Central Board of Secondary Education
CBSE/DIR(A&T)/PT/2012
Circular No. Acad-81/20
All Heads of Institutions Affiliated to the Board
Conduct of Optional Proficiency Test for Class-X.
Dear Principal,
As a part of ongoing educational reforms and assessment procedures, the Board has been conducting optional proficiency Test for class-X students in all the five main subjects of English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science and Social Science. Keeping in mind the convenience and comfort of students and schools, the next proficiency test will be held in the month of April,2013 for students appearing in March,2013 Class-X examination. The broad objectives of the proposed test include benchmarking of skills and higher mental abilities of students, providing motivation to students for academic excellence in the respective subjects, providing feedback to schools on levels of learning of their students and setting goals, priorities and targets in their future educational plans.