The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has dismissed recent reports suggesting a 15% syllabus cut and the introduction of open-book exams for the 2025 board examinations for Classes 10 and 12. In an official statement, CBSE clarified that no such changes have been made to the syllabus or examination policies for the upcoming academic year.
The clarification follows claims in the media that CBSE planned to reduce the syllabus and introduce open-book exams in select subjects. These reports, quoting regional officer Vikas Kumar Agrawal?s comments at a recent summit in Indore, sparked speculation about policy shifts. However, CBSE stated that any information on policy changes is shared exclusively through the board?s official channels and website.
CBSE reaffirmed that there will be no immediate alterations to the examination system for the 2024-2025 academic year, and the single-term exam format will continue for both Class 10 and 12 students. While a two-term exam system is being considered for the 2025-26 session, this will not impact the 2025 board exams.
In its note, CBSE emphasized that it has not issued any official notice regarding a syllabus reduction or open-book exam format, deeming such reports as ?baseless.?
