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INDIA, AUG 10 – CBSE's optional open-book exams for Class 9 aim to reduce exam stress and promote critical thinking, with student scores in pilot tests ranging from 12% to 47%, officials said.
- The CBSE's Governing Body has given the green light to implement open-book assessments for Class 9 students beginning with the 2026-27 academic year in New Delhi.
- The decision follows a pilot study initiated in December 2023 and reviewed in November 2023 to test the feasibility and acceptance of OBAs across Classes 9 to 12.
- Open-Book assessments will cover language, mathematics, science, and social science, allowing students to use textbooks, notes, and approved resources during three pen-paper tests each term.
- Student scores in the pilot ranged from 12% to 47%, revealing challenges in resource use and interdisciplinary understanding, but teachers expressed optimism about fostering critical thinking.
- The plan aligns with the 2023 National Curriculum Framework and 2020 National Education Policy by aiming to reduce rote learning and promote conceptual understanding, problem-solving, and real-world application.
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CBSE has approved open book assessment for class 9. It will start from the academic session 2026-27. A proposal for this was given by the curriculum committee.
CBSE approves open-book assessments for Class 9 from 2026-27
The CBSE will roll out Open Book Assessments (OBAs) for Class 9 from the 2026-27 academic year, marking a major shift from rote memorization to competency-based learning. The move, backed by the NCFSE 2023 framework, aims to foster critical thinking, reduce exam stress, and promote real-world application of knowledge.
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