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CBSE CONSIDERS NEW OPEN BOOK EXAMINATIONS (OBE) FOR 9-12 STUDENTS

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