Sources: CBSE likely to conduct board exams twice a year from 2025-26 academic session

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is likely to conduct board examinations twice a year from the 2025-26 academic session, sources said on Friday. 

However, contrary to some speculations, there seem to be no concrete plans to introduce a semester system alongside this proposed alteration.

This potential move, if implemented, could mark a significant departure from the traditional annual examination format that has long been a hallmark of CBSE assessments. 

The shift towards bi-annual exams could provide students with more opportunities to showcase their understanding and performance across subjects.

Sources have revealed that the Ministry of Education along with the CBSE, is set to engage in meetings with school principals next month. 

The focus of these consultations will be to gather input and insights regarding the plan for conducting board exams twice a year, they added.

The CBSE is currently in the process of working out the modalities of how will the academic calendar be structured to accommodate another set of board exams without impacting the undergraduate admission schedule, they said.

It's worth noting that any such transition would likely require careful planning and consideration to ensure that it aligns with the broader educational objectives and does not unduly burden students or educators. 

As of now, discussions and deliberations continue within educational circles regarding the feasibility and potential implications of this proposed change to the CBSE examination structure, the sources added.