their exam related problems. However, keeping in mind that pre-board exams would be under way in majority of schools from this week, the service would be operational from Monday onwards, students are free to make calls and seek help.
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According to information, around 20,000 students of classes X and XII would sit in the board examinations from the Tricity. The helpline would assist them on every aspect like giving tips on completing syllabus, sorting out their studying timetable and coping with exam related stress and anxiety.
The helpline would be run in two phases, pre-examination and post-examination period. The service would be operational from 9 am to 12 pm, then from 4 pm to 9 pm. In the post-examination session, stress would be on career counselling of class XII students. Starting from January 15, the helpline would be functional till announcements of results.
Madhu Bahl, national CBSE counsellor and principal of KB DAV School, said, "Students are free to call me on the given numbers and share their problems. Instead of panicking, they should remain focused and follow a disciplined routine. No doubt examinations are important part of education, but they should not be seen as a matter of life and death."
Elaborating on the aspects of the service, CBSE regional officer DR Yadav said, "This facility has been in place for the past many years. The basic aim is to provide a conducive environment for exam preparation and stop untoward incidents from occurring."
Notably, in its latest circular it has sought greater responsibilities from school principals and teachers as far as mental health of students are concerned. The board has asked teachers, principals, counsellors and parents to work in tandem to focus on life skills, with a special focus on exam related stress.
The circular states: "There is a need to reinforce the concept of life-skills with a special focus on adolescents. There should be no need for anