CBSE, CISCE release class 12 evaluation criteria

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) have released evaluation criteria for class 12 students. 

Class 12 results for both CBSE and CISCE students will be based on: 

1. Class 10 component (30 per cent) based on best three performing subjects in board exams
2. Class 11 component (30 per cent) will be based on the final exam
3. And, Class 12 component (40 per cent) based on unit test/mid-term/pre-board.  

The CBSE submitted its evaluation criteria for class 12 students, based on which results will be announced, before the Supreme Court on Thursday. 

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A bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari heard the matter.  

The Supreme Court bench said that students who are not satisfied with the evaluation formula will be given an opportunity to take up Class 12 examination when the pandemic situation becomes conducive.