The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is India’s national government-supported school board, established in 1929 and reconstituted in 1962 to standardize secondary education across the country. Headquartered in New Delhi and governed by the Ministry of Education, it oversees both public and private schools, with more than 28,000 affiliated schools and around 240 international branches, spread across 28 countries. All these schools, both in India and outside, adhere to the NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) curriculum, particularly for classes 9 to 12.
CBSE sets the academic tone nationwide through its structured syllabus, conducting Class 10 (AISSE) and Class 12 (AISSCE) exams every year. It's designed to offer consistency across regions, and it also prepares students for competitive tests like JEE, NEET, and CTET. All these factors make it a popular choice for Indian families and those seeking a solid foundation for tertiary education.