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CBSE Makes Class 10 First Board Exam Mandatory; 3+ Absences Disqualify

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared appearing for the first Class 10 board examination mandatory for all students. Students who miss three or more subjects in this first exam will be ineligible for the second examination and placed in an "Essential Repeat" category, requiring them to wait until the next academic year. However, students who pass or receive a 'Compartment' result are eligible for the second exam under specific improvement or compartment categories. The board issued this clarification in response to numerous student queries and stated it will not entertain further questions on the matter.

Key Points: CBSE Class 10: First Board Exam Now Mandatory for All Students

  • First exam attendance compulsory
  • Absence in 3+ subjects leads to disqualification
  • "Essential Repeat" category for next year
  • Improvement allowed in up to 3 subjects
  • Compartment category students eligible for second try
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CBSE makes Class 10 first Board exam mandatory; missing 3+ subjects disqualifies students from second attempt

CBSE mandates attendance for the first Class 10 board exam. Students missing 3+ subjects are disqualified from the second attempt and must repeat next year.

"If a student has not appeared in 3 or more subjects in the first examination, then s/he will not be allowed to appear in the 2nd examination. - CBSE Official Letter"

New Delhi, February 16

The Central Board of Secondary Education on Monday announced that appearing in the first Class 10 Board examination is compulsory for all students, and those who miss three or more subjects in the first exam will be ineligible to appear in the second examination.

In a letter issued on Saturday, CBSE clarified that attendance for the first examination is mandatory.

It issued the clarification after it recieved several requests from students regarding their inability to attend the 1st Board Examination for various reasons, and they may be allowed to attend the 2nd Board Examination.

In such a situation, the letter stated that it is mandatory for all students to appear for the first Board examination and that all passed and eligible students will be allowed to improve their performance in any three subjects from Science, Mathematics, Social Science, and Languages.

Furthermore, it said, "If a student has not appeared in 3 or more subjects in the first examination, then s/he will not be allowed to appear in the 2nd examination. Such students will be placed in the "Essential Repeat" category and can take the examination only next year in the main examinations in the month of February next year."

The letter added that students whose result in the first examination is 'Compartment' will be allowed to appear in the second examination under the 'Compartment' Category, and an additional subject will not be permitted after passing class X. Students will not be allowed in stand-alone subjects.

The eligibility criteria to appear in the second examination, as per CBSE, consists (i) Improvement category up to 3 main subjects, (ii) First/Third Chance Compartment, (iii) Compartment + Improvement, and (iv) Improvement for the students who passed by the replacement of the subject.

The letter concluded that CBSE will not respond to any query related to this subject.

- ANI

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Arjun K
What about genuine cases of illness or family emergencies? Missing 3 subjects could be due to a serious reason. The "Essential Repeat" category sounds harsh. There should be a proper appeal process with medical certificates.
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Rohit P
As a parent, I see both sides. It adds pressure, yes. But in the real world, deadlines matter. Can't keep having backup plans. My son will now focus more on his March exams rather than thinking about July.
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Sarah B
The communication from CBSE is very clear, which is helpful. The categories for the second exam are well-defined. But the line "CBSE will not respond to any query related to this subject" is a bit concerning. What if schools need clarification?
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Vikram M
Finally some strictness! I've seen classmates not study at all for the first exam, hoping to just clear in the second one. This wastes a board slot. This rule will make everyone accountable. Bhagwan bharose nahi chalega ab!
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Kavya N
The pressure on 10th standard students is already so high. Now if someone has a bad fever during exam time and misses papers, they lose a whole year? This seems disproportionate. Mental health should also be considered.

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