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India.com
11-08-2025
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- India.com
Attention students: CBSE to allow Class 9 students to use books for writing exam answers, plan is to...
CBSE students- File image New Delhi: In a significant development for CBSE students all across the country, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that it will introduce open book assessments (OBAs) for Class 9 students from the 2026-27 academic session. Here are all the details you need to know about the open book assessment and how CBSE will conduct it. According to the minutes the governing body's meeting in June, the NCFSE 2023 'underscores the need to transition from rote memorisation to competency-based learning, with OBAs serving as a catalyst for this shift.' What is open book assessment? As a part of the Open book assessment, students are given questions where they they can take help of books in writing their answers. The board hopes that this initiative will reduce exam stress and strengthen conceptual understanding. How will CBSE implement open book assessments? The strategy, approved by the curriculum committee and ratified by the governing body, proposes that OBAs be part of the three pen-paper tests conducted each term in languages, mathematics, science and social science. The decision draws on a pilot study that avoided additional reading materials and tested cross-cutting themes from the curriculum. Student scores ranged from 12 per cent to 47 per cent, revealing 'challenges in effectively utilising resources and grasping interdisciplinary concepts.' Despite this, the minutes note that 'teachers expressed optimism about OBAs, noting their potential to foster critical thinking.' How will CBSE conduct Open Book exam? To ensure quality, CBSE will develop standardised sample papers and provide structured guidance to help students navigate reference materials and apply knowledge contextually. The board expects the initiative to reduce exam stress, encourage real-world application of knowledge, and strengthen conceptual understanding. (With inputs from agencies)
NDTV
10-08-2025
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- NDTV
CBSE To Introduce Open-Book Assessments For Class 9 From 2026-27
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to introduce open-book assessments (OBAs) for Class 9 students starting from the 2026-27 academic session. The decision, cleared by the board's Governing Body in June, follows a pilot study on the feasibility and acceptance of the format in schools. This move aims to shift the focus from rote memorisation to competency-based learning, aligning with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023 and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The CBSE's open-book assessment format will cover core subjects like language, mathematics, science, and social science. Students can refer to textbooks, class notes, and approved resources during the assessments. While CBSE will provide guidelines, adopting this format will be optional for schools. The assessments will be part of the three pen-paper tests held each academic term. The proposal comes after a pilot project approved in December 2023, which tested open-book exams across Classes 9 to 12. Student performance ranged from 12 per cent to 47 per cent, indicating challenges in using resources effectively and understanding interdisciplinary concepts. The study assessed factors such as completion time and stakeholder feedback. Despite this, teachers involved in the trial were optimistic about OBAs, noting their potential to enhance critical thinking. The CBSE has prior experience with open-book assessments, having introduced the Open Text-Based Assessment (OTBA) for Classes 9 and 11 in 2014 across various subjects. Students received reference materials months before exams, but the initiative was discontinued in 2017-18 due to its limited success in enhancing critical thinking skills. To ensure effective implementation this time, CBSE will provide standardised sample papers and comprehensive guidelines to support schools in conducting Open Book Assessments (OBAs). These resources will help students navigate reference materials and apply knowledge to real-world scenarios. For the upcoming rollout, CBSE will offer training and structured guidance to help schools integrate open-book tests into their internal evaluation systems. The goal, according to officials, is to foster higher-order thinking skills in students and align assessments with the NEP 2020's vision.
