(2)Number of chances which can be given to a candidate to appear at the Examination. - Ordinarily, a Headmaster/Principal, shall be given three consecutive chances to pass the Examinations. In exceptional circumstances which will be placed on record the Managing Committee may allow five chances but in all such cases prior approval of the District Education Officer concerned will have to be obtained. The District Education Officer shall keep a list of candidates who have failed to pass the Examination in three consecutive chances so that the same candidate may not be admitted from another school after having failed thrice from any particular school.
