candidate(s) shall be required to bring their computer with the enabled  software to the examination center with prior intimation to the Board

b)  Candidate(s) using computer software would not be provided with amanuensis

c)  Such candidates will be allotted examination center only in the city where the Regional Office is situated;

d)  Centre Superintendents will appoint a PGT (Computer Science) to act  as Assistant Superintendent for such candidates  who will  ensure that the candidate uses only the  this  software and not any other function of the computer

e)  Concessions being extended by the Board to visually challenged candidates not using computer software would continue to be provided as usual.

Ø  Reduction in the number of chances for Compartment(Class XII) and Improvement of Performance(Class X) from 2013 examinations

a)  The number of chances for Compartment for Class XII has been reduced to three from five.

b)  The number of attempts for Improvement of Performance for Class X has been reduced to one from five. The candidates shall appear for the Improvement of Performance attempt to be conducted by the Board in July/ School by July,

However, for candidates who have appeared for the 2012 examination or before and placed in the category COMPARTMENT/ELIGIBLE FOR IMPROVEMENT OF PERFORMANCE shall get up to five chances.

Ø  Introduction of Value Based Questions in all major subjects for classes X and XII up to 3-5 marks. The Board has decided to follow an interdisciplinary approach in value education where values are intermingled with the content of all the major subjects in classes IX and XII. The  questions will be based on content and analyzed on the basis of the values it reflects.

Ø  Modified syllabus-2013 and SQP with Sample Questions based on values in the subject English (Elective), English (Core), English (Functional), Hindi (Elective), Hindi (Core), Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Accountancy, History,  Geography, Business Studies, Entrepreneurship and Economics to be used for Board Examination for Class XII, March 2013 are available in Circular No.Acad-47/2012.

Ø  Similarly,  Modified syllabus-2013, Design of assessment and sample questions including questions based on values in the subject Hindi (Course A and B), English (Communicative), English (Language and Literature), Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences and Sanskrit to be used for Summative Assessment-II/Board Examination Second Term-  March 2013 Class  X are available in Circular No.Acad-46/2012 and Circular No.Acad-64/2012 for class IX.

Highlights of Class XII

  Introduction of project work in the subject of Business Studies of 10 marks to

be evaluated by external examiner.

  Improvement of Performance  permitted to all  class XII  candidates aspiring  for

JEE- even of 2011 examination whether appeared in 2012 in relaxation of Rule

44.1 (i) of the Examination Bye-laws.  Improvement of performance /  Up

gradation  of performance permitted in all the subjects in  which the candidate

has appeared in the previous year.

Highlights of Class X

  The Scheme of the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation  (CCE)  for

Class X 2013 examination:

i)  Scheme 1–  there shall be no Board Examination at Secondary (Class X)

level for  students studying in the schools affiliated to the Board who do

not wish to move out of the CBSE system after Class X.

Question papers and Marking Scheme  will be  supplied by the Board and

evaluation will be done by the schools.

  For Scheme-1, schools are being advised to conduct  examination

during the second half of March  between  16.3.2013 to 31.3.2013. Schools

have been given the facility  to submit online date  sheet to the board for

conducting exams for  students. They can generate online admit  cards for

students appearing in school based exams.

ii)  Scheme 2– students of Schools affiliated to the Board who wish to move

out of the CBSE system after Class X (Pre-University, Vocational course,

Change of Board etc.) are required to take the Board’s External

Examination at Secondary (Class X) level.

Question papers and Marking Scheme  will be  prepared by the CBSE and

evaluation will be carried out by the Board through External Examiners.

  For Scheme-2, examination would commence from 1st

March, 2013 and

would conclude on 15th

March, 2013.

  In the Final Examination of term II, the question paper will be based on the

Term-II and not on the complete syllabus of Class-X.  The question papers for

Class X would be as per Sample Paper. Content coverage for both types of

question papers (Board/School Based) would be the same.

  Under scheme 1, the Board has decided to send the question paper online for

Classes IX and X for Summative Assessment-II through  Integrated Test

Management System (ITMS).  Each school has to register school name with

a user name and password and complete registration through CBSE website.

  A uniform certificate will be issued to all the candidates by the Board, whether

appearing under Scheme-II or Scheme-I.

Collection of Evidence of Assessments under Scheme 1

  The marks awarded  under Scheme 1  are verified by the subject

experts/moderators appointed and empanelled by the Board.  This year, the

board has also appointed certain City Coordinators in different cities to collect

the  Evidences of Assessment under Scheme 1. The verification exercise is

conducted in the presence of board observers.

