CBSE: Announcement of psychological counseling for exam preparation from January 1
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday announced the provision of psychological counseling facilities for students and parents from January 1, 2024. This initiative is strategically aligned with the already announced examination schedule for Practical and Theory papers, which commence on January 1 and February 15, 2024, respectively.
“CBSE will provide psychological counseling facility to students and parents from January 1, 2024. The exam schedule for practical and theory papers has been announced from January 1, 2024, and February 15, 2024, respectively. Psychological counseling has been aligned accordingly to facilitate the students,” according to a press note from the Central Board of Secondary Education.
According to the press note, the counseling facilities in 2024 are as follows: “IVRS: Free IVRS facility will be made available 24×7 for students and parents on the Board’s toll free number 1800-11-8004.
“Through this, information and tips regarding stress-free preparation for examinations, time and stress management, frequently asked questions (FAQs), important contact details of CBSE offices can be accessed in Hindi and English,” the note said. stated in.
Podcasts: Bilingual podcasts on similar topics can also be listened to on the official website of CBSE www.cbse.gov.in. Tele-Counselling: Tele-Counselling is a voluntary and free service, which will be available from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM from Monday to Saturday.
This year, a total of 65 principals, trained counselors and special teachers and psychologists from CBSE affiliated government and private schools are providing this facility. Of these, 52 are from India, while 13 counselors are from Kuwait, Nepal, Japan, Doha-Qatar, Oman (Muscat) and UAE (Dubai, Sharjah, Ras-Al-Khaimah),” the press note said.
With the aim of keeping the students of class X and XII of CBSE affiliated schools stress free during the examination, the Board has been providing psychological counseling before and after the result in two consecutive phases since 1998.
“CBSE is probably the only board in the country which has been providing psychological counseling to students and parents in innovative ways on such a wide scale continuously for 26 years. Be it toll free tele-counselling or suggestions and information through IVRS.
According to the press note, over the years, the board has shared several important messages on social media and has also used YouTube, Facebook and Instagram platforms to actively engage with students.
Multimedia content on various topics such as youth experiences, aggression, depression, internet addiction disorders, audio-visual materials on exam stress, specific learning disabilities, substance use disorders and life skills to deal with them can also be viewed and heard. Can.
