Union Human Resource Development Minister has advised CBSE to promote ALL students studying in classes I-VIII to the next class/grade. In view of the current situation due to COVID-19. He also advised the board students studying in classes IX & XI will be promoted to next class/grade based on the school-based assessments including projects, periodic tests, term exams, etc. conducted so far. The Minister also recommended to conduct board examinations only for 29 main subjects that are required for promotion and maybe crucial for admissions in Higher Educational Institutions, and for rest of the subjects, the Board will not hold examinations; the instructions for marking/assessment in all such cases shall be separately issued by the Board.

For classes 1 to 8: All students studying in classes 1 to 8 maybe promoted to the next class/grade. This advisory is being issued in consultation with NCERT.

CBSE to conduct Board Examinations only for 29 main crucial subjects required for promotion and admissions in HEIs.

Adequate notice to be given by CBSE for holding Board Examinations for the 29 subjects.

These decisions taken in view of current situation due to COVID-19.