Board Exam 2025: Low Attendance May Stop Students from Taking 10th-12th Exams, CBSE Warns

 CBSE Mandates 75% Attendance for 10th and 12th Board Exam Eligibility

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a strict guideline for students appearing for the 2025 board exams. According to the regulations, students must maintain a minimum of 75% attendance to be eligible for the 10th and 12th board exams. If students are found absent during surprise inspections without prior notification, it will be considered that they are not regular attendees, and they may be barred from sitting in the exams.

Attendance Linked to Overall Development, Not Just Academics

CBSE emphasized that schools are not only centers for academic learning but also play a crucial role in the overall development of students. The board notice highlights that schools facilitate extracurricular activities, team building, character development, and instill values such as cooperation, respect for diversity, and inclusion. Therefore, maintaining regular attendance is essential for students' holistic development, not just for academic success.

Schools to Monitor and Enforce Attendance

In the latest notice, CBSE urges schools to ensure that students maintain regular attendance for their well-rounded growth. The notice further reinforces that schools should actively monitor attendance and take necessary action to prevent absenteeism. Students with irregular attendance may face severe consequences, including disqualification from appearing in the 2025 board exams, highlighting the importance of attendance for both academic and personal growth.