Students can mention mother's name for CBSE records

Students now have the option of mentioning their mother's names and candidates who are orphans can give the names of their guardian while registering for the exams conducted by Central Bureau of Secondary Education (CBSE).The changes are part of the amendments in the examination bye-laws that were recently notified by the Board.Candidates now have the option of either mentioning their mother's name or their father's name or both for the records of the Board, such as certificate and marks statement.As per the notification, candidates who are orphans will have the option of mentioning the guardian's name while registering for the exams.But the guardian's name cannot be mentioned if the names of either or both of the parents are known.The other amendments include giving the dyslexic and spastic candidates and students with visual and hearing impairment the option of studying one compulsory language as against two at present.A candidate placed in compartment may avail five chances to appear in the exam and clear the test, as per the notification.Now, transfer certificates will be issued only under the signature of the regular principals and vice principals and it will have to be counter-signed by an officer not below the rank of district inspector of schools or deputy director of education or education officer of the state or concerned Union territories, the notification said.The amendments were made as per the recommendations of the examination committee of the Board.PTI