The Times of India

Why has CBSE stopped Karnataka schools from starting Classes 10th and 12th before April 1?

The Central Board of Secondary Education has instructed Karnataka schools not to begin Classes 10 and 12 before April 1, reaffirming the AprilMarch academic calendar. The move follows complaints that institutions were advancing board classes into summer vacation. While CBSE cited student stress and burnout concerns, Bengaluru schools flagged heat conditions and syllabus completion pressures.