CBSE board exams 2026 have sparked debate over difficulty levels in class 10 Maths and 12 Physics papers, with students demanding grace marks and liberal checking. However, the board has not issued any official statement yet. Check updates.
CBSE Board Exam 2026
CBSE Board Exam 2026: After recent class 10th and 12th board exams, many students and parents raised concerns about CBSE's difficulty level of some question papers. Discussions started on social media, in schools and in coaching centres. They are now requesting CBSE to give grace marks and follow liberal checking for the tougher sets. So far, CBSE has not released any official notice about giving grace marks or moderation. Students are waiting for clarity.
The issue regarding CBSE grace marking began after class 10 Mathematics exam. Some students said one set was easy, while others claimed a few questions were as difficult as the JEE Main and Advanced level. Soon after, CBSE Class 12 Physics exam also came under criticism. Many teachers said difficulty level was not the same across different sets.
PIL Against CBSE Regarding Uneven Difficulty Level in Question Papers
With this, Educator Prashant Kirad plans to file a Public Interest Litigation against CBSE, alleging that the board failed to maintain a standard exam difficulty level across multiple sets. Waiting for response from CBSE, the educator claims that the board discriminated against students through question papers where the exam's difficulty level depended on their region.
CBSE Board Exam 2026: When Are Grace Marks Given?
Generally, grace marks can be given in these situations
- If a student falls short of passing by 1 or 2 marks.
- If there is a printing mistake or wrong information in question paper.
- If an out-of-syllabus or unusually tough question is asked.
- If the paper is too lengthy, many students cannot complete it on time.
- To maintain fairness across different sets through moderation.
CBSE Board Exam 2026 Passing Marks
Commonly asked questions
Students can get 100% in CBSE Class 12 2026 with good preparation. Candidates are required to secure 33 per cent to pass the exam. The Theory paper 80 marks and internal assessment carries 20 marks.
Students need to obtain minimum qualifying marks in class 10th and 12th to pass in CBSE board exam 2026.
- In Class 10, 33% overall marks (theory + internal assessment) are required in each subject.
- In Class 12, students must score 33% in each subject’s external exam.
- If a subject has practicals, students need 33% in theory, 33% in practicals and 33% overall.
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