CBSE to start psychological counselling for students, parents ahead of board exams

NEW DELHI: The CBSE will provide psychological counselling to Class 10 and 12 students and their parents on how to deal with anxiety and stress due to exams from Saturday.

The 23rd edition of the counselling programme will also use social media platforms to connect with the students in a proactive way.

“The psychological counselling will begin from February 1, when the students prepare for exams, and will continue up to March 30 when they appear for exams,” a senior official of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) said.

The counselling will be available free of cost through IVRS and telephone on toll free number 1800 11 8004 between 8 am and 10 pm. (AGENCIES)