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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced new guidelines requiring professional development for school heads and teachers across all affiliated institutions. Issued through two circulars dated April 1, 2025, the Board has established a structured training framework aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST).

Under the new regulations, all teaching staff must complete a minimum of 50 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) annually. Half of these training hours must be undertaken through CBSE or government-recognised training bo...