CBSE board exams twice a year? Education Minister to release draft plan soon, Global Curriculum launch by 2026-27

CBSE board exams: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is considering conducting board exams twice a year, with a draft plan set to be released soon. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently discussed this reform, in order to reduce exam stress for students.

Also, CBSE plans to introduce a Global Curriculum for foreign students, which will be launched in the 2026-27 academic year. These changes align with the National Education Policy (NEP) and plan to improve the education system by making assessments more flexible and globally relevant.

Today the Hon'ble Minister of Education, Sh. Dharmendra Pradhan, chaired a high level meeting with Secretary, DoSEL, Secretary ER, MEA, heads of CBSE, NCERT, KVS, NVS along with representatives of global schools.
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CBSE Board Exams Twice a Year: What to Expect?

The CBSE is working on a plan to conduct board exams twice a year to make the system more flexible for students. This change is part of the National Education Policy (NEP) recommendations. This will focus on reducing exam-related stress.

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that the government plans to create a stress-free learning environment. He said that conducting board exams twice a year would help students manage their academic load better and improve overall learning outcomes.

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Draft Plan for CBSE Biannual Exams to Be Released Soon

The Education Minister confirmed that the draft plan for holding CBSE board exams twice a year will be released soon for the public. The government wants to take feedback from students, parents, and educators before finalizing the implementation process.

CBSE to Launch Global Curriculum for Foreign Students by 2026-27

CBSE has also announced the launch of a Global Curriculum for foreign students, which will be introduced in the 2026-27 academic year. This curriculum plans to align CBSE¡¯s education system with international standards. This will make it easier for foreign students to integrate into CBSE-affiliated schools worldwide.

The decision was taken during a meeting led by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Officials from the Ministry of Education, CBSE, NCERT, KVS, and NVS, along with representatives from CBSE global schools, participated in the discussion. The CBSE was then directed to create a detailed action plan for the new curriculum.

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This will eventually helps to:

• Reduce exam-related stress among students.
• Offer more flexibility in the assessment process.
• Improve global recognition of CBSE¡¯s education system.

With these upcoming changes, CBSE plans to make learning more student-friendly and globally competitive. Also, this Global Curriculum will enhance CBSE¡¯s reach and reputation in international education.

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