CBSE Exams 2024: Annual pre-exam counselling from January 1

NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is launching a psychological counselling programme from tomorrow, January 1. This initiative of CBSE aims to equip students and parents with tools and techniques to navigate exam stress effectively. The CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board exams start on January 1 and 15 February.

This psychological counselling program continues in two phases, first before the examination and second after the result, to keep the students of Class 10 and 12 of CBSE-affiliated schools stress-free during the examinations.

CBSE has been conducting this programme since 1998 and this will be its 26th year conducting this psychological counselling program. The Board has actively engaged with students through the use of youtube, facebook, and instagram in addition to sharing other important information on social media over the years.

“Audio-visual content on youth experiences, aggression, depression, internet addiction disorder, examination stress, multimedia content on various topics such as specific learning disabilities, substance use disorders and life skills to deal with them can also be viewed and listened to.” said CBSE in a statement.

Key features of the CBSE counselling program

Following are some key features of the CBSE pre-exam psychological counselling procedure.

• IVRS: During this counselling programme students and parents will have free access to IVRS facilities around the clock by calling the board's toll-free number, 1800-11-8004. This provides access to key contact details for CBSE offices, frequently asked questions (FAQs), stress-free exam preparation tips, and time and stress management in both Hindi and English.

• Podcasts: Additionally, Informative and engaging bilingual podcasts on diverse topics related to exam preparation and stress management are accessible on the CBSE website at cbse.gov.in.

• Tele-counselling: Tele-counselling by 65 trained counsellors, special educators, and principals from CBSE schools will also offer personalized guidance from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. This service extends even beyond India, with counsellors available in Kuwait, Nepal, Japan, and the Middle East

By prioritizing mental well-being alongside academic preparation, CBSE's pre-exam counselling program empowers students to approach their exams with greater confidence and resilience. This approach sets CBSE apart as a leader in student-centric education, fostering a positive and stress-free environment for optimal performance.