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{{short description|Secondary education leaving exams in India}}
{{Distinguish|Akimul islam|text=the Class 10 counterpart, [[All India Secondary School Examination]]}}
{{Distinguish|Akimul islam|text=the Class 10 counterpart, [[All India Secondary School Examination]]}}
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{{Infobox examination
{{Infobox examination
| name = All India Senior School Certificate Examination
| name = All India Senior School Certificate Examination
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| caption = Central Board of Secondary Education
| caption = Central Board of Secondary Education
| acronym = AISSCE
| acronym = AISSCE
| type = Paper-based standardized test
| type = Pen-Paper-based standardized test
| test_admin = [[Central Board of Secondary Education]]
| test_admin = [[Central Board of Secondary Education]]
| skills_tested = Languages, Humanities, Mathematics, Sciences, Skill Subjects, General Studies, Health and Physical Education, Work Experience
| skills_tested = Languages, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Skill Subjects, General Studies, Health and Physical Education, Work Experience
| purpose = Admission to undergraduate programs in universities or colleges
| purpose = Senior Secondary School Completion
| year_started = <!-- {{Start date|YYYY}} -->
| duration = 3 hours / per subject( Normal Subject)
2 hours/Per Subject ( In few selected subject)
| year_terminated = <!-- {{End date|YYYY}} -->
| duration = 3 hours (per subject)
| score_range = 165-500(600 if 6 subject taken)
| score_range = 165-500
| score_validity =
| score_validity =
| offered = Yearly
| offered = Yearly, between February to April (Note: The Practical related Exam are usually Conducted between December to February)
| attempt_restriction =
| attempt_restriction =Once, if less marks usually supplementary Or Compartment exam are given
| regions = [[India]],
| regions = '''India:'''<br>Delhi<br>Chennai<br>Guwahati<br>Ajmer<br>Panchkula<br>Allahabad<br>Patna<br>Bhubaneswar<br>Thiruvananthapuram<br>Dehradun<br><br>'''Middle East:'''<br>Bahrain<br>Iran<br>Oman<br>Qatar<br>Saudi Arabia<br>United Arab Emirates<br>Yemen<br><br>'''Foreign:'''<br>Afghanistan<br>Bangladesh<br>Burma<br>Ethiopia<br>Indonesia<br>Iran<br>Japan<br>Kuwait<br>Libya<br>Malaysia<br>Nepal<br>Nigeria<br>Republic of Benin<br>Russia<br>Singapore<br>Tanzania<br>Thailand<br>Uganda<br>West Africa
Foreign:
(Most of countries Conducted by Ministry of External affairs and Ministry of Education)
| language = English/Hindi
| language = English/Hindi
| test_takers = 1218393 (2019)
| test_takers = 16,80,256(Registered)(2023)
16,60,511(Appeared)(2023)
| prerequisite = Intended for Class 12 Students in CBSE-affiliated institutions
| prerequisite = Intended for Class 12 Students in CBSE-affiliated institutions
| fee =
| fee =
| score_users = Colleges and universities; for undergraduate programs
| score_users = Colleges and universities; for undergraduate programs
| qualification_rate = 83.4% (2019)
| qualification_rate = 87.33% (2023)
| free_label =
| free_label =
| free =
| free =
| website = {{URL|cbse.nic.in}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.cbse.gov.in}}
| footnotes =
| footnotes =
}}
}}


The '''AISSCE''' (All [[India]] Senior School Certificate Examination), also called '''Boards''' in common language, is an examination conducted every year by the [[Central Board of Secondary Education]] on behalf of the [[Government of India]].
The '''All India Senior School Certificate Examination''' (AISSCE) also called '''Class 12''' '''[[Board examination|Board Exams]]''' in common language, is the final examination conducted every year for high school students by the [[Central Board of Secondary Education]] on behalf of the [[Government of India]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=EXAMINATIONS CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD |url=https://www.cbse.gov.in/examin~1/examcb.htm |access-date=2022-08-27 |website=www.cbse.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=If you have your All-India Senior School Certificate, you are eligible to apply for entry to UWA. |url=https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/How-to-apply/International-and-overseas-qualifications/all-india-senior-school-certificate-cbse |access-date=2022-08-27 |website=UWA |language=en}}</ref>


