AISSCE stands for All India Senior School Certificate Examination. It is the Class 12 board examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi. AISSCE is the final examination of secondary education in CBSE-affiliated schools across India and abroad. It is commonly known as the CBSE Class 12 Board Examination or 12th Boards. The AISSCE certificate is one of the most widely recognised academic qualifications in India for higher education and employment.
AISSCE = All India Senior School Certificate Examination.
Conducted by CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education), New Delhi.
AISSCE is the Class 12 board examination in CBSE-affiliated schools.
Related: AISSE = Class 10 CBSE board examination.
Held annually in February–March.
Minimum passing marks: 33% in each subject.
AISSCE certificate is required for undergraduate admissions and government jobs.
CBSE was established in 1929 and is headquartered in New Delhi.
Full Form: All India Senior School Certificate Examination Short Form: AISSCE Conducted by: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education), New Delhi Class: 12th Standard (Senior Secondary) Frequency: Once a year (usually February–March) Duration: Each paper is usually 3 hours Minimum pass marks: 33% in each subject
Related examination: • AISSE = All India Secondary School Examination (Class 10 CBSE Board) • AISSCE = Class 12 CBSE Board
Historical note: • The term 'AISSCE' was the official designation for the Class 12 CBSE exam • In common usage, it is now referred to simply as 'CBSE Class 12 Board Examination' or '12th Boards' • The certificate issued to successful candidates is called the AISSCE Certificate
Stream-wise subjects:
Science Stream: • Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, English (compulsory) • Optional: Computer Science, Physical Education, etc.
Commerce Stream: • Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, English (compulsory) • Optional: Mathematics, Informatics Practices, etc.
Arts/Humanities Stream: • History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, English (compulsory) • Optional: Sociology, Psychology, Fine Arts, etc.
Key features: • Theory examinations + practical examinations • Internal assessment (school-based): 20-30 marks in many subjects • External assessment (board exam): 70-80 marks • Marks for Class 11 (not counted in final percentage but required to pass) • Final percentage based on Class 12 board exam only
Passing criteria: • Minimum 33% in each subject (theory + practical combined) • Must appear in all listed subjects
About CBSE: • Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) — national-level education board • Established in 1929; headquartered in New Delhi • Affiliates: 25,000+ schools in India and 25 countries abroad • Curriculum: NCERT textbooks • Class 10 board: AISSE; Class 12 board: AISSCE
After AISSCE: The AISSCE certificate is required for: • Admission to undergraduate courses (BA, BSc, BCom, BTech, MBBS, etc.) • Entrance exams: JEE Main/Advanced (Engineering), NEET (Medicine), CUET (Central Universities) • Government jobs (many require Class 12/10+2 qualification) • Passport and other identity documents
Grade System in CBSE Class 12: Marks Range | Grade | Grade Point 91-100 | A1 | 10 81-90 | A2 | 9 71-80 | B1 | 8 61-70 | B2 | 7 51-60 | C1 | 6 41-50 | C2 | 5 33-40 | D | 4 Below 33 | E (Fail) | —
AISSCE stands for All India Senior School Certificate Examination. It is the Class 12 board examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). It is commonly called the 'CBSE Class 12 Board Exam' or '12th Boards.'
AISSE = All India Secondary School Examination — the CBSE Class 10 board exam. AISSCE = All India Senior School Certificate Examination — the CBSE Class 12 board exam. Both are conducted by CBSE. The AISSE certificate is for Class 10 completion; AISSCE is for Class 12 (senior secondary) completion.
AISSCE is conducted by CBSE — the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. CBSE was established in 1929 and affiliates over 25,000 schools in India and abroad. The exam is held annually in February–March.
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