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Pupils using unfair means in any given assessment will be awarded zero in that subject
in that particular assessment and will not be eligible for promotion to next year.

PROMOTION RULES
1. The pass mark in a subject is 40%. To be eligible for promotion to the next class, a pupil should,
apart from fulfilling the conditions given below, also appear in all assessments / revision tests and
should have a minimum of 80% attendance.
2. Normally pupils of Kindergarten level are promoted to the next class. However those not successful
in developing linguistic and numerical skills will be counselled and guided for the best course of
action for the development of varied learning skills.
3. Promotion of pupils of Grades I – IX will be decided on the basis of all assessments conducted
during the academic year and the Final Assessment. They should pass in all academic subjects.
Students of Grades VI – VIII should, in addition, pass in the Third Language.
4. For Classes VI – X pupils are assessed in Work Experience, Art Education, Club Activities,
Physical & Health Education.
5. NO RETEST POLICY (All Classes)-A student who is detained cannot be promoted by taking a retest.
6. Exemption for examinations is allowed only in the following cases:-
a) Medical Issues - provided a valid medical certificate is issued.
b) Emergency Cases
c) Visa related issues, if any

7. Extra time / Exemptions in any subject for any examinations will be according to CBSE
Examination by-laws (http://cbse.nic.in/newsite/examinationbyelaws.html), the application should
be submitted to school authorities through the concerned Subject Teacher/HOD before Summer
Break with supporting documents. A case reported after the Summer Break will not be processed
for obtaining permission from CBSE.
8. Pass Criteria for Grade X
A candidate will be eligible to get the Pass Certificate of the Board if:
a) He / she passes in all the subjects of internal assessment and
b) He / she obtains a pass percentage in all the five academic subjects of the external examination.
9. Promotion Rules (Class XI) Science / Commerce :
a) Students of class XI will have one Unit Test, two Assessments and a Final Examination with
the following weightage
Unit Test 10% Weightage
Assessment Test – I 20% Weightage
Assessement Test – II 20% Weightage
Final Examination 50% Weightage
Subjects involving practicals will require pass marks separately in theory and practical.
Note: It is mandatory for the student to score atleast 40% marks in each subject for promotion to XII
b) A student is eligible for promotion to the next class if he/she meets the criteria as is mentioned
in the CBSE norms and should have a minimum of 80% attendance.
c) Students should pass in all the subjects of Internal Assessments – General Studies, Work
Experience and Physical Education.
d) It is mandatory for a student to appear in all Assessments.
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