8 months ago
New Delhi:
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted Class 12 Economics paper today, Monday, March 18, 2024. The exam began at 10.30am and ended around 1.30pm. This year, a total of 39 lakh students from 26 countries are taking the examinations. In the national capital, the exams are being held at 877 centers, with 5.80 lakh students appearing.
Students taking the examination have been advised to arrive at the center at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam. They must not forget to carry their admit card as it is a crucial document. Candidates without admit cards will not be allowed to enter the examination hall.
Students must also bring their own stationery as borrowing in the examination hall is not permitted. Prohibited items should not be brought into the examination hall, as doing so may result in cancellation of the exam.
CBSE commenced conducting board exams for Classes 10 and 12 starting February 15. Class 12 exams will be held until April 2 while Class 10 exams concluded on March 13.
Here are the LIVE updates on the Board Exam:
Question Paper Was Entirely Based On Latest Sample Paper, Says HoD Economics
The CBSE class 12 Economics paper was of moderate difficulty level, says Swati Urmil, HOD Economics, Bhai Parmanand Vidya Mandir. "There were application based questions in the exam which needed a thorough study and understanding of the topics and chapters. Overall the questions were from the prescribed syllabus and entirely based on the pattern of the latest sample paper issued by CBSE. Regarding section-wise difficulty level, both Section A and Section B had tricky one mark and 4 mark questions. The question paper was moderately designed with questions to analyse the student's conceptual understanding. Overall the paper covered all aspects of the curriculum," adds Ms Swati.
MCQs Were Directly From The Text, Says Principal
Sharing analysis for the exam, Renu Sethi, principal, Lady Florence Convent School, Gurugram, says, "The assertion and reason questions in macroeconomics were challenging, while the multiple-choice questions were straightforward. Short-run questions were direct and easily answerable. The case study was relatively simple. In the Indian economy section, MCQs were drawn directly from the text, short questions were comprehensive yet indirect, and long questions were straightforward and easy. The case study was presented with clear and easy-to-understand language."
There Was A Good Combination Of Easy And Challenging Questions, Says PGT Economics
While the majority of the paper covered the entire syllabus and was based on the NCERT content, some numerical questions were noted to be a bit tricky and required deeper understanding, says Rashmi Jha, PGT Economics, Jindal Public School, Dwarka, New Delhi. "These questions may have posed difficulties for moderate-level students, although exceptional students would have likely found them manageable. Additionally, case study questions were presented in a clear manner, allowing students to complete the paper within the allotted time. The long-answer questions were sourced from the NCERT content." There was a good combination of easy and challenging questions where students had to read the question and think before answering.
Board Exam 2024: Class 12 Economics Exam Was Simple And Well Balanced, Says PGT Commerce Teacher
The CBSE Class 12 Economics exam was simple and well balanced, says Narsingh Raghav, PGT Commerce, KIIT World School, Gurugram. "Both the sections in the paper were relatively easy. The question paper was a balanced mix of knowledge, analysis and application- based questions. Most of the students were able to complete the paper well in time and also could also save some time for revision. The difficulty level of MCQ questions was moderate and tricky, and the questions were value based."
The paper was balanced and students who solved NCERT well, could easily answer all questions. Paper was not at all lengthy. Case based questions were easy and in the comfort zone for the students. There was no error found in the question paper. The paper consisted of questions ranging from easy to critical level.
CBSE Class 12 Economics Exam: Economics Paper Pattern
Economics examination was for conducted for 80 marks that was to be attempted within 3 hours. The paper was divided into two sections, i.e. Section A and Section B. Section A had questions from Macro Economics while Section B was based on Indian Economic Development.
CBSE Board Exams 2024 Live: Exam For Economics Paper Ends
The examination for the Economics paper that began at 10.30am has concluded around 1:30pm.
CBSE Board Exam: Exam For Economics Paper Begins
The examination for the Economics paper began at 10.30am.
The examination for the Economics paper began at 10.30am.
CBSE Board Exam 2024: CBSE Issues Clarification On Open Book Exam
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has clarified its intentions to conduct a comprehensive study within its affiliated schools to assess the viability of implementing the OBE within the Indian educational framework.
The move aligns with the recommendations outlined in the National Curriculum Framework for Secondary Education (NCF-SE). Initially, the Board plans to experiment with the OBE approach and subsequently evaluate its feasibility within the Indian context.
Contrary to media reports, the CBSE has refuted claims about immediate plans to introduce the OBE in selected schools as part of a pilot run for specific subjects and grade levels. Instead, the Board is currently focused on initiating a study to ascertain the feasibility of the initiative.
In an interview with Education Times, Joseph Emmanuel, the Director of Academics at CBSE, said "Some media reports have created confusion; the CBSE has decided to undertake a study to understand the feasibility for bringing assessment reforms like the OBE based on recommendations in the NEP-2020 and NCF-SE 2023. The study would be conducted in select CBSE schools as it is important to first experiment, and then examine the viability of the OBE."
Mr Emmanuel further elaborated, "The CBSE has earlier introduced case-based questions in the board exam paper; students can answer the case-based questions only if they have a conceptual understanding."
CBSE Board Exam Live Updates: Key Guidelines For Students
- Students should abstain from spreading fake news regarding paper leaks or other matters.
- Familiarise themselves with exam guidelines before the exam.
CBSE Borad Exam Live: How To Beat Exam Stress, CBSE Lists Do's And Don'ts
CBSE had earlier listed certain do's and don't for students and parents to follow during the board exams. Recognising that examination time is one of very common situation when adolescents may find difficulty in coping with the stress, CBSE said following these strategies will help students to maximize their performance in the examination.
- Know your concentration span, Study with breaks.
- Students must work out best time for concentration.
- They must hold group study for difficult subjects.
- Students must not be discouraged by previous results. They must try to identify their weak areas from previous exams and work on them.
- Students must make time management plan for all subjects.
- They must repeat their learnt work so the recall in exam is easy. Work not repeated or revised is easily forgotten.
- Students must plan their revision time by drawing up a timetable. The timetable should also include activities such as playing, walking, watching TV that help in relaxation.