Time of India
10-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CBSE to launch open book exams for Class 9 in 2026-27 academic session
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will roll out open book assessments (OBAs) for Class 9 starting in the 2026-27 academic year, following a decision taken at its governing body meeting in June. As per the meeting minutes, the NCFSE 2023 "underscores the need to transition from rote memorisation to competency-based learning, with OBAs serving as a catalyst for this shift." Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Under the plan, which has been cleared by the curriculum committee and ratified by the governing body, OBAs will form part of the three pen-and-paper tests held each term in languages, mathematics, science, and social science. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Knee Pain? This Morning Trick Helps Wellnee Undo The move is based on a pilot study that excluded additional reading materials and assessed cross-cutting themes from the syllabus. Student performance ranged between 12% and 47%, highlighting "challenges in effectively utilising resources and grasping interdisciplinary concepts." Nevertheless, "teachers expressed optimism about OBAs, noting their potential to foster critical thinking." To maintain standards, CBSE will create uniform sample papers and offer structured guidance to help students work through reference materials and apply their learning in context. Live Events The board anticipates that the initiative will ease exam-related stress, promote real-world application of knowledge, and enhance conceptual clarity. [With ANI inputs]
News18
10-08-2025
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- News18
CBSE to hold open book assessment for Class 9 from 2026-27
New Delhi (India), August 10 (ANI): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will introduce open book assessments (OBAs) for Class 9 students from the 2026-27 academic session, the governing body decided at its meeting in to the minutes, the NCFSE 2023 'underscores the need to transition from rote memorisation to competency-based learning, with OBAs serving as a catalyst for this shift." The strategy, approved by the curriculum committee and ratified by the governing body, proposes that OBAs be part of the three pen-paper tests conducted each term in languages, mathematics, science and social decision draws on a pilot study that avoided additional reading materials and tested cross-cutting themes from the curriculum. Student scores ranged from 12 per cent to 47 per cent, revealing 'challenges in effectively utilising resources and grasping interdisciplinary concepts." Despite this, the minutes note that 'teachers expressed optimism about OBAs, noting their potential to foster critical thinking."To ensure quality, CBSE will develop standardised sample papers and provide structured guidance to help students navigate reference materials and apply knowledge contextually. The board expects the initiative to reduce exam stress, encourage real-world application of knowledge, and strengthen conceptual understanding. (ANI)
Mint
10-08-2025
- General
- Mint
‘CBSE approves open-book exams for Class 9': Key things to know about new format
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has reportedly approved a proposal to integrate open-book assessments in Class 9 from the 2026-27 academic session. The proposal was approved by the CBSE's Governing Body, the board's highest decision-making authority, at a meeting held in June, the Indian Express reported. The proposal, as reported by the Indian Express, involves integrating open-book assessments in Class 9 'as part of three pen-paper assessments per term'. It will cover core subjects like language, mathematics, science and social science. The proposal is said to be in line with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023, which is based on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. NCFSE mentions open-book tests as a possible form of assessment. 'An open-book test is one where the students have access to resources and references (e.g., textbooks, class notes, library books) while answering questions," the NCFSE states. It adds: "These tests assess the ability to process or use available information and apply the same in various contexts. These tests shift the focus from recall to application and synthesis." As per the Indian Express report, the minutes of the June meeting noted that the "NCFSE underscores the need to transition from rote memorisation to competency-based learning, with open-book assessments serving as a catalyst for this shift." The CBSE gave the green signal to the proposal after a pilot study showed 'teacher support' for such assessments. The pilot study revealed 'performance challenges but also teacher support for OBAs,' the governing body noted, as per the Indian Express. In December 2023, the CBSE had reportedly approved a pilot study on open-book assessments for Classes 9 to 12. The pilot was meant to examine aspects like completion time, and stakeholders' perceptions. The minutes of the meeting revealed the outcome of the pilot study: 'Analysis of student performance revealed scores ranging from 12 per cent to 47 per cent, indicating challenges in effectively utilising resources and grasping interdisciplinary concepts.' 'Despite these hurdles, teachers expressed optimism about OBAs (open-book assessments), noting their potential to foster critical thinking," the report claimed. Further, "feedback highlighted the necessity for structured guidance to help students navigate reference materials and apply knowledge contextually,' it said. The pilot study also focused on 'cross-cutting themes' from the curriculum and avoided additional reading material. The CBSE's plan now involves developing standardised sample papers to ensure question quality and promote critical thinking.
