To strengthen student support systems, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced an Online Remote Invigilation Examination (Proctored Assessment) for School Counseling and Wellness Teachers (Socio-Emotional Counselors) as part of its capacity building and quality assurance framework. This is intended to be conducted in a phased manner for certification/assessment of approximately 10,000 counselors across CBSE-affiliated schools, with the first batch already initiated from February 2026.
Why has CBSE introduced remote invigilation for counsellor assessments?
According to the notice published by the CBSE, this assessment goes beyond a traditional exam by evaluating counselors skills, ethical understanding, and practical application, ensuring they are well-prepared to support students’ well-being. “Conducted on an AI-enabled platform (DIGI-EXAM), it ensures a secure, transparent, and standardised evaluation process while promoting familiarity with digital assessment tools,” CBSE in its official notice said.The initiative aims to establish- a robust and future-ready assessment ecosystem with a focus on:
- Secure and scalable digital assessment delivery
- Integrity, consistency, and credibility in evaluation
- Equitable access through remote participation
- lignment with national digital education goals and global best practices
What are the key instructions for counsellors appearing in the online exam?
All affiliated schools are therefore requested to ensure that their Counseling and Wellness Teachers (Socio-Emotional Counselors) participate in the Online Remote Invigilation Examination (Proctored Assessment) as and when communicated/nominated by the Board. The nominations are based on details of Counselors updated by the schools on the OASIS portal, and schools are therefore advised to ensure that the Counselors’ information is regularly updated.CBSE Class 10 Result 2026 expected soon at cbse.gov.in; How to check marks via online method, DigiLocker, SMSThe Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a detailed assessment scheme for Class 10 exams in the Middle East region which were cancelled amid escalating West Asia conflict, according to officials. The board has divided candidates into five categories — students who appeared in all examinations, students who appeared in four examinations, students who appeared in three examinations, students who appeared in two examinations and private students registered under the compartment category.Source link
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