Last Updated:
CBSE Guidelines: Schools have been asked to maintain a classroom size of at least 500 square feet and a minimum space of 1 square metre per student.
CBSE has stated that under no circumstances can a section exceed 45 students. (Representative/File)
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has reiterated the guidelines for schools regarding the student count in each section from class 1 to 12. Ideally, each section should comprise 40 students, but under certain conditions, schools can enroll up to 45 students. What are these new regulations?
CBSE states that typically, each section from class 1 to 12 should have a maximum of 40 students. This ensures a conducive learning environment where teachers can focus on individual students. However, several schools requested exceptions for specific scenarios, prompting CBSE to allow some flexibility with conditions.
CBSE has specified that exceptions for up to 45 students will only be granted under special circumstances. What are these conditions? Let’s find out:
Parent Transfer: If a child’s parents are transferred, especially those in the armed forces, central government, PSU, or private sector, they can receive admission exemptions.
Repeating Students: Children who need to repeat a class due to certain reasons.
Children with Severe Illness: If a child has fallen behind in studies due to a serious illness and needs re-admission.
Hostel to Day-scholar: Students transitioning from hostel life to day-scholar will be given admission exemptions.
Study Improvement: Students seeking re-admission for better academic performance. This exemption applies only when the school finds no other viable solution.
“The schools shall record the reasons for such admissions beyond the limit of 40 in each section in the portal at the time of registration of students for classes IX- XII. The same shall also be recorded in the Admission & Withdrawal Register at the time of taking their admissions,” states the official notice.
Rules For Schools That Wish To Admit More Than 40 Students
Schools wishing to admit more than 40 students must adhere to certain rules:
Classes 9 to 12: The reason for admission must be uploaded on the CBSE portal and documented in the school’s admission and withdrawal register.
Classes 1 to 8: The reason must be recorded in the admission and withdrawal register, and information must be uploaded on CBSE’s OASIS portal.
Regional Office Approval: Schools must seek approval from the CBSE regional office for mid-session admissions of transfer or repeat category students.
CBSE has firmly stated that under no circumstances can a section exceed 45 students. This rule ensures classrooms are not overcrowded and maintains the quality of education.
Schools admitting 45 students must ensure certain basic facilities under clause 4.8 of the CBSE Affiliation Bye-laws 2018. This includes a classroom size of at least 500 square feet and a minimum space of 1 square metre per student. CBSE advises schools to prepare for re-implementing the 40 students per section limit in the future, which may require building new classrooms or improving existing facilities.
A team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses and information on college and school admissions, board and competitive exams, career options, topper interviews, job notifications, latest in …Read More
A team of reporters, writers and editors brings you news, analyses and information on college and school admissions, board and competitive exams, career options, topper interviews, job notifications, latest in … Read More
view comments
- First Published:
