Over 200 million students face rote-heavy CBSE exams. To shake things up, CBSE pilots Open Book Exams (OBE) in select schools, testing critical thinking and problem-solving, not memorization
Students bring notes, textbooks to exams in November-December 2024
Pilot tests English, Maths, Science, Biology across Classes 9-12.
CBSE learns from Delhi University's OBE experience to ensure smooth implementation.
High-quality textbooks, teacher training, and student orientation emphasized
OBEs aim to align with National Curriculum Framework, promoting holistic education