CBSE Updates Rules: Max 45 Students Allowed Per Classroom Section

In a significant move aimed at improving classroom quality and maintaining uniform standards across its affiliated schools, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has reinforced its directive capping the number of students in each section at 45. While the earlier prescribed norm was 40 students per section, CBSE has now allowed a conditional upper limit of 45-but only under tightly defined and exceptional circumstances.

According to the new circular, schools cannot exceed the 45-student limit under any circumstances, and exceptions will only be granted for specific cases such as transfers of parents working in government, defence, PSUs, and private sector companies. Other eligible scenarios include students placed in the "Essential Repeat" (ER) category, those facing serious medical issues, students shifting from hostels, or those requiring admission for performance improvement.