This Public Notice from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) outlines essential requirements for students appearing in CBSE Board examinations, dated September 15, 2025. Two-Year Program & Attendance: Class X and XII are two-year programs, requiring students to study subjects for two years and maintain a minimum of 75% attendance to be eligible for Board examinations. Internal Assessment: Internal assessment, as per NEP-2020, is a compulsory and integral part of the assessment process; lack of attendance and internal assessment performance will result in students being placed in the "Essential Repeat Category." Additional Subjects: CBSE allows additional subjects in Class X (up to 2) and Class XII (1), which also require a two-year study period. Affiliation & Eligibility: Affiliated schools must have CBSE permission, teachers, and labs to offer subjects. Specific conditions apply for students with additional subjects or in "Compartment" or "Essential Repeat" categories to appear as private candidates.