  The Regional Offices of the Board will shortlist the schools to provide Evidence

of Assessments (EAs) both for Class IX and Class X. The schools have been

asked to send Evidence of Assessments in class IX and X of Formative (3 & 4)

and Summative (2) Assessment.  This would comprise of the performance of

five students taken from each of the three categories i.e. top, middle and

bottom levels of achievements in one subject; either in Class IX or X.  In

addition to scholastic assessment, the schools are also being asked to send

evidences of co-scholastic assessment this time.

  Introduction of OSM ‘On Screen Marking’ in Delhi for Class-X as a Pilot Project.

This will help a great deal in the evaluation process and minimize the scope for

errors.

  Schools have been asked to upload total assessment of Class-IX Formative &

Summative and Class-X Formative & Summative for which the downloadable

software has been provided by the board.

  The Board would be declaring the results of both types of candidates  of Class

X as usual in the month of May, 2013.

  PROBLEM SOLVING ASSESSMENT  was conducted on 16th

February by the

Board with the objectives of promoting problem solving skills, thinking skills

and other life skills of the students. It is a compulsory test for all students of

classes IX and XI studying in CBSE affiliated schools.

PSA is designed to assess:

a)  Quantitative Reasoning

b)  Qualitative Reasoning and

c)  Language Conventions

CBSE TELE COUNSELLING First phase

It is offered by trained  Principals and  counselors from within CBSE affiliated

schools located in and outside India. It is a voluntary, free of cost service provided

by the participants.

This year  66  Principals, trained counselors from CBSE affiliated government

and private schools and few psychologist will participate in Tele-Counseling and

private schools and few psychological problems of the students.  56  of them are

available in India while  10  are located  in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Nepal,

Kuwait, Sultanate of Oman and Tokyo.

Centralized Toll Free Access in India

Students can dial a toll free number  1800 11 8004  from any part of

the country  which will give centralized access to CBSE helpline. While the general

queries will be answered by the operators, students will be connected to the

principals or counselors in case of exam related anxiety or stress.

Counselling for Specially Abled Children

For the fourth year CBSE has arranged to provide counseling to  specially

abled children to take care of the needs and anxiety of special children.

QUESTION-ANSWER COLUMNS

CBSE experts are also answering queries of students through weekly question

answer columns published in national newspapers like The Hindustan Times,  HT

Horizon/Education,  Amar Ujala  and  Malyalam Manorama  during the month of

February and regional papers.

ON-LINE COUNSELING

Public can also log on  to the CBSE website and  Interact with Chairman on

exam related issues. The Professor  and  Director (Academic, Research, Training and

Innovation) and  Controller of Examinations, CBSE can also be contacted for On-line

counselling on: sadhanap.cbse@nic.in , mcsharma2007@rediffmail.com.

CBSE WEBSITE

Information related to examinations and techniques to cope with exams

related anxiety is also provided at the CBSE website  www.cbse.nic.in  by accessing

icon Helpline.

4.  Preparations for smooth conduct of examinations

(i)  The sealed question paper packets will be opened in the presence of at

least four Asstt. Superintendents-one of them would be from the

school other than the examination centre as a witness.

(ii)  The center material has been dispatched to all the examination centers.

(iii)  Admit cards have been dispatched to all schools/centers.

(iv)  Appointment of full time observers at sensitive centres in Delhi and

outside has been completed.

(v)  The Board has also finalized the arrangement with the State machinery,

local police to ensure trouble free examinations throughout the country.

(vi)  Center Supdt.(s) have been asked to  approach the local police authorities

for ensuring that adequate police force is made available at the place of

custody of the question papers and the examination centre. The State law

enforcing agencies have also been requested to provide adequate police

force at the place of custody of question papers and the examination

centres.

(vii)  Scanned photographs of Private candidates have been provided on

admission cards to avoid impersonation or any other possible use of unfair

means.

(viii)  CBSE has a 3 tier arrangement for surprise checking:

a)  CBSE flying squads

b)  Flying squads from Directorate of Education, Delhi

c)  Special observers from outside.

(ix)  Observers to oversee the conduct of practical examination for class XII

have been appointed this year also.

(x)  Chief Nodal Practical Examiners  have been appointed this year  also to

monitor the proper conduct of practical examinations for class XII.

(xi)  District level committees  were constituted to suggest schools with

adequate infrastructure for fixing up of examination centres. This will

facilitate smooth conduct of examinations outside Delhi.

