Noida: Schools have welcomed CBSE's decision to implement an open-book exam for Class 9 from the academic year 2026-27. Principals believe that students will gain a deeper understanding of subjects, ...

In a major shift towards skill-based learning, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has approved the implementation of Open Book Assessment (OBA) for Class 9 students starting from the ...

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has approved a proposal to introduce open-book assessments for Class 9 final exams from the 2026-27 academic session after a pilot study, Indian Express ...

CBSE: OBAs have been approved by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for use in Class 9 beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year. Reducing rote memorizing and encouraging critical thinking ...

CBSE introduces open-book exam for class 9 from academic year 2026-27 - Here’s all you need to know. (Image: Freepik) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to introduce open-book ...

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has approved a proposal to include open book exams for class 9 in the 2026-278 academic session. This has come after a pilot study showed that teachers ...

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has reportedly approved a proposal to integrate open-book assessments in Class 9 from the 2026-27 academic session. The proposal was approved by the ...

As the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced open-book examinations for students of class 9 under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, CBSE schools in Bengaluru welcomed the move ...

Research across countries has highlighted the reduced burden of memorisation, which allows students to focus on understanding, analysis, and application, and strengthens long-term retention. By ...