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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is rewriting the rules of teaching- literally. The Board’s latest directive mandates professional development for educators across all affiliated schools. Teachers and school leaders are now required to complete 50 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) annually, spanning national programs and school-based initiatives. CBSE aims to build a future-ready teaching force by enhancing skills, encouraging innovation, and aligning classrooms with NEP 2020 goals. This mandate ensures teachers stay updated, confident, and equipped to deliver high-quality, inclusive, and engaging learning experiences. |
CBSE has chosen STEM Education as this year’s training theme. Based on this theme, schools are encouraged to hold District Level Deliberations (DLDs) to exchange ideas and boost innovation - moving beyond textbooks to real-world applications and critical thinking. The training dives into three priority areas:
To help you understand this better, here’s a breakdown of CBSE’s 50-Hour teacher training policy:
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Annual 50-Hour Training All teachers must complete 50 hours of professional training each year. It’s not just a rule, it’s a chance to sharpen your skills, explore new teaching techniques, and stay aligned with national education goals. |
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Flexible Format Training can be done online, offline, or in hybrid mode. This gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace and convenience, without disrupting your school schedules. To enhance your teaching expertise, explore the Extramarks Digital Training Certificate - perfect for completing certified hours anytime, anywhere, with expert-led modules. |
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STEM-First Approach With STEM as the focus theme, the idea is to build stronger foundations in science, tech, engineering, and math using inquiry-based and real-world methods. This supports future-ready learning and boosts digital literacy. |
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Two-Part System Training is split across 25 hours through CBSE/NCERT/DIET and 25 hours through school-led or local programs. This ensures a mix of national-level insights and contextual, on-ground learning. Extramarks Smart Class Plus can support in-house training and collaborative STEM sessions through AI-driven content and interactive modules for teachers. |
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Track Progress Schools are required to digitally log each teacher’s training hours. Teachers should maintain their own record too, it helps in performance reviews and career progression. |
By prioritizing teacher development, CBSE is investing in the future of education. This mandate gives every educator the chance to refresh skills, embrace modern pedagogy, and become a changemaker in their school community - one hour, one training, one breakthrough at a time.
