CBSE Board Exams: Free Psycho Social Counselling Launched to Reduce Exam Stress

Kokila Chokkanathan
With board exams around the corner (starting February 17, 2026), the Central Board of Secondary education (CBSE) has kicked off free psycho‑social counselling services for Class 10 and 12 students and their parents — to help manage stress, anxiety, and emotional pressure during the exam season.

📞 1. 24×7 Toll‑Free Helpline Support

Students can dial 1800‑11‑8004 anytime — day or night — to access round‑the‑clock exam support. The IVRS helpline is available in both Hindi and English and offers guidance on stress management, time management tips, answers to common queries, and important CBSE contact details.

🧠 2. Expert Tele‑Counselling Available Every Day

From 9:30 am to 5:30 pm (Monday–Friday), students and parents can speak to a panel of 73 trained professionals, including:

  • Principals
  • Counsellors
  • Special educators
  • Qualified psychologists
These experts are available to listen, guide, and support emotional well‑being as students prepare for exams.

📅 3. Long‑Running Support Until june 1, 2026

The counselling services have started January 6, 2026, and will continue throughout the exam preparation period and beyond until June 1, 2026. The extended window ensures students get help before, during, and after the board exams.

💻 4. wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital Resources for Stress & Study Strategies

CBSE has uploaded easy‑to‑use online materials on its official website covering:

  • Effective study tips
  • Emotional well‑being
  • Stress management techniques
These are designed to be concise, engaging, and student‑friendly for anyone needing extra support.

👨‍👩‍👧 5. Support for parents Too

Parents are encouraged to use the counselling services alongside students. The guidance helps families understand exam anxiety, emotional pressure, and how to best support their children through difficult weeks.

📌 Why This Matters

Board exams are a high‑pressure period for millions of students. With academic expectations, performance anxiety, and future planning all weighing in, stress can affect both mental health and exam performance. CBSE’s free psycho‑social counselling initiative ensures that students and parents have professional support and tools to handle these pressures with confidence.

Bottom Line

The CBSE’s free counselling services — from 24×7 helplines to live tele‑counselling and wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital guides — aim to tackle exam stress holistically. students and parents should take full advantage of these resources to stay emotionally balanced, stress‑aware, and better prepared for the board exams.

 

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