 "Important news for 10th and 12th class students, they will be able to take the board exam only after 75% attendance…")
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released important guidelines for students appearing for the 10th and 12th board examinations in the academic year 2025-26. Accordingly, 75% attendance in school will be mandatory for students appearing for board exams. Failure to do so will prevent release of internal assessment and mark sheets. This rule is especially applicable to students who rely solely on coaching. The board has taken this step in view of complaints of low attendance in schools.
In addition, schools will be responsible for completing Internal Assessments on time. Also, schools will no longer be able to introduce any new subject without CBSE’s permission. The notice containing the new guidelines was released by the CBSE on Monday. Board officials say that this change will encourage discipline and the habit of in-depth study of the subject among the students. This move by CBSE is considered important for better resource management in schools and ensuring equal opportunities for students.
Two years of curriculum must be completed…
According to the board, classes 9-10 and 11-12 will be two-year academic programs, requiring students to study selected subjects for two consecutive years. Students in grades 10 and 11-12 can choose a maximum of two additional subjects in addition to the five compulsory subjects. Grade 12 students can choose only one additional subject. As per rules, students can only choose subjects for which the school has teachers, laboratories and other facilities.
Internal Assessments will need to be completed within two years. Under the New Education Policy (NEP-2020), Internal Assessments are conducted for two years in all subjects. If students do not attend school, their Internal Assessments will not be possible and results will not be released.
Compartment Exam Rules…
CBSE has also announced rules for “compartment” or “Essential repeat”. Accordingly, if a student falls in the compartment category in an additional subject, he will be eligible to appear again as a private candidate. However, students who do not follow these rules will not be allowed to choose additional subjects as private candidates in the board examination.