CBSE Announces 32nd Annual Sahodaya School Complexes Conference

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has invited school principals from its affiliated schools to participate in the 32nd National Annual Conference of Sahodaya School Complexes themed ‘Assessment: Empowering Globally Minded, Future-Ready Learners’ to be held in Jammu this December.

The two day conference will be held at the Baba Jitto Auditorium of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu on 17 and 18 December 2026. This conference is being organised in collaboration with Jammu Sahodaya School Complex.

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Objective Of This Conference

CBSE has given clear directions to the school principals to go beyond just scoring marks and focus more on the learning, skills, and growth of the students. They should also ensure that teachers use assessment tools to improve their teaching practices and provide a learning environment that caters to the needs of all students.

The conference will explore how skill-based assessments, useful feedback, and teaching based on evidence can help students develop critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving skills, adaptability, and global awareness. The objective of this conference is to utilise assessment as an effective tool to develop learners who are rooted in Indian values but are globally minded and future-ready.

Sahodaya School Complexes Conference: Topics for Submission

Eight Sub-Themes

Discussions will be organised around eight sub-themes:

1. Competency-based assessment: Moving beyond rote learning towards holistic evaluation
2. Assessment for global citizenship, intercultural competence, and 21st-century skills
3. Technology in assessment: Opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations
4. Inclusive and equitable assessment practices for diverse learners
5. Formative assessment, continuous feedback, and socio-emotional learning
6. Portfolio, project-based, and alternative assessment models in schools
7. Building assessment literacy among teachers, principals, and school leaders
8. Aligning classroom assessment with Board examinations and the vision of NEP 2020

Case Studies Submission

As part of the conference, the Board is seeking case studies that can be used in a generic souvenir publication. The case studies should demonstrate best practice in schools and relate to one of eight parallel sub themes. 

• Implementing Competency-Based Assessment: Challenges, Strategies and Impact
• Integrating Global Citizenship Education into Classroom Assessment Practices
• Leveraging Technology Tools for Fair and Effective Student Assessment
• Designing Inclusive Assessment for Students with Diverse Learning Needs
• Strengthening Formative Assessment and Feedback Loops for Holistic Development
• Portfolio and Project-Based Assessment: A Journey from Traditional to Authentic Evaluation
• Building a Culture of Assessment Literacy: Capacity Building of Teachers and Leaders
• Bridging the Gap: Aligning Internal Assessment with Board Examination Reforms

Submission Guidelines:

• Length and originality: Case studies must not exceed 1,000 words and must be original. Plagiarised work will not be accepted.
• Content: The study should describe significant issues, dilemmas, or challenges faced by schools, teachers, or principals, and also suggest strategies to address them. The Board has asked for a modest and accurate account of what actually happened, and strongly urges the use of authentic primary and secondary data. Where primary data is used, names and other confidential details should be disguised.
• Format: Submissions must be a single MS Word file, (PDFs will not be accepted). The font should be Arial (Unicode for Hindi) in size 12, with 1.5-line spacing and 2 cm margins on both sides. References go at the end.
• Language and details: The write-up can be in Hindi or English. It should carry the topic, the contributor’s name, and designation (principal or teacher), and the school’s name and address.
• Evidence: Photographs and other supporting material should accompany the entry (images and photographs should be sent in .jpeg format only).
• Deadline and address: Entries must be emailed at [email protected] on or before 30 November, 2026. Late entries and hard copies will not be accepted.

Note: The Editorial Team will decide which entries are eligible. The selected best practices will be compiled and published as an e-Souvenir during the conference.

Registration and Fee Details

• Schools can register online through the portal maintained by Sahodaya.
• The last date for registration is 05 December, 2026.
• The participation fee is Rs. 6,000 per participant, payable directly to the Sahodaya through its portal.
• The fees collected by the host, Sahodaya, will be subject to a third-party audit as laid down by the Board.

Helpline

Those needing help with registration or payment can contact Mr. Harkirt Jij at +91 78894 67465 or email at [email protected].

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Conclusion

The 32nd National Annual Conference of Sahodaya School Complexes will provide an opportunity for school heads and educators to share ideas, best practices, and strategies for improving competency based learning. The conference is focusing on topics such as assessment, providing meaningful feedback, and evidence-based teaching. This will promote innovation in teaching to develop skills such as critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and adaptability. This knowledge and best practice will support schools to improve teaching and learning.

Source

Official Notice by CBSE, 09 November, 2026: Click here to read.

Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per CBSE, the Education Ministry, and Government of India.