CBSE Stopped Announcing Merit List for 10th and 12th Exam Results, Know Why?

Updated on Apr 05, 2025 13:39

CBSE stopped awarding divisions and releasing merit lists to curb unhealthy competition but will give merit certificates to the top 0.1%. This policy started in 2020.

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Kolkata: CBSE is anticipated to declare the results for the Class 10 and 12 board exams in May. Although an official date is pending, the board typically releases results within a month, aligning with past trends of a May announcement. To qualify, students need a minimum of 33% overall and must individually pass each subject with at least 33%.

Continuing a past practice, CBSE has already stated it will not publish merit lists or division-wise marks for the 2025 board exams. This also means no announcement of toppers or student divisions. This policy of not releasing merit lists has been in place for several years to discourage unhealthy competition among students and was initially implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic when results were based on online exams.

Exams of CBSE Class 10 were held from February 15 to March 18, 2025, and CBSE Class 12 exams from February 15 to April 4, 2025. Following the result declaration, CBSE will hold supplementary exams for students who do not pass in all subjects. Dissatisfied students can also apply for mark verification or result improvement.

CBSE also has issued a warning to students and educators regarding misleading information circulating on social media about the 2025 board exams. The board explicitly stated that reports of a 15 percent syllabus cut and the introduction of open-book exams are false. They confirmed that the exam pattern for the 2025 session will remain the same.

This decision has sparked mixed reactions. Some principals in Delhi worry it may decrease the importance of board exams, especially alongside CUET, and could demotivate hardworking students by not recognizing top performers. However, others, like Tania Joshi, principal of The Indian School, Delhi, and high-scoring students like Naisha Manchanda, support the move, believing it reduces unhealthy competition and pressure on students.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ans: Yes, according to a senior CBSE official, the decision to do away with the practice of releasing the merit list of toppers is permanent.

Ans: Yes, CBSE has stated that it is not awarding first, second, or third divisions to students.

Ans: Some students believe it is a good decision as it reduces pressure and unhealthy competition.

Ans: Reactions have been mixed. Some principals believe it might reduce the importance of board exams and could be discouraging for hardworking students. Others support the decision as it is expected to reduce unhealthy competition.