Teacher Training for NEP objectives--CBSE and AICTE’s joint Innovation Ambassador Programme

The CBSE has entered into a collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education by signing an MoU. The collaboration is for teacher training and skill enhancement. Notably, the AICTE is currently organizing several programs for skill enhancement of the faculty and the students of the in... Read More

CBSE allows the use of calculators for children with special needs in class 10 and 12 exams

Back in 2018, the CBSE had allowed the students with special needs to use laptops and computers to write their exams.... Read More

New assessment framework for middle and secondary classes launched by CBSE

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has put forth a proposed competency-based assessment framework, as suggested by the NEP 2020, for classes 6 to 10. The new assessment framework aims to do away with the testing based on passive memorization and institute assessment systems that jud... Read More

PPP model for Opening New Sainik Schools Set Afloat

The Government of India has proposed to advance a new curricular system which is being dubbed as the Sainik School curriculum to provide Indian school students a national alternative to the CBSE curriculum.... Read More

CBSE and CISCE gets Nod from BMC Education Dept. for Offline Exams

The education department of BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) has permitted the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education), CISCE (Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations), and international schools to conduct offline board exams and practical exams in Mumbai for grades 10 and... Read More

CBSE Rationalises Syllabus

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rationalised the coursework of grades 9 to 12 students by around 30%, with the aim of reducing their burden. It has released the syllabus for the 2022-23 academic session. The board has said that the rationalisation of syllabus is in alignment with... Read More

Mandatory Learning of Kannada in the CBSE/ICSE Schools of Karnataka Challenged in the High Court

As an act of beholding the heritage, Kannada language learning has been made compulsory in CBSE/ICSE schools of Karnataka. A recent report points out that this act has been challenged in the High Court by around twenty parents of children studying in such schools.... Read More

CBSE to Launch PMKVY 4.0 under Skill Hub Initiative to Empower Students

In a proactive move towards enhancing students' employability, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all affiliated schools to launch Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0 under the Skill Hub initiative. This directive underscores CBSE's commitment to equipping stude... Read More

Wards of the Armed Forces Personnel given more relaxations by the CBSE

CBSE reported that the relaxations have been extended in 2020 for the benefit of the children from the families of the defence and para-military forces who are defending the country against terrorism and insurgencies.... Read More

CBSE still mulling over the matter of promotion of students

The remainder of current class 10 and 12 has been postponed by the CBSE officially, however, a notification with regards to class 1 to 9 and 11 is yet to come. In view of the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 situation, many state boards have declared to promote students, except for those in 10 and... Read More

CBSE and NCEAR collaborate for skill development in schools

CBSE is collaborating with different agencies to create opportunities for the students and teachers so that they can realize the standards as envisaged in the NEP.... Read More

CBSE Board Exam Dates and Announcements

After two years of online examinations, 2023 will be the year of reviving offline mode completely for students of classes 10 and 12. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released the board exam date sheet 2023 for Classes 10 and 12 in PDF form recently.... Read More

AI in CBSE Schools to be Integrated with Multiple Subjects Across all Classes

It was introduced as an optional subject in schools. Taking the AI induction to the next step, the board now is planning to oversee its integration with other subjects across all classes. It has been reported that the teacher training to this end will start in the coming months.... Read More

CBSE Appeals Schools to Become 'Anger-free Zones' for Children to get inspired

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CBSE plans syllabus rationalization for class 9-12 after taking stock of the disruption caused by COVID-19 lockdown

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has hinted that the rationalization of the syllabus for classes 9-12 is on the cards. The rationalization is to compensate for the school time that will be lost as COVID-19 runs its course. Currently, the situation is being assessed and the time loss i... Read More

CBSE Adopts Flexibility in Evaluation

In a noteworthy departure from the conventional grading system, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a paradigm shift in evaluating students who have given class 10 and class 12 board examinations. Under the examination by-laws, the latest directive states that no overall di... Read More

CBSE and CISCE Cancel 12th Boards

The Union Government, ending the uncertainty, cancelled the CBSE board exams.... Read More

Education Boards Urge Vaccination of Students Before Examinations Begin

Guidelines for the vaccination of children between 15 to 18 years was released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in December 2021, which was scheduled to begin from January 3, 2022. Following this, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) and the Central Board of... Read More