In a significant policy shift for the 2024–25 academic session, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that Class 10 students who fail in one of the core subjects, Mathematics, Science, or Social Science, can now substitute the failed subject with a passed skill-based subject to pass the board examination.
This change aims to reduce academic pressure and promote skill-oriented learning among students.
Under the new curriculum, students must study five core subjects: two languages (with at least one being Hindi or English), Mathematics, Science, and Social Science.
Additionally, they must choose a sixth subject from a list of skill-based electives, such as Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, or Computer Applications.
Suppose a student fails in one of the three core subjects but passes the skill subject. In that case, the skilled subject will replace the failed core subject in the final result computation, allowing the student to be declared as having passed the examination.
However, if students fail in core and skill subjects, they will be required to appear for a compartment examination as per existing CBSE rules.
It is important to note that failing the skill subject alone does not affect the overall result, provided the student passes all five core subjects; in such cases, the skill subject is treated as an additional elective.
This policy is part of CBSE’s broader initiative to align with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE), focusing on competency-based and holistic learning.
The board also introduces new skill subjects, including Early Childhood Care and Education and Yoga, while emphasising Physical Education, Art, and Vocational Skills.
Moreover, CBSE has stated its language policy, requiring students to study three languages up to Class 8 to be eligible for Class 9.
If a student fails the third language in Class 8, schools must assess the student based on the Class 8 syllabus by the end of Class 9.
Students who do not pass the third language will not be allowed to appear in the Class 10 board examinations.
As students await the CBSE Class 10 and 12 results in 2025, authorities have advised activating DigiLocker accounts in advance.
Results will be accessible via cbseresults. nic. In results.cbse.nic.in, cbse.gov.in, and results.digilocker.gov.in.
To check the result, students need their roll number, school number, date of birth, and admit card ID.
This updated policy is a supportive measure for students who excel in practical learning but find traditional academic subjects challenging, providing them with an alternative pathway to academic success.
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