📊 Marking Schema
Official board-aligned marking rubrics for CBSE and ICSE/ISC. Based on the 2024–26 examination patterns.
📌 Important: Always verify with the official CBSE Sample Paper or CISCE Specimen Paper for the current year. These schemas reflect the standardised 2024–26 practice worksheet patterns used by Bodhi Classes.
CBSEClasses 6–8 (Junior)
CBSE Classes 6–8 — Worksheet Marking Schema
NEP 2020 competency-based format · Total: 33 marks
| Sec | Question Type | Marks | Questions | Total | Marking Notes |
|---|
| A | MCQ / True-False / Fill in Blank | 1 mark each | 10 | 10 | No negative marking. Circle / write answer only. |
| B | Very Short Answer (VSA) | 1 mark each | 4 | 4 | One-word or one-line answer. Full mark or zero. |
| C | Short Answer (SA) | 2 marks each | 4 | 8 | Award 1 mark for partial correct answer. |
| D | Long Answer (LA) | 4 marks each | 2 | 8 | Step marking applies. Diagram = 1 mark if asked. |
| E | Activity / Application-based | 3 marks (1+2) | 1 | 3 | Sub-parts (i)=1 mark, (ii)=2 marks. |
| TOTAL MARKS | 33 | |
CBSEClasses 9–12 (Senior)
CBSE Classes 9–12 — Worksheet Marking Schema
Board exam 2024–26 format · Total: 46 marks
| Sec | Question Type | Marks | Questions | Total | Marking Notes |
|---|
| A | MCQ (Q1–Q6) | 1 mark each | 6 | 6 | No partial marks. Wrong answer = 0. |
| A | Assertion-Reason (Q7–Q10) | 1 mark each | 4 | 4 | Select correct option (a/b/c/d). Full mark or zero. |
| B | VSA / Fill in Blank | 1 mark each | 4 | 4 | Exact answer required. |
| C | Short Answer I (SA-I) | 2 marks each | 4 | 8 | 1 mark for partial answer. |
| D | Short Answer II (SA-II) | 3 marks each | 3 | 9 | Step marking: key steps earn marks even if final answer wrong. |
| E | Long Answer (LA) | 5 marks each | 2 | 10 | Detailed answer with diagram. Diagram = 1–2 marks. |
| F | Case Study / Source-Based | 4 marks (1+1+1+1) | 1 | 4 | Sub-questions (i)–(iv) = 1 mark each. No internal choice. |
| G | HOTS | 3 marks each | 2 | 6 | Award marks for logical reasoning, even if final answer differs. |
| TOTAL MARKS | 46 | |
ICSEClasses 6–8 (Junior)
ICSE Classes 6–8 — Worksheet Marking Schema
CISCE curriculum format · Total: 33 marks
| Sec | Question Type | Marks | Questions | Total | Marking Notes |
|---|
| A | MCQ / True-False / Fill in Blank | 1 mark each | 10 | 10 | No negative marking. |
| B | Very Short Answer | 1 mark each | 4 | 4 | One-word/one-sentence. Full or zero. |
| C | Short Answer | 2 marks each | 4 | 8 | Award 1 mark for partially correct answer. |
| D | Long Answer (Structured) | 4 marks each | 2 | 8 | Step/sub-part marking. Diagram = 1 mark if required. |
| E | Application / Diagram-based | 3 marks | 1 | 3 | Diagram: neatness + labels = 2 marks; application = 1 mark. |
| TOTAL MARKS | 33 | |
ICSE / ISCClasses 9–12 (Senior)
ICSE/ISC Classes 9–12 — Worksheet Marking Schema
CISCE board exam 2024–26 format · Total: 45 marks
| Sec | Question Type | Marks | Questions | Total | Marking Notes |
|---|
| A | MCQ (Compulsory) | 1 mark each | 6 | 6 | No negative marking. CISCE Section A is always compulsory. |
| A | True-False / Correct the Statement | 1 mark each | 2 | 2 | |
| A | Fill in the Blank | 1 mark each | 2 | 2 | |
| B | Very Short Answer | 1 mark each | 4 | 4 | Precise factual answers. Full or zero. |
| C | Short Answer | 2 marks each | 4 | 8 | 1 mark for partial answer. |
| D | Explanatory / Reasoning | 3 marks each | 3 | 9 | Step marking: 1 mark per key point or step. |
| E | Long Answer (Structured) | 5 marks each | 2 | 10 | Sub-parts (i)(ii)(iii). Diagram = 1–2 marks. |
| F | Application / Numerical / Passage | 4 marks | 1 | 4 | Numericals: each step = 1 mark. Passage: each sub-q = 1–2 marks. |
| TOTAL MARKS | 45 | |
🔢 Step Marking Principles
Applicable to all SA-II, LA, Numerical, and Derivation questions across all boards.
• Correct formula / principle stated1 mark
• Correct substitution / logical step1 mark
• Correct intermediate answer1 mark
• Correct final answer with units1 mark
• Neat, labelled diagram (when required)1–2 marks
• Partial answer (incomplete but relevant)1/2 mark (examiner discretion)
📋 General Marking Rules
- No negative marking for any question type in CBSE or ICSE worksheets/exams.
- Spelling mistakes in subject-specific terms may lead to deduction at the examiner's discretion (in ICSE).
- Diagrams must be neat and labelled. A messy or unlabelled diagram earns 0 marks even if drawn.
- Internal choice: Only attempt one of the alternatives. If both are attempted, only the first will be marked.
- Unit errors in numerical answers (e.g., writing m instead of cm) may result in 0.5 mark deduction.
- Full marks for equivalent answers: If the meaning is correct but terms differ slightly, award full marks.
- MCQ / Objective: No credit for explanation — only the final selected option is marked.
