Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) - Revision history

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	== Objectives ==		== Objectives ==
	The primary objectives of the [[Central Board of Secondary Education]] (CBSE) are to:[citation:5][citation:7]		The primary objectives of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) are to:[citation:5][citation:7]
	* Define appropriate academic approaches to provide stress-free, child-centered, and holistic education.		* Define appropriate academic approaches to provide stress-free, child-centered, and holistic education.
	* Prescribe conditions and conduct public examinations at the end of Class X and XII.		* Prescribe conditions and conduct public examinations at the end of Class X and XII.

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	The primary objectives of the [[Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)]] are to:[citation:5][citation:7]		The primary objectives of the [[Central Board of Secondary Education]] (CBSE) are to:[citation:5][citation:7]
	* Define appropriate academic approaches to provide stress-free, child-centered, and holistic education.		* Define appropriate academic approaches to provide stress-free, child-centered, and holistic education.
	* Prescribe conditions and conduct public examinations at the end of Class X and XII.		* Prescribe conditions and conduct public examinations at the end of Class X and XII.

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	The primary objectives of the Central Board of Secondary Education are to:[citation:5][citation:7]		The primary objectives of the [[Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)]] are to:[citation:5][citation:7]
	* Define appropriate academic approaches to provide stress-free, child-centered, and holistic education.		* Define appropriate academic approaches to provide stress-free, child-centered, and holistic education.
	* Prescribe conditions and conduct public examinations at the end of Class X and XII.		* Prescribe conditions and conduct public examinations at the end of Class X and XII.

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	== Governance and Structure ==		== Governance and Structure ==
	CBSE operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Education (India)\|Ministry of Education, Government of India. Its headquarters is located in an integrated office complex in [[Dwarka, Delhi\|Dwarka]], New Delhi.[citation:2] The board functions through a centralized structure, led by a Chairperson, and is supported by various academic, training, examination, and affiliation units. To manage its vast network effectively, CBSE has multiple regional offices across India, including in Chennai, Ajmer, Guwahati, Panchkula, and Dehradun, each catering to schools in their respective zones.[citation:8]		CBSE operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Education (India)\|Ministry of Education, Government of India. Its headquarters is located in an integrated office complex in Dwarka, Delhi\|Dwarka, New Delhi.[citation:2] The board functions through a centralized structure, led by a Chairperson, and is supported by various academic, training, examination, and affiliation units. To manage its vast network effectively, CBSE has multiple regional offices across India, including in Chennai, Ajmer, Guwahati, Panchkula, and Dehradun, each catering to schools in their respective zones.[citation:8]

	=== International Expansion ===		=== International Expansion ===
	In a significant move to support its growing global footprint, CBSE established its first international Regional Office and Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Dubai, [[United Arab Emirates]], in July 2024. This office provides localized governance, streamlines communication, and offers academic support to affiliated schools in the Gulf region. The CoE focuses on capacity building and professional development for teachers in these overseas schools.[citation:1]		In a significant move to support its growing global footprint, CBSE established its first international Regional Office and Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in July 2024. This office provides localized governance, streamlines communication, and offers academic support to affiliated schools in the Gulf region. The CoE focuses on capacity building and professional development for teachers in these overseas schools.[citation:1]

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	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 [[Government of India\|Union Government of India]]. Established in 1929, the board grants affiliation to schools across India and operates in 25 foreign countries, with over 27,000 schools affiliated globally.[citation:4] CBSE is renowned for conducting two of the most significant school-leaving examinations in the country: the All India Secondary School Examination (AISSE) for Class 10 and the All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE) for Class 12.[citation:8]		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 Government of India\|Union Government of India. Established in 1929, the board grants affiliation to schools across India and operates in 25 foreign countries, with over 27,000 schools affiliated globally.[citation:4] CBSE is renowned for conducting two of the most significant school-leaving examinations in the country: the All India Secondary School Examination (AISSE) for Class 10 and the All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSCE) for Class 12.[citation:8]

	== History ==		== History ==
	The origin of the CBSE dates back to 1921 when the 'Board of High School and Intermediate Education' was established in the United Provinces (now [[Uttar Pradesh]]). In 1929, the government reorganized it to cover more territories, naming it the 'Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Rajputana'. After [[Indian independence movement\|India's independence]], the board was renamed the 'Central Board of Secondary Education' in 1952, with its constitution amended to enhance its reach and objectives.[citation:4] It was later reconstituted in 1962 to serve the educational needs of students whose parents were central government employees with frequent transfers, ensuring a uniform course of study across the country. The board's current vision, "Committed to Equity and Excellence in Education," aligns with the national goals of the [[Right to Education\|Right to Education Act]].[citation:4][citation:5]		The origin of the CBSE dates back to 1921 when the 'Board of High School and Intermediate Education' was established in the United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh). In 1929, the government reorganized it to cover more territories, naming it the 'Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Rajputana'. After Indian independence movement\|India's independence, the board was renamed the 'Central Board of Secondary Education' in 1952, with its constitution amended to enhance its reach and objectives.[citation:4] It was later reconstituted in 1962 to serve the educational needs of students whose parents were central government employees with frequent transfers, ensuring a uniform course of study across the country. The board's current vision, "Committed to Equity and Excellence in Education," aligns with the national goals of the Right to Education\|Right to Education Act.[citation:4][citation:5]

