BharatBoard

National board

Central Board of Secondary Education

NCERT syllabus, AISSE & AISSCE — results to sample papers, all in one place.

Official website
Governing body
Ministry of Education, Government of India
Classes
Pre-primary to Class 12 (NCERT curriculum)
Medium
English, Hindi
Headquarters
New Delhi
Grading
Marks + 9-point grading at Class 10; pass mark typically 33%.
Certificates
Class 10: AISSE (All India Secondary School Examination) · Class 12: AISSCE (All India Senior School Certificate Examination)

CBSE exam essentials

CBSE guides

Step-by-step help for common CBSE tasks & questions.

CBSE compartment & supplementary examWhat the CBSE compartment (supplementary) exam is, who is eligible, and how to apply — for Class 10 and Class 12 students with a subject left to clear.CBSE verification, photocopy & re-evaluation of marksThe three official CBSE post-result options — verification of marks, photocopy of the answer book, and re-evaluation — the order you must apply in, and how each works.CBSE migration certificateWhat a CBSE migration certificate is, when you need it, and how CBSE now issues it digitally through DigiLocker (Parinam Manjusha).CBSE duplicate marksheet & certificateHow to get a duplicate CBSE marksheet, pass certificate or migration certificate if the original is lost or damaged.CBSE name & date-of-birth correctionHow corrections to a candidate's name, parents' names or date of birth on CBSE records and certificates work under the CBSE Examination Bye-laws.CBSE grading system, CGPA & percentageHow CBSE's 9-point grading works (A1–E), how CGPA is calculated, and the official way to convert CGPA into an indicative percentage.CBSE practical examsHow CBSE practical and internal-assessment exams work — when they are held, who conducts them, and how the marks count toward your result.CBSE improvement exam (Class 12)What the CBSE improvement of performance exam is, who can take it, and how it works for Class 12 students who want a better score.Choosing a stream after CBSE Class 10A neutral guide to the Science, Commerce and Humanities streams after CBSE Class 10 — what each covers and how to choose one.CBSE private (patrachar) candidate examWho can appear in the CBSE board exam as a private candidate, the common categories, and how to apply.CBSE passing marks & criteriaThe minimum marks needed to pass CBSE Class 10 and Class 12, including how theory, practical and internal assessment are combined.CBSE marksheet & certificates on DigiLockerHow to activate DigiLocker and download your official CBSE marksheet, pass certificate and migration certificate from Parinam Manjusha.Failed one or two subjects in the board exam? Your real optionsFailing one or two subjects is not the end. Discover your real options: compartment/supplementary exam, NIOS on-demand, improvement, or repeating — and how to choose.Class 11 admission after Class 10 — process, documents and typical timelineComplete guide to Class 11 (ग्यारहवीं प्रवेश / FYJC / +1 / Intermediate) admission in India: eligibility, required documents, centralised state portals, school-level processes, and admission timelines across all boards.Changing your board after Class 10: migration, TC and Class 11 admissionHow to change your board after Class 10, what documents you need (transfer certificate, marksheet, migration certificate), and how board recognition works across CBSE, state and ICSE boards.Courses after Class 12 — options for Science, Commerce and Arts studentsExplore degree pathways after 12th Science, Commerce and Arts — from engineering and medicine to law, design, CA and civil services, with entrance exams and decision steps.APAAR ID (One Nation One Student ID): what it is and how it is createdA 12-digit permanent digital identity for Indian students. APAAR stores and manages academic records, marksheets, certificates, and achievements throughout a student's school and higher education journey.Scholarships after Class 10 & 12: which ones you can apply for nowFull list of national and state scholarships open after Class 10 and Class 12 — merit-based, needs-based and category-specific schemes you can apply for immediately after board exams.How to choose a school board in India (CBSE, ICSE, IB, Cambridge or state)A framework to help parents and students pick the right board—weighing curriculum style, exam approach, universities recognized, location, and your child's learning profile.CBSE vs ICSE vs state board — which suits your child?A neutral guide to choosing between CBSE, ICSE and state boards — curriculum approach, difficulty, alignment with careers and how each suits different learners.Which board is best for JEE, NEET and CUET preparation?Which school board you choose doesn't decide JEE, NEET or CUET success — all recognised boards are eligible. What matters is syllabus overlap, your effort, and how well you prepare.School holidays & festival calendar in India — typical dates and how to find your listWhen major festival holidays fall during the school year, typical month windows for Dussehra, Diwali, Navratri and regional breaks, and how to find your official state or school list.Independence Day & Gandhi Jayanti speech and essay guide for studentsWrite speeches and essays for Independence Day (15 August) and Gandhi Jayanti (2 October) with clear steps, safe themes, and age-appropriate content for Class 8-12 students.

CBSE exam dates (typical)

Registration

Sep–Oct

Exams

Feb–Apr

Results

May

Timing is typical months only — always verify the exact dates on the official board website, which change every session.

Notable CBSE schools

A few widely-recognised CBSE schools — not a ranking.

Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram

New Delhi

The Mother's International School

New Delhi

Bal Bharati Public School

New Delhi

Kendriya Vidyalaya (network)

Pan-India