The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is currently conducting the Class 12 Economics paper today, Monday, March 18, 2024. The exam began at 10:30 am and will conclude around 1:30 pm. This year, a total of 39 lakh students from 26 countries are taking the examinations. In the national capital, the exams are being held at 877 centers, with 5.80 lakh students appearing.
Students have been advised to arrive at the center at least 30 minutes before the exam starts and ensure they carry their admit cards, as they are essential for entry into the examination hall. It’s important for students to bring their own stationery as borrowing items in the examination hall is not permitted. Prohibited items should also be avoided to prevent any issues during the exam.
CBSE started conducting board exams for Classes 10 and 12 from February 15. Class 12 exams will continue until April 2, while Class 10 exams concluded on March 13.
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CBSE stated that there are no immediate plans to introduce OBE
Regarding the implementation of Open Book Exams (OBE), the CBSE clarified that it plans to conduct a comprehensive study within its affiliated schools to assess the feasibility of OBE within the Indian educational framework. This initiative aligns with recommendations in the National Curriculum Framework for Secondary Education (NCF-SE). Contrary to media reports, the CBSE stated that there are no immediate plans to introduce OBE in selected schools as part of a pilot run.
Instead, the Board aims to experiment with OBE and evaluate its feasibility in the Indian context. Joseph Emmanuel, the Director of Academics at CBSE. Emphasized the importance of conducting a study to understand the feasibility of assessment reforms like OBE based on recommendations in NEP-2020 and NCF-SE 2023. He mentioned that the study would be conducted in select CBSE schools to experiment and examine the viability of OBE. Additionally, Emmanuel highlighted the introduction of case-based questions in board exam papers, stating that students can answer these questions only if they have a conceptual understanding.
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