RULES & REGULATIONS

Bharat Institute of Secondary Education (BISE)

1. General Provisions

All students, schools, study centres, examination centres, teachers, staff and other stakeholders associated with Bharat Institute of Secondary Education (BISE) shall comply with the rules, regulations, policies and instructions issued by BISE from time to time.

The rules shall apply to all academic, administrative, examination and certification related activities conducted under BISE.

BISE reserves the right to amend, modify, add or withdraw any rule or regulation whenever required in the academic or administrative interest of the Institute.

2. Admission and Eligibility

Admission shall be granted only to candidates fulfilling the prescribed eligibility requirements for the respective class, stream or programme.

Candidates must submit accurate and complete information and valid supporting documents at the time of admission and registration.

Admission obtained through false information, forged documents or concealment of relevant facts may be cancelled.

BISE may verify educational records and other documents submitted by candidates.

Admission shall remain subject to fulfilment of all applicable academic and administrative requirements.

Mere submission of an application does not guarantee admission or registration.

3. Student Registration

Every eligible student shall complete the prescribed registration process within the notified period.

Students must ensure that their name, date of birth, parents or guardians names and other personal details are correctly entered in the registration records.

Any correction in registered particulars shall be made only through the prescribed procedure and within the permitted period.

Students shall be responsible for providing accurate information and documentation.

4. Attendance and Academic Participation

Students are expected to maintain regular attendance and participate actively in academic activities.

The minimum attendance requirement, wherever applicable, shall be as prescribed by BISE or the concerned academic institution.

Students failing to meet prescribed attendance requirements may be declared ineligible for an examination, subject to applicable rules.

Participation in practical work, projects, assignments and other academic activities shall be compulsory wherever prescribed.

5. Academic Conduct

Students shall maintain discipline and proper conduct during all academic activities.

Students shall respect teachers, administrators, examination personnel and fellow students.

Disruptive, abusive, threatening or inappropriate behaviour shall not be permitted.

Students shall not engage in plagiarism, impersonation, fabrication of academic work or any other form of academic misconduct.

All academic work submitted by students must be their own unless collaboration is specifically permitted.

6. Examination Regulations

Candidates must appear for examinations only at the examination centre and on the date and time allotted to them.

Candidates must carry the prescribed admit card or identity document and produce it whenever required.

Candidates must reach the examination centre sufficiently before the commencement of the examination.

Candidates shall follow all instructions issued by the examination authorities and invigilators.

Mobile phones, smart watches, electronic devices, unauthorised notes, books or other prohibited materials shall not be permitted inside the examination hall unless specifically authorised.

Candidates shall not communicate with other candidates during the examination.

Any attempt to obtain or provide unauthorised assistance shall be treated as examination misconduct.

Candidates must not disturb other candidates or engage in any activity that affects the conduct of the examination.

The decision of the authorised examination personnel regarding examination conduct shall be subject to the applicable rules and procedures of BISE.

7. Unfair Means and Examination Misconduct

The following may constitute unfair means or examination misconduct:

1. Possession or use of unauthorised study material.
2. Use of prohibited electronic devices.
3. Copying or attempting to copy.
4. Providing assistance to another candidate.
5. Receiving assistance from another candidate.
6. Impersonation or allowing another person to appear on behalf of a candidate.
7. Tampering with examination documents.
8. Misbehaviour with examination personnel.
9. Any other activity intended to obtain an unfair academic advantage.

Depending upon the nature and seriousness of the offence, action may include cancellation of the relevant examination, withholding of results, debarment from future examinations or other disciplinary action under applicable BISE regulations.

8. Question Papers and Examination Materials

Candidates shall handle question papers, answer sheets and other examination materials carefully.

No examination material shall be removed from the examination hall unless specifically permitted.

Answer sheets must be submitted to the authorised examination personnel before leaving the examination hall.

Any deliberate damage, alteration or unauthorised use of examination material may result in disciplinary action.

9. Evaluation and Results

Evaluation shall be conducted according to the assessment and examination procedures prescribed by BISE.

Results shall be prepared on the basis of the applicable evaluation criteria.

BISE may withhold or cancel a result where malpractice, irregularity, document discrepancy or other violation is established.

Requests relating to rechecking, scrutiny, correction or other result related matters shall be considered only through the prescribed procedure and within the notified period.

