What Are Supplementary Exams and Why Are They Important for Class 10th & 12th Students?

Supplementary exams are conducted by national & state boards so that students who failed in one or two subjects get a second chance to clear exam. Those who want to improve their scores can also apply for the exam.

What Are Supplementary Exams?

Supplementary or compartment exams are conducted by national & state boards. This exam gives students second chance to clear subjects they failed. Students who want to improve their scores can appear for Class 10th and 12th supplementary exams. The supplementary exam holds importance because they help students from losing full academic year. This will make them eligible for college admission. In this article, we have explained why these exams are 

What are Class 10th & 12th Supplementary Exam?

Class 10th & 12th Supplementary exam is conducted after announcement of main board result.

• Class 10th Supply Exam: It is held for students who fail in one or two subjects. Those passed but want to improve their scores can appear.
• Class 12th Supplementary Exam: Students who fail in one subject or those who want to improve their performance in one subject.

Why are Supplementary Exam Important?

The reasons why supplementary exam is important are given below.

Saves Academic Year: By appearing in supplementary exam students can save the academic year. Instead of repeating entire grade, students can reappear for the specific failed subject. Students can proceed to next level of admission.

College Admissions: Passing supplementary exam ensures that students get admission on time.

Improvement of score: The supply exam provides an opportunity for students to improve scores.

Reduces Stress: Students often ask what if I fail in board exam. Knowing that they can appear for compartment exam will reduce their stress.

Who is Eligible for Class 10 & 12 Supplementary exams?

The eligibility for supplementary exam is given below.

• Those who appeared in regular Class 10 & 12 board exams but failed in one subject
• Students whose status shows ‘Compartment’ are eligible to apply. This means those who cleared one subject but passed in remaining subjects
• Supplementary exam is conducted so that students obtain a pass certificate
• Students can also improve their scores in one or two subjects
• Private candidates who received compartment status in one subject can also apply for this exam

How to Prepare for Class 10th & 12th Compartment Exam?

Students can crack Class 10th & 12th compartment exam with good preparation. The strategy to crack exam is given below.

• Students must know syllabus'
• Understand chapters
• It is also important to know exam pattern
• Practice question paper
• Learn from mistakes
• Go through good books