Majority of Class 12 Students Preparing for Entrance Exams Along with Board Studies: Shiksha Poll
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A poll conducted by Shiksha.com shows that the majority of Class 12 students in India are balancing their board preparations with competitive entrance exams, such as engineering, medical, and CUET. Read on to know more details about the poll result and its findings.
Majority of Class 12 Students Preparing for Entrance Exams Along with Board Studies
Preparing for Class 12 board exams is already is stressful for students, but in today’s competitive environment, most of the candidates are also focusing on national-level entrance exams. A recent poll conducted by Shiksha.com shows how students are opting for their career goals. The poll shares that most Class 12 students in India are not limiting their focus to board exams only, wa large number of candidates are also preparing for competitive entrance tests, such as JEE, NEET, and CUET.
Key Findings of the Shiksha.com Poll
- 33 percent of students are preparing for engineering entrance exams such as JEE Main and JEE Advanced which makes these two field the most popular program among the students.
- 26 percent students are targeting NEET, which highlights the popularity of careers in medicine and healthcare.
- 21 percent candidates are preparing for CUET (Common University Entrance Test), which is quickly becoming popular among the students.
- 11 percent of respondent are not preparing for any entrance exam.
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Commonly asked questions
Many students and parents complained that some sets of CBSE Class 12 Physics question papers 2026 were difficult, while some were easy. They are demanding grace marks and leniency in checking copies. However, CBSE has not been clear anything as of now regarding awarding grace marks to students.
A good score in CBSE Class 12 is generally considered to be 75% or above. Scores above 90% are considered as excellent.
To score 70% in CBSE Class 12, students need to prepare well. They should know the exam pattern. Get an understanding about the syllabus. They should solve previous year's question papers.
You must keep in mind that covering the entire syllabus is the key to success in a board like UPMSP. UP Board exams are already going on across the state. Many students find themselves not prepared for a few papers. In that case, the students should be aware of the tips and tricks that might help them achieve success in the exam.
UP Board has already released some tips and guidelines for your class 10 and 12 exams. You can download the class 10 and 12 tips from the official website and on this page as well. You can also follow some tips and tricks on our pages UP Board 10th preparation tips and UP Board 12th preparation tips.
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