==Examination==
==Examination==
Each subject in the examination is graded out of 100 marks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cbse.nic.in/curric~1/qpms2016/ms-2016.html|title=CBSE Marking scheme 2016 Class XII}}</ref> For subjects like physics, chemistry, geography, biology, etc. in which practical exams are also conducted, 30/20 marks are reserved for practicals and internals and 70/80 marks for the theory exams. From 2020,even in subjects like English, political science, regional languages, etc., CBSE issued guidelines to conduct internal assessment for 20 marks for which only the theory exam filled up the 100 marks limit up till 2019. Theory papers are conducted for a duration of 3 hours, while the duration for practical exams depends on the subject.
Each subject in the examination is graded out of 100 marks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cbse.nic.in/curric~1/qpms2016/ms-2016.html|title=CBSE Marking scheme 2016 Class XII}}</ref> For subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Home Science, Mathematics, Geography, etc. for which practical exams are also conducted, 30/20 marks are reserved for practicals and internals and 70/80 marks for the theory exams. In 2020, even for non-science/lab-based subjects, CBSE issued guidelines to conduct internal assessment for 20 percent of the aggregate score, prior to which the theory exam was the sole basis of evaluation till 2019. The theory exams are conducted for a duration of 3 hours, while the duration for practical exams depends on the subject. CBSE Board conduct 10th 12th National Level Examination. Two times in Year, Mid term and final term examination, which is conducting in November and February-March.<ref>{{cite web |last1=nyam |first1=nik |title=CBSE 12th Date Sheet |url=https://educatnetic.in/cbse-12th-date-sheet-2024/ |website=educatnetic |publisher=edgyan}}</ref>


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CBSE issued guidelines for the addition of practical marks to mathematics in March 2019.<ref>https://furiousboy.com/cbse-introduces-20-marks-practical-for-class-12-mathematics/ {{Dead link|date=March 2022}}</ref> For practical exams, students have to perform practicals in other schools usually assigned by CBSE at random in the nearby state or area, maintain lab records and attend a viva voce. The CBSE gives a list of practical tasks to perform for students appearing for these practical exams.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/key-guidelines-for-cbse-class-12-physics-practical-1392464571-1|title=CBSE Class 12 Physics Practical marking scheme|date=15 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=CBSE Board Exams 2020: Guidelines To Change Exam Centre And Eligibility Criteria |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/hans/education-careers/cbse-board-exams-2020-guidelines-to-change-exam-centre-and-eligibility-criteria-625893 |agency=The_Hans_India}}</ref>
CBSE issued guidelines for the addition of practical marks to mathematics in March 2019
<ref>https://furiousboy.com/cbse-introduces-20-marks-practical-for-class-12-mathematics/</ref>
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For practical exams, students have to perform practicals in other schools usually given by CBSE at random in the nearby state or area, maintain their records and attend a viva. The CBSE gives a list of practicals from which students are asked to perform practicals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/key-guidelines-for-cbse-class-12-physics-practical-1392464571-1|title=CBSE Class 12 Physics Practical marking scheme}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=CBSE Board Exams 2020: Guidelines To Change Exam Centre And Eligibility Criteria |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/hans/education-careers/cbse-board-exams-2020-guidelines-to-change-exam-centre-and-eligibility-criteria-625893 |agency=The_Hans_India}}</ref>


==Results==
==Results==
The results of the examinations is declared in the first week of May. In general, the passing percentage is around 80%.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/education/cbse-results-cbse-class-12-results-declared-at-cbse-nic-in-2811689/|title=CBSE Class 12 Results}}</ref> The Delhi High Court has directed the [[Central Board of Secondary Education]] and [[Delhi University]] to discuss the ways by which the results of Main Exam, Revaluation, and Compartment Exam can be declared earlier than usual so that candidates do not miss the cut-off dates.
The results of the examinations are usually declared in the first week of May to Mid-June. In general, about 80% of candidates receive a passing score.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/education/cbse-results-cbse-class-12-results-declared-at-cbse-nic-in-2811689/|title=CBSE Class 12 Results|date=23 May 2016}}</ref> The Delhi High Court has directed the [[Central Board of Secondary Education]] and [[Delhi University]] to discuss the ways by which the results of the main exam, revaluation, and compartment exam can be declared earlier than usual so that candidates do not miss the cut-off dates.


In 2021, due to the [[COVID-19]] crisis, the secondary school exams for class X and XII had been cancelled.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-14|title=CBSE Class 10th Board exam cancelled, 12th postponed till May 30|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/education/news-cbse-board-exam-class-10th-cancel-12th-postpone-till-may-30-exclusive-697667|access-date=2021-04-15|website=indiatvnews.com|language=en}}</ref> In 2023, the class 12 Board Exam were conducted between 15 February to 5 April and Result were announced on 12 May along with class 10 Board result.
In 2020, due to [[Covid-19]] crisis, some of the exams have been rescheduled in July. This has further postponed the expected results from May to August.

