Karnataka’s Semester Shift and Mobile Phone Bans Set the Policy Baseline for CBSE Schools in the State

Karnataka’s Semester Shift and Mobile Phone Bans Set the Policy Baseline for CBSE Schools in the State

Karnataka’s school education framework currently rests on two prominent structural pillars: an evolving semester-based academic scheme in primary and secondary classes, and a continuing policy climate that discourages or bans mobile phone use in school and junior college campuses, which together form a standing regulatory backdrop even for CBSE‑affiliated institutions operating in the state. Semester […]

CBSE Approves Open-Book Exams for Class 9: A Shift from Rote Learning to Critical Thinking

CBSE Approves Open-Book Exams for Class 9: A Shift from Rote Learning to Critical Thinking

New Delhi, August 19, 2025 – In a significant move aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has approved the introduction of open-book assessments (OBAs) for Class 9 students starting from the 2026-27 academic year. 19 This decision, cleared by the board’s Governing Body in June 2025, […]

Delhi High Court Directs CBSE to Update Student Date of Birth in Records

Delhi High Court Directs CBSE to Update Student Date of Birth in Records

New Delhi, June 14, 2025 – In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to amend the date of birth in a student’s academic records, emphasizing the “presumption of correctness” attached to official birth certificates issued by competent authorities. The decision, delivered by a division bench […]

Supplementary Exam Registration Open for 2025: Key Details for Students

Supplementary Exam Registration Open for 2025: Key Details for Students

New Delhi, June 19, 2025 – The registration window for supplementary exams across various educational boards in India has opened, offering students who did not pass one or more subjects in their regular board exams a second chance to clear their academic hurdles. This opportunity is critical for students aiming to progress to higher education […]