CBSE Full Form

Shuchi BagchiUpdated On: July 18, 2023 11:02 pm IST

CBSE full form is the Central Board of Secondary Education. In India, the majority of schools are affiliated with CBSE which includes both private and government schools. The board is completely based on the NCERT curriculum. According to the data, there are about 28,000 + schools in India and about 240 schools in 28 abroad countries affiliated with the CBSE board.

What is the full form of CBSE?

As mentioned above the CBSE full form is the Central Board of Secondary Education, it is recognized as a national-level education system which provides education for Public and private schools in India as well as in foreign countries. The board comes directly under the Govt. of India. CBSE also conducts board examinations for classes 10th, 12th, CTET and many more.

 History of CBSE

  • During the year 1921, the first board was established which was known as the UP Board of High School and Intermediate Education
  • The joint board was established in 1929 which is even before the independence of India known as the Board of High School and Intermediate Education
  • In the year 1952 the board was renamed CBSE

Eligibility criteria for appearing in the CBSE examination

  • Students appearing for the AISSE examination for classes 10 and 12th should be from CBSE-affiliated institutions/school
  • Students appearing in the NEET examination must secure a minimum of 55 % in their MA degree from any recognized university/college

What are the objectives of CBSE?

Below mentioned are the primary objectives of CBSE:

  • Establishing suitable academic techniques for students
  • Providing stress-free and child-focused education
  • Completely based on student centered concept
  • To keep track and review activities
  • Providing regular feedback
  • Organizing seminars for teachers
  • Regularly update or modify the board’s guidelines
  • Conducts workshops and training regularly for teachers and students

Where CBSE regional offices are situated?

Mentioned below is the list of cities where CBSE regional offices are located

  • Delhi
  • Guwahati
  • Chennai
  • Ajmer
  • Panchkula
  • Patna
  • Bhubaneswar
  • Thiruvananthapuram
  • Dehradun

Which examinations are conducted by CBSE?

Below is the list of examinations which are conducted by CBSE:

  • Conducting final year exams for 10th and 12th students
  • Conducting JEE examination every year
  • The board also conducts the National Eligibility cum entrance test (NEET) which is given to take admission to medical colleges
  • It also conducts the Central Teachers Eligibility Test (CTET) every year for hiring teachers
  • Conducts National eligibility test (NET) for hiring professors in colleges and universities

What are the advantages of the CBSE board?

Mentioned below are the advantages of the CBSE board:

  • The curriculum is focused, light and more straightforward than compared to other board
  • CBSE-affiliated schools are high in number which makes it easy to change the school
  • CBSE students score high as compared to other boards
  • Schools are located in almost every city in India
  • Mostly competitive exams are based on the CBSE syllabus
  • The board provides excellent training and knowledge
  • Students from CBSE have good proficiency in the English language

FAQs

What is the full form of CBSE?

The full form of CBSE is Central Board of Secondary Education

Which curriculum is followed by CBSE?

CBSE follows the curriculum of NCERT

Which is best board in India?


CBSE is considered as best educational board in India

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