Archive · 8 Aug 2025
CBSE Mandates 75% Attendance Rule for Class 10 & 12 Exams
The CBSE is making sure students go to school regularly.
Starting in 2025-26, students in 10th and 12th grade need to be in class at least 75% of the time to take their final exams.
Schools will tell everyone about this rule at the beginning of the year.
If a student is sick, they need to show a note from the doctor.
Schools keep track of who is there every day, and the CBSE can check the records.
If students miss too much school, their parents will be told.
If the attendance records are not right, students might not be able to take the exams, and schools could get in trouble.
CBSE mandates 75% attendance for Class 10 and 12 board exams in 2025-26.
Schools will inform students and parents about the rule at the start of the academic year.
Students must provide written documentation for absences due to illness or emergencies.
Schools are required to maintain daily attendance records, subject to CBSE inspection.
Failure to comply may result in exam exclusion for students and penalties for schools.
- Who
- CBSE, students, and schools.
- What
- CBSE requires 75% attendance for Class 10 and 12 board exams.
- When
- Starting in the 2025-26 academic year.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To ensure students' regular school attendance and academic preparedness.
Students/Parents
CBSE
Attendance Policy
Students/Parents
Concerns about rigid enforcement
CBSE
Compliance with regulations for academic integrity
- Requirement
- 75% attendance
- Affected Grades
- Class 10 and 12
- Implementation Year
- 2025-26
- Documentation for Absences
- Written note and proof
- Record Keeping
- Daily attendance records by schools