CBSE Open Book Exam: CBSE is preparing to start the board Open Book Assessment (OBA) from session 2026-27. In this, students will be able to see books, class notes, and library books during the exam.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will introduce open-book exams for Class 9 students starting in the 2026-27 school year. The move is focused at reducing rote learning and helping ...

Last spring, as I was preparing for a new semester, I had an epiphany: Closed-book exams seem to unfairly aid students who excel at memorization. So I decided to allow my classes to use notes during ...