Q.1: If a student fails in the pre Board examination conducted by the school, can he/she be detained from appearing in Class X or XII Board’s exam?
Ans. No, if he/she is otherwise eligible.
Q.2: Is it possible for a student who has failed in Science stream in Class XII to change subjects to pass at subsequent examination?
Ans. Yes, but with prior permission of the Board.
Q.3: Is it compulsory for a student to repeat the practical examination also if he/she fails in theory?
Ans. The candidate has an option to appear for practical examination again or retain the previous year practical marks for two consecutive years.
Q.4: What are the exemptions provided in examinations to physically challenged and dyslexic candidates?
Ans. Dyslexic/spastic/physically handicapped students have the option of studying one compulsory language as against two and any four subjects from the following:
- Mathematics,
- Science
- Social Science
- 2nd language
(Music, Painting, Home Science and Introductory Information Technology)
i. Additional one hour (60 minutes) for each paper is provided to the students
ii. Physiotherapy exercises are considered equivalent to Physical and Health
Education
iii. Amanuensis is provided to such students.
Q.5: Is it compulsory to pass in theory and practical exams. separately?
Ans.: Yes, it is compulsory to pass separately in the subjects involving theory and practical in Class XII.
Q.6: Is a student required to appear in all subjects in improvement examination?
Ans.: No, the student can appear in one or more than one subject(s) as per his/her choice. However, improvement exam. can be taken only in the successive year of passing Class X/XII exams.
Q.7: Is there negative marking for exceeding word limit?
Ans.: No, the marks are not cut for exceeding the word limit. However, it is better to restrict to the specified word limit. This should be practiced at the time of revision, which will also help in completing the paper within the allotted time.
Q.8: Will a student lose marks if he/she opts for Hindi as a medium for writing +2 examination?
Ans.: Certainly not. The Board gives option of medium to the students to answer questions in Hindi or English and even in Urdu. The marks are deducted only in case of wrong answers.
Q.9: If a student decides to drop one year, what will be the syllabus applicable for the next examination, the old or the new?
Ans.: The candidate will have to study the syllabus recommended for the year in which he/she plans to give the examination.
Q.10: Are marks deducted for missing steps in Maths?
Ans.: Yes, marks are deducted for missing steps. It will be better to get a copy of the Marking Scheme to know about the weightage and steps and practice accordingly.
Q.11: Is the candidate allowed to see the answer script in case the result is not as per the expectations?
Ans.: No. There is no provision of showing answer scripts. The candidate can apply for scrutiny, for reconfirmation of marks.
Q.12: If a candidate passes in the additional subject but fails in one of the main subjects, what will the result show?
Ans.: The candidate will be considered as having passed the examination in such a case. A language will replace a language only. For further details the scheme of examinations and bye-laws can be referred to.
Q.13: Is it compulsory to use ink pen for writing answers in Board exams?
Ans.: Always use blue or royal blue ink pen while writing the answers. Also try to write in neat and legible handwriting.
Q.14: Will the examiner cut marks if the answers are not written in serial order?
Ans.: No marks are cut. However, it is advised that the answers should be written in correct serial order as far as possible.
Q.15: Does poor handwriting affect performance in the Board exams? What is the correct speed rate to follow?
Ans.: Answers should be written in a hand which can be read easily by the examiner. Being neat and legible is important. There is no speed rate prescribed. It is better to divide time and plan answers while reading the question paper in the beginning.
Q.16: Is it true that longer answers in Hindi fetch better marks, as opposed to English?
Ans.: The marks are not related to the length of the answers but to the relevant value points which must be covered both in Hindi as well as in English and even in other subjects.
Q.17: What is International Baccalaureate Organization?
Ans.: Founded in 1968, the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) is a non-profit educational organization based in Geneva, Switzerland. The IBO is an international organization, not associated with any particular country and free of any national, political or educational agendas. The International Baccalaureate (IB) offers high quality programs of international education to a worldwide community of schools. The three programs for students aged 3 to 19 help develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and
social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world. There are more than 5,96,000 IB students at 2,218 schools in 125 countries.
The three programs are:
PYP: The Primary Years Program (Kindergarten to Class 5).
MYP: The Middle Years Program (Class 6 to Class 10).
DP: The Diploma Program (Class 11 to Class 12).
Q.18: What are IB World Schools?
Ans.: Schools recognized by the International Baccalaureate Organization and offering the IB curriculum are known as IB World Schools. There are just 40 IB World Schools in all over India. The list of authorized schools is available on the IBO website www.ibo.org.
Q.19: Can a student do the IB Diploma after completing his/ her schooling through a different board?
Ans.: Although the PYP, MYP and DP form a continuous sequence, each can be offered independently too. A student can join the IB Diploma Program after completing the grade 10 level qualifications from CBSE, ICSE or any other State Board .The Diploma program is equivalent to 10+2 level qualification through CBSE.
Q.20: Is the IB recognized in India and worldwide?
Ans.: The rigor and high standards of the IBDP ensure that colleges and universities around the world recognize the IB Diploma as a superior academic program and a strong university - entry credential. The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) rates the IB Diploma at par with Class 12 CBSE, ICSE, NIOS or State Boards. Many educational institutions and colleges have published their policies and entry criteria for IB students on their websites. For example, Delhi University colleges have specified their conditions for entry of IB students. The information is also available on the IBO website www.ibo.org Universities in over 110 countries recognize the IB Diploma and it will allow entrance to the most competitive universities around the world. The university admission authorities recognize the academic rigor of the IBDP, and value the “extra” parts of the Diploma, such as TOK, CAS and the Extended Essay.
• Most universities in Europe require the full Diploma as a qualification for entry.
• It is considered to be worth ‘four and a half’ A Level.
• Higher Level Courses are broadly equal to British A-Level courses.
• Higher Level courses are considered equivalent to American Advanced Placement (AP) courses Successful IB Diploma students may be offered credit (particularly for Higher Level courses and TOK) for first year university courses in Canadian and American Universities overseas.