== See also ==
*[[All India Secondary School Examination]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.cbse.nic.in/ CBSE Website]
*[https://www.cbse.gov.in/ CBSE Website]


[[Category: Central Board of Secondary Education]]
[[Category:Central Board of Secondary Education]]

Latest revision as of 01:46, 4 March 2024

Not to be confused with the Class 10 counterpart, All India Secondary School Examination.
All India Senior School Certificate Examination
AcronymAISSCE
TypePen-Paper-based standardized test
AdministratorCentral Board of Secondary Education
Skills testedLanguages, Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Skill Subjects, General Studies, Health and Physical Education, Work Experience
PurposeSenior Secondary School Completion
Duration3 hours / per subject( Normal Subject) 2 hours/Per Subject ( In few selected subject)
Score range165-500(600 if 6 subject taken)
OfferedYearly, between February to April (Note: The Practical related Exam are usually Conducted between December to February)
Restrictions on attemptsOnce, if less marks usually supplementary Or Compartment exam are given
RegionsIndia,

Foreign:

(Most of countries Conducted by Ministry of External affairs and Ministry of Education)
LanguagesEnglish/Hindi
Annual number of test takers16,80,256(Registered)(2023) 16,60,511(Appeared)(2023)
PrerequisitesIntended for Class 12 Students in CBSE-affiliated institutions
Used byColleges and universities; for undergraduate programs
Qualification rate87.33% (2023)
Websitewww.cbse.gov.in

The All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE) also called Class 12 Board Exams in common language, is the final examination conducted every year for high school students by the Central Board of Secondary Education on behalf of the Government of India.[1][2]

Examination

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Each subject in the examination is graded out of 100 marks.[3] For subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Home Science, Mathematics, Geography, etc. for which practical exams are also conducted, 30/20 marks are reserved for practicals and internals and 70/80 marks for the theory exams. In 2020, even for non-science/lab-based subjects, CBSE issued guidelines to conduct internal assessment for 20 percent of the aggregate score, prior to which the theory exam was the sole basis of evaluation till 2019. The theory exams are conducted for a duration of 3 hours, while the duration for practical exams depends on the subject. CBSE Board conduct 10th 12th National Level Examination. Two times in Year, Mid term and final term examination, which is conducting in November and February-March.[4]

CBSE issued guidelines for the addition of practical marks to mathematics in March 2019.[5] For practical exams, students have to perform practicals in other schools usually assigned by CBSE at random in the nearby state or area, maintain lab records and attend a viva voce. The CBSE gives a list of practical tasks to perform for students appearing for these practical exams.[6][7]

Results

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The results of the examinations are usually declared in the first week of May to Mid-June. In general, about 80% of candidates receive a passing score.[8] The Delhi High Court has directed the Central Board of Secondary Education and Delhi University to discuss the ways by which the results of the main exam, revaluation, and compartment exam can be declared earlier than usual so that candidates do not miss the cut-off dates.

In 2021, due to the COVID-19 crisis, the secondary school exams for class X and XII had been cancelled.[9] In 2023, the class 12 Board Exam were conducted between 15 February to 5 April and Result were announced on 12 May along with class 10 Board result.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "EXAMINATIONS CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD". www.cbse.gov.in. Retrieved 2022-08-27.
  2. ^ "If you have your All-India Senior School Certificate, you are eligible to apply for entry to UWA". UWA. Retrieved 2022-08-27.
  3. ^ "CBSE Marking scheme 2016 Class XII".
  4. ^ nyam, nik. "CBSE 12th Date Sheet". educatnetic. edgyan.
  5. ^ https://furiousboy.com/cbse-introduces-20-marks-practical-for-class-12-mathematics/ [dead link‍]
  6. ^ "CBSE Class 12 Physics Practical marking scheme". 15 February 2014.
  7. ^ "CBSE Board Exams 2020: Guidelines To Change Exam Centre And Eligibility Criteria". The_Hans_India.
  8. ^ "CBSE Class 12 Results". 23 May 2016.
  9. ^ "CBSE Class 10th Board exam cancelled, 12th postponed till May 30". indiatvnews.com. 2021-04-14. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
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