The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on October 09, 2024, issued the notification regarding the Strict Compliance with Attendance Requirements as per CBSE Examination Bye-Laws for Board Examination Eligibility.
The following has been stated namely: -
• All students and parents must be made aware of the mandatory 75% attendance requirement and the potential consequences of not meeting it.
• In case of medical emergencies, students must submit a leave application along with valid medical documentation immediately availing the leave.
• Schools must regularly monitor and maintain accurate attendance records.
• In case a student frequently misses school or fails to meet the attendance requirement, the school should notify the parents in writing, stressing the importance of regular attendance and informing them that failure to comply may result in the student being disqualified from appearing in the board exams.
• No changes to the attendance records will be permitted once the school has submitted the shortage of attendance cases to the CBSE.
[Notification No. CBSE/CE/Coord/2024/Efile-162685]
