CBSE Attendance Policy, Rules , Guidelines for Class 9, 10th , 11th and 12th

CBSE has lucid and precise guidelines to run the system smoothly. While going through www.quora.com a number of questions have been asked by students and parents regarding the “Standard Operating Procedures for dealing with students having attendance less than the prescribed percentage of attendance” or CBSE policy regarding attendance for class IX, X, XI and XII. We can find the sample of questions below “regarding CBSE affiliated school’s attendance policy.  

CBSE mentioned each and every detailed rules regarding attendance in the CBSE affiliated schools in its Examination Bye-Laws and supportive circular for school, students and parents.

Minimum Attendance Required for Appearing in Final Examination in Class 9, 10, 11 and 12

What is meant by the term ‘a regular course of study’ in the context of the Senior School Certificate Examination and the Secondary School Examination? (CBSE FAQs 2019-Admission to Examinations of CBSE)

The term “a regular course of study” means at least 75% of attendance in the Classes held; counted from the day of commencing teaching of Classes XII/X as the case may be, upto the 1st of the month preceding the month in which the examination of the Board commences. Candidates taking up subject(s) involving practicals are required to have put in at least 75% of the total attendance for practical work in the subject in the laboratory. Heads of Institutions shall not allow a candidate who has offered subject(s) involving practicals to take the practical examination(s) unless the candidate fulfils the attendance requirements.

Minimum Attendance for Students Participating in Sports and Game

What is meant by the term ‘a regular course of study’ for students participating in sports in the context of the Senior School Certificate Examination and the Secondary School Examination? (CBSE FAQs 2019-Admission to Examinations of CBSE)

The term “a regular course of study” means at least 60% of attendance in respect of students participating in Sports at National level organized by recognized Federations/CBSE/SGFI, the Classes held counted from the day of commencing teaching Classes XII/X, as the case may be, upto the 1st of the month preceding the month in which the examination of the Board commences. Candidates taking up a subject(s) involving practicals shall be required to have put in at least 60% of the total attendance for practical work in the subject in the laboratory. Heads of Institutions shall not allow a candidate who has offered subject(s) involving practicals to take the practical examination(s) unless the candidate fulfils the attendance requirements.

Minimum Attendance for Failed Students and Continuing in Same Class X/XII

What is meant by the term ‘a regular course of study’ in respect of Fail candidates in the context of the Senior School Certificate Examination and the Secondary School Examination? (CBSE FAQs 2019-Admission to Examinations of CBSE)

A candidate who had failed in the same examination in the preceding year and rejoins Classes XII/X is required to put in 75% of attendance calculated on the possible attendance from the 1st of the month following the publication of the results of that examination by the School/Board upto the 1st of the month preceding the month in which the examination of CBSE commences.

Minimum Attendance for Failed Students but Participating in Sports and Continuing in Same Class X/XII

What is meant by the term ‘a regular course of study’ for students participating in sports in the context of the Senior School Certificate Examination and the Secondary School Examination and had failed in the preceding year? (CBSE FAQs 2019-Admission to Examinations of CBSE)

A candidate participating in Sports at National level organized by recognized Federations/CBSE/SGFI who had failed in the same examination in the preceding year and rejoins Classes XII/X will be required to put in 60% of attendance in calculated on the possible attendance from the 1st of the month following the publication of the results of that examination by the School/ Board upto the 1st of the month preceding the month in which the examination of CBSE commences.

Minimum Attendance for Transfer/Migration Case Students

How will the attendance of students coming from other institutions be calculated? (CBSE FAQs 2019-Admission to Examinations of CBSE)

In the case of migration from other institutions, attendance at the institution/school recognised by the Education Department of the State/Union Territory from which the candidate migrates will be taken into account in calculating the required percentage of attendance.

Minimum Attendance for Appearing in Internal Assessment in class X and XII

What are the requirements of attendance in the subjects of Internal Assessment in the context of the Senior School Certificate Examination and the Secondary School Examination? (CBSE FAQs 2019-Admission to Examinations of CBSE)

In the internal assessment, a student from a school affiliated to the Board will be eligible to take the Senior School Certificate Examination or the Secondary School Examination conducted by CBSE only when he/she has completed 75% of attendance counted from the opening of class XII/X upto the first of the month preceding the month in which the examination commences.

Minimum Attendance for Games Participants for Appearing in Internal Assessment in class X and XII

What are the requirements of attendance in the subjects of Internal Assessment for students participating in sports in the context of the Senior School Certificate Examination and the Secondary School Examination? (CBSE FAQs 2019-Admission to Examinations of CBSE)

In respect of students participating in Sports at National level organized by recognized Federations/CBSE/SGFI a student from a school affiliated to the Board will be eligible to take the Senior School Certificate Examination or the Secondary School Examination conducted by CBSE only when he/she has completed 60% of attendance counted from the opening of class XII up to the first of the month preceding the month in which the examination commences in internal assessment.

Hope this information help students and parents for their better future. Students should attend the classroom regularly. In fact, there is no alternate for classroom teaching learning. Classroom is the best place for the best learning outcomes.

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