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CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION DELHI 29.02.2012
Press Note Pre- Examination Highlights-2012 Conduct of Examination-2012
Date of Examination Class XII
01.03.2012 to 16.04.2012
Date of Examination Class X
01.03.2012 to 26.03.2012
2011- 1832369
No. of Registered Candidates: Examination
2012- 1995433
Category
2011
2012
Boys
633081
698748
% Increase 9.40
Girls
429246
481333
10.82
Total
1062327
1180081
9.98
Boys
454040
479843
5.38
Girls
316002
335694
5.87
Total
770042
815537
5.58
Secondary School Examination Class X
Sr. School Certificate Examination Class XII
Total No. of candidates in special categories (All Regions)
Class X
Blind Dyslexics Deaf & Dumb Handicapped Spastics Total Candidates
2011 314 504 168 1377 121 2484
2012 368 577 216 1550 170 2881
Class XII
Blind Dyslexics Deaf & Dumb Handicapped Spastics Total Candidates
265 312 58 895 38 1568
312 322 68 1008 73 1783
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Total No. of Schools and Centres Class X Class XII
No. No. No. No.
of of of of
2011 10199 2790 6609 2604
Schools Centres Schools Centres
2012 10973 2894 7197 2704
No. of Registered Candidates in Delhi : Local 2011
2012
% Increase 13.51 4.36
Class X Class XII
299797 218105
346645 228056
Class X Class XII
206277 141152
253437 150609
18.61 6.28
Class X Class XII
14838 9323
16181 9314
8.30 0.10
Delhi –Govt./Govt. Aided
Foreign
No. of Examination centres in Delhi : Local
2011 521 515
X XII
2012 552 547
Foreign X XII
57 48
59 48
34 10
34 9
No. of centres for Blind Candidates X XII
No. of candidates in special categories in Delhi Region Local
Class X
Blind Dyslexics Deaf & Dumb
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2011 246 140 96
2012 294 133 134
Class XII
Handicapped Spastics Total Candidates Blind Dyslexics Deaf & Dumb Handicapped Spastics Total Candidates
521 17 1020 229 88 25 409 19 770
583 27 1171 260 97 36 382 17 792
Blind Dyslexics Deaf & Dumb Handicapped Spastics Total Candidates Blind Dyslexics Deaf & Dumb Handicapped Spastics Total Candidates
2011 0 9 2 3 0 14 2 12 1 2 1 18
2012 0 20 6 5 1 32 2 3 0 7 0 12
Foreign
Class X
Class XII
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CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION DELHI IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING 2012 EXAMINATIONS
Year 2011 was the first year when CCE was introduced in the CBSE in class X.
In the Final Examination of term II, the question paper will be based on the Term-II and not on the complete syllabus of Class-X.
The question papers would be as per Sample Paper as well as last year’s Paper. Content coverage for both types of question papers (Board/School Based) would be the same.
A candidate who has passed the Secondary School Examination under the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation shall be issued Certificate of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation indicating the grades obtained in the subjects under Scholastic Area A and grades obtained in the subjects under Scholastic Area B and Co-scholastic Areas.
Like last year, schools have been asked to upload total assessment of ClassIX Formative & Summative and Class-X Formative & Summative for which the downloaded software has been provided by the board.
Schools would not communicate the marks of Summative Assessment–II to the candidates under any circumstances.
A uniform certificate will be issued to all the candidates by the Board, whether appearing for the Board Based or School Based Summative Assessment-II.
The Regional Offices of the Board have asked the schools in their respective region to provide ‘Evidence of Assessments (EAs) both for Class IX and Class X and that too after each Summative Assessment. The shortlisted schools will send Evidence of Assessments for FA1 & FA2 and SA1 initially in one subject out of five subjects: Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science and Social Science. This would comprise of the performance of five students taken from each of the three categories i.e. top, middle and bottom levels of achievements.
