CBSE detects variations between theory and practical marks in 500 schools

“This variance highlights a need for meticulous assessment during practical examinations in schools. Consequently, the Board has issued an advisory to such schools to review their internal assessment procedures,” the CBSE said in an official circular.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) said on June 5 that it has detected “significant variation” between theory and practical marks in certain subjects among 50 percent or more students in about 500 CBSE-affiliated schools, based on past years' result statistics.

The board said it used advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools to arrive at the conclusion and has asked the schools to review thier assessment processes.

“This variance highlights a need for meticulous assessment during practical examinations in schools. Consequently, the Board has issued an advisory to such schools to review their internal assessment procedures,” the CBSE said in an official circular.

The aim of the assessment is to implement a more “robust, transparent, and reliable mechanism” to ensure that the assessment process is realistic and adds substantial value to the students' academic journey.

“This advisory serves as a reminder to prioritise fairness and accuracy in assessing practical examinations, thereby enhancing the quality of education imparted in CBSE-affiliated institutions,” the circular added.