On 15 September 2025, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced new guidelines for board exams:
Attendance Rule:
- 75% attendance is mandatory to appear in Class 10 & 12 board exams.
- Attendance will be directly linked to internal assessment.
- Students failing to meet this requirement will not be allowed to sit for exams.
Additional Subjects:
- Class 10: Students may opt for two additional subjects (besides five compulsory).
- Class 12: Students may opt for one additional subject.
- These subjects must be studied over two academic years.
Restrictions on Schools:
- Schools cannot offer subjects without trained teachers, labs, or board approval.
- Students cannot take such subjects as main or additional papers.
Compartment/Essential Repeat Students: Students in these categories for additional subjects may reappear as private candidates.
