CBSE Board Exams 2026: Why Students Lose Marks Even After Correct Answers

Writing the correct answer but skipping step-wise presentation leads to mark cuts.

Ignoring command words like explain, justify, derive costs easy marks.

Correct concept but wrong formula notation or symbols reduces scores.

Poor diagrams / graphs without labels mean partial marks only.

Solving correctly but missing units or final answer box loses marks.

Exceeding or undershooting word limits affects evaluators’ impression.

Good answers written in unclear handwriting impact evaluation.

Not highlighting final answers makes them hard to spot for examiners.

Mixing steps or writing unstructured solutions confuses checking.

Attempting extra questions but not striking off wrong ones risks penalties.

Using rough work space for final answers leads to marks loss.

Not following the latest marking scheme and sample paper pattern of Central Board of Secondary Education hurts scores.

Tip: In CBSE exams, presentation + precision = marks, not just correct logic.