"Counselling is an integral part of school education, not an add-on": What CBSE's new policy means for students and schools
- Posted on July 3, 2026
- By The Times of India
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"Counselling is an integral part of school education, not an add-on": What CBSE's new policy means for students and schools
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 and a separate career counsellor for academic and professional guidance, maintaining a ratio of one counsellor for every 500 students in Classes 9 to 12.
