BOARD OF DIRECTORS, INDIAN SCHOOLS OMAN
CBSE has begun the 23rd Annual Pre Exam Psychological Counselling (01st February to 31st March 2020)
Mrs.Rama Sharma, Head (Media & Public Relations) of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi has informed that for the 23rdconsecutive year, CBSE will provide free of cost Pre-Examination psychological counselling to the students taking X/XII Exam in 2020. This special facility is designed as part of the board’s outreach programme which caters to the heterogeneous students’ and parents’ population and vast geographical network of schools in and outside India. The Psychological counselling has already commenced from the 01st of February 2020, while the students prepare for exam, and will continue up to 30 March, 2020 when they appear for exams.
The Multiple modes of CBSE Counselling 2020 will have various facilities such as Tele-Counselling (In and outside India) and interactive Voice Response System (IVRS), Question-Answer Columns, Audio-Visual Content and Social Media.CBSE had introduced IVRS last year for the first time and looking at the advantages, this facility has been strengthened with updated FAQs and information regarding the Board this year which is accessible from India. The students/parents/stakeholders can listen to pre-recorded useful information on tackling board exams including tips for better preparation, time and stress management, important contact details of CBSE offices, FAQ’s etc.
Live tele-counselling will be provided by Principals and trained counsellors from within CBSE affiliated schools located in in India (95) and outside India (22). It is a free of cost service provided by the Board from 8 AM to 10 PM on all days. The details of the CBSE designated counsellors at Indian School Muscat for conducting free of cost pre-examination psychological counselling from 1st February to 30 March, 2020 via telephonic helplines are mentioned hereunder:
Mr. Preshob Valapilakandy, 00968-95819545 from 04 PM to 08 PM
Ms. Bubly Devarajan, 00968-93542042 from 04 PM to 08 PM,
Ms. Tanuja Sharma, 00968-92641780 from 08 AM to 04 PM. and
Ms. Bincy M Ezahac, 00968-97848955 from 04 PM to 10 PM.
Ms. Vinshita Jhala, 00968-78259639 from 08 AM to 12.00 Noon.
Mr. RegiOommen, 00968-94662238 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM
In addition to the Live tele-counselling CBSE experts will answer queries of students through weekly question-Answer columns to be published in major national newspapers in India during the month of February. Public can access the comprehensive audio-visual presentation under the title ‘Knowing Children Better’ at www.cbse.nic.in by clicking on the tab ‘Counselling’ and watch videos on various topics like Aggression, Internet Addiction Disorder, Depression, Exam Anxiety, Specific Learning Disability, Substance Use Disorder, Life Skills etc. This Content is also available on the following live links which are available on the homepage of CBSE website:-
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAre7caIM9EvmD-mcSy6VyA?view_as=subscriber
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbseindia29/
CBSE will also utilise YouTube, Facebook and Instagram platforms for promoting healthy practices, sharing important messages and connecting with students in a proactive way. Tips and FAQs will also be shared on these platforms for the benefit of the students.