10. Certificates and Academic Documents

Academic certificates, marks statements and other documents shall be issued only to eligible candidates who fulfil the prescribed requirements.

Documents issued by BISE must not be altered, tampered with, duplicated or misrepresented.

Any document suspected to be forged or improperly altered may be subject to verification and appropriate action.

Duplicate or corrected documents shall be issued only in accordance with the prescribed procedure.

11. Institutional and Centre Regulations

Schools, study centres and examination centres associated with BISE shall comply with the prescribed academic, administrative and quality requirements.

Centres shall maintain proper student records and examination related documentation.

Examination centres shall provide an appropriate environment for the fair and orderly conduct of examinations.

BISE may inspect, review or audit associated centres as required for academic and administrative purposes.

Failure to comply with prescribed requirements may result in corrective action, suspension or withdrawal of approval or association, as applicable.

12. Fees and Financial Matters

Applicable admission, registration, examination, certification and other fees shall be paid within the prescribed time.

Fees once deposited shall be governed by the applicable refund and adjustment policy.

Late submissions may attract applicable late fees or may not be accepted after the notified deadline.

Students and institutions should retain receipts or proof of payment for future reference.

13. Student Discipline

Students are expected to maintain appropriate behaviour at all times. The following conduct may result in disciplinary action:

1. Misconduct or indiscipline.
2. Harassment or intimidation.
3. Threatening or abusive behaviour.
4. Damage to institutional property.
5. Submission of false information.
6. Misuse of institutional documents or identity.
7. Any activity that adversely affects the academic or administrative functioning of BISE.

14. Use of Institutional Name and Documents

The name, logo, certificates, letterheads and other official materials of BISE shall be used only for authorised purposes.

No person or institution shall represent itself as an authorised representative of BISE without appropriate approval.

Unauthorised reproduction, alteration or commercial use of BISE documents or identity materials may result in appropriate action.

15. Grievances and Appeals

Students and other stakeholders may submit genuine grievances through the prescribed grievance procedure.

Complaints should be supported by relevant facts and documents wherever applicable.

Appeals against academic, examination or disciplinary decisions shall be submitted within the prescribed period.

BISE may review matters in accordance with its applicable policies and procedures.

16. Confidentiality and Records

Student and examination records shall be maintained in accordance with applicable institutional procedures.

Students and institutions shall provide accurate information required for maintaining academic and administrative records.

Examination related confidential information shall not be disclosed or circulated without proper authorisation.

17. Communication and Official Notices

Students and associated institutions are responsible for keeping themselves informed of official notifications, schedules, deadlines and instructions issued by BISE.

Information communicated through designated official channels shall be treated as authoritative.

Students should regularly check official communications for changes relating to admissions, examinations, results and academic procedures.

18. Prohibited Activities

No student, institution, centre or associated person shall engage in activities that:

1. Fraudulently represent academic qualifications.
2. Involve impersonation or document forgery.
3. Attempt to manipulate examination or evaluation processes.
4. Misuse the name or identity of BISE.
5. Interfere with the proper functioning of examinations or academic activities.
6. Violate applicable laws or institutional regulations.

19. Disciplinary Action

Where a violation of rules is established, BISE may take appropriate action depending upon the nature and seriousness of the matter. Such action may include:

1. Warning or written notice.
2. Cancellation of an examination.
3. Withholding of results.
4. Cancellation of admission or registration.
5. Debarment from an examination.
6. Suspension of institutional association.
7. Withdrawal of approval, where applicable.
8. Cancellation of academic documents where permitted under applicable rules.
9. Any other action prescribed under the relevant regulations.

20. Interpretation of Rules

In case of any doubt regarding the interpretation or application of these rules and regulations, the decision of the competent authority of Bharat Institute of Secondary Education (BISE) shall be considered in accordance with the applicable policies and procedures.

21. Amendment of Regulations

BISE may revise these Rules and Regulations from time to time to address academic, examination, administrative, technological or other educational requirements. Updated provisions shall become applicable from the date specified in the relevant official notification.

22. Compliance

All students, educational institutions, study centres, examination centres, teachers, staff and other stakeholders associated with BISE are expected to read, understand and comply with the applicable Rules and Regulations.

Non compliance with these Rules and Regulations may result in appropriate action under the applicable policies and procedures of Bharat Institute of Secondary Education.