Students who have not attended regular schools will not be eligible to take the Class 12 board exams, according to a notice released by CBSE. The board is considering changing the examination rules to prevent these students from taking the board exams as part of its ongoing campaign against "dummy schools." These students are eligible to sit for the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) exams.
Additionally, the board stated that it will take action against schools that sponsor non attendee students or promote a "dummy" culture.
According to a senior board official quoted, "Candidates who are found to be absent from school or who do not show up for unexpected board inspections may not be permitted to take the board exam. The worried student and his or her parents are also responsible for the student's absence from regular school.
The matter was also discussed in the most recent meeting of the board's governing board, when it was suggested that the decision be put into effect starting with the 2025–2026 academic year.
CBSE Class 12 Exam: Decision taken by Committee
According to board rules, students must have a minimum attendance rate of 75% in order to be qualified to take the board exams. Simply registering in a non-attending school would not grant students the right to take the CBSE exam if the required attendance is not fulfilled.
If the CBSE does not let these students take the exam, they may seek the NIOS to do so. Additionally, it was mentioned that the board only grants a 25% relaxation in extreme circumstances, such as medical crises, competing in national or international sport events, and other grave circumstances.
Students who do not meet the standards for attendance will not be allowed to apply, and the school may face disciplinary action for sending them to the exam.
