CBSE Board Exams 2026: Marking-Scheme-Based Preparation Tips

Score more in CBSE 2026 by preparing strictly as per the marking scheme.

Central Board of Secondary Education awards marks for steps, points & keywords—not long answers.

Know this rule: 1 mark = 1 clear point.

For 2–3 marks, write exactly 2–3 crisp bullet points.

For 4–5 marks: intro + points + conclusion/diagram works best.

NCERT keywords = guaranteed marks—never miss them.

In Maths & Science, step-wise solutions save partial marks.

Formula → substitution → calculation → final answer = full credit chance.

A neat, labeled diagram can fetch 1–2 easy marks.

Always use bullets, spacing & clean handwriting.

One question, one answer—never mix responses.

Time smartly: 1 mark ≈ 1 minute in the exam.

Reserve last 10 minutes for revision & corrections.

Practice official CBSE sample papers with marking schemes only.

Avoid these mistakes: stories, missing steps, no keywords, messy work.

Write for the examiner—not for yourself—to score high in CBSE 2026.