The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will be commencing the first phase of its annually conducted free Psycho-Social Counselling Services to ensure mental and holistic well-being of students who have their CBSE Board 2026 Exam. This counselling will start from today i.e. January 06, 2026 and will be active till June 01, 2026, after the CBSE 10th, 12th result 2026. The CBSE Board Examination for the session 2025-26 is scheduled from February 17, 2026.
This initiative of launching counselling services has been made to help students cope up with mental pressure of their upcoming CBSE Exam 2026 Class 10 and CBSE Exam 2026 Class 12. It is often noticed that during the board examinations, students undergo immense academic and societal pressure which in turn deteriorates their mental as well as physical health. The introduced CBSE counselling facility helps students to overcome these feelings and approach the CBSE Exam 2026 in a strategic manner.
CBSE Board 2026 Exam: Key Points on Psycho-Social Counselling Support
Students can refer to the following points to know more about the free Psycho-Social Counselling Services for CBSE Board 2026 Exam:
- 24×7 Toll-Free IVRS (1800-11-8004)
Under the initiative, a CBSE counselling number has been launched which will be available 24 x 7 to help students during their preparation. Students can call on the provided helpline number – 1800-11-8004 anytime. The support system is language friendly i.e students can speak in both Hindi and English.
The Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) guides CBSE EXAM 2026 students to develop a Stress-free exam preparation, how to master time and stress management, provide answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and also give important CBSE-related contact information.
- Tele-Counselling Services
A tele-counselling service has also been installed for students and their parents which will be available every Monday to Friday starting from 09:30 A.M. till 05:30 P.M. In the counselling session both parents and students of CBSE Board 2026 Exam for Class 10 and Class 12 can interact with 73 trained professionals. The list of professionals includes School Principals, Counselors, Special Educators and Qualified Psychologists.
Among the counselors, 61 are from India and around 12 counselors are based in Nepal, Japan, Qatar, Oman, and UAE. This free counselling services for CBSE Exam 2026 will be provided on a voluntary basis. The aim for this facility is to offer boards exam students with personalized guidance and mental health support.
- Digital Resources
CBSE has also published many digital resources on their official website- cbse.gov.in. Students preparing for CBSE Exam 2026 can visit the website to access the carefully chosen resources on topics like stress management, effective study strategies and emotional well-being. These resources are available at the online portal anytime for students as a self-help and guidance tool.
Through such initiatives, CBSE encourages the Class 10 and Class 12 students to appear in the upcoming CBSE Exam 2026 with confidence and mental stability.
CBSE Board Exam 2025-26: Check Syllabus and Sample Paper
To help students prepare well, CBSE also uploads the academic syllabus and sample papers on its official website. Students should refer to the syllabus and published sample papers for CBSE Board 2026 Exam to boost their confidence and exam preparation. Refer to the following links to access the syllabus and sample papers.
- CBSE Exam 2026 Class 10 Syllabus
- CBSE Exam 2026 Class 10 Sample Paper
- CBSE Exam 2026 Class 12 Syllabus
- CBSE Exam 2026 Class 12 Sample Paper
Students are advised to regularly check the CBSE Exam 2026 notification to stay updated about their exam.
