What is the importance of Proficiency Test conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for students of class X? When will be the Proficiency Test of this year is conducted, give me there schedule? How many subjects are there in Proficiency Test?

The CBSE Proficiency test is a paper-pen based optional examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi.

It is conducted to assess the individual abilities and skills of CBSE students in various subjects.

This optional aptitude test conducted for Class X students of CBSE board aims to
Test skills and higher mental ability of students.
Provide motivation to students to acheive higher excellence in these subjects.
Provide comprehensive feedback to schools on the levels of learning.
Help CBSE schools set goals, priorities and targets in future educational planning.

The key testing elements of CBSE Proficiency Test 2016 includes
Observation, comparison, classification, problem solving, translation & interpretation, analysis & synthesis, creation, composition, deducing, justification, judgement and evaluation.

CBSE Proficiency test is conducted in five main subjects studied by a students in Class-X, namely English, Mathematics (Maths), Science, Social Science and Hindi.

Each test is held on a separate day.

Willing schools for CBSE proficiency test 2016 are required to submit related information to the board through online filling of the registration form available on CBSE Website.

Eligibility
Any student studying in secondary or senior secondary school affiliated to CBSE

Every student appearing in the test will be issued a certificate by the Board indicating percentile rank.

Application Fee:
One Subject Rs 300/-
Two Subjects Rs 400/-
Three Subjects Rs 500/-
Four/Five Subjects Rs 600/-

CBSE Proficiency Test Pattern:
Question Type: Multiple Type Objective Questions

Duration:
150 Minutes

Total Marks:
100 for Each Subject

Syllabus:
The test will be based on classes IX-X syllabus in the subject prescribed by CBSE.

Negative Marking:
Negative marks will be awarded for wrong answers.