CBSE Releases a New Scheme: Academic Year 2021-22 Divided Into Two

Diksha Nautiyal

Updated On: July 06, 2021 01:39 pm IST

As per the new CBSE scheme, the academic year of 2021-22 is to be divided into two halves. The syllabus will be distributed almost equally between the two terms. Read below to know it all.  

New CBSE Scheme

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced a new scheme on 5th July 2021 entailing several changes in the academic year of 2021-22. As per the new CBSE Scheme, the upcoming academic year will be divided into two terms with the examinations for Term 1 taking place in the month of November. According to the Board, these changes are to increase the probability of board-conducted exams for the 12th and 10th class at the end of the academic year.

Changes Brought Through the New CBSE Scheme 2021-22

Changes in the Academic Year 2021-22:

  • This academic session will be divided into two equal halves. 

  • Subject experts will be looking into the interconnectivity of topics and concepts to follow a systematic approach. 

  • At the end of each term, the Board will be conducting examinations. For the first term, the exams will be taking place in November. 

Changes in the Syllabus:

  • For the 2022 board exams, the syllabus will be rationalised like that of the last session. 

  • CBSE schools are to follow the syllabus and curriculum released on 31st March by CBSE for academic transactions.  

  • The schools will be using inputs from the NCERT and alternative academic calendars on transacting the curriculum. 

  • The exams for each term will be taken on the basis of the bifurcated syllabus.

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Changes in the CBSE Curriculum Transaction:

  • Until the authorities allow the in-person or offline modes of teaching, schools will continue teaching online or in distance mode. 
  • The board will work towards making the project work, practicals and internal assessments mode valid and credible as per the moderation policy ensuring fair marks distribution. 
  • The internal assessment for the 9th and 10th class (for both Term I and II) would include student enrichment, portfolio, periodic tests, and speaking listening activities/ practical work/ project. 
  • For Class 12 and 11, on the other hand, it would entail exploratory activities/ end of topic or unit tests/ projects/ practicals. 
  • Student profiles will be created by schools for assessment undertaken and the evidence will be retained in a digital format. The board facilitates schools to post the internal assessment marks on the IT platform of CBSE. 

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