The Central Board of Secondary Education has identified discrepancies between theory and practical marks in certain subjects over recent years. AI tools found these variations in over 50% of students at around 500 CBSE-affiliated schools.

The Board, in its official notice, has emphasized the importance of precise assessment during practical exams in schools. Through this evaluation, CBSE intends to establish a more robust, transparent, and dependable system, ensuring that the assessment genuinely benefits students' academic progress.

The official notice states, "The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has identified significant discrepancies between theory and practical marks in certain subjects among 50% or more students in approximately 500 CBSE-affiliated schools, based on past years' results, using advanced AI tools. This variance underscores the need for meticulous assessment during practical exams. As a result, the Board has advised these schools to review their internal assessment procedures. The goal is to establish a more robust, transparent, and reliable system to ensure the assessment process is realistic and beneficial to students' academic development."

CBSE urges schools to prioritize fairness and accuracy in practical exam assessments to improve the quality of education in CBSE-affiliated institutions.