State CBSE schools propose 2-sem system over 2-board exam for Class X

THE Council of CBSE Schools Kerala (CCSK) has written to the Union minister of education highlighting various concerns over the draft two-board exam policy for Class X students from the 2025-26 academic year.

- ANU KURUVILLA @ Kochi

The letter comes against the backdrop of an extensive survey that was conducted by CCSK among member schools--numbering around 1,500 and catering to over 28 lakh beneficiaries. CCSK has suggested a two-semester system as an alternative.

In the letter, Indira Rajan, secretary general of the National Council of CBSE Schools (NCCS) says, "We acknowledge the recent CBSE circular dated 25/02/2025, which outlines the ministry's decision to introduce a two board exam policy for Class X students from the academic year 2025-2026. The circular also notes that a draft policy has been developed following discussions in the ministry, chaired by the minister of education and that stakeholders have been invited to provide feedback by 09/03/2025 through the CBSE website."