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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a strong reminder to schools, parents, and students: Internal Assessment (IA) is no longer optional; it is the backbone of Board Exam eligibility. For students of Class X and XII, the message is clear – no Internal Assessment, no Board Exam result.

🔹 Two-Year Programme under NEP 2020

Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, both Class X and XII are now recognised as two-year programmes.

• For Class X → Students must complete studies from Class IX & X.
• For Class XII → Students must complete studies from Class XI & XII.

Skipping internal assessments or failing to maintain attendance can result in students being placed under the Essential Repeat (ER) category, forcing them to repeat the academic year.

🔹 Attendance + IA = Mandatory

CBSE has made it compulsory for students to maintain at least 75% attendance along with continuous internal assessment. Schools must record and submit IA marks to CBSE, covering:

• Periodic Tests & Unit Exams
• Notebook Submissions
• Practical Exams, Projects & Assignments
• Subject Enrichment Activities (lab work, speaking/listening, field projects, etc.)

For Class XII, internal assessment varies across subjects – with practicals in Science streams, project work in Commerce/Humanities, and listening/speaking skills in Languages.

🔹 Consequences of Non-Compliance

Students failing to meet IA or attendance requirements will not be eligible to sit for Board Exams. Instead, they will be marked ER (Essential Repeat). This means:

• No result will be declared by CBSE.
• Students must repeat the academic year or reappear later as private candidates.
• Schools will be held accountable for incomplete records.

🔹 Why Internal Assessment Matters

This reform ensures that students are evaluated continuously and fairly, not just on a single final exam. By assessing participation, consistency, and practical knowledge, IA promotes:

• Better student accountability.
• Reduced exam stress.
• Alignment with global best practices in education.

Education experts believe this shift will encourage schools and parents to focus more on all-round development rather than last-minute exam preparation.

🔹 Message for Schools & Parents

Principals and coordinators are urged to monitor attendance daily and ensure IA records are complete. Parents must also understand that missing projects, practicals, or class tests could cost their child an entire academic year.

✅ Key Takeaway

• 75% Attendance = Mandatory
• Internal Assessment = Non-Negotiable
• No IA → No Board Exam Result

CBSE has made it abundantly clear: Internal Assessment is the foundation of a student’s eligibility for the Board Exams. Schools, students, and parents must work together to ensure no child faces unnecessary setbacks.