CBSE Board Exam 2025 Live: Class 10 English, 12 Entrepreneurship Paper Analysis, Student Reactions

Feb 15, 2025 3:19 PM IST

The Class 10 and 12 board examinations today were conducted in a single shift from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Feb 15, 2025 3:09 PM IST

According to Prarthana Bajpai, a TGT English teacher at Vidyagyan School, Sitaupur, the Class 10 CBSE English paper was relatively straightforward. Many questions mirrored those found in the sample paper, aligning well with the curriculum. While the Grammar section was uncomplicated, the Reading and Writing sections posed minor challenges, particularly in the Value-Based Questions.

Feb 15, 2025 2:37 PM IST

Shruti Bhasin, PGT-Business Studies & Entrepreneurship teacher at Silverline Prestige School, Ghaziabad, noted that the Class 12 Entrepreneurship (066) paper was of average difficulty. Given the option of 30% internal choices, students could manage their time effectively. Some numerical-based questions were considered more challenging.

Feb 15, 2025 2:18 PM IST

Several students expressed relief at the English paper’s moderate level of difficulty. Ashu Kumar, Tania, and Shayambhabi Kumari, all from Patna, highlighted that they found the paper manageable and were hopeful of good scores.

Feb 15, 2025 12:37 PM IST

The CBSE Class 10 and 12 analysis will be available immediately after the exam concludes at 1:30 pm today.

Feb 15, 2025 11:11 AM IST

Feb 15, 2025 9:04 AM IST

The CBSE Board exams will be held at 7,842 centers, including 26 countries internationally, from February 15 through April 4. Today’s shift for Class 10 English and Class 12 Entrepreneurship will run from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

Feb 15, 2025 9:16 AM IST

Over 42 lakh candidates will appear across 204 subjects. Specifically, 24,12,072 Class 10 students and 17,88,165 Class 12 students are registered. This involves 30,000 schools and requires 10,50,059 exam rooms. The logistical effort is immense, with 11,45,519 evaluators needed to mark the papers.

Feb 15, 2025 9:12 AM IST

Regular students must bring their admit cards and school identity cards, whereas private candidates need their admit cards and government-issued photo ID to enter the examination centers.

Feb 15, 2025 9:10 AM IST

The CBSE has planned meticulously to accommodate and assess students efficiently. This year, approximately 44 lakh students from 8,000 schools will sit for the exams. The process will require 11,45,519 evaluators to mark an estimated 1,512 metric tons of answer books and 1,500 metric tons of question papers.

Feb 15, 2025 8:56 AM IST

To access your admit card, visit the official CBSE website. Click on the CBSE 10th or 12th admit card link on the homepage. Enter your login details, submit, and download your admit card. Ensure you have a hard copy for reference.

Feb 15, 2025 8:50 AM IST

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has taken proactive measures to facilitate students appearing for the CBSE exams. DMRC will prioritize candidates with CBSE admit cards during security checks and when purchasing tickets at TOMs and CC centers.

Feb 15, 2025 8:42 AM IST

Permissible items inside the exam hall include a transparent pouch, geometry/pencil box, blue/royal blue ink/ballpoint/gel pen, scale, writing pad, eraser, analogue watch, transparent water bottle, metro card, bus pass, and money. Diabetic students may bring necessary consumables and devices.

Feb 15, 2025 8:40 AM IST

Communication devices such as mobile phones, Bluetooth, earphones, microphones, smartwatches, cameras, and electronic gadgets are strictly banned. Personal items like wallets, goggles, handbags, and pouches are also prohibited unless specifically allowed for medical reasons.

Feb 15, 2025 9:52 AM IST

The CBSE Board exams will conclude for Class 10 on March 18, 2025, and for Class 12 on April 4, 2025. CBSE has scheduled sufficient gaps between major subjects to provide students with ample time to prepare and recover. Stay tuned for further updates and analyses.

Feb 15, 2025 9:01 AM IST

Students are advised to read the instructions on the question papers and answer booklets carefully before beginning the exam. Entry to the examination centers closes at 10 am today, and candidates should ensure they reach on time wearing their official school uniforms.