India, Dec. 19 -- Examinations have always been stressful. Most students undergo this annual exercise to prove their mettle. Over the years, this stress has only increased as peer pressure, parental expectations, and the cost of studies have increased manifold. Add to this the competitive job market, where everyone has to excel to carve a niche for himself or herself. Keeping this in mind, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has come out with a plan that is designed to take some pressure off students. As CBSE prepares to roll out its two-cycle Class X board examination system from 2026, it is being seen as a welcome step, yet some challenges and concerns have also emerged.
The new system of examination-written exams twice a yea...