CBSE announces orientation programme on entrance exams and career pathways for principals, counsellors in UP: Direct link to register here

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the rescheduled dates for the Orientation Programme on Entrance Exams and Career Pathways for Principals and Counsellors of CBSE-affiliated schools in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

According to the official notice, the programme was earlier postponed following an advisory dated August 11, 2025, due to rising river water levels in the region. The postponement was formally communicated through a circular issued on August 14, 2025. The Board has now confirmed that the programme will be conducted offline on December 30, 2025.

The orientation aims to strengthen career guidance mechanisms in schools and align counselling practices with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which places strong emphasis on structured counselling systems to help students make informed academic and career decisions.

Objective of the programme

The initiative is designed to equip school leaders and counsellors with updated insights into entrance examinations, emerging career pathways, and student guidance strategies. Through this programme, CBSE seeks to enhance schools’ capacity to support students in navigating higher education options, scholarships, internships, and evolving career landscapes.

Programme details

Here are the key details of the orientation programme.

Expected outcomes

According to CBSE, the orientation programme will focus on the following outcomes:

1. Equipping Principals and Counsellors with practical tools for effective student guidance
2. Sharing information on higher education opportunities, scholarships, and internships
3. Aligning school-level career counselling practices with the National Education Policy 2020
4. Enhancing awareness of diverse and emerging career options for students

Important instructions for participants

• The programme has limited seats, and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis
• Confirmation emails will be sent to selected participants after registration
• There is no registration fee for attending the programme
• Travel and accommodation expenses (TA/DA) will be borne by the participants themselves

Who should attend

The programme is open to Principals, Vice Principals, and Counsellors of CBSE-affiliated schools in the Shahjahanpur region of Uttar Pradesh. Eligible school representatives are encouraged to register and participate to strengthen career guidance frameworks within their institutions.

Read the official notice available here.

How to register

Interested and eligible participants can follow the steps below to complete the registration process.

• Visit the official registration link
• Fill in the required details
• Review the information entered carefully before submission
• Submit the form online
• Wait for the confirmation email from CBSE, which will be sent to selected participants

Direct link to apply here.

Note: For any queries related to the programme, participants may contact CBSE at: cbsecareer.counseling@gmail.comReady to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!