The Board is providing a separate question paper in enlarged print for blind candidates in Mathematics and Science in class X. Question paper in Braille is also being provided for these candidates.
The Board would be declaring the results of both types of candidates as usual in the month of May, 2012.
If a candidate has appeared for Board Based, he/she would appear for the 1st chance of IOP from the Board and if a candidate has appeared for School Based, he/she would appear from the school. However, for subsequent second, third, fourth, and fifth chances of Improvement of Performance, a candidate would apply for the examination to be conducted by the Board.
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From 2012 examination like last year, separate question papers in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics for Class XII will also be provided without visual input for Blind candidates. Sample Question Papers of class X & XII
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Sample Question Papers have been revised, published and uploaded on the Board’s website for March 2012 examination. 3.
CBSE TELE COUNSELLING
This year, approximately 68 experts including Principals, trained counsellors from CBSE affiliated government and private schools and few psychologists are participating in Tele-Counselling and will address exam related psychological problems of the students. • • •
For the first time counsellors from Kendriya Vidyalya (K.V), Jammu & Kashmir and Kolkata are participating in the Tele- counselling of CBSE helpline. About 12 counsellors from outside India including Japan, Kuwait, Dubai, Doha-Qatar and Saudi Arabia are participating in this program. For the first time school counsellors from Nepal are also a participating in CBSE Tele-counselling program.
Centralized Toll Free Access in India In 2010, CBSE introduced a ‘Centralized Access System’ (CAS) similar to that of a call centre. For better accessibility and convenience of the students a toll free number 1800 180 3456 is functional for CBSE helpline service. Students can dial this toll free number from any part of the country and get in touch with operator for general queries related to exam or with counsellors for one to one telephonic counselling from 8 am up to mid-night. Counselling for Specially Abled Children Continuing from 2009, this year also CBSE has arranged counselling facility for Specially Abled Children to take care of the needs and anxiety of special children. IVRS: Interactive Voice Response System First to be introduced by any Board of Education in the country, CBSE has made a unique effort to provide Tele-counselling through Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) mode which will be answered on 1800-180-3456. QUESTION-ANSWER COLUMNS: CBSE experts have also answered queries of students through weekly question answer columns published in national newspapers like The Hindustan Times, the Hindu and Amar Ujala, Malyalam Manorama during the month of February.
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ON-LINE COUNSELING: Public can also log on to the CBSE website and they can Interact with Chairman on exam related issues. The Director (Academic & CTET) and Controller of Examinations, CBSE can also be contacted for On-line counselling through E-mail.
[email protected] &
[email protected]. CBSE WEBSITE: Information related to examinations and techniques to cope with exam. related anxiety is also provided at the CBSE website www.cbse.nic.in by accessing icon Helpline. 4.
Preparations for smooth conduct of examinations (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi)
(vii) (viii)
(ix) (x) (xi)
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The sealed question paper packets will be opened in the presence of at least four Asstt. Superintendents-one of them would be from the school other than the examination centre as a witness. The center material has been dispatched to all the examination centers. Admit cards have been dispatched to all schools/centers. Appointment of full time observers at sensitive centres in Delhi and outside has been completed. The Board has also finalized the arrangement with the State machinery, local police to ensure trouble free examinations throughout the country. Center Supdt.(s) have been asked to approach the local police authorities for ensuring that adequate police force is made available at the place of custody of the question papers and the examination centre. The State law enforcing agencies have also been requested to provide adequate police force at the place of custody of question papers and the examination centres. Scanned photographs of Private candidates have been provided on admission cards to avoid impersonation or any other possible use of unfair means. CBSE has a 3 tier arrangement for surprise checking: a) CBSE flying squads b) Flying squads from Directorate of Education, Delhi c) Special observers from outside. Observers to oversee the conduct of practical examination for class XII have been appointed this year also. Chief Nodal Practical Examiners have been appointed this year also to monitor the proper conduct of practical examinations for class XII. District level committees were constituted to suggest schools with adequate infrastructure for fixing up of examination centres. This will facilitate smooth conduct of examinations outside Delhi.
