The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced the Structured Assessment for Analyzing Learning (SAFAL) for students studying in Classes 5 and 8. The CBSE board has started conducting the SAFAL exams from July 2024. SAFAL focuses on testing core concepts, application of knowledge and higher-order thinking skills of the students for the previous session, i.e., 2023-24. The syllabus will be based on the previous class students attended.
This Story also Contains
SAFAL will be conducted in all CBSE-affiliated schools digitally mode schools that have digital infrastructure. To register for the SAFAL, schools must log in using LOC credentials at the CBSE SAFAL portal, cbsesafal.in/login.
Students of Classes 5 and 8 studying under the CBSE board must be aware of the SAFAL exam 2024-25. The exam is held by the board to identify students overall capabilities and understanding of concepts. Below, we have provided the important dates to keep them updated with the upcoming events.
Events | Dates |
|---|---|
Registration | Till February 20, 2024 |
Field test in randomly selected 100 schools | March 12 to March 31, 2024 |
SAFAL assessment | July 2024 |
Report generation | August 2024 |

The CBSE board conducts the SAFAL exam 2024-25 in online mode. The CBSE affiliated schools are responsible for registering their students for the SAFAL exam. Below, we have provided a step-by-step instruction for the school on how to register their teachers and students for SAFAL 2024-25.
Visit the SAFAL portal, cbsesafal.in/login

Enter LOC credentials to login into the SAFAL portal.
On the next page, click on the “Registration” button to access the SAFAL registration form.
Go to the “Edit School Details” section and fill in all the required school details.
Click on “Save” to save all the details.
After that, open the “School Sections” tab. The instructions given below will pop up.
Click on “Add Section” and provide details of class and section-wise medium of instruction of the school.
Then, click on “Next” button to access next section and fill in the “Add/Edit Teachers” section.
There will be two options:
Option 1: Download the sample teacher excel file and fill in the teacher’s details as per the guidelines given in the file’s header line and upload the file. The OASIS Code is the ID provided to teachers through OASIS portal.
Option 2: Add the teachers details manually by cleacking on the “Add a New Record” button and save.
In the next section, select any individual teacher and provide the required details and click on “Save”.
Next is, “Add/Edit Students” section. It is similar to the add/edit teachers section. There are two options, either download the sample students excel file or fill in the students details manually by clicking on “Add a New Record” and save.
Last section is “Declaration”. Click on the “Final Submit” button.
While filling out the SAFAL registration, the school will have to submit the following information:
School’s affiliation number as username and the LOC/OASIS password as the password for SAFAL registration login.
School information like region, state, principal details, nodal officer details etc.
Student details present in Classes 5 and 8.
Teachers details (teaching EVS/Science, Maths, Language English, Hindi subjects)
Teachers codes (frim OASIS portal)
The SAFAL exam aims to assess students’ fundamental knowledge of concepts rather than their ability to memorize information.
SAFAL exam is applicable for all CBSE affiliated government and private schools
The school level data will be shared by the board for transparency. It will allow improvements in curriculum, teaching methods and overall educational strategies.
The data collected by conducting the SAFAL exam will be used for continous monitoring and improvement of educational quality.
By conducting the SAFAL exam 2024-25. The board will identify the specific areas where the students of Classes 5 and 8 are may be struggling.
By identifying the issue, the CBSE board will modify the teaching methods and adjust curriculum accordingly.
Teachers will be trained based on the issues found.
Resources will be allocated to areas where they are most needed to improve learning outcomes.
CBSE will share the results with parents and wider school community to bring improvement in the education system.
Use the collected data from SAFAL exam to make better decisions and plan for the school and students’ future.
Schools registering their students for SAFAL exam 2024-25 must know what type of questions will be asked in the exam. To help the school and students, we have provided sample questions and images as a reference guide.
Domain | Strand | Competency | Proficiency Level |
Numbers and Number Operations | Fractions | Identify and represent fractions using objects, pictures, and symbols, and identify relative magnitude | Basic - Divide quantities by equal grouping and repeated subtraction |

