Secondary Stage
Grade IX to XII
Focus is on authentic learning and holistic development in their academic, creative, personal, physical and moral development. Our ultimate aim is to see every child of this premier educational institution sets a benchmark and becomes a responsible citizen of our Nation.
Study of curriculum helps students to acquire the ability to utilize the technology and information to self-access betterment of themselves.
Courses Offered
1. SCIENCE
- Physics/Chemistry/Math/Biology/English
- Physics/Chemistry/Math/Computer Science/English
- Physics/Chemistry/Biology/psychology/English
- Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Hindi/English
2. COMMERCE
- Accountancy/Business studies/Economics/Entrepreneurship/English
- Accountancy/Business studies/Economics/Math/English
- Accountancy/Business studies/Economics/Psychology/English
- Accountancy/Business studies/Economics/Computer Science/English
- Accountancy/Business studies/Economics/ Hindi/English
Scholastic Area
The assessment structure and examination for classes 9 to 10 comprise of two terms i.e. Term – 1 & Term – 2 as explained below.
The syllabus for the Academic session 2021-22 will be divided into 2 terms following a systematic approach looking into the interconnectivity of concepts and topics by the Subject Experts. Examinations are conducted at the end of each term based on the bifurcated syllabus.
Internal Assessment will be carried out as per the existing scheme across the year. Assessments are done twice, and will contribute equally in overall assessment .
Grade IX & X
Classes IX-X |
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| Category | Term | Details | Total Marks |
| Subjects with Theory of 80 marks | Term I and II | For all major subjects, the existing scheme for Internal Assessment (IA), as given in the section 4 of the Secondary School Curriculum available at the link http://cbseacademic.nic.in/we b_material/CurriculumMain22/ Sec/Curriculum_Sec_2021- 22.pdf will continue. Schools are advised to go through the Initial Pages of the Secondary School Curriculum. Term wise weightage of marks is given in bracket against each component. Periodic Tests* (3) Multiple (Diverse) Assessments embedded in the classroom pedagogy** (2) Portfolio (2) Student Enrichment Activities – Practical work/ Speaking listening activities/ Project*** (3) *Periodic Tests would be restricted to 3 in each subject in the year; as per the situation, the school may conduct 1 in Term I and 2 in Term II or vice versa. **Role play/Group Discussion/Quiz/Concept maps/ Blogs/Debate/Recitation/Skit/Art integrated/Sport integrated activities ***Art-integrated Project will continue as per the guidelines given in the Circular No. Acad 33/2020 dated 14th May 2020 | 10 marks for each term Total – 20 Marks |
| Subjects with Theory of 70 marks | Term I and II | Home Science (064) Elements of Business (154) Elements of Book-keeping and Accountancy (254) (For details, refer to the respective subject curriculum for Term I and II for exams.) | 15 marks for each term Total – 30 Marks |
| Subjects with Theory of 50 marks | Term I and II | Computer Application (165) (For details, refer to the subject curriculum for Term I and II for exams.) | 25 marks for each term Total – 50 Marks |
| Subjects with Theory of 30 marks | Term I and II | Hindustani Music (Melodic) (035) Hindustani Music (Vocal) (034) Hindustani Music (Percussion) (036) Carnatic Music (Melodic) (032) Carnatic Music (Vocal) (031) Carnatic Music (Percussion) (033) Painting (049) (For details, refer to the respective Subject Curriculum for Term I and II for exams) | 35 marks for each term Total – 70 Marks |
| Marks would be uploaded by the schools for each subject on CBSE portal for both terms | |||
Co-Scholastic Area
(Grade IX - X)
School promotes Co-curricular activities for the holistic development of the student. It will be graded on a 5-point scale (A to E) for Grades IX and X. The aspect of regularity, sincere participation, output and teamwork will be the criteria for grading in the Co-Scholastic areas such as Work education, art and craft, physical education and discipline.
