“Counselling is an integral part of school education, not an add-on”: What CBSE’s new policy means for students and schools
How the CBSE Counselling Mandate Is Transforming Student Support in Schools. (AI Image) In January 2026, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) took a landmark step by making school counselling mandatory across all affiliated schools. Under its revised affiliation by-laws, every CBSE school must appoint a dedicated counselling and wellness teacher for socio-emotional support…