CBSE Permits Class X Basic Math Students to Enroll in Standard Math (041) for Class XI from 2025-26
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a new directive allowing students who studied Mathematics (Basic) (Code: 241) in Class X during the academic session 2024-25 to opt for Mathematics (Standard) (Code: 041) in Class XI starting from the 2025-26 academic year.
This decision aims to provide greater flexibility and opportunities for students, enabling them to pursue a more rigorous mathematics curriculum if they choose to do so. The transition is expected to benefit those looking to enhance their mathematical skills for future academic pursuits or career options in fields where advanced math is essential. Students and educators are encouraged to review the implications of this policy change and prepare accordingly for the upcoming academic session.
CBSE/ Coord/ Maths-041-241/ 2025
Dated: 27.05.2025
To
The Principal
Schools Affiliated to CBSE
Subject: Permission to offer Mathematics (041) in class-XI in academic session 2025-26 onward to the students who offered Mathematics (Basic) (241) in class X academic session 2024- 25-regarding
Madam/Sir,
This is with reference to the circular No. Acad-03/ 2019 dated 10th January, 2019, two levels Mathematics for Secondary School Examination was introduced from academic session ending March 2020 onwards. The Mathematics (Standard) is for those students who wish to opt for Mathematics (041) at Senior Secondary level and the Mathematics (Basic) is for students who are not keen to pursue Mathematics at higher levels.
2. Further, as per circular No. Acad-03/ 2019 dated 10.01.2019 students of class X who have studied Mathematics Standard (041) can offer Mathematics (041) in class XI. In case, the students who offered Mathematics Basic (241) in class X are allowed to offer only Applied Mathematics in class XI.
3. In the earlier sessions, CBSE has given exemption to offer Mathematics (041) in class XI/ XII to the students who offered Mathematics (Basic) in class X because of pandemic and other issues.
4. For the session 2025-2026 onward, the following has been decided by the Board.
- The relaxation 1n this rule to continue further for the academic session 2025-26 onward. Thus, Students who offered Mathematics Basic (241) are also allowed to offer Mathematics (041) in class XI.
- Before permitting Mathematics (041) in class XI to such students, the Head of the Institution / School should satisfy that the students have the aptitude and ability to pursue Mathematics (041) in class XI.
- The schools are requested to pass on this information to the parents/ students to take appropriate action accordingly. However, once subject is filled in LOC, no change will be permitted later on.
The above decision shall cease to have effect once the new scheme of studies is implemented in pursuance to the recommendations of the NCF-SE . Further, rest of the conditions of circular No. Acad-03/ 2019 dated 10th January, 2019 will remain in force.
Yours faithfully,
(Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj)
Controller of Examinations
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