CBSE Highlights Consequences of Non-Compliance with Attendance Norms

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is emphasizing the critical nature of its 75% attendance requirement for students aiming to sit for board examinations. The educational body insists that schools stringently follow this directive, providing leniency only in special cases such as medical emergencies or participation in significant national or international events, backed by appropriate documentation.

CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj has stressed the necessity of informing both students and parents about these attendance prerequisites. He underlined that leaves must be supported by written requests and suitable documentation, or they risk being marked as unauthorized absences, potentially jeopardizing the student's eligibility to take the exams.

The board has warned schools to meticulously update and verify attendance records, which are subject to unannounced inspections by CBSE officials. Non-compliance, seen through incomplete records or frequent student absences, could lead to severe repercussions, including disaffiliation of the institution and barring students from examinations.

(With inputs from agencies.)