Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
केंद्रीय माध्यमिक शिक्षा बोर्ड
CBSE is India's largest secondary education board, established in 1929, overseeing curriculum, examinations, and education standards for over 28,000 affiliated schools across India and abroad. CBSE conducts board examinations for Classes 10 and 12 with over 30 lakh candidates appearing annually.
Key facts
- Established on November 3, 1929
- Over 28,000 schools affiliated to CBSE across India and internationally
- Approximately 30-35 lakh students appear for Class 10 and 12 board exams annually
- Follows 10+2 system (10 years primary/secondary + 2 years higher secondary)
- Operates under Ministry of Education (formerly MHRD)
Details
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is India's largest and most influential secondary education board, established on November 3, 1929. Operating under the Ministry of Education, CBSE oversees curriculum development, examination standards, and educational governance for over 28,000 affiliated schools across India and 27 countries internationally. CBSE follows the 10+2 educational structure, with Class 10 examinations marking the completion of secondary education and Class 12 examinations determining eligibility for higher education. The board conducts board examinations for approximately 30-35 lakh students annually. CBSE has pioneered several pedagogical initiatives including continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE), integration of skill-based education, and emphasis on conceptual understanding over rote learning. The board conducts All India Secondary School Examination (AISSE) for Class 10 and All India Senior School Certificate Examination (AISSEE) for Class 12. CBSE curriculum is designed to develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and holistic development of students. CBSE board scores are recognized for admission in colleges across India and are also valued for international university admissions.