“Counseling is an integral part of school education, not an add-on”: What the new CBSE policy means for students and schools
How CBSE’s Counseling Guide is Changing Student Support in Schools. (Image of AI) In January 2026, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) took steps to make school counseling mandatory in all affiliated schools. Under its associated rules, each CBSE school must appoint a dedicated counselor for health and social support and a separate counselor … Read more