The Report has highlighted a lack of conceptual clarity and practical application in science was evident, raising concerns about students’ readiness for STEM fields.
In a revealing assessment the PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024 report, by the Ministry of Education has exposed critical learning deficits among students. Conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in December 2024, this nationwide study highlights alarming gaps in foundational skills, urging immediate action to reform the education system.
The PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) initiative evaluated students in Grades 3, 6, and 9 across government and private schools. Key findings include:
Struggles in Mathematics, Language and Science
Students displayed significant weaknesses in basic arithmetic, problem-solving, and logical reasoning, hindering their ability to tackle complex concepts.
Language Proficiency Gaps- Assessments revealed poor reading comprehension and writing skills, with many students unable to construct coherent sentences or understand texts.
A lack of conceptual clarity and practical application in science was evident, raising concerns about students’ readiness for STEM fields.
Regional and Socio-Economic Disparities
The report highlighted unequal learning outcomes across regions and economic groups, underscoring the need for inclusive education policies.
These findings call for urgent curriculum reforms, enhanced teacher training, and technology-driven solutions to address the crisis. The Ministry of Education plans to leverage the report to roll out targeted remedial programs and align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020’s focus on foundational literacy and numeracy. The PARAKH report serves as a critical wake-up call, pushing stakeholders to ensure India’s students are equipped for academic success and global competitiveness.
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In the Accountancy subject, the CBSE Board has decided to do away with the answer books wherein tables were provided for the subject of Accountancy.
Given below is the exam structure of CBSE class 10 social science 2025. Students can refer to it to plan their preparation:
Section |
No. of questions |
Type of questions |
Marks per question |
Total weightage (marks) |
A |
20 |
MCQs |
1 |
20 |
B |
4 |
Very short answer type questions |
2 |
8 |
C |
5 |
Short answer type questions |
3 |
15 |
D |
4 |
Long answer type questions |
5 |
20 |
E |
3 |
Case based questions |
4 |
12 |
F |
1 |
Map based |
5 |
5 |
Total |
37 |
|
|
80 |
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The alterations in the CBSE question paper format involve an increase in the weightage of competency based questions and MCQs. Thus, there will be a lesser number of short and long answer questions as compared to the previous years’ exams.
The Board is initiating potential changes in the Examination and Assessment practices for the academic session 2025 in line with the recommendations mentioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The major features of CBSE 10th exam pattern 2025 are:
Competency Focused Questions in the form of MCQs/Case Based Questions, Source-based Integrated Questions or any other type = 50%
Select response type questions (MCQ) = 20%
Constructed response questions (Short Answer/Long Answer type Questions, as per existing pattern) = 30%