How many periodic tests must be conducted by the CBSE schools as per the ‘Secondary
school curriculum’ Volume 1 released in 2018-19?

Correct option is D

As per the CBSE Secondary School Curriculum (Volume 1) for 2018-19, CBSE schools are required to conduct three periodic tests during the academic year. These tests are part of the internal assessment framework introduced by CBSE to ensure continuous student evaluation.

The three periodic tests (PTs) are strategically conducted at different intervals throughout the year, ensuring that students receive regular feedback on their progress and are well-prepared for their final board examinations.

These tests help in:

1. Assessing student learning periodically rather than relying solely on a final exam.
2. Encouraging continuous revision and reinforcement of concepts.
3. Reducing stress by distributing evaluation over the academic year.
4. Providing scope for improvement, as each test allows students to understand their strengths and weaknesses.
5. Contributing to the final internal assessment marks, forming a part of the overall grading system.

Thus, the correct answer is (d) 3 periodic tests.

Information Booster:

1. Periodic Test Schedule – CBSE mandates three periodic tests per subject in an academic session.
2. Weightage in Internal Assessment – These tests contribute 10 marks to the final internal assessment.
3. Structure of Each Test – The syllabus for each periodic test gradually increases to ensure progressive learning.
4. Final Exam Preparation – Helps students revise portions of the syllabus before the board exams.
5. Other Internal Assessments – Along with periodic tests, CBSE includes subject enrichment activities, notebooks, and project work in the final evaluation.
6. CCE (Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation) – Before 2017, CBSE followed CCE, but it was replaced with the new assessment structure including three periodic tests.