India, Sept. 15 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday issued a detailed clarification after many students reported that the "Additional Subject" option was missing from this year's private candidate application forms.

According to the Board, private candidates must meet the same academic and attendance requirements as regular students if they wish to appear for any extra subject in the Class 10 or Class 12 board exams.

CBSE explained that Classes 10 and 12 are each part of a two-year programme-Classes 9 and 10 for the Class 10 exam, and Classes 11 and 12 for the Class 12 exam. Every subject, including an additional one, has to be studied for both years. Students who have not completed this two-year study period ar...