The CBSE 10th result will be released soon on the official website and other apps like DigiLocker and UMANG app. A common concern for students after result is the compartment exam and the improvement exam. The CBSE 10th compartment exam and CBSE 10th improvement exam are conducted for students to enhance their performance.
The articles gives the key differences between the CBSE 10th compartment and CBSE 10th improvement exams. This article will help the candidates analyse what they wish to do in the future and how can they improve their score.
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What are CBSE 10th compartment exams?
The CBSE 10th compartment exams are a second chance for those students who have failed in 1 subject or more than 1 subject. They can appear for the compartment exams which are conducted in July, and can save a whole academic year.
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What are CBSE 10th improvement exams
The CBSE 10th improvement exams are given by those students who have passed in their 10th exam but still wish to improve and enhance their score. The improvement exams are simply given to enhance score and are conducted often in July/August.
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Key Differences in CBSE 10th Compartment and Improvement Exams
The key and important differences between the CBSE 10th compartment and improvement exams have been tabulated below.
Criteria | Improvement Exam | Compartment Exam |
Purpose | For students who have passed but want to improve marks in one or more subjects. | For students who have failed in one or two subjects and wish to clear them without repeating the year. |
Eligibility | Must have passed all subjects in the Class 10 CBSE exam. Can choose one or more subjects for improvement. | Must have failed in one or two subjects. If failed in more than two, must repeat the year. |
Number of Attempts | One attempt, taken in the year following the board exam. | Three attempts: the first in July (after results), and two more in subsequent years. |
Result Consideration | If the student scores higher, the improved marks are recorded. If lower, original marks are retained. | The result is declared as PASS or FAIL in the compartment subject(s). A revised marksheet is issued upon passing. |
Impact on Further Studies | Improved marks can enhance eligibility for better schools, streams, or competitive exams. | Passing the compartment exam allows the student to continue without repeating the year, but may not carry the same weight as a regular pass. |
