CBSE may give attendance relaxations to Kashmiri examinees

In a move which could bring cheers to students in the Kashmir valley appearing for their board examinations next year, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has said it will take a "sympathetic view" on relaxing attendance norms, according to sources.

The development came after a school in the valley approached the CBSE with the issue as the days of unrest in the state had resulted in schools being closed for over 100 days.

Indications are that several more CBSE-affiliated schools are planning to approach the board.

The CBSE's stand may reduce the anxieties of students as the board's rule mandates a minimum of 75% attendance in classes for appearing in the Std X and XII examinations.

A source said the board was also exploring how to help the students catch up with the syllabus.