New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday announced that appearing in the first Class 10 Board examination is compulsory for all students, and those who miss three or more subjects in the first exam will be ineligible to appear in the second examination.

In a letter issued on Saturday, CBSE clarified that attendance for the first examination is mandatory.

It issued the clarification after it recieved several requests from students regarding their inability to attend the 1st Board Examination for various reasons, and they may be allowed to attend the 2nd Board Examination.

In such a situation, the letter stated that it is mandatory for all students to appear for the first Board examination and that ...