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In the 12 cbse board exams, for mcq options in the place of capital letters, I wrote small letters but the answer are correct. will they give marks or not? Please give me the answer as I am very depressed about it.


Gunjan Rajput 8th Mar, 2025
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kumardurgesh1802 8th Mar, 2025

Hello Gunjan,

Yes, CBSE generally awards marks for correct answers in MCQs, even if you wrote small letters instead of capital ones. The evaluation focuses on the accuracy of your response rather than the format of the lettering. However, the final decision depends on the examiner's discretion and CBSE guidelines. Don't stress too much—if your answers are correct, you should receive marks!


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, then feel free to share your questions with us, we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.

I understand your concern about using lowercase letters instead of uppercase ones when marking answers in your CBSE Class 12 board exams. According to available information, the CBSE does not explicitly penalize students for using lowercase letters instead of uppercase letters when indicating their answers in multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The primary focus is on the correctness of the selected option rather than the case of the letter used.


For instance, a similar query was addressed on Careers360, where it was mentioned that it is unlikely for marks to be deducted solely for writing answers in lowercase letters if the options were provided in uppercase letters. However, it is always best to follow the instructions provided by the examiners. To avoid any potential issues, it's advisable to stick to the provided format for answers whenever possible.

Therefore, if your answers were correct, the use of lowercase letters should not result in a loss of marks. However, it's always best to adhere to the specified guidelines in future examinations to avoid any potential issues.

Prachi Kumari 8th Mar, 2025

Hello,

CBSE does not deduct marks for writing small letters instead of capital letters in MCQ answers, as long as your answers are correct . The board evaluates based on content accuracy , not letter case.

Examiners are instructed to check whether the option chosen is correct , regardless of whether it is written in uppercase or lowercase . So, you will get full marks for correct answers.

Hope it helps !

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