CBSE to end rote learning: New assessment system to test understanding, not memorization

Babushashi Bureau

New Delhi, October 27, 2025: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is all set to transform India’s traditional exam and learning system by ending the long-followed “rote learning” method. Under this new approach, memorizing lessons without understanding will no longer help students pass exams. Instead, genuine comprehension and practical application of knowledge will be the key to success.

The reform aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, focusing on understanding, creativity, and critical thinking. CBSE will soon launch a new online platform to assess how deeply students have grasped their subjects and how effectively they can use that knowledge in real-li

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