CBSE's New Mandate: Transforming Student Counselling in Schools
The CBSE has mandated socio-emotional and career counsellors in all affiliated schools. This policy, following a PIL in Rajasthan, addresses student mental health and career guidance needs. Under new rules, schools must appoint qualified counsellors and adhere to a 1:500 student-counsellor ratio, introducing a Hub and Spoke model for smaller schools.
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a groundbreaking policy reform to bolster mental health and career guidance support for students. In a decisive move, the board now mandates the appointment of socio-emotional and career counsellors in all affiliated schools, marking a significant shift in educational norms.
Spurred by a Public Interest Litigation filed in July 2025 before the Rajasthan High Court, the CBSE's amendments to its affiliation bye-laws require each school to have one Counselling and Wellness Teacher per 500 students. This comes after a notable increase in the mental health challenges faced by students, as highlighted during court proceedings.
Significantly, the new policy not only insists on qualified personnel but also introduces a 'Hub and Spoke' model to aid smaller schools. These changes reflect a broader commitment to creating a supportive and structured environment for student growth and well-being.
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