As the board examinations come near, The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to start its student counselling service from today to address students’ exam related anxiety.
The CBSE board exams are due to commence in March and the stress and anxiety peaks now around the board exams. The tele-counselling service by the board will continue till April 13.
The CBSE counselling will be provided by a total of 91 principals, trained counsellors, psychologists, and special educators, the CBSE said in a statement.
The Board has provided this facility in India and abroad. Out of the 91 counsellors, 71 will be available in India while 20 will be in Nepal, Saudi Arabia (Al-Khobar), Oman, the United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al-Khaimah), Kuwait, Singapore, Qatar and Japan.
Last year, the CBSE had undertaken service of 90 principals, trained counsellors from CBSE- affiliated government and private schools, a few psychologists and special educators who participated in tele-counselling and address exam-related psychological problems of students.
To get counselling, students can call 1800 11 8004 number from anywhere in India between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. till April 13.
Students can seek counselling online also by mailing at counselling.cecbse@gmail.com and by checking the CBSE website.