The CBSE has approved the introduction of open-book assessments for Class 9 students from the 2026-27 academic session. The decision follows a successful pilot study and aligns with the NEP 2020 ...

CBSE's new open-book exam plan for Class 9 marks a decisive shift away from rote memorisation, pushing students toward critical thinking and application-based learning. Piloted successfully, the ...

‘CBSE approves open-book exams for Class 9’: Key things to know about new format The proposal reportedly involves integrating open-book assessments in Class 9 “as part of three pen-paper ...

The plan is to include open-book tests in three written assessments each term for subjects such as languages, mathematics, science and social science.

As students in the UAE prepare for Open-Book Assessments (OBAs), some CBSE-affiliated schools are ramping up efforts to equip teachers with the skills they need to navigate these new types of tests.