Exemptions

Attendance at an elementary school for a child of school age shall not be compulsory, – (1) if such child is prevented from attending an elementary school by reason of sickness, infirmity or such other cause as may be prescribed; (2) if such child is attending any unrecognised school provided that the education imparted therein is declared to be satisfactory by the competent authority; (3) if such child is imparted education under Non-formal Education Programme; (4) if such child is attending any other programme of alternative schooling at the elementary level recognised by the competent authority; or (5) if such child is exempted from attendance on any other ground as may be prescribed.