NEW DELHI: CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) has announced that students not registered in regular institutions would be barred from taking the Class 12 board examinations. According to CBSE officials, students and their parents must ensure to enroll in authentic, certified institutions rather than "dummy schools."
As part of its continuous crackdown on this practice, CBSE is considering amending its examination regulations to require impacted students to take the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) exam instead. This step is intended to protect the integrity of the test process and ensure that students are properly registered in legitimate educational institutions.
CBSE Cracks Down on Dummy Schools
"If students are absent from school or found missing during surprise inspections by the board, they may not be allowed to take the board exams. The responsibility for regular attendance lies with the student and their parents," a senior board official stated to PTI. The official stated that institutions that promote such a "dummy" culture or sponsor non-attending pupils may face consequences under the board's affiliation and examination bylaws.
The matter was also discussed in the latest Governing Board Meeting, where it was proposed that the decision be implemented beginning with the academic year 2025-2026.
No Exams for Non-Attending Students
The examination committee discussed the matter in detail and decided that, according to board rules, students must have at least 75% attendance to be allowed to take the board exams.
He further warned that, if the required attendance is not met, registering in a non-attending school may not qualify kids to take the CBSE examination.
According to the board, students who fail to comply with attendance requirements may not be considered for admission, and the school may face disciplinary action for sending them to the test.
Alternate Option for these Students
"If the CBSE does not allow such students to take the exam, they may apply to the NIOS. It was also discussed that the board only provides a 25% relaxation in extreme circumstances such as medical emergency, participation in national or international sporting events, and other significant reasons," the official stated.
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The official also stated that CBSE may discuss the proposal with NIOS and create guidelines, which could be implemented in the next academic session.
Why do Students Join Dummy Schools?
Students who are preparing for entrance tests in engineering and medicine tend to enroll in sham schools so that they can concentrate entirely on their competitive exam preparation. Instead of attending lessons, they only show up for the board exams.
Additionally, applicants select phony schools in order to benefit from state-specific admissions quotas to engineering and medical schools. Candidates who finish senior secondary school in Delhi, for instance, are eligible for the Delhi state quota in medical colleges, which further encourages them to enroll in sham schools in the city.
Growing Concern Over Dummy Schools
Concern over dummy schools is growing, especially among students getting ready for tough entrance examinations in engineering and medicine. In order to avoid regular attendance and concentrate solely on exam preparation, many students enroll in dummy schools. These pupils only show up for board exams.
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