CBSE Board Exams 2026: Minimum Attendance, Additional Subjects

What's New in CBSE?

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75% Attendance Mandatory

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Additional Subjects

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Condition for Additional Subject as Private Candidates

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What has CBSE said?

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Sports Participation Provisions for Class 10 & 12

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CBSE Board Exams 2026: Minimum Attendance, Additional Subjects

What's New in CBSE?

Two circulars were released by CBSE on September 15, 2025, explaining rules for additional subjects, repeat exams, facilities for sports participants for session 2025-2026.

75% Attendance Mandatory

Minimum 75% attendance is compulsory for all students to be eligible for board exams of class 10th and 12th.

Additional Subjects

CBSE offers additional subjects in Class 10 and Class 12 for regular students. In Class 10, students can take 2 subjects in addition to compulsory 5 subjects. In Class 12, only one additional subject can be opted. Students opting additional subjects will study the additional subject for 2 years.

Condition for Additional Subject as Private Candidates

What has CBSE said?

Private students can no longer opt for the additional subject for the 2026 exam as the board has scrapped the option.

Sports Participation Provisions for Class 10 & 12

Students representing schools in national or international sports events can request special exam schedules if dates clash.

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