CBSE likely to become an International Board: Education Minister

During the G20 meeting held recently, Union Education Minister of India, Dharmendra Pradhan, expressed that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has gained significant popularity and has the potential to become an international board in the Global South.

He further highlighted the increasing recognition of India’s National Education Policy (NEP) on a global scale, stating that it could serve as a model for emerging economies. Additionally, the Minister mentioned that the University Grants Commission (UGC) is in the process of finalising rules to facilitate the presence of foreign universities in India, aligning with the NEP guidelines.

He shared his surprise at the CBSE board’s popularity and pedagogy in Japan, particularly in the field of mathematics, indicating its demand. Further, the Union Minister believes that a new generation of entrepreneurs is made possible by NEP’s new profound focus on practical education.

The development of technology has made education more accessible to everyone, he added. “We are planning for technology-based interventions to help students prepare for the IIT-JEE and NEET competitive examinations,” the Union Education Minister added.