CBSE to offer psychological counselling for 10th, 12th students and parents from today
students and parents and 24/7 through the Board's 1800-11-8004 toll-free number as per the press release. Since 1998, CBSE has been offering counselling in two phases that includes pre-exam and post-result. This service which began 25 years ago aims to ensure that students from affiliated schools experience minimal stress during examinations.
CBSE informed that a total of 65 Principals, trained counsellors and special educators, psychologists will provide counselling services. 13 counsellors from all over the world include Kuwait, Nepal, Japan, Doha-Qatar, Oman (Muscat) and United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Sharjah, Ras-al-Khaimah) will provide counselling service this year. These services will be available in various countries across the globe including Kuwait, Nepal, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Oman, USA, Qatar and United Arab Emirates.
The board's press release further stated, “This year, a total of 65 Principals, trained counsellors, and special educators from CBSE-affiliated government and private schools and psychologists are providing this facility. Out of these, 52 are from India, while 13 counsellors are from Kuwait, Nepal, Japan, Doha-Qatar, Oman (Muscat) and United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Sharjah, Ras-al-Khaimah)". Moreover, the board has also made available bilingual podcasts on the same subjects.
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