CBSE Allows Class 10 Students of Basic Math to Take Standard Math in Class 11

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Students who opted for Mathematics (Standard) can opt for Mathematics as a subject in Class 11, while students who opted for Mathematics (Basic) can offer Applied Mathematics in Class 11.

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released a circular on May 02, 2024, detailing the offering of Mathematics as a subject in Class 11 for the academic year 2024- 25. In the circular, the CBSE allowed CBSE Class 10 to opt for the subject of Mathematics (subject code 041) only if they opted for the Mathematics (Standard) subject in Class 10.

Direct Link - Read the Official Circular from CBSE Here

As per a circular in 2019, CBSE introducted two different level of Mathematics for students, which was implemented from March 2020 onwards. The Mathematics (Standard) level (subject code: 041) was for students who wished to pursue Mathematics as a subject in Class 11 and Class 12. The Mathematics (Basic) level (subject code: 241) was for students who do not wish to prusue Mathematics after Class 10.

For the acadmeic year 2024-25, only Class 10 students who opted for Mathematics (Standard) will be able to opt for the subject of Mathematics in Class 11. Those who opted for Mathematics (Basic) in Class 10 will only be able to opt for the Applied Mathematics subject. A similiar exemption has also taken place before due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The circular also added, “However, it has also been decided for the students of Class X of 2024-2025 sessions that once, subjects were filled in by them in LOC, no change in the offered/filled-in subject(s) will be allowed and the policy dated 10th January, 2019 will be strictly followed.”

The CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 results will tentatively be released after May 20, 2024. The results will be released on the official website at cbseresults.nic.in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. Can I download my CBSE admit card?

Ans. Private candidates can download their CBSE Class 10 admit card directly from the official website, however, regular students have to collect their admit cards from their respective schools.

Ques. What are the rules for CBSE admit card?

Ans. CBSE admit card should be printed on an A4 size paper. No soft copy will be allowed in the exam hall. The admit card must have signature and stamp of CBSE officials, school principal, students, and parents.

Ques. What is the new assessment scheme for CBSE Class 10 Exam 2024?

Ans. The new assessment scheme for CBSE class 10 board exams in 2024 will focus on competencies and skills. There will be a greater emphasis on MCQs and short answer questions, while long answer questions will be given less weightage.

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