Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

What is CBSE?

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is a national level board of education in India for public and private schools, controlled and managed by the Union Government of India (Ministry of Education). Established in 1962, it is headquartered in New Delhi.

CBSE affiliates schools across India and in 28 foreign countries, making it the largest education board in India by reach and recognition.

CBSE Board's Resources

CBSE 10th Exam Paper

CBSE 12th Exam Paper

CBSE Pratical Notes

CBSE NCERT Books

CBSE Syllabus

CBSE Subjects

CBSE Schools

CBSE Datesheet

Key Statistics (2025)

Affiliated Schools in India: 28,000+
Schools Abroad: 280+ in 28 countries
Students Appearing in Class 10 & 12 Boards: ~40 lakh annually
Languages of Instruction: English & Hindi (both official mediums)
Examinations Conducted: AISSE (Class 10), AISSCE (Class 12)

Major Examinations by CBSE

Exam	Class	Purpose
AISSE	Class 10	Secondary School Certificate
AISSCE	Class 12	Senior Secondary Certificate
JEE Main	Class 12 Passed/Appear	Engineering Entrance (NITs, IIITs, etc.)
NEET-UG	Class 12 (PCB)	Medical & Dental Admissions (syllabus CBSE-based)
CUET (UG/PG)	Class 12 & Graduates	Central University Admissions

National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 Implementation in CBSE NEW

Major Changes from 2024–2026 Sessions:

Introduction of semester system and modular exams in higher classes (pilot phase)
Two Board Exams in a year starting 2025–26 (February & May) – Best score counted
Choice to appear in one or more subjects multiple times
Coding & AI introduced from Class 6
Vocational subjects from Class 6 onwards
9th & 10th students can take up to 2 skill subjects along with academics
Introduction of Indian languages as medium up to Class 12 (22 scheduled languages)

New Examination Pattern (2025–26 Onwards)

Class	Competency-Based	MCQs	Short/Long Answer
Class 10	50%	30%	20%
Class 12	40%	40%	20%

Focus shifted from rote learning to analytical thinking, case studies, and real-life application.

CBSE Curriculum Structure

Foundational Stage (Class 1–2)

Play-based learning, no formal exams

Preparatory Stage (Class 3–5)

Introduction of languages, math, EVS, art, physical education

Middle Stage (Class 6–8)

Coding, vocational exposure, 3 languages (including one Indian)

Secondary Stage (Class 9–12)

Flexible subject choices, no strict streams from 2026 (students can choose Physics with Fashion Studies, etc.)

Why Parents & Students Prefer CBSE?

Uniform curriculum across India – ideal for transferable jobs (Army, Govt, Banks)
Best preparation for competitive exams (JEE, NEET, CUET, CLAT, NDA)
English-medium focus with strong conceptual clarity
Global recognition – accepted by universities worldwide
Regular updates in line with latest education policies
Excellent study material (NCERT textbooks are gold standard)