Strand | Competency (NCERT theme) | Proficiency level |
Life Sciences | Family and Friends: Relationships | Advance: Describes the interdependence among animals, plants and humans |

Strand | Competency | Proficiency level |
Reading Comprehension | Make inferences in a Grade level text | Proficient – Make inferences in a Grade 5-level continuous text by relating two or more pieces of explicit and/or implicit information (e.g. causal relationship or comparisons) from a paragraph but not in consecutive sentences, when there is limited competing information |

SAFAL 2024-25 Helpline Number: +91 9968313254 or +91 9968663255
SAFAL 2024-25 Email ID: safal2024@cbseshiksha.in
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, schools will not be charged for SAFAL registration 2024-25.
The Nodal officer is the IT teacher of the school.
After the registration process, the CBSE board will randomly select 100 sample schools from the total schools registered for SAFAL 2024-25.
The assessment will provide diagnostic information to schools on core competencies. SAFAL reports school performance on each competency and proficiency level to identify areas of focus and guide schools towards improving their learning levels.
Assess performance of your child’s school on core concepts. Support at-home learning for children to shift away from rote memorisation and shift to skill-based and competency-based education.
On Question asked by student community
Failing in pre-board or selection tests does NOT automatically stop you from sitting in the CBSE Class 12 board exams. Pre-boards are conducted by schools only to check preparation and push students to improve; CBSE itself does not consider pre-board marks. What actually matters is whether your school issues your admit card. Some schools may pressure or warn students who fail multiple subjects, but legally they cannot detain you just because of pre-board results if your attendance and internal requirements are completed. In most cases, schools allow students to sit for boards after extra tests, remedial classes, or a written undertaking from parents. So don’t panic—but also don’t be careless. Use this as a wake-up call and seriously work on weak subjects instead of relying on hope alone.
Hello,
You can get the Class 11 English Syllabus 2025-26 from the Careers360 website. This resource also provides details about exam dates, previous year papers, exam paper analysis, exam patterns, preparation tips and many more. you search in this site or you can ask question we will provide you the direct link to your query.
LINK: https://school.careers360.com/boards/cbse/cbse-class-11-english-syllabus
Hello,
No, it’s not true that GSEB (Gujarat Board) students get first preference in college admissions.
Your daughter can continue with CBSE, as all recognized boards CBSE, ICSE, and State Boards (like GSEB) which are equally accepted for college admissions across India.
However, state quota seats in Gujarat colleges (like medical or engineering) may give slight preference to GSEB students for state-level counselling, not for all courses.
So, keep her in CBSE unless she plans to apply only under Gujarat state quota. For national-level exams like JEE or NEET, CBSE is equally valid and widely preferred.
Hope it helps.
Hello,
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) releases the previous year's question papers for Class 12.
You can download these CBSE Class 12 previous year question papers from this link : CBSE Class 12 previous year question papers (http://CBSE%20Class%2012%20previous%20year%20question%20papers)
Hope it helps !
Hi dear candidate,
On our official website, you can download the class 12th practice question paper for all the commerce subjects (accountancy, economics, business studies and English) in PDF format with solutions as well.
Kindly refer to the link attached below to download:
CBSE Class 12 Accountancy Question Paper 2025
CBSE Class 12 Economics Sample Paper 2025-26 Out! Download 12th Economics SQP and MS PDF
CBSE Class 12 Business Studies Question Paper 2025
CBSE Class 12 English Sample Papers 2025-26 Out – Download PDF, Marking Scheme
BEST REGARDS
As per latest syllabus. Physics formulas, equations, & laws of class 11 & 12th chapters
As per latest syllabus. Chemistry formulas, equations, & laws of class 11 & 12th chapters
As per latest 2024 syllabus. Study 40% syllabus and score upto 100% marks in JEE
As per latest syllabus. Maths formulas, equations, & theorems of class 11 & 12th chapters