The Supreme Court has declined to entertain a petition challenging the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) implementation of the three-language policy, observing that the issue falls within the domain of educational policy and is not a matter requiring judicial intervention at this stage. The decision reinforces the judiciary’s long-standing approach of exercising restraint in...
In a significant administrative development for India’s education sector, senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Lokhande Prashant Sitaram has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The appointment places an experienced civil servant at the helm of one of the country’s most influential educational institutions, responsible for regulating...
The Central education regulator has introduced a one-time relaxation for students currently enrolled in Class 9, offering temporary relief as the newly implemented three-language requirement begins to take effect across secondary schools. The decision is aimed at ensuring a smooth transition to the revised academic framework while preventing disruption for students already midway through their...
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced significant revisions to its Class 9 Political Science textbook, bringing renewed focus to the period of the Emergency while restructuring portions related to the Constitution, including references to the Preamble and the concept of secularism. The changes have sparked debate among education experts, political...
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has completed a significant stage of its post-result review mechanism for the 2026 Class 12 board examinations, with thousands of students successfully accessing the re-evaluation and verification portal to seek a review of their answer books and awarded marks. The development marks an important milestone in the board’s...
A fresh political controversy has erupted over the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) handling of the Class 12 Open Schooling and Migration (OSM) matter after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi raised concerns about alleged irregularities and “massive tampering” in the examination and evaluation process. The issue has triggered a sharp exchange between the opposition and...
In response to mounting complaints from schools, students, and administrators over repeated technical disruptions, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has constituted a specialized expert panel involving professionals from leading Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). The move is aimed at identifying and resolving recurring issues in the board’s digital portal infrastructure that have impacted...
The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition challenging the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) implementation of a three-language requirement for students entering Class 9, a move that has reignited debate over language policy, educational autonomy, and constitutional rights in India’s school system. The case has attracted national attention as it touches upon...
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has approved the implementation of open-book assessments (OBAs) for Class 9 students starting from the academic year 2026–27, following a successful pilot study that received strong support from educators. According to a report by The Indian Express, this move is aimed at encouraging application-based learning and reducing the...
In a significant development that may transform senior secondary education, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to implement a two-tier system for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects for students in Classes 11 and 12. According to information obtained by Sunday Express, this initiative builds upon the model already established in...