The CBSE improvement exams 2025 are a golden opportunity for those students who wish to enhance their performance in the CBSE class 10th exams and improve their scores in the exam. Although there is no fixed date or official announcement yet, the CBSE 10th improvement exam 2025 is expected to take place in July 2025.
The CBSE 10th improvement exam 2025 can be taken by only those students who have appeared and passed in their CBSE class 10th exam. Read all about the CBSE improvement exam like the expected dates, the syllabus for the exam, and other important information.
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Important Dates for the CBSE 10th Improvement Exam 2025
Candidates in this section can check all the important dates related to the CBSE 10th Improvement exam 2025
Event | Tentative Date |
Application Starts | May 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | June 2025 |
Admit Card Release | July 1st week, 2025 |
Exam Dates | July 2025 |
Result Declaration | August 2025 |
How to check your CBSE class 10 result?
- CBSE 10th result online process
- CBSE 10th result official website list
- CBSE class 10th result 2025 DigiLocker process
- Check your CBSE result through SMS here
Who is eligible to apply for the CBSE improvement exams
Any student who has appeared for the CBSE class 10th exam is eligible to apply for the improvement exam. In addition, the following conditions must also be met.
- Students who appeared and passed CBSE Class 10 or 12 in 2024 are eligible.
- Only those who appeared as regular or private candidates through CBSE-affiliated institutions are permitted.
- Students can appear for improvement in one or more subjects that they passed in the main examination.
- Failed or compartmental students are not eligible for improvement exams.
Steps to apply for the CBSE 10th improvement exam
To apply for the CBSE 10th improvement exam students should visit the CBSE official website, te following steps must be followed.
- Visit the official CBSE improvement exam page.
- Enter your roll number, school number, centre number, and year of examination.
- Select the subjects for improvement.
- Upload the required documents (previous mark sheet, photo, ID proof).
- Pay the application fee via online payment gateways.
- Submit the form and keep a printout for future reference.
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CBSE 10th improvement exam Application Fee (Tentative)
The students need to pay a certain fees to apply for the improvement exam. The fees below is an estimate and can change. Check the official website for updates.
Number of Subjects | Fee (in INR) |
Exam Fee for five Subjects under All India Scheme. | 600 |
Fee for additional six Subjects under the All India Scheme | 250 |
Fee for the practical exam under the All India Scheme | 40 |
Fee for two subjects for improvement under the All India Scheme | 550 |
Fee for three or more subjects for improvement under All India Scheme | 600 |
Exam Fee for overseas Candidate for five subject | 3000 |
Fee for additional sixth Subject for foreign candidates | 1000 |
Fee for the practical exam for a foreign candidate | 125 |
Fee for two subjects for improvement for foreign candidates | 2000 |
Fee for three or more subjects for improvement for foreign candidates | 3000 |
Syllabus for the CBSE 10th improvement exam
The CBSE 10th improvement exam syllabus is not much different from the actual exam. Here are the points that should be kept in mind while preparing for the CBSE improvement exams.
- The syllabus remains the same as the original board exam year (2024 in this case).
- No changes are made to the curriculum for improvement exams.
- Students must refer to the CBSE official syllabus documents released for their respective subjects in 2024.
- Sample papers and past year questions can be accessed at:
https://cbseacademic.nic.in
CBSE 10th improvement exam - Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
The exam pattern and marking scheme for the CBSE improvement exam is not different from the main board exam. Check the CBSE 10th board exam pattern and other details below.
- The exam pattern will be identical to the main board exam.
- The same duration, types of questions (MCQ, short answer, long answer), and marking scheme will apply.
- If the subject includes practicals, the marks from the previous practical will be carried forward. Students need not reappear for practical exams.
Subject | Theory Marks | Internal Assessment | Total Marks | Exam Duration |
English Language & Literature | 80 | 20 | 100 | 3 hours |
Hindi Course A / B | 80 | 20 | 100 | 3 hours |
Mathematics (Standard/Basic) | 80 | 20 | 100 | 3 hours |
Science | 80 | 20 | 100 | 3 hours |
Social Science | 80 | 20 | 100 | 3 hours |
Computer Applications | 50 | 50 (Practical) | 100 | 2 hours (theory) |
Sanskrit | 80 | 20 | 100 | 3 hours |
Internal Assessment Breakdown (Applicable Subjects)
Component | Weightage |
Periodic Tests | 5 marks |
Notebook Submission | 5 marks |
Subject Enrichment | 5 marks |
Practical/Lab Work | 5 marks |
Total | 20 marks |
CBSE Improvement Exam Result and Marksheet
After successfully completing the exam, the CBSE Improvement Exam results will be declared in September or October. Students will receive a new mark sheet, not a new passing certificate, reflecting their updated scores.
What After Improvement Exam Results?
Once the CBSE improvement exam results are announced, here's what you should do:
- Check Result: Confirm subject-wise and overall score
- Verify Marksheet: New marksheet will reflect better performance
- Confirmation by School: Inform school for records
- Apply for Re-verification: In case any concerns with results
- College Applications: Apply to colleges with improved score/percentage
