CBSE Releases Registration Rules 2025-26 for Class 9 and 11 Students

Strict Rules for Class 9 and 11, APAAR ID Mandatory and Limited Correction Facility

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the registration rules and detailed guidelines for the academic session 2025-26 for class 9 and class 11 students.

This process will be completely online and it will be mandatory to complete it through the Pariksha Sangam portal. The board has instructed the schools to avoid any kind of error while entering the student’s information, as this information will later become the basis for class 10 and 12 board examinations.

Why is Registration Important?

According to CBSE, registration of class 9 and 11 is a mandatory condition for future board examinations. If a student does not participate in this process, he will not be able to appear in class 10 or 12 examination.

For this reason, schools have been directed to register only genuine students and there should not be any mistake in name, date of birth, subject selection etc.

What is New This Year?

This time CBSE has made some new changes which are very important for students and schools.

Two board exams – From the year 2026, there will be board exams twice a year for class 10 students. This change is in line with the New Education Policy (NEP 2020).
Mandatory APAAR ID – It will be necessary to link the APAAR ID of each student at the time of registration.
Verification window – After the completion of the registration process, schools will have to take out a verification slip for each student. The facility to make corrections will be available only from November 14 to November 28, 2025.
Strictness on deadline – The portal will close on the scheduled date at 11:59 pm and the deadline will not be extended under any circumstances.

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Guidelines for Schools

CBSE has given clear instructions to all the principals to take the registration process seriously. For this, they will have to take the following measures:

Organize special meetings with teachers to ensure that there are no errors in data entry.
Make students and parents aware of the importance of providing correct information.
Schools should ensure that the student is not simultaneously enrolled in any other board.
It is mandatory to follow the conditions related to the student’s attendance.
The records on OASIS and HPE portals have to be updated before registration.
Abbreviations in the names of the student, parent and teacher will not be accepted.
Subject selection will be done only as per the scheme prescribed by CBSE.
It will be mandatory to upload the student’s photo and signature before finalizing the registration.
Parent’s income details can be taken for scholarship, but it is not necessary to submit any certificate.

Action on Violation

CBSE has also made it clear that if a school does not follow the eligibility criteria, or registers students who do not fall under the rules, strict action will be taken against it.

Violating the rules can lead to cancellation of school affiliation.
Strict action will also be taken for choosing illegal subjects or registering unsuitable students.
Last dates and correction facility
Entries can be made only till the last date prescribed on the registration portal.
Changes will be allowed after final submission only in special cases like transfer.
General corrections can be made only between November 14 to 28, 2025.

The registration process of class 9 and 11 students is one of the most important formalities of the CBSE board.

This process not only decides the eligibility of the students in the board examination but also ensures the correctness of their academic records.

Therefore, students, parents and school administration should all take it seriously and fill the correct details within the given time limit.

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Aabshar Hassan Quazi

Aabshar H. Quazi is a seasoned education writer associated with ALLEN Career Institute, where he crafts insightful blogs on competitive exam trends, student journeys, and academic guidance. With a background in journalism, Aabshar has worked as Principal Correspondent for Hindustan Times, honing his skills in storytelling, analysis, and impactful reporting. His writing blends credibility with clarity, making complex topics accessible for students and parents alike.