FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ON
EXAM RESULTS AND COMPARTMENT EXAMS

S.No. Question Answer

1. What does the term RT in the The term RT means REPEAT IN
marksheet mean? THEORY. This is the term used from
2020 instead of FAIL IN THEORY(FT)
2. What does the term RP in the The term RP means REPEAT IN
marksheet mean? PRACTICAL. This is the term used
from 2020 instead of FAIL IN
PRACTICAL(FP)
3. What does the term ER in the From 2020, CBSE has replaced the
marksheet mean? term FAIL with ESSENTIAL REPEAT.
4. Why are the result of few candidates Results of a few candidates have been
declared as R. L. declared as RL as some data is not
available. RL means result later.
CBSE, after declaration of result will
see these cases separately and
needful action to declare the result will
be taken.
5. In the marksheet of Private In 2020, in some of the subjects, there
candidates practical marks are not has been change in the maximum
reflected. Why? marks for theory examination as
compared to 2019. In all such
subjects, marks obtained in theory part
has been proportionately increased
and increased marks have been added
in theory marks and result has been
declared. Marks being shown in theory
are out of 100.
6. What does this ‘P’ represent inside It is due to a programing error. The
green circle found in result of class same has now been rectified and it will
12th declared not be reflected in the marksheet
provided by CBSE.
7. In marksheet result showing in one It is due to a programing error. The
subject “G”, what does it mean? same has now been rectified and it will
not be reflected in the marksheet
provided by CBSE.
8. Will the marks given in the subjects Any increase of decrease of marks due
as per assessment criteria change in to verification or re-evaluation will also
case of change in marks after have an effect on the marks awarded
verification and re-evaluation as per assessment criteria.
processes?

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9. What do the grades given against The grades are relative grades. They
marks indicate? will vary from subject to subject every
year. They are based on the number
of candidates passing the subject.
Details of these grades are provided at
the back of the Mark Sheet provided by
CBSE.
10. When will compartment examination Compartment examination will be held
be held? as soon as the situation is conducive
and in consultation with Govt. of India
for holding the examination.
Notification dated 14.7.2020 may be
referred.
11. When can the form for compartment Details will be made available as soon
examination be filled. as the date is declared.
12. What is the procedure if any The candidate can apply for the below
candidate is not satisfied with the processes as per Notifications dated
marks? 14.7.2020 for Class XII and 16.7.2020
for Class X:
1. Verification of marks
2. Obtain copy of the evaluated
answer book; and
3. Re-evaluation
13. Can the marks be got verified No. There is no such procedure.
without applying and paying fee?

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