CBSE Collaborates with AIIMS Delhi to Launch Project MATE for Adolescent Wellness
CBSE, in collaboration with AIIMS Delhi, has launched Project MATE to train school counsellors in mental health support. Around 50 counsellors from CBSE-affiliated schools across the Delhi-NCR region will attend the inaugural session which is scheduled to continue till August 30.
CBSE and AIIMS Delhi have launched Project MATE to train school counsellors in mental health support. Around 50 counsellors from CBSE-affiliated schools across the Delhi-NCR region will attend the inaugural session, scheduled to continue till August 30.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, will together launch the Project MATE (Mind Activation Through Education). MATE is a first-of-its-kind adolescent wellness training programme for CBSE school counsellors and wellness teachers. As a part of the collaboration, nearly 50 counsellors from CBSE-affiliated schools in the Delhi-NCR region will participate in the inaugural session. The session will continue till August 30, 2025.
CBSE Chairperson Rahul Singh, while addressing, said children today face increasing issues of loneliness, stress, and emotional disconnection. “Project MATE provides a framework to address these needs by equipping school counsellors and educators with the right tools to intervene meaningfully,” he cited.
Commonly asked questions
AIIMS Delhi has not released its placement rate for the year 2025. Students can refer to the table below which states the total students and the number of students placed during AIIMS Delhi placements:
Course |
Total Students (2025) |
Students Placed (2025) |
|---|---|---|
UG 4-year |
118 |
110 |
PG 1-year |
53 |
53 |
PG 2-year |
100 |
85 |
PG 3-year |
432 |
395 |
PG 6-year |
14 |
5 |
NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2026
AIIMS Delhi provides good placements to its graduating students. The students are given excellent placement support every year placing them in top companies. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the AIIMS Delhi placements 2025:
Course |
Total Students (2025) |
Students Placed (2025) |
Median Salary (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
UG 4-year |
118 |
110 |
INR 17 LPA |
PG 1-year |
53 |
INR 25 LPA |
|
PG 2-year |
100 |
85 |
INR 7 LPA |
PG 3-year |
432 |
395 |
INR 35 LPA |
PG 6-year |
14 |
5 |
INR 35 LPA |
NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2026
The AIIMS Delhi the highest package has not been disclosed yet. Once released it will be updated here. Meanwhile, students can refer to the median package given in the table below:
Particulars |
Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|
Median Package |
INR 17 LPA (UG 4-year) INR 25 LPA (PG 1-year) INR 18 LPA (PG 2-year) INR 35 LPA (PG 3-year) INR 35 LPA (PG 6-year) |
NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2026
Going further, AIIMS Director Prof. M. Srinivas called the programme a “transformative initiative” that bridges education and health. He highlighted the importance of strength-building, collective responsibility, and quick support for adolescent well-being.
CBSE Secretary Himanshu Gupta mentioned that the Project MATE is an important step toward strengthening the school counselling system across the country. He added that the results of this program will be carefully checked before expanding it further.
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