CBSE Admission 2025-26: Eligibility, Procedure, Age Criteria

CBSE Admission 2026 Eligibility

A student wishing to gain admission to any class in a 'School' will qualify for enrollment in that class only if he meets the following criteria:

• They have been enrolled in a school that is recognised by or affiliated with this Board or any other accredited Board of Secondary Education in India;

• They have completed a qualifying or equivalent examination that renders them eligible for admission to that class.

• They adhere to the age requirements (both minimum and maximum) as stipulated by the State/U.T. Government relevant to the location of the School;

• They provide:

1. A School Leaving Certificate or Transfer Certificate, duly signed by the Head of the Institution last attended, and countersigned if necessary as outlined in these Byelaws;

2. Documentation verifying his completion of the qualifying or equivalent examination; and

3. A Date of Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths, where applicable, as evidence of his date of birth.

CBSE Admission 2026 Guidelines for Classes VI to XII

CBSE admission to classes 6th to 12th eligibility criteria are given below. Check the details here

CBSE Admissions 2026 Up to Class VIII

• State/UT Regulations: Admissions for Classes VI to VIII are governed by the rules and regulations of the State or Union Territory where the school is located.

CBSE Admission 2026 to Class IX

• Eligibility: Students must have passed Class VIII from a school affiliated with the CBSE or any other recognized board.

CBSE Admission 2026 to Class X

• Integrated Course: As the Class X syllabus is a two-year integrated course, direct admission to Class X is not allowed.

• Eligibility:

  • Students must have completed a regular course of study for Class IX.

  • Students must have passed the Class IX examination from a CBSE-affiliated school.

  • Students who have passed Class IX from a recognized board other than CBSE can only be admitted if their parents or families are transferring to a new location. They must provide a mark sheet and transfer certificate countersigned by the relevant educational authorities. Schools must obtain post-facto approval from the CBSE within a month of such admissions.

CBSE Admission 2026 to Class XI

• Eligibility: Students must have passed:

  • The CBSE Secondary School Examination (Class X)

  • An equivalent examination conducted by another recognised board or an Indian university

CBSE Admission 2026 to Class XII

• Direct Admission: Direct admission to Class XII is not allowed.

• Eligibility:

  • Students must have completed a regular course of study for Class XI.

  • Students must have passed the Class XI examination from a CBSE-affiliated school.

  • Students who have passed Class XI from a recognized board other than CBSE can only be admitted if their parents or families are transferring to a new location. They must provide a mark sheet and transfer certificate countersigned by the relevant educational authorities. Schools must obtain post-facto approval from the CBSE within a month of such admissions.

CBSE Admissions 2026 from Outside India

• Bye-law 6.2: Admissions for students who have passed qualifying examinations from an examining body outside India are regulated according to Bye-law 6.2 of the CBSE.

• Regular Course Requirement: Students must have completed the regular course of study for Class IX and XI, respectively, to be eligible for admission to Class X and Class XII.

CBSE Admission Procedure 2026

Check all details regarding the CBSE admission process, migration, transfer, and others here. Read the details carefully before applying for admission.

Admission Register

• Mandatory Maintenance: Schools must maintain an admission register in the format prescribed by the relevant State Government, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, or Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.

• Student Entry: The name of every student joining the school must be entered in the admission register.

Student Numbers

• Sequential Allotment: Each student must be assigned a unique admission number upon enrollment, which should be retained throughout their time at the school.

• Reinstatement: Students returning to the school after an absence should resume their original admission number.

Transfer Certificate

• Requirement: Students transferring from another school must submit an authenticated copy of their transfer certificate.

• Class Placement: Students cannot be admitted to a class higher than the one indicated on their transfer certificate.

Migration Restrictions

• Sessions-End Migration: Students cannot transfer to another school during the session after their names have been submitted for board examinations.

• Exceptions: The Chairman may waive this restriction in special circumstances.

Transfer Certificate Issuance

• Requirements: Students leaving the school at the end of a session or during the session must pay all dues to receive a transfer certificate.

• Duplicate Copies: Duplicate transfer certificates may be issued if the head of the institution is satisfied that the original is lost.

• Countersigned Transfer Certificates: Students from non-CBSE affiliated institutions must submit a transfer certificate countersigned by the appropriate authority as indicated in Annexure I.

Misrepresentation of Facts

• Punishment: If a student or their guardian provides false information during the admission process, the head of the institution may take disciplinary action by the relevant Education Act or rules.

• Reporting to the Board: The head of the institution must report such cases to the CBSE.