CBSE Implements 40:60 Marking Scheme for Class 12 Gulf Students After Exam Cancellation
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a new marking system for Class 12 private students in seven Gulf countries where board exams were cancelled due to escalating tensions in West Asia.
The government informed the Supreme Court about this rule, issued on June 21. It applies to students in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
The system is designed for students who were unable to take their exams because of the regional situation.
How marks will be calculated
Under this system, marks will be determined using a 40:60 formula:
- 40% of the marks will come from the student's Class 10 theory scores.
- 60% will be based on the student's most recent Class 12 exam attempt.
CBSE stated that this method is being used because private students do not have school-based assessments such as internal evaluations or pre-board exams.
Supreme Court case
The matter reached the Supreme Court after a student from Saudi Arabia complained that his Class 12 improvement exam result had not been declared. He argued that regular students had been evaluated earlier, while private students were left out.
During the hearing, the government informed the court that the student's result had already been calculated under the new rule and shared with him. The government also said that students dissatisfied with their marks can reappear in the next CBSE board exam.
After this, the Supreme Court closed the case but allowed the student to take further legal steps if needed.
