The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an important notice to all CBSE-affiliated schools regarding the provision of Class 11 registration numbers to students applying for the JEE Main 2026 examination.
According to the circular (CBSE/Date Sheet/X-XII/2025-26) dated 04 November 2025, schools are mandated to provide the Class 11 registration number to their students, as this detail is required by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for completing the JEE Main application form.
📄 Key Details from the CBSE Notice
- The directive follows the earlier Board circular dated 30 October 2025, which stated that NTA will require Class 11 registration numbers for JEE (Main) 2026 applications.
- The notice clarifies that many students and parents have raised complaints about non-receipt of registration numbers from schools, which has hindered the application process.
- CBSE has taken serious note of these grievances and issued a strict reminder to all affiliated institutions.
⚠️ CBSE’s Official Statement
“This matter has been seriously viewed by the Board. It is once again reiterated that schools must invariably provide the Class XI registration number to students appearing for the JEE Exam 2026.”
The circular emphasizes that no school should withhold the Class 11 registration numbers from students under any circumstance.
🏫 Who Is Affected?
This notice applies to:
- All CBSE-affiliated schools across India and abroad.
- Class 12 students who are appearing for JEE Main 2026 and require their Class 11 registration details for the online application.
📅 Official Reference
- Issued by: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Date: 04 November 2025
- Signed by: Manish Agarwal, Joint Secretary (Coordination)
- Reference No.: CBSE/Date Sheet/X-XII/2025-26
- Official Website: https://www.cbse.gov.in
📢 Summary
The CBSE has directed all affiliated schools to immediately provide Class 11 registration numbers to students applying for the JEE Main 2026 exam. The Board has taken this matter seriously following complaints from parents and students, emphasizing that schools must comply without delay to ensure smooth application submissions.
