CBSE Launches Career Guidance Dashboard and Counseling Support Model for 2025–26 Session

CBSE has launched Career Guidance Dashboard and Hub & Spoke Counseling Model for 2025–26 to boost student career readiness and mental wellness.

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched CBSE Career Guidance Dashboard and Counseling Hub & Spoke School Model to integrate career guidance and support into schools for academic session 2025–26.

More than 500 schools principals, counselors, wellness teachers, and other important stakeholders from CBSE affiliated schools attended the session. CBSE Chairperson Rahul Singh, highlighted importance of building “scalable, inclusive, and sustainable” frameworks to empower students in making informed choices about their academic and professional futures.

“The two new platforms represent CBSE’s commitment to creating a robust support system for students, one that prioritizes health and career readiness equally,” Singh said. 

CBSE Secretary Himanshu Gupta discussed about growing need for schools to act as support anchors in a rapidly changing academic landscape. He said new programs have been launched due to increasing demand for psychosocial support and career clarity among students.

Career Guidance Dashboard is now live at cbsecareerguidance.in which offers a comprehensive platform for students to explore career options, access resources, and receive guidance as per their strengths and interests. CBSE Counseling Hub & Spoke Model is designed to institutionalize mental wellbeing support through a mentor led network of hub schools, which will guide schools in delivering wellness services.

Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj, CBSE’s Controller of Examinations, also led an interactive session to clarify recent exam reforms under NEP 2020. He walked attendees through implementation strategies and responded to queries from schools seeking clarity on upcoming academic changes.