Classes XI-XII
Stream Offered
1. SCIENCE
- Physics/Chemistry/Math/Biology/English
- Physics/Chemistry/Math/Computer Science/English
- Physics/Chemistry/Biology/psychology/English
- Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Hindi/English
2. COMMERCE
- Accountancy/Business studies/Economics/Entrepreneurship/English
- Accountancy/Business studies/Economics/Math/English
- Accountancy/Business studies/Economics/Psychology/English
- Accountancy/Business studies/Economics/Computer Science/English
- Accountancy/Business studies/Economics/ Hindi/English
Internal Assessment will be carried out as per the existing scheme across the year except that their assessment will be done twice and both will contribute equally in overall assessment as provided: For internal assessment/ practical/project work the following modalities would be adopted.
Classes XI-XII | ||
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| S. No. | Subject Categories | Details – IA/Practical/Project Component |
| 1. | Subjects with multiple practical components | 1. For subjects with Internal Assessment/Practical of 20 marks: (Mathematics and Applied Mathematics) Mathematics (041) Term I: Term I: Term II: Applied Mathematics (241)Term I: Term II: 2. For Subjects with Practical of 30 marks: (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Psychology, Geography, Computer Science, Physical Education, NCC) Practical work would be divided into 02 terms (as detailed in the Term-wise curriculum for the purpose of examination) Students would be undertaking the practical work of Term I and II in the respective terms Term I: Or In case the situation of lockdown continues until Nov Dec 2021, a pen and paper assessment on the basis of syllabus for practical for the first term carrying a weightage of 15 marks would be conducted at the end of Term I at the school level and marks would be submitted by the schools to the Board. Term II: At the end of Term II, a 15-mark Practical would be conducted under the joint supervision of Board appointed external and internal examiners. Or In case the situation of lockdown continues beyond December 2021, a pen and paper assessment on the basis of syllabus for practical for the second term carrying a weightage of 10 marks and Viva for 5 marks would be conducted at the end of Term II jointly by the external and internal examiners and marks would be submitted by the schools to the Board. |
| 2. | Subjects with Project Work, Assessment of Listening and Speaking Skills | 1.Subjects with Project Work of 20 marks: Economics, Business Studies, Accountancy, History, Political Science, Sociology, Legal Studies There would be only ONE project for the session.The project work would be divided into two parts i.e. Term I (10 marks) and Term II (10 marks) for the purpose of assessment. (Detailed guidelines for project work are given at Annexure I of this circular) 2. Subject with Project Work of 30 marks: (Entrepreneurship) There would be only ONE project for the session. The project work would be divided into two parts i.e., Term I (15 marks) and Term II (15 marks) for the purpose of assessment. Detailed guidelines would be given in the term- wise curriculum. 3. Subjects with Assessments of Listening and Speaking Skills: (All Languages) Term I:
Term II:
Assessment of Listening Speaking guidelines are given at Annexure II and also provided along with respective language curriculum. |
| 3. | Other Subjects | In both the terms, practical will be conducted either online or in-person, (if situation allows), jointly by external and internal examiners. (Kathak Dance, Bharatnatyam Dance, Kuchipudi Dance, Odissi Dance, Manipuri Dance, Kathakali Dance, Hindustani Music (Melodic), Hindustani Music (Vocal), Hindustani Music (Percussion), Painting, Graphics, Sculpture, Applied Art- Commercial Art, Carnatic Music (Melodic), Carnatic Music (Vocal), Carnatic Music (Percussion) Term I and II: (For details, refer to the respective subject curriculum) |
Pass Criteria
A candidate will be eligible to get the Pass Certificate of the Board, if he/she gets a grade higher than E in all subjects of internal assessment unless he/she is exempted. Failing this, result of the external examination will be withheld but not for a period of more than one year.
In order to be declared as having passed the examination, a candidate shall obtain a grade higher than E (i.e. at least 33% marks) in all the five subjects of external examination in the main or at the compartmental examinations.