CBSE Introduces Online Proctored Exam for School Counsellors
CBSE launches online assessment to certify school counsellors.
Top Summary
- What happened: CBSE is implementing an Online Remote Invigilation Examination (proctored assessment) for school counsellors.
- Why it matters: Aims to strengthen student support systems and ensure quality counselling services in CBSE-affiliated schools.
- What changes: Counsellors will be evaluated on practical skills, ethical understanding, and ability to support students' mental well-being, going beyond traditional exams.
- Who is affected: Approximately 10,000 counselling and wellness teachers across CBSE schools.
CBSE Launches Online Counsellor Assessment
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is introducing an Online Remote Invigilation Examination for school counsellors.
This initiative aims to bolster student support systems and ensure high-quality counselling services.
Phased Implementation
According to the official notification released on March 20, 2026, the assessment will be implemented in phases.
The goal is to assess and certify around 10,000 counselling and wellness teachers (socio-emotional counsellors) in CBSE-affiliated schools.
The first batch of assessments began in February 2026.
Beyond Traditional Exams
The board emphasizes that the assessment will go beyond traditional exams.
It will evaluate counsellors’ practical skills, ethical understanding, and ability to support students’ mental well-being.
AI-Enabled Platform
The test will be conducted on an AI-enabled platform called DIGI-EXAM.
“DIGI-EXAM ensures a secure, transparent, and standardised evaluation process.”
What to Watch Next
Future phases of the online assessment will be closely monitored for effectiveness and impact on student well-being. Further announcements regarding subsequent assessment batches are expected from CBSE.