The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially approved the introduction of Open-Book Assessments (OBAs) for Class 9 students starting from the 2026-27 academic session. The decision, ...

CBSE to launch open-book exams for Class 9 from the 2026-27 session. Students can use textbooks and notes during exams in major subjects. Open Book exams are different from normal exams. In regular ...

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/education/cbse-to-hold-open-book-assessment-for-class-9-from-2026-27/article69918817.ece Copy The Central Board of Secondary ...

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will introduce open-book assessments (OBAs) for Class 9 students beginning with the 2026–27 academic session, as per a report by The Telegraph. The ...

The Governing Body, which is the highest decision-making body of the CBSE, approved it in a June meeting. According to the minutes of the meeting, OBAs will be included in three pen-paper tests every ...

This move aims to shift the focus from rote memorisation to competency-based learning. New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to introduce open-book assessments (OBAs) ...