CBSE explained rules for taking extra subjects in Class 10 and 12 board exams. Students must study the subject for two years and meet attendance and assessment requirements to be eligible.
New Delhi, 15 Sep 2025
CBSE explained rules for taking extra subjects in Class 10 and 12 board exams. Students must study the subject for two years and meet attendance and assessment requirements to be eligible.
Two-Year Study and Attendance Rules
CBSE says students must study extra subjects for two years. This means Classes 9-10 for Class 10 exam, and Classes 11-12 for Class 12 exam. Students need 75% attendance in school. This rule makes sure students learn in class, not just take the final exam. Students who do not follow these rules cannot take the extra subject exam. CBSE says students must study extra subjects for two years. This means Classes 9-10 for Class 10 exam, and Classes 11-12 for Class 12 exam. Students need 75% attendance in school. This rule makes sure students learn in class, not just take the final exam. Students who do not follow these rules cannot take the extra subject exam. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday issued a detailed clarification after many students reported that the “Additional Subject” option was missing…
Internal Assessment and School Approval
Internal assessment is important for extra subjects. This happens over two years of study. Students need to go to school to get these marks. Without internal assessment, results cannot be given. Schools must have CBSE approval to offer extra subjects. They need good teachers and proper labs. Class 10 students can take up to two extra subjects. Class 12 students can take only one.
A student who is not meeting the above conditions is not eligible for examinations in additional subjects in Board examinations as a private candidate
Students should check with their schools about eligibility for extra subjects before applying. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.
Updated 15 Sep 2025, 19:31 IST; source: link
