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ICSE Minimum Attendance Rule 2025 | Eligibility, Relaxation
Students appearing for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) examinations must have a minimum of 75% attendance of the total working days to qualify for the final board exams. This rule applies to both Classes 9 and 10. The last date for calculating ICSE minimum attendance at school is February 15. Those who fail to meet the attendance requirement may be declared ineligible to sit for the ICSE board examinations. However, the Chief Executive and Secretary can make an exception for students who have a minimum attendance of 60% of the working days. This includes absences due to illness or other special circumstances.
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The ICSE Class 10 exams are being administered from February 17 to March 30, 2026, by the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE).
What if students have less than 75% attendance?
A candidate must have at least 75% attendance of the working days in each year to be ordinarily eligible to sit for the ICSE 10th examination. If a student’s attendance falls below 75% but is more than 60%, the Chief Executive & Secretary of CISCE has the power to condone (i.e. waive) the shortage, under special circumstances. This is considered only in cases of:
Serious medical or psychological issues, such as long-term illness or hospitalisation.
Authorised participation in state or national-level sports competitions.
Other unforeseen and special circumstances.
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Download NowIn these cases, the Heads of Schools can request that the Chief Executive and Secretary grant a special exemption for the student to take the exam. This applies to attendance in both Class 9 and Class 10.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the ICSE 10th minimum attendance required for a concession?
A:
The minimum attendance for condonation is 60% of the total working days in each year of the two-year course (Class 9 and 10). This includes absences due to illness or other special circumstances. Students should apply it before the ICSE 10th exam dates are announced.
Q: Can the ICSE 10th attendance requirement be relaxed?
A:
Yes, in specific cases, the Chief Executive and Secretary of the CISCE have the authority to condone (waive) a shortage of attendance.
Q: What is the minimum attendance requirement for ICSE exams?
A:
Students require 75% attendance to appear in ICSE 10th exams. The ICSE attendance will be counted before February 15 to be eligible to appear for the final board examinations.
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