As per the updated policy, class 10 and class 12 students can appear for an improvement exam in the same academic year to enhance their scores if they are not satisfied with their performance.

The Class 10 CBSE pass percentage was better than that of Class 12 — 53% in 2024 and 73% in 2025, going by the response in Parliament. The average Class 10 pass percentage from 2017 to 2023 was 70%, ...