The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) today said it has launched a helpline for Class X and XII students to provide psychological counselling to them to deal with examination-related stress.
"The CBSE has launched a helpline for Class X and XII during May-June at the time of declaration of results. It will provide psychological counselling to students to deal with examination related stress," the HRD Ministry said in a release.
The counselling facility is offered through toll free numbers accessible from any part of the country and students can dial a toll free number 1800118004, it said.
"The students are connected to the principals or the counsellors in case of exam related anxiety or stress. This is strengthened by providing services through Question-Answer columns in Hindi and English National dailies, On-Line counselling and through information on the CBSE Website," it said.
The CBSE started the counselling services this year on February 1 during exams.
"The CBSE has launched a helpline for Class X and XII during May-June at the time of declaration of results. It will provide psychological counselling to students to deal with examination related stress," the HRD Ministry said in a release.
The counselling facility is offered through toll free numbers accessible from any part of the country and students can dial a toll free number 1800118004, it said.
"The students are connected to the principals or the counsellors in case of exam related anxiety or stress. This is strengthened by providing services through Question-Answer columns in Hindi and English National dailies, On-Line counselling and through information on the CBSE Website," it said.
The CBSE started the counselling services this year on February 1 during exams.
