The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to step into the world of educational podcasts and digital content, aiming to provide students, parents, and schools with accessible guidance on academics, examinations, mental health, and overall well-being.

In a circular issued this week, the board announced that the initiative will feature in-house podcasts and videos, enriched with student participation to make the content more engaging and relatable. These podcasts will also be available on public platforms such as YouTube, widening their reach beyond classrooms.

Student voices at the forefront

To ensure a student-centric approach, CBSE plans to integrate short audio and video interactions, testimonials, and conversations contributed by students. The board believes that amplifying student perspectives will make the material more authentic and impactful, while also encouraging young learners to engage with broader educational discussions.

Schools asked to nominate participants

Affiliated schools have been asked to nominate articulate and confident students from Classes IX to XII for participation. Schools must submit names and brief profiles of interested students via a Google form shared by CBSE, within ten days of the notice’s issuance.

Participation will remain voluntary, subject to written consent from both students and their parents or guardians. The board underscored that the effort is not mandatory but an optional platform designed to give students a voice while strengthening CBSE’s outreach.

By merging digital innovation with student involvement, the board hopes to create a flexible, modern channel of communication that addresses both academic concerns and the growing need for mental health support among schoolchildren.