As the CBSE Board Exams 2025 approach, you might often find yourself battling stress, anxiety, and the pressure to perform well. This leads to the formation of a serious question:
How can you overcome the inevitable stress that accompanies exams?
Recognising these challenges, the CBSE has once again stepped in with its Psycho-Social Counselling Program, starting from 01 February 2025. In this blog, you will find out how this program can help students stay calm, confident, and focused during this crucial time.
What Is the Psycho-Social Counselling Program?
Designed to support Class 10 and 12 students appearing for the Board exams, this program aims to provide expert guidance, emotional support, and practical strategies for you to navigate exam-related stress.
The counselling session will be conducted in two phases: during the exam period and after the results are declared. This program is free of charge. The first phase of counselling will be conducted between 01 February to 04 April, 2025.
Services Provided in This Program
1. 24x7 toll-free IVRS support
You can access a toll-free Interactive Voice Answer System (IVRS) at 1800-11-8004. Available in both, Hindi and English, this service offers exam tips, time and stress management techniques, answers common queries, and provides important CBSE contact details.
2. Tele-counselling
It includes expert guidance and counselling from a team of 66 trained professionals. These professionals include principals, counsellors, educators, and psychologists from CBSE schools. Out of the 66 professionals, 51 counsellors are based in India while 15 are from Nepal, Japan, Qatar, Oman, and the UAE.
To avail this one-on-one counselling, you can contact them from Monday to Saturday between 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
3. Online resources for mental well-being
To reduce stress, plan exam strategies, or manage your mental well-being, you can access the free bilingual podcasts and video resources on the official CBSE website.
Here are some tips to make the most of the counselling program:
- Utilise the helpline: Reach out to the CBSE helpline for expert advice on managing exam-related anxiety, time management, and study techniques.
- Address your concerns: Don’t hesitate to ask about issues like stress, lack of concentration, peer pressure, or exam fear—counsellors are there to help.
Along with the counselling program, here are some techniques you can follow to help you manage your stress.
How to Manage Stress Effectively
- Maintain a structured study schedule, take breaks, and ensure proper sleep to stay mentally fit.
- Engage in activities like deep breathing, meditation, or light exercise to stay calm and focused.
- Talk to parents, teachers, or friends if you feel overwhelmed.
Helpline
For further clarifications or queries, you can contact 1800-11-8004 from 01 February, 2025 onwards.
Source
@cbseindia29, CBSE is launching its Annual Psycho-Social Counseling Services for Class 10 and 12 students, X, 29 January, 2025
The Hindustan Times, 29 January, 2025: CBSE annual psycho-social counselling to begin from February 1
Kindly note that any and all exam-related information is subject to change as per the CBSE Board, the Education Ministry, and the Government of India.
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