NE NEWS SERVICE
CHENNAI, FEB 3
Prelude to the Annual examinations, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has started giving psychological counselling to students preparing for Classes X and XII board examinations.
The exams for both the classes are scheduled to begin from February 15. While Class X exams end on March 20, Class XII exam will continue till March 30.
A release from the CBSE said that the psychological counselling service will continue till March 30.
Students can get counselling through different modes such as IVRS (Interactive Voice Response System), live tele-counselling and also through social media.
Students or parents are feel free to call the toll free number 1800 11 8004, to listen to recorded information on tackling board exams, tips for better preparation, time and stress management and important contact details of CBSE offices and FAQs.
Parents and teachers can access audio-visual content on CBSE’s website www.cbse.nic.in under various topics, including exam anxiety, depression, internet addiction disorder. It is also available on You-Tube and Facebook.
The board has roped in 95 principals and trained counsellors from CBSE schools located in and outside India for this purpose. The service will be available from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on all days.
