CBSE junks the the continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE) scheme for classes VI to IX

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has formally junked the continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE) scheme for classes VI to IX, being followed in affiliated schools since 2009. Replacing CCE will be a new format — 'uniform system of assessment, examination and report card' from the coming academic year (2017-18) — that aims at standardizing teaching and evaluation across schools.

All students will be under a "uniform assessment" process from Class VI onwards and schools will have to adhere to CBSE's template, from examinations to report cards, which will now bear the logo of the board.

The change is a step linked to the restoration of the Class X board examinations from 2018, said board chairperson R K Chaturvedi.

The new format is a "gradual movement towards quality education through standardization of teaching, assessment, examination and report card," he said.

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Chaturvedi added that uniform standards had become imperative because disparities in the system were creating problems for students whenever they migrated to another school. "With the increase in CBSE affiliated schools from 309 in 1962 to 18,688 at present, a uniform system will ensure easy migration of students within the CBSE schools and also ease their difficulties while seeking admissions in new schools."

Parts of this story are based upon a detailed CBSE notification (PDF Format) available here. More details can also be found at www.cbse.nic.in