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AI to enter classrooms: CBSE prepares draft curriculum, NCERT to review

CBSE drafted the AI curriculum for class 3 onwards with a plan to integrate AI into school education. The finalisation will be approved by NCERT. The step has been taken for 'AI for Public Good'

Updated On: 11 Nov 2025 | 12:47 PM IST

CBSE Global Curriculum 2026: Board to begin international rollout from UAE

In April 2026, CBSE plans to introduce the Global Curriculum to its affiliated schools outside of India, beginning with those in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other Gulf nations

Updated On: 10 Nov 2025 | 6:32 PM IST

CBSE to teach the language of artificial intelligence from Class 3 onwards

Separately, efforts are underway to integrate AI education into all degree programmes - including BA, BCom, BSc, and specialised courses

Updated On: 10 Oct 2025 | 11:37 PM IST

CBSE to hold Class 10 and 12 board exams from February 17, 2026

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct Class 10 and 12 board exams from February 17 next year, officials announced on Wednesday. The board announced a tentative datesheet for the crucial exams. This is the first time that board exams for Class 10 will be conducted twice in an academic session. "While the first edition will be conducted from February 17 to March 6, 2026, the second edition is scheduled from May 15 to June 1," CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj said. The Class 12 board exams will be conducted from February 17 to April 9, 2026, he said. "As a general guideline, evaluation of answer scripts will commence approximately 10 days after the conduct of each subject's examination and will be completed within 12 days. For instance, if the Class 12 Physics examination is scheduled for 20th February, 2026, evaluation is likely to begin on 3rd March, 2026 and conclude by 15th March, 2026," Bhardwaj added.

Updated On: 24 Sep 2025 | 7:22 PM IST

CBSE asks schools to set up 'oil boards' to curb high-fat food intake

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has asked schools to set up "oil boards" to educate students and staff about harmful effects of consuming high-fat foods and oils and to serve as daily reminders promoting healthier eating habits, according to officials. The directive comes two months after the board asked schools to set up "sugar boards" to monitor and reduce the sugar intake of children. "Oil Boards" refer to posters or digital displays installed in shared spaces such as cafeterias, lobbies, and meeting rooms within school premises. These boards will aim to educate students and staff about the harmful effects of consuming high-fat foods and oils and to serve as daily reminders promoting healthier eating habits. "The data points out that there is a sharp rise in obesity among both adults and children. As per National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5), 2019-21, over one in five adults in urban areas are overweight or obese," said Pragya M Singh, CBSE Director ...

Updated On: 22 Jul 2025 | 10:19 AM IST

NCERT Class 8 book calls Babur 'ruthless', Akbar's rule 'brutal, tolerant'

The new NCERT Class 8 book describes Mughal ruler Babur as a ruthless conqueror, Akbar's reign as brutal yet tolerant, and highlights resistance by Marathas, Sikhs, Rajputs, and tribal communities

Updated On: 16 Jul 2025 | 5:48 PM IST

CBSE to conduct Class 10 board exams twice a year from 2026 session

Under the new CBSE rules aligned with the NEP, students must appear for the first board exam in February and may opt to improve scores in the second exam in May

Updated On: 25 Jun 2025 | 5:54 PM IST

FSSAI ask states, UTs to boost efforts against obesity, support PM's call

A key highlight of the discussions was the recent directive from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to establish 'sugar boards' in schools

Updated On: 28 May 2025 | 1:51 PM IST

CBSE Class 10, 12 pass percentages up slightly, still below 2022 peak

Pass percentages for CBSE Class 10 and 12 rose marginally this year to 93.66 per cent and 88.39 per cent respectively, but remained lower than 2022 levels

Updated On: 14 May 2025 | 12:18 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi congratulates CBSE Class 10 and 12 students on results

The Central Board of Secondary Education declared Class 10 and 12 board exam results today, with Class 12 showing a minor rise in pass percentage compared to last year

Updated On: 13 May 2025 | 5:50 PM IST

UMANG CBSE results: How to check CBSE 10, 12 results 2025 via UMANG App

Apart from the official website, students can also check their CBSE Class 10, 12 results 2025 through the UMANG app. Here's how to do

Updated On: 09 May 2025 | 3:05 PM IST

CBSE Class 10 Result 2025: Deadline to make corrections ends tomorrow

CBSE allows corrections in board exam 2025 particulars of students starting April 9, 2025. Here's what is permitted and what's not

Updated On: 16 Apr 2025 | 12:14 PM IST

Expensive but innovative: IB schools offer an alternative learning arc

In a world that's rapidly shifting from rote to reasoning, the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme stands out as a different education system, valuing questioning over memorising

Updated On: 10 Apr 2025 | 3:37 PM IST

CBSE releases new syllabus for Class 10, 12: All about the fresh course

CBSE has announced its updated syllabus for Classes 10 and 12 for the 2025-2026 academic session, featuring changes in exam schedules, grading systems, passing criteria, and more

Updated On: 01 Apr 2025 | 5:05 PM IST

Parl panel flags concerns over CBSE's dual board exam plan for Class 10

In its draft policy released last month, the CBSE had proposed conducting Class 10 board exams twice in an academic year from 2026

Updated On: 29 Mar 2025 | 12:05 AM IST

Telangana govt enforces Telugu as compulsory subject in all schools

An official statement on Tuesday noted that the previous BRS government had not fully enforced the law due to unspecified challenges

Updated On: 26 Feb 2025 | 10:02 AM IST

CBSE approves draft norms for conducting Class-10 board exams twice a year

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday approved draft norms for conducting Class-10 board exams twice a year from 2026, officials said. The draft norms will now be put in the public domain and the stakeholders can submit their feedback till March 9 following which the policy will be finalised, they said. As per the draft norms, the first phase of the exams will be conducted from February 17 to March 6, while the second phase will be conducted from May 5 to 20. "Both the examinations will be conducted on full syllabus and the candidates will be allotted the same examination centres in the two editions. Exam fees will be enhanced and collected for both exams at the time of application filing," a senior board official said. "The first and second editions of the board exams will also act as supplementary exams, and no special exams will be conducted in any circumstances," the official added. The new National Education Policy (NEP) had recommended that to eliminate

Updated On: 25 Feb 2025 | 9:06 PM IST

CBSE Class 12 Geography Paper 2025: Student reactions and exam analysis

CBSE class 12th geography exam was held today, February 24, and students who appeared for the examination shared their thoughts and reactions about the paper

Updated On: 24 Feb 2025 | 5:50 PM IST

CBSE class 12 Business Studies paper analysis: Students call it 'moderate'

CBSE conducted a class 12 business studies paper today, February 22, 2025, from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm. Here's what students and teachers think about today's exam

Updated On: 22 Feb 2025 | 2:14 PM IST

CBSE refutes paper leak claims as 'baseless,' warns against panic-mongering

CBSE issued a clarification on the paper leak report and said certain unscrupulous elements are spreading rumours. It advised parents and students to stay vigilant and rely on official sources only

Updated On: 17 Feb 2025 | 5:57 PM IST