Overview
- The Board of Intermediate Education re-released the 2026–27 schedule and required anti-drug affidavits from both students and parents, while teacher leaders asked for a simple declaration to avoid notarization hassles.
- Phase-I applications run through May 31, classes start on June 1, and colleges must finish first-phase admissions by June 30.
- Principals may grant provisional admission on internet marks memos, with final admission only after the original Class X pass certificate and a Transfer Certificate are checked, and Aadhaar submission is mandatory.
- Junior colleges are barred from holding entrance tests, and seats must be allotted solely on Class X merit.
- Each section is capped at 88 students with any extra section needing prior approval, and colleges must post daily sanctioned sections and seat vacancies at the entrance.