CBSE allows Class 10 students with basic math to study mathematics in 11th for 2025-26

The Central Board of Secondary Education has decided to continue the relaxation for students with mathematics basic to study mathematics subject in Class 11 for the academic session 2025-26. The board asked school heads to ensure that such students have the ability and aptitude to pursue mathematics in Class 11 before allowing them to opt for the subject.

CBSE informed that the decision will no longer be applicable once the new scheme of studies is implemented, based on the recommendations of the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE).

The board clarified that once the subjects are filled for List of Candidates (LOC) for CBSE Class 10 board exams, no change in the offered subjects will be allowed. “The schools are requested to pass on this information to the parents/students to take appropriate action accordingly. However, once subject is filled in LOC, no change will be permitted later on.”

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“Before permitting Mathematics (041) in class XI to such students, the Head of the Institution/School should satisfy that the students are having the aptitude and ability to pursue Mathematics (041) in class XI,” the board told schools.

CBSE board exams rules

CBSE first introduced the exemption in this rule after Covid pandemic and extended the relaxation in the last three academic sessions.

According to the CBSE norms, only those students who studied mathematics standard in Class 10 are allowed to take mathematics in 11th. Those who opted for mathematics basic are only allowed to study applied mathematics at the senior secondary level.

The board explained that two levels of mathematics for secondary school examination were introduced from the academic session ending March 2020 onwards. The mathematics (standard) is for those students who wish to opt for mathematics (041) at senior secondary level and the mathematics (basic) is for students who are not keen to pursue mathematics at higher levels.