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.Â
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 HighlightsÂ
The following are the important guidelines for the CBSE class 9 open-book examination:Â
- 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.Â
- 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.Â
- 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.Â
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CBSE Class 10 date sheet 2026 for Phase 1 exams was released in October 2025 on the official website- cbse.gov.in. Students can visit the website and click on CBSE 10th date sheet 2026 to download it. The Phase 1 exams will be held between Feb 17 and March 10, 2026.
The CBSE 10th date sheet 2026 mentions the exam dates and timings for all subjects along with some instructions to be followed by students. Students must take a printout of the date sheet and follow it regularly to finalise their preparation for exams.
CBSE will conduct the CBSE practical exams between January 1 and Feb 14, 2026. There is no external examiner allotted to conduct practical exams for Class 10, while external examiners are called to conduct the CBSE 12th practical exams.
For winter-bound schools, CBSE practical exams 2026 were held between November 6 and December 6, 2026.
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CBSE will conduct the 10th, 12th board exams 2026 from February 17, 2026 in pen and paper format. The exams will conclude on April 9, 2026.
The board released the CBSE syllabus and exam pattern 2026 on the official website. Students must finish with their syllabus by January 2026 and start practising the CBSE sample papers and previous years question papers for better preparation of the exams.