Over 80 percent students feel Extra Curricular activities are important in shaping overall personality: Shiksha Poll

Over 80 percent students feel Extra Curricular activities are important in shaping overall personality: Shiksha Poll

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Salviya Antony
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Updated on Aug 26, 2025 12:15 IST

As per Shiksha poll, 89 percentage students think that extra curricular activities are important in shaping overall personality. This shows students are really interested in extra curricular activities. 

Extra Curricular activities at school

Do you feel extra curricular activities are important in overall personality development? Shiksha.com created a poll on this. 89% students said it is very important. 7% voted that extra curricular activities are important. 4% said it should be optional. No one said it is a waste of time. Let us discuss the importance of extra curricular activities in overall personality development. 

Most of the ICSE, CBSE, and other state board schools provide oppurtunity for extra curricular activities for their students. Extra curricular activities will help the overall development of the students. Some students will be not good in studies. But they may be excellent in some extra curricular activities. These activities also help students to find their interests and benefit academic performance. 

Q:   Does CBSE cut marks for exceeding the word limit?
A:

No, CBSE does not deduct marks for exceeding the word limit in the board exams. However, marks may be deducted for spelling mistakes and other errors in language papers. 

Q:   I have got 76% in my Class 12 pre boards. Does that mean that I cannot achieve 90% marks in 12th board exam?
A:

You are advised not to stress yourself. Continue putting in your best effort. Allot more time to those topics in which you are not that confident. Make short notes of important points. Hard work will definitely help you achieve more marks than your pre boards. 

Q:   I got 74% marks in top 4 subjects in 12th (Science) CBSE .. What should I do now ?
A:
Science students try for b. Tech for which you need to have already appeared for entrance. If you did not then try to get in DUBAI, MU colleges with grade 12 score into BSc. You may also try physics honors, math honors etc. And in case you are interested in commerce or humanities, these options are still open for you
Table of contents
  • Extra Curricular Activities
  • Advantages of Extra Curricular Activities
  • Conclusion

Extra Curricular Activities

Extra curricular activities are those activities which are not part of the academic curriculum. These activities helps students to enhance their physical, mental and communication skills. These activities impacts the  academic and professional life of the student. Examples of some extra curricular activities are given below.

  • Swimming
  • Dancing
  • Theatre
  • Singing
  • Shooting
  • cricket
  • football 
  • Karate
  • Chess
  • Abacus
  • Keyboard

Check the screenshot below to know the responses of students. 

Importance of extra curricular activities

Advantages of Extra Curricular Activities

Following are the benefits of extra curricular activities. 

  • Improve mental and physical health
  • Boost confidence
  • Develop team work 
  • Improve communication skills
  • Build Leadership qualities
  • Figure out their path of interest
  • Personal development
  • Improve social skills
  • Time management

Read: Majority of Class 12 Students Preparing for Entrance Exams Along with Board Studies: Shiksha Poll

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Conclusion

We can say that extra curricular activities greatly impact a student's growth and development. Most of the students are interested to participate in activities which are not taught in a classroom. They enhance personal and mental development. Students should be encouraged to bring out the best in them and discover their passion. Extracurricular activities will definitely have a positive impact on students' entire personality development.

Q:   How should I score more than 80 percent marks in class 12th CBSE board exams?
A:
Hi, If you want to score good marks in CBSE then prepare your NCERT books very well and make important notes from them that will help you in revising at the time of exams. Also, make time table for each subject, for e.g. divide your day in number of hours according to number of subjects. Give equal time to each subject and if possible allot more time to subjects you are weak in. After this, practice the previous year question papers to know the patter. I hope this will help you.
Q:   How many subjects should be included while calculating class 12th CBSE board percentage?
A:
In aggregate, all five subjects' marks are calculated. If you want admission in a particular field in a particular college then maybe they will check your score in 4 subjects (English + 3 Subjects of Commerce or Science). Also, if you have Physical Education and some good awards(State or National) with you then you can be admitted through Sports Quota based on your performance in Sports. All the best.
Q:   Will I clear the CBSE board exams if I obtain 33 percent in theory but not in practicals separately?
A:

No. It is necessary that you score a minimum of 33 percent in practical and theory exams separately. In case you're unable to score the minimum marks either in theory or practicals even when the total aggregate is 33 percent, you won't be considered pass. 

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Salviya specialises in writing content on board exams. With a B.Tech degree from Kannur University, she has 3+ years of work experience in the education industry. She loves travelling, cooking, and watching movies.
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