“Counseling is an integral part of school education, not an add-on”: What CBSE’s new policy means for students and schools
How CBSE Counseling Mission Transformed Student Support in Schools. (artificial intelligence image) In January 2026, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) took a landmark step by making school counseling mandatory in all affiliated schools. According to its revised bye-laws, every CBSE school will have to appoint a dedicated counseling and wellness teacher to provide…