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Skill subject to offer class X Board students a second chance

Students may no longer have to fear failing the class X board exams as the CBSE has introduced a new rule that not only enhances the relevance of…

Skill subject to offer class X Board students a second chance
Skill subject to offer class X Board students a second chance — image via Times of India India — Credit: Storywire

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Students may no longer have to fear failing the class X board exams as the CBSE has introduced a new rule that not only enhances the relevance of vocational education but also offers students an alternative pathway to pass. From 2027-28, students who fail a core academic subject such as Maths, Science or Social Science, will be allowed to use a passed skill subject as a substitute.

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