Topic: CBSE

CBSE said schools can take creative liberty in localising ‘boards’ while adhering to core message of promoting a healthier school environment.

It aligns with 2023 National Curriculum Framework, updated to reflect NEP, which aims to reduce high-stakes nature of board exams by allowing students two attempts per year.

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The CBSE has given its affiliated schools time till the end of summer break to implement its directive.

The move comes after the board’s decision to allow students with Type 1 diabetes to carry insulin pumps and glucometers into examination halls.

The board released a draft policy Tuesday introducing reforms that are in line with 2023 National Curriculum Framework for school education, which was updated to align with NEP 2020.

PARAKH, a body under NCERT notified last year following NEP recommendations, also working on sample question bank to help bring equivalence among boards, says CEO Indrani Bhaduri.

CBSE has more than 16 full-fledged regional offices in the country manned by permanent employees. These regional offices monitor every aspect of exams, from transportation to selection of exam centres, custodians, invigilators, and evaluation.

8% parents said their child's school fees had increased by more than 50%, some parents also said they have had to 'dip into their savings'.

CBSE official Sanyam Bhardwaj also said if a candidate has opted for over 5 subjects, the decision to determine best 5 subjects may be taken by admitting institution or employer.