	== Governance and Structure ==		== Governance and Structure ==
	CBSE operates under the aegis of the [[Ministry of Education (India)\|Ministry of Education]], Government of India. Its headquarters is located in an integrated office complex in [[Dwarka, Delhi\|Dwarka]], New Delhi.[citation:2] The board functions through a centralized structure, led by a Chairperson, and is supported by various academic, training, examination, and affiliation units. To manage its vast network effectively, CBSE has multiple regional offices across India, including in [[Chennai]], [[Ajmer]], [[Guwahati]], [[Panchkula]], and [[Dehradun]], each catering to schools in their respective zones.[citation:8]		CBSE operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Education (India)\|Ministry of Education, Government of India. Its headquarters is located in an integrated office complex in [[Dwarka, Delhi\|Dwarka]], New Delhi.[citation:2] The board functions through a centralized structure, led by a Chairperson, and is supported by various academic, training, examination, and affiliation units. To manage its vast network effectively, CBSE has multiple regional offices across India, including in Chennai, Ajmer, Guwahati, Panchkula, and Dehradun, each catering to schools in their respective zones.[citation:8]

	=== International Expansion ===		=== International Expansion ===
	In a significant move to support its growing global footprint, CBSE established its first international Regional Office and Centre of Excellence (CoE) in [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]], in July 2024. This office provides localized governance, streamlines communication, and offers academic support to affiliated schools in the Gulf region. The CoE focuses on capacity building and professional development for teachers in these overseas schools.[citation:1]		In a significant move to support its growing global footprint, CBSE established its first international Regional Office and Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Dubai, [[United Arab Emirates]], in July 2024. This office provides localized governance, streamlines communication, and offers academic support to affiliated schools in the Gulf region. The CoE focuses on capacity building and professional development for teachers in these overseas schools.[citation:1]

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	== Curriculum ==		== Curriculum ==
	The CBSE curriculum is known for its structured and comprehensive approach, closely aligned with the [[National Council of Educational Research and Training]] (NCERT) syllabus. It emphasizes conceptual understanding, competency-based learning, and holistic development in line with the [[National Education Policy 2020]].[citation:1][citation:6]		The CBSE curriculum is known for its structured and comprehensive approach, closely aligned with the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) syllabus. It emphasizes conceptual understanding, competency-based learning, and holistic development in line with the [[National Education Policy 2020]].[citation:1][citation:6]

	=== Primary School (Classes 1-5) ===		=== Primary School (Classes 1-5) ===
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	=== Senior Secondary (Classes 11-12) ===		=== Senior Secondary (Classes 11-12) ===
	Students choose a stream based on their career aspirations, with the curriculum designed to prepare them for competitive exams like [[Joint Entrance Examination – Advanced\|JEE]] for engineering and [[National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)\|NEET]] for medical studies. The major streams are:[citation:3][citation:10]		Students choose a stream based on their career aspirations, with the curriculum designed to prepare them for competitive exams like Joint Entrance Examination – Advanced\|JEE for engineering and [[National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)\|NEET]] for medical studies. The major streams are:[citation:3][citation:10]
	* '''Science:''' Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, with electives like Computer Science.		* '''Science:''' Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology, with electives like Computer Science.
	* '''Commerce:''' Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, and Mathematics/Informatics Practices.		* '''Commerce:''' Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, and Mathematics/Informatics Practices.
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	In addition to school exams, CBSE also conducts national level entrance tests, including:		In addition to school exams, CBSE also conducts national level entrance tests, including:
	* [[Joint Entrance Examination\|JEE]] (Joint Entrance Examination) for engineering colleges.		* Joint Entrance Examination\|JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) for engineering colleges.
	* [[National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)\|NEET (UG)]] for medical colleges.		* [[National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)\|NEET]] (UG) for medical colleges.
	* [[Central Teacher Eligibility Test\|CTET]] (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) for teachers.[citation:8]		* Central Teacher Eligibility Test\|CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) for teachers.[citation:8]

	== Affiliation ==		== Affiliation ==
	CBSE affiliates schools that comply with its bylaws regarding infrastructure, faculty, and curriculum standards. The affiliation process is centralized and transparent, managed online through the board's official affiliation portal. As of recent data, CBSE has over 21,000 schools in India and more than 220 schools in 28 foreign countries.[citation:4] These include [[Kendriya Vidyalayas]], [[Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas]], and independent private schools. The board provides a common curriculum, ensuring uniformity in education for students transferring between schools across the country.		CBSE affiliates schools that comply with its bylaws regarding infrastructure, faculty, and curriculum standards. The affiliation process is centralized and transparent, managed online through the board's official affiliation portal. As of recent data, CBSE has over 21,000 schools in India and more than 220 schools in 28 foreign countries.[citation:4] These include Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, and independent private schools. The board provides a common curriculum, ensuring uniformity in education for students transferring between schools across the country.

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)]]		* [[National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)]]
	* [[Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations]] (CISCE)		* Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
	* [[List of boards of education in India]]		* List of boards of education in India
	* [[Education in India]]		* Education in India

	== References ==		== References ==

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[National Institute of Open Schooling]] (NIOS)		* [[National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)]]
	* [[Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations]] (CISCE)		* [[Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations]] (CISCE)
	* [[List of boards of education in India]]		* [[List of boards of education in India]]

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