CBSE Plans to experiment with Open Book Examination approach and evaluate its feasibility within Indian context

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has refused claims about immediate plans to introduce the OBE in selected schools as part of a pilot run for specific subjects and grade levels. Instead, the board is currently focused on initiating a study to ascertain the feasibility within the Indian context.

Amid the discussions over the Open Book Examination for students in classes 9-12, CBSE clarified that they will conduct a thorough comprehensive study within the Indian educational framework.

The move aligns with the recommendations outlined in the National Curriculum Framework for Secondary Education (NCF-SE). Initially, the Board plans to experiment with the OBE approach and subsequently evaluate its feasibility within the Indian context.

The OBE was initially introduced by the CBSE in 2013-14 but was subsequently discontinued due to negative feedback from stakeholders, including students and parents. The recent reconsideration of OBE aligns with the directives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasises the exploration of various examination methodologies for the betterment of students' learning experiences.