The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced fresh registration guidelines for students of Classes 9 and 11 for the academic session 2025-26. The move comes as part of the Board’s efforts to streamline student data, strengthen exam preparedness, and align with reforms under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Schools affiliated with CBSE have been directed to complete the process online through the Pariksha Sangam portal available on the Board’s official website. The Board has emphasized that registrations must be error-free, as the data will form the basis for students’ eligibility in the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations.
Key Highlights of the 2025-26 Registration Guidelines
1. Accuracy of Student Data
Schools must ensure that only bonafide students are registered. Particular care is required while entering student names, dates of birth, parent/guardian details, and chosen subjects. Once the data is submitted, schools will generate a verification slip that parents must review and confirm.
2. Limited Correction Window
A correction window will be provided from November 14 to November 28, 2025, during which parents and students can point out errors. After this period, changes will not be permitted, except in rare cases such as school transfers.
3. Mandatory APAAR ID
In line with the One Nation, One Student ID initiative, CBSE has made it compulsory to link every student’s APAAR ID (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) at the time of registration. This unique ID will accompany students throughout their academic journey, ensuring smooth record-keeping and verification.
4. Subject Combinations and Documents
- Subject choices must strictly follow CBSE’s Scheme of Studies.
- Schools must upload student photographs and signatures before final submission.
- Abbreviations in names of students, parents, or guardians will not be allowed.
Major Policy Change: Two Board Exams for Class 10 from 2026
Another significant reform tied to these registrations is the introduction of two board examinations a year for Class 10 students starting 2026. The first exam will be held around February, with an optional second exam in May. Students can appear in both, and the better score will be retained.
This step, according to CBSE, is designed to reduce exam pressure, provide students with another opportunity to improve performance, and promote flexibility in line with NEP 2020.
The new registration process reflects CBSE’s effort to digitize academic records, curb errors, and bring Indian school education in line with NEP 2020 reforms. With APAAR IDs ensuring a lifelong student record and the introduction of two exams a year, the Board is aiming to create a more transparent, flexible, and student-friendly examination system.
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