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15 Sep

CBSE Makes 75% Attendance Mandatory for Class X and XII Board Exams

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced stricter eligibility rules for students appearing in the Class X and XII Board examinations, making 75 per cent attendance compulsory. Students failing to meet this requirement will not be allowed to sit for the exams.According to the Board, Classes X and XII must be treated as two-year programmes—covering Classes IX and X, and Classes XI and XII respectively. Students must study all subjects across both years to qualify for the final examinations.Internal assessment, which is a key component under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, will also…

21 Jul

CBSE Makes CCTV Mandatory in Schools to Boost Student Safety

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New Delhi (National Times): In a major move to enhance student safety and well-being, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has amended its Affiliation Bye-Laws, mandating all affiliated schools to install high-resolution CCTV cameras equipped with audio-visual recording systems across key areas of their campuses. According to the official notification issued by the Board, schools are now required to ensure CCTV coverage at all entry and exit points, classrooms, corridors, staircases, labs, libraries, canteens, store rooms, playgrounds, and other common areas, excluding toilets and washrooms, to maintain student privacy. The real-time audio-visual footage must be preserved for a minimum…

13 May

CBSE Class 10 Results Declared, 93.60% Students Pass; Girls Outshine Boys Once Again

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New Delhi (National Times): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced the Class 10 board exam results on Tuesday, with a pass percentage of 93.60%, marking a slight improvement of 0.06% over last year’s performance. Girls have once again outperformed boys, achieving a pass rate of 95%, surpassing their male counterparts by 2.37 percentage points. Students can now check their results online at cbse.gov.in, cbseresults.nic.in, or results.cbse.nic.in. To access the marksheets, they will need to enter their roll number, school number, admit card ID, and date of birth. The provisional digital marksheets are available for immediate download, while original…

13 May

CBSE Class 12 Board Results 2025 Declared, Pass Percentage Rises to 88.39%

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New Delhi (National Times): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially declared the results for the Class 12 board examinations 2025, with 88.39% of students passing, marking a slight improvement of 0.41 percentage points over last year’s figure of 87.98%. Girls have once again outperformed boys, achieving a pass rate of over 91%, outshining male students by nearly 6 percentage points (5.94%). The consistent trend of girls excelling in board exams continued this year as well. Students can now access their results via the official CBSE portals: cbse.gov.in cbseresults.nic.in results.cbse.nic.in To check their scores, students will need to…

26 Feb

CBSE Confirms Punjabi and Other Languages in 2025-26 Board Exams After Past Controversy

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New Delhi, February 26, 2025 – The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially reaffirmed that Punjabi, along with several other languages, will continue to be offered in the 2025-26 academic session. This clarification follows concerns over previous controversies regarding Punjabi’s exclusion from CBSE's syllabus.The issue first gained attention when reports suggested that Punjabi was not included in CBSE's subject list, sparking backlash from educators, political leaders, and the Punjab government. Many saw this as an attempt to sideline the language, leading to widespread protests and demands for its reinstatement. CBSE later clarified that Punjabi had not been removed…

26 Feb

CBSE Faces Backlash for Excluding Punjabi from Board Exam Policy

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has sparked controversy after its new draft policy for Class 10 and 12 board exams failed to include Punjabi (code 004) as a second language, while all other languages were listed. The draft, released yesterday, is currently open for feedback from schools, teachers, parents, and students before being finalized. The omission has triggered strong opposition, particularly in Punjab, where Punjabi is the official language. Education Minister Harjot Bains has strongly objected to the move, demanding that CBSE and the Union Minister for Education reverse the decision immediately. "We strongly oppose…