Hello Krishna,

Yes, according to CBSE's 5-subject rule, if your additional subject (Information Technology) has a higher score than one of your main subjects (like Mathematics), the marks from IT will replace the lower-scoring subject. This ensures that your best five subjects are considered for the calculation of your percentage.

However, even though this helps improve your overall percentage, it may not qualify you for a topper rank. CBSE toppers are typically ranked based on marks in the main five subjects, and additional subjects like IT may not be considered for national merit lists or top ranks.

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According to the CBSE's 5-subject rule for board exams, if you perform well in your additional subject (like information technology) and score lower in a core subject like math, your IT marks can replace your math marks for the overall percentage calculation. However, it's important to note that rank and topper lists are based on specific criteria set by the board, which usually prioritizes main subjects for ranking. While replacing your math score with IT may improve your overall percentage, it doesn't guarantee a topper rank, as ranking often depends on core subject performance, consistency, and overall merit across all subjects.

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Hello,

According to the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) guidelines, the grading system for the board exams allows students to take an additional subject. If a student scores better in their additional subject than in one of their main subjects, the higher marks can be considered in the calculation of the overall percentage.

Here is a brief description :

1. Five Subject Rule : Students must choose five subjects, which typically include:

   • Core subjects (like Mathematics, Science, etc.)
   • One additional subject (like Information Technology).

2. Best of Five Policy :

   • If your marks in the additional subject (IT) are higher than in one of the core subjects (like Maths), CBSE will replace the lower marks with the higher marks.
   • This can help improve your overall percentage.

3. Topper Rank :

   • To be considered for the topper rank, your overall percentage must be among the highest in your board.
   • If your calculated percentage (including the higher IT marks) is the highest, you could potentially be ranked as a topper.

Hope it helps !

According to the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) 5-subject rule for the 2024-25 board exams, students are required to take five main subjects and can choose an additional subject, such as Information Technology (IT). If a student scores lower in one of the main subjects (like Mathematics), the marks from the additional subject (like IT) can replace the lowest score, provided the additional subject is an eligible replacement.

However, when it comes to ranking or being considered a topper, CBSE generally calculates the aggregate based on the best five subjects, including any replacements. So, if your IT marks replace your Mathematics marks and your overall aggregate is high, you can still be considered for the topper rank.

It's important to note that the topper rank is determined by the overall percentage and competition across all students. If your aggregate score is among the highest, including the marks replacement from IT, you are eligible for the rank.

To get an official confirmation of how CBSE handles topper rankings with subject replacements, it’s best to refer to the official CBSE guidelines or consult with your school.

hope this helps you!!

Hello,

Yes, because there are five-subject rules of CBSE; if you have scored a bit low in mathematics but performed good in your additional subject, which might be IT, then the marks of IT can replace the lower marks in mathematics for your overall result. Thus, aggregate percentage will show your best performance in the subjects.

However, this replacement of a subject affects your qualification for a topper rank only in accordance with the particular criteria that CBSE follows for ranking students. Mostly, these ranks are distributed based on the highest aggregate of all compulsory subjects. If the replacement increases your aggregate score and meets the requirements, then you may qualify for a top rank. The process will have to be further verified with the latest CBSE guidelines on ranking and result calculation.