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 are open to supporting such assessments. The integration of such exams was approved by the CBSE's Governing Body, which is the highest decision-making authority.
The minutes of the meeting that was held in June said that the propsal includes the integration of open book examinations in class 9 “as part of three pen-paper assessments per term” and would cover subjects like language, mathematics, science and social science.
All you need to know about the integration
“An open-book test is one where the students have access to resources and references (e.g., textbooks, class notes, library books) while answering questions," the NCFSE states.
"These tests assess the ability to process or use available information and apply the same in various contexts. These tests shift the focus from recall to application and synthesis," it adds.
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