For private candidates appearing from Delhi Region Intimation letters to all the private candidates appearing for class X & XII examination 2012 have been sent. Private candidates may collect admit card from the examination centre mentioned in their intimation letter. In case intimation letter is not received, it may be printed from CBSE website www.cbse.nic.in and on production of the same at the examination centre, they may collect their admit card.
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6. (a) Observation Schedules: To give fair deal to the question papers and redress genuine grievances of the students, observation schedules have been sent to all the schools principals to record and forward their suggestions within 24 hours of the conduct of examination conducted by the Board of concerned subject so that these can be considered by the expert group while preparing the marking schemes. (b) Mandatory evaluation: Teachers selected for evaluation work have to report on the appointed date and time failing which a mention will be made in their annual records. Non-release of teachers by any school may lead to withholding the result of the defaulting institution. The Board may also consider and initiate disaffiliation proceedings. However, those extending willing and effective cooperation will also find a mention in their personal records. 7.
Exemptions given to Spastic, Blind, Physically Handicapped, Autistic, Dyslexic and candidates with disabilities as defined in the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995:1. Exemption from studying third language up to middle school level (i.e. Class VIII); 2. At Secondary School level a candidate has an option to opt for one language and any four of the following electives. Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Another Language, Music, Painting, Home Science, Foundation of Information Technology, Commerce (Elements of Commerce) and Commerce (Elements of Book Keeping and Accountancy) 3. permission to use an amanuensis; 4. the amanuensis must be of a student of class lower than the one for which the candidate will be taking the examination; 5. the Centre Superintendent of the Examination Centre chooses a suitable amanuensis and forwards his/her particulars to the Regional Officer concerned for consideration and approval; 6. the services of amanuensis are provided free of cost; 7. the amanuensis shall be paid remuneration as prescribed from time to time by the Board, which at present is Rs.100/- per day; 8. the candidate may be permitted to use the services an amanuensis in all or any of the papers. 9. the candidate may be permitted to draw the diagrams etc. themselves, if desired by them. 10. Special category students appearing for X or XII examination shall be allowed additional time as given below: (i)
60 minutes for a paper of 3 hours duration.
(ii)
50 minutes for a paper of 2 ½ hours duration
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(iii)
40 minutes for a paper of 2 hours duration
(iv)
30 minutes for a paper of 1 ½ hours duration
11. the Centre Superintendent shall make the sitting arrangements for special category candidates on the ground floor, as far as possible; 12. alternative type questions are provided in lieu of questions having visual inputs for the blind candidates in English Communicative and Social Science for Class X and History, Geography and Economics and Political Science for Class XII; 13. Question papers of Mathematics and Science in Braille are provided in Class X for Blind candidates. 14. separate question papers in enlarged print for Mathematics and Science in Class X are provided for candidates having visual impairment; 15. the Centre Superintendent(s) are directed to send the answer books of special category students in separate covers to the Regional Office concerned; 16. to facilitate easy access, a few selected schools are made examination centres for special students; 17. Blind candidates from Delhi have the facility to use computer or a typewriter for writing answers; 18. Teachers from blind schools are appointed as Assistant Superintendent(s)(Invigilators) at the special examination centres. However, precaution be taken to appoint different subject teachers on different days; 19. a separate column has been provided on the title page of the answer book for indicating the category of special candidates so that these answer books could be segregated for sending them separately to the Regional Office of the Board. 20. It is not mandatory for these candidates to do the calculations themselves. The Chairman, Sh. Vineet Joshi and Controller of Examinations, Sh. M C Sharma extends their warmest wishes to all the candidates for success in the forthcoming examinations.
(RAMA SHARMA) PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER Central Board of Secondary Education
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