CBSE Syllabus Reduction & Internal Assessment Changes

 

CBSE Changes: Syllabus Reduction & Internal Assessments

1. What’s New / Major Updates

Change	Details
Syllabus Reduction	CBSE has cut down the curriculum for Classes 10 and 12 by up to 15%. This means fewer topics/chapters, especially redundant or overlapping ones, so students can focus more on understanding rather than rushing through content. Ecole Globale International Girls School+2Motion Academy+2
Higher Weightage for Internal Assessment (IA)	Internal assessments (which include periodic tests, projects, assignments, practicals etc.) may now carry about 40% of total marks, instead of smaller portions in earlier years. The final board exam will thus account for the remaining ~60%. The Times of India+2Jagranjosh.com+2
Reduced Long/Short Answer Questions	The number of constructed response questions (short answer, long answer) is being reduced. The idea is to shift towards competency-based and analytical skills rather than rote learning. The Times of India+1

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2. Why These Changes Are Being Made

• Aligning with NEP 2020: The National Education Policy emphasizes holistic learning, understanding core competencies, reducing the burden of memorization. CBSE+2Motion Academy+2

• Reducing Stress on Students: With less syllabus + more internal assessments, students get more continuous evaluation and less pressure in the final exam. Motion Academy+1

• Focus on Skills & Conceptual Clarity: More weight to internal assessments means students need to consistently develop skills like analysis, application, problem solving, not just memorize facts. The Times of India+1

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3. Implications for Students: What You Should Do Differently

• Don’t ignore internal work: Projects, assignments, class tests matter a lot now. Regularly keep up with them.

• Study smart, not just hard: Since syllabus is reduced, identify which topics are removed and which ones carry high weight. Deep understanding of concepts is more important.

• Practice competency-based & analytical questions: Because these will appear more often, practice with sample papers / mock tests that reflect new patterns.

• Time management & consistency: With more weight on internal assessment, consistent performance throughout the year will boost final marks.

• Stay updated with official CBSE notices: Sometimes media reports suggest changes that are not yet confirmed. Make sure your school gives you the official syllabus & assessment breakdown.

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4. Possible Structure for a Blog Section on This Topic

1. Introduction

   • What has been the traditional exam pattern, and why students often felt syllabus was too much.

2. Syllabus Reduction

   • Quantify (approx 15%)

   • Examples of what kinds of topics are removed

   • How that allows better revision & focus

3. Internal Assessment Changes

   • What components IA includes (projects, practicals, notebooks, assignments, class tests)

   • New weightage percentage & what that means

4. Effects on Exam Strategy

   • Study more during the year, don’t leave IA stuff for last minute

   • Balance study time among topics that remain, and strengthen weak areas

5. Tips for Students

   • Keep a planner for IA deadlines

   • Use sample papers & CBSE released guidelines

   • Discuss with teachers if clarity on something is missing

6. Conclusion

   • These changes can be very beneficial if students adapt early

   • Final exams are still important, but consistent work + concept clarity will make a big difference under this new setup