This article talks about the CBSE Notification: Special Provisions for the Students Participating in National/International Sports Events and International Olympiads. Read Here!
About CBSE
TheΒ Central Board of Secondary EducationΒ (CBSE) is a national level board of education in India for public and private schools, controlled and managed by theΒ Government of India. Established in 1929 by a resolution of the government, the Board was an experiment towards inter-state integration and cooperation in the sphere of secondary education.
Notice
In line with the Government of India’s concerted efforts to elevate the nation’s profile in the global sports arena, several initiatives have been rolled out to encourage youth participation in sports. Reflecting this commitment, CBSE has also mainstreamed Health and Physical Education at the Secondary and Senior Secondary levels by introducing a mandatory period per day for sports, games, etc.
For promoting sports and other educational competitions anong youth, CBSE has been providing the following facilities to candidates appearing for class XIXII CBSE examination along with participating in any such activities.
- Since March 2018, CBSE has been providing a special opportunity to such students by conducting special examination(s) at a later date(s) so that, the participants studying and appearing for grade X/XIl examination do not suffer any kind of loss in their academic session. Those students who are participating in National/lnternational Sports Events_ and whose CBSE Board’s examinations clash with the dates of National/lnternational Sports events including dates of the journey for the events recognized by Sports Authority of India (SA) and Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) are given this special opportunity.
- Since March 2020, CBSE has also been providing a special opportunity to students by conducting special examination(s) at a later date(s) for the students who participate in International Olympiads and whose CBSE Board examinations dates clash with their dates of International Olympiad including dates of the journey for the Olympiad recognized by Appropriate Authority in India viz. Homi Bhabha Center for Science Education (HBCSE).
In doing so, CBSE ensures that students pursuing excellence in sports and academics have the opportunity to thrive without compromising on either aspect of their development.
These initiatives not only promote physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle but also instill values of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance among students. CBSE remains committed to nurturing the holistic development of its students by creating a supportive ecosystem for both scholastic and co scholastic excellence.