CBSE's proposal for open book exams for class 9 is a part of three pen-paper assessment per term covering core subjects like language, mathematics, science and social science.
CBSE Class 9 Open Book Exams 2026-27: The Central Board of Education (CBSE) has approved a proposal for open book exams from session 2026-27 academic session. The proposal has been followed after a pilot study showing 'teacher support' for such assessments. The CBSE is the highest governing body that approved the proposal at a meeting held in June. The proposal suggests starting open-book exams in Class 9. These will be included in the three written tests held each term and will cover the main subjects like language, mathematics, science, and social science.
As per the media reports, the proposal further states that, as per the National Curriculum Framework 2023 and the National Education Policy 2020, Class 9 students may have open-book exams in mathematics, science, social science and language. The CBSE’s curriculum committee discussed this plan back in November 2023 and approved it the same year.
CBSE 9th Open Book Exam: Key Highlights
The following are the important guidelines for the CBSE class 9 open-book examination:
- Proposal Details: The proposal aims to integrate open-book assessments in class 9 as a part of three pen-paper assessments per term for subjects like language, science and social science.
- Reason for Proposal's Approval: The proposal has been approved in order to attain education in line with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023, which is based on the National Education Policy 2020.
- What After Proposal: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) now plans to involve standardised CBSE sample papers to ensure that the quality of education remains intact without compromising critical thinking.
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