I. A candidate must have at least 75% attendance in the classes held : counted from the day of commencing teaching of classes X/XII as the case may be upto the 1st of the month preceding the month in which the examination of the Board commences.
Shortage up to 15% may be condoned by the Chairman, CBSE. Cases of candidates with attendance below 60% in class X/XII, as the case may be, shall be considered for condonation of shortage of attendance by the Chairman only in exceptional circumstances created on
medical grounds such as serious diseases like cancer, AIDS, T.B. or similar serious diseases requiring long period of hospitalization.
Death of a parent
III. Authorized participation in sponsored tournaments and Sports meet of at least inter school level and NCC/NSS camps.
Authorized participation in Sports at National level organized by recognized Federations/CBSE/SGFI. For students participating in Sports at National level organized by recognized Federations/CBSE/SGFI the attendance required will be at least 60%.