‘Counseling is an integral part of school education, not an add-on’: What CBSE’s new policy means for students and schools

How CBSE Counseling Mission Transformed Student Support in Schools. (artificial intelligence image) In January 2026, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) took a landmark step by making school counseling mandatory in all affiliated schools. According to its revised bye-laws, every CBSE school will have to appoint a dedicated counseling and wellness teacher to provide…

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‘Kannada cannot be third language in Karnataka’: Government school bodies oppose CBSE’s three-language policy

Representational AI images The Karnataka Joint Management Board of Primary and Secondary Schools (KAMS) has opposed the mandatory three-language policy of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), saying it conflicts with the existing language laws in the state.In a legal submission to the CBSE president, the association urged the board to suspend the notification…

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