CBSE has become the preferred choice for studies till Std X, but later it has a few takers. It is estimated that almost 90% of CBSE students shift to the state board in Std XI for reasons other than academic quality. A CBSE school principal said, "No wonder they (students) flock to the state board because they don’t have to attend classes at all. The lenient attitude of college authorities gives students a chance to concentrate on their coaching for either engineering or medical stream."