The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct a professional orientation program for school principals and counsellors in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on December 30, 2025 . This session focuses on updating educators about current entrance examinations and diverse career pathways for students.
Program Schedule and Location
The orientation is scheduled to run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM . It will take place at Seth MR Jaipuria School in Shahjahanpur. Participants are required to arrive by 9:30 AM to complete pre-program formalities before the session begins.
Objectives and NEP 2020 Alignment
The initiative aims to equip school leaders and guidance counsellors with enhanced career guidance strategies. This aligns directly with the framework of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 . The CBSE highlighted the importance of robust counselling systems.
According to an official notification from the board, "The career guidance strategies in line with the NEP 2020 emphasises the need for strong counseling systems to support students’ aspirations and informed decision-making." The program seeks to strengthen student support mechanisms within schools.
The orientation will provide tools for student guidance. It will also cover information on various opportunities, including:
- Internships
- Scholarships
- Higher education options
A further objective is to increase awareness among educators about diverse and emerging career pathways available to students.
Eligibility and Registration
The program is open to principals, vice principals, and counsellors from CBSE-affiliated schools located within the Shahjahanpur region. Participation requires mandatory prior registration.
Interested and eligible individuals must register using the following Google Form:forms.gle/MgA3YdWTdYUYz1Li9. Registration operates on a first-come, first-served basis due to a limited number of available seats. Only selected participants will receive a confirmation email from the CBSE.
Financial Details
There is no registration fee required to attend this orientation program. However, participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses. The CBSE explicitly stated, "travel and accommodation expenses (TA/DA) are to be borne by the participants themselves."