5.  For private candidates appearing from Delhi Region

Intimation letters to all the private candidates appearing for class X & XII

examination 2013  have been sent. Private candidates may collect admit card

from the examination centre mentioned in thei r intimation letter. In case

intimation letter is not received, it may be printed from CBSE website

www.cbse.nic.in and on production of the same at the examination centre, they

may collect their admit card.

6.  a)  Observation  Schedules:  To give fair deal to the question papers and

redress genuine grievances of the students, observation schedules have been

sent to all the schools principals to record and forward their suggestions within

24 hours of the conduct of examination  conducted by the Board  of concerned

subject so that these can be considered by the expert group while preparing

the marking schemes.

b)  Mandatory evaluation: Teachers selected for evaluation work have to

report on the appointed date and time failing which a mention will be made in

their annual records. Non-release of teachers by any school may lead to

withholding the result of the defaulting institution. The Board may also consider

and initiate disaffiliation proceedings. However, those extending willing and

effective cooperation will also find a mention in their personal records.

7.  Exemptions given  to  Spastic,  Visually challenged, Physically

Handicapped, Autistic, Dyslexic and candidates with disabilities as

defined in the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995:-1.  Exemption from studying third language up to middle school level (i.e. Class

VIII);

2.  At Secondary School level a candidate has an option to opt for one language

and any four of the following electives.

Mathematics,  Science, Social  Science,  another  Language, Music, Painting,

Home Science,  Foundation of  Information Technology,  Commerce

(Elements of Commerce) and Commerce  (Elements of Book Keeping

and Accountancy)

3.  permission to use an amanuensis;

4.  the amanuensis  must be of a  student of class lower than the one for which

the candidate will be taking the examination;

5.  the Centre Superintendent of the Examination Centre chooses  a suitable

amanuensis and forwards  his/her particulars to the Regional Officer

concerned for consideration and approval;

6.  the services of amanuensis are provided free of cost;

7.  the amanuensis shall be paid remuneration as prescribed from time to time

by the Board, which at present is Rs.100/- per day;

8.  the candidate may be permitted to use the services an amanuensis in all or

any of the papers.

9.  the candidate may be permitted to draw the diagrams etc. themselves, if

desired by them.

10.  Special category students appearing for X or XII examination shall be allowed

additional time as given below:

(i)  60 minutes for a paper of 3 hours duration.

(ii)  50 minutes for a paper of 2 ½ hours duration

(iii)  40 minutes for a paper of 2 hours duration 

(iv)  30 minutes for a paper of 1 ½ hours duration

11.  the Centre Superintendent shall make the sitting arrangements for  special

category candidates on the ground floor, as far as possible;

12.  alternative type questions are provided in lieu of questions having visual

inputs for the  Visually challenged  candidates in English Communicative and

Social Science for Class X and History, Geography and Economics and Political

Science for Class XII;

13.  From 2013 examination like last year, separate question papers in the

subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics for Class XII will

also be provided without visual input for visually challenged candidates.

14.  Question papers of Mathematics and Science in Braille are provided in Class X

for Visually challenged candidates.

15.  separate question papers in enlarged print for Mathematics and Science  in

Class X are provided for candidates having visual impairment;

16.  the Centre Superintendent(s) are directed to send the answer books of

special category students in separate covers to the Regional Office

concerned;

17.  to facilitate easy access, a few selected schools are made examination

centres for special students;

18.  Visually challenged candidates from Delhi have the facility to use computer or

a typewriter for writing answers;

19.  Teachers  from schools  for visually challenged candidates  are appointed as

Assistant Superintendent(s)  (Invigilators) at the special examination centres.

However, precaution be taken to appoint different subject teachers on

different days;

20.  a separate column has been provided on the title page of the answer book for

indicating the category of  special  candidates so that these answer books

could be segregated for sending them separately to the Regional Office of the

Board.

20.It is not mandatory for these candidates to do the calculations themselves.

21.  Visually challenged candidates appearing for the Board’s Class X/XII  exams

will be permitted to use computer  software for the examination subject to the

following:

a)  Candidate(s) desirous of using  computer software  for appearing in class

X/XII examinations shall be required to bring their computer along  with

the  computer software  to the examination centre with prior intimation to

the Board

b)  Candidate(s) using  computer software  would not be provided with

amanuensis

c)  Candidates desirous of using this software will be allotted examination

centre only in the city in which the Regional Office is situated;

d)  Centre Superintendents will be requested to appoint a PGT (Computer

Science) to act as Assistant Superintendent for such candidates. The

Assistant Superintendent appointed shall also ensure that the candidate

uses only this software and not any other function of the computer

e) Concessions being extended by the Board to visually challenged candidates

not using computer software would continue to be provided as at present.