How does ClearSteps AI evaluation work for CBSE?

Your child writes CBSE answers on paper, takes a photo, and uploads it to ClearSteps. The AI reads the handwriting, understands the answer, and marks it against the official CBSE marking scheme — the same criteria real board examiners use. It provides a mark breakdown with specific feedback on exactly what was missing.

Which CBSE classes does ClearSteps cover?

ClearSteps covers CBSE Class 8 through Class 12. For Class 8–9, it provides complete learning with concept videos, notes and quizzes. For Class 10–12, the CBSE mock papers and AI evaluation features are especially powerful for board exam preparation.

Which CBSE subjects are available on ClearSteps?

ClearSteps covers all major CBSE subjects for Class 8–12: Mathematics, Science (Class 8–10), Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and Social Studies. For Class 11–12, it also covers Accountancy. More subjects are added regularly.

Is ClearSteps a replacement for CBSE tuition teachers?

No. ClearSteps is a CBSE practice and evaluation tool — the practice partner a tuition teacher never has time to be. Students still benefit from a good teacher. ClearSteps makes that teaching stick through daily writing practice with real CBSE marking scheme feedback.

Can parents track their child's CBSE exam preparation on ClearSteps?

Yes. On Scholar and Family plans, parents get a dedicated login with a dashboard showing their child's subject scores, quiz results, CBSE mock paper history, weak topic areas, and daily study activity.

How much does ClearSteps cost for CBSE preparation?

ClearSteps has a free plan with 5 AI evaluations per day. The Scholar plan is ₹299/month with unlimited AI evaluations, all CBSE subjects, full mock paper library, and parent dashboard. The Family plan at ₹499/month supports 3 student accounts.

🎯 CBQ Practice

Competency Based Questions
CBSE Class 10 & 12

CBQs make up 50% of Class 10 and 30–40% of Class 12 board papers. Practice case-study, assertion-reason, and source-based questions — all subjects, chapter-wise, with answers.

Subjects

Chapters

CBQ Sets

10 & 12

Classes

What are Competency Based Questions?

CBSE introduced CBQs to test application and analysis skills — not just rote recall.

📖 Case Study Based

Passage + 4–5 Questions

A short passage (real-life or conceptual) is given. 3–4 MCQs and 1 short-answer question follow. Total marks: 4–5. Tests comprehension and application.

Marks: 4–5 per set

⚡ Assertion–Reason

Two Statements, Choose A/B/C/D

An Assertion (A) and a Reason (R) are given. Choose whether both are true, and whether R correctly explains A. Tests logical reasoning and conceptual clarity.

Marks: 1 per question

🗂 Source Based Integrated

Text / Data / Extract + Questions

Common in Humanities — a historical source, literary extract, map, or data table is provided. Questions test inference, analysis, and interpretation skills.

Marks: 4–5 per set

How to Attempt CBQs — 3 Key Tips

Read the passage twice

Read the entire passage carefully before attempting any question. The second reading helps you locate specific details quickly when answering.

For A-R: a two-step check

First check if both Assertion and Reason are individually true or false. Only if both are true do you then check whether R correctly explains A.

All answers are in the passage

For case-study and source-based questions, every answer can be derived from the given passage. Do not bring in outside knowledge — read carefully.

CBQ Marks Weightage — CBSE 2025-26

How many marks do CBQs actually carry in each subject's board paper?

Class 10

SubjectCBQ MarksTotal MarksWeightage

📐Mathematics

MCQs + A-R + Case Study

40M80M50%

🔬Science

MCQs + A-R + Case Study

40M80M50%

🌍Social Science

MCQs + Source Based

40M80M50%

📚English L&L

MCQs + Reading Passages

40M80M50%

Class 12

SubjectCBQ MarksTotal MarksWeightage

⚛️Physics

MCQs + A-R + Case Study

21M70M30%

🧪Chemistry

MCQs + A-R + Case Study

21M70M30%

🌿Biology

MCQs + A-R + Case Study

21M70M30%

📐Mathematics

MCQs + A-R + Case Study

24M80M30%

📊Accountancy

MCQs + Case Study

24M80M30%

📖English Core

MCQs + Reading Passages

24M80M30%

* CBQ marks include MCQs, Assertion-Reason, Case Study, and Source-Based questions as defined by CBSE 2025-26 sample papers. Actual distribution may vary slightly by subject paper.