Team Blitz India
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Education has indicated that the CBSE may consider holding biannual board exams starting in the academic year 2025–2026 in an effort to lessen stress and give students more opportunities. However, there are currently no plans to implement a semester system as per PTI. The sources also noted that the ministry has asked the board to consult school principals next month, seeking inputs on the biannual CBSE board exams.
The board is currently figuring out how to modify the CBSE academic calendar in order to accommodate a second round of board exams without having an effect on the undergraduate admissions timeline.
On February 24, 2024, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had announced stated that from the academic year 2025-26, students would get the opportunity to appear for board exams twice a year.
“Board exams will be offered at least twice a year to ensure students have enough time and opportunity to perform well. Students can then appear for a board exam in subjects they have completed and feel ready for. They will also be allowed to retain the best score,” the document, accessed by PTI stated.
