The CBSE Board exams will begin from February 15 and admit cards will be released only for students who are eligible by all means including that of mandatory attendance. The list of candidates with short attendance will reach regional offices and the final decision will be taken on or before January 7.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in its latest notice has directed schools to calculate attendance of students set to appear for class 10 and class 12 board exams this year as on January 1, 2020.

As per the rule, Students whose attendance will be calculated less than 75 per cent will not be allowed to appear for the exams.

To pass the exams, candidates need to clear both theory and practical exams separately. For CBSE, candidates need to secure 33 per cent marks to pass.