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    CBSE Repeat Theory Exam 2025 Dates: Apply for Class 10th, 12th Essential Repeat Online
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    • CBSE Repeat Theory Exam 2025 Dates: Apply for Class 10th, 12th Essential Repeat Online

    CBSE Repeat Theory Exam 2025 Dates: Apply for Class 10th, 12th Essential Repeat Online

    Manasvini GuptaUpdated on 14 May 2025, 12:39 PM IST

    The Central Board of Secondary Education is all set to conduct the CBSE repeat theory exams in July 2025 for Classes 10th and 12th. Candidates who have failed or wish to improve their scores can appear in the CBSE repeat theory exam 2025.

    This Story also Contains

    1. Who Can Appear in CBSE 10th Repeat Theory Exam 2025?
    2. Who Can Appear in CBSE 12th Repeat Theory Exam 2025?
    3. Details About CBSE Repeat Theory and Practical Exams: Does One Need to Appear in Both?
    4. CBSE Repeat Theory Exam Date Sheet 2025
    5. CBSE Class 10th Repeat Theory Exam Date Sheet 2025
    6. CBSE Class 12th Repeat Theory Exam Date Sheet 2025
    CBSE Repeat Theory Exam 2025 Dates: Apply for Class 10th, 12th Essential Repeat Online
    CBSE Repeat Theory Exam 2025

    For Class 12th, the CBSE repeat theory exam will be conducted on a single day, and students can appear for only one subject in this attempt. For CBSE Class 10 students, they will be allowed to appear in up to two subjects which is either to clear their papers or to enhance their performance.The CBSE repeat exam 2025 date sheet PDF will be released in June 2025 on the official CBSE website - cbse.gov.in. Students are advised to keep checking the website for latest updates and announcements regarding the repeat exams.

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    Who Can Appear in CBSE 10th Repeat Theory Exam 2025?

    The CBSE Class 10 repeat theory exam 2025 can be attempted by:

    • Those who have failed in one or up to two subjects in the annual CBSE 10th results.

    • Those who have passed but wish to improve their scores in one or two subjects.

    • Candidates must have appeared in the CBSE Class 10 exams held earlier in the year.

    Who Can Appear in CBSE 12th Repeat Theory Exam 2025?

    The CBSE Class 12 repeat theory exam will be held on a single day, and students should prepare accordingly. The eligibility criteria to appear for CBSE Class 12 repeat theory exam 2025 is as follows:

    • Students who have failed in only one subject in the annual CBSE Class 12 board results.

    • Students who have passed the subject but want to improve their marks can also apply.

    • Only one subject is allowed for re-appearance as per CBSE rules for Class 12.

    Details About CBSE Repeat Theory and Practical Exams: Does One Need to Appear in Both?

    • Students who have passed the CBSE Board practical 2025 exam but failed in the theory need not reappear for the practical exam again. They are only required to reappear in the theory paper of that subject during the CBSE 2025 repeat board exam. The practical marks will be carried forward as it is.

    • Conversely, if a student has passed the theory but failed in the practicals, they will need to reappear for both the theory and practical exams. This is important to ensure that the candidate meets the overall passing criteria set by CBSE.

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    CBSE Repeat Theory Exam Date Sheet 2025

    Students enrolled in CBSE-affiliated schools who wish to appear in CBSE Class 10 repeat board exams or CBSE Class 12 repeat board exams can go through the tentative CBSE supplementary 2025 date sheet given below. The official dates will be updated once announced by the board:

    CBSE Class 12th Syllabus: Subjects & Chapters
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    CBSE Class 10th Repeat Theory Exam Date Sheet 2025

    Exam Date

    Subject (10:30 am to 1:30 pm)

    July 2025

    Social science

    July 2025

    Hindi course A, B

    July 2025

    Science

    July 2025

    Mathematics standard, mathematics basic

    July 2025

    English communicative, English language and literature

    July 2025

    Languages

    CBSE Class 12th Repeat Theory Exam Date Sheet 2025

    Exam date

    Subjects (Time: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm)

    Subjects (Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm)

    July 2025

    English Elective, Hindi Elective, Urdu Elective, Sanskrit Elective


    History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Engg. Graphics, Physical Education, Business Studies, Accountancy, Home Science


    Informatics Prac. (New), Entrepreneurship, Legal Studies, National Cadet Corps (NCC), Computer Science (New)


    Punjabi, Bengali, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia, French, German, Nepali, Limboo, Japanese


    Applied Mathematics, English Core, Hindi Core, Urdu Core, Sanskrit Core


    Retail, Information Technology, Web Application, Automotive, Financial Markets Management, Tourism, Agriculture, Food Production, Front Office Operations, Banking, Marketing, Health Care, Insurance, Horticulture, Typography & Computer Application, Geospatial Technology, Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology


    Taxation, Cost Accounting, Office Procedures & Practices, Shorthand (English), Shorthand (Hindi), Textile Design, Salesmanship, Business Administration, Food Nutrition and Dietetics, Mass Media Studies, Library & Information Science, Fashion Studies

    Hind. Music Vocal, Hind. Music Mel. Ins., Hind. Per. Ins., Painting, Sculpture, App/Commercial Art


    Dance – Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Odissi


    Yoga, Early Childhood Care & Education, Artificial Intelligence


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