The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has clarified that students who opted for Basic Mathematics (241) in Class 10 can still choose Mathematics (041) in Class 11, provided they have the interest and ability to pursue it.
This rule will remain in effect for the 2025–26 academic year.The CBSE introduced the two-level system for Class 10 Mathematics—Basic and Standard—starting from the 2019–20 academic session. The first exams under this system were held in March 2020. Basic Math was meant for students who did not wish to study Mathematics further, while Standard Math was designed for those planning to take it up in higher classes
Normally, students who took Basic Math were expected to continue with Applied Mathematics, not Standard Mathematics. But due to COVID-19 and related challenges, CBSE allowed an exception. Now this exemption remains in place for next year, giving Basic Math students the chance to switch to the more advanced Mathematics course in Class 11.
SCHOOLS TO ASSESS STUDENT READINESS
Schools must check and confirm that students are ready for this swith. “The head of the institution/school should satisfy that the students have the aptitude and ability to pursue Mathematics (041) in class XI,” the CBSE notification says. Parents and students are advised to note that once the subject is chosen and entered in the List of Candidates (LOC), it cannot be changed later. Schools are asked to share this update with their communities to avoid confusion.
The aim of this move is to give students more flexibility—especially for those who later choose to pursue science, engineering, or other courses that need advanced math.
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