CISCE Competency Based Questions for ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 are available here to download as free PDFs, with answer key. The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has introduced these competency based / competency focused questions – in line with NEP 2020 – to assess application, reasoning, creativity and problem-solving beyond the textbook. Choose your class below to download subject-wise CISCE CBQ PDF.
CISCE Competency Based Questions – Class 10 & Class 12
The CISCE Competency Based Questions are available class-wise below. Click your class to see all subject-wise CBQ.
- ICSE Competency Based Questions – Class 10 (19 subjects)
- ISC Competency Based Questions – Class 12 (19 subjects)
What are CISCE Competency Based Questions?
Competency Based Questions (CBQ), also called Competency Focused Questions, are designed to gauge a range of competencies – problem-solving, logical reasoning, creativity and subject-specific skills – rather than rote memorisation. Under NEP 2020, CISCE has increased their weightage in ICSE and ISC exams, so practising CBQ is important for scoring well.
How to Download CISCE Competency Based Questions PDF?
You can download the CISCE CBQ PDF in a few simple steps:
- Choose your class – ICSE (Class 10) or ISC (Class 12) – from the links above.
- Click the subject whose Competency Based Questions you want.
- Read the CBQ in the embedded document and click the download link.
- The CISCE Competency Based Questions PDF with answers is saved to your device.
CISCE Study Material
Besides Competency Based Questions, you can download more CISCE study material here.
CISCE Competency Based Questions – An Overview
The key details of the CISCE Competency Based Questions are as follows.
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Board | CISCE |
| Board Full Name | Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations |
| Certificates | ICSE (Class 10) & ISC (Class 12) |
| Resource | Competency Based Questions (CBQ) with Answer Key |
| Question Types | MCQs, Case / Source-based, Fill in the Blanks, Short & Long Answer |
| Format | PDF (read online & free download) |
| ICSE CBQ | ICSE Competency Based Questions |
| ISC CBQ | ISC Competency Based Questions |
| Official Website | cisce.org |
CISCE Competency Based Questions – FAQs
What are CISCE Competency Based Questions?
They are application- and skill-based questions released by CISCE for ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) that test higher-order thinking rather than rote learning, and come with an answer key.
For which classes are CISCE Competency Based Questions available?
CISCE Competency Based Questions are available for ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12, subject-wise, as free PDFs.
How can I download the CISCE CBQ PDF?
Choose ICSE or ISC above, open your subject, and download the Competency Based Questions PDF for free from the embedded document.
Are CISCE Competency Based Questions important under NEP 2020?
Yes. NEP 2020 emphasises competency-based education, and CISCE has increased the weightage of competency based questions in ICSE and ISC exams. Practising them helps students adapt to the new pattern.
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