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CBSE Class 12 Maths paper will be easier this year: CBSE Board

According to a statement released by CBSE on August 12, 2016, the Class 12 mathematics paper will reduce the difficulty level 

IndiaToday.in  New Delhi, January 13, 2017 | UPDATED 14:54 IST

Last year, many students claimed that mathematics exam was very lengthy and they could not finish the exam on time. According to a statement released by CBSE on August 12, 2016, the education body will reduce the difficulty level of mathematics question paper from 2017.

Here's look at the new paper pattern of Class 12 mathematics:

Short-answer type questions:

The paper pattern will be reviewed and short-answer type questions carrying two marks to be introduced. This will eventually reduce the number of controversial high thinking questions

HOTS will now carry 10 marks:

The higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) questions will carry 10 marks and will be bifurcated into two sections, segregating it into six and four marks questions.

This year, mathematics exam is scheduled to be held on March 20.

The CBSE has released Class 12 and Class 10 datesheets on the official website, cbse.nic.in. The Class 10 board examination will begin from March 9 and will continue till April 10, while Class 12 boards will continue till April 29. This year, mathematics exam is scheduled to be held on March 20.

Source: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/education/story/cbse-class-12-maths-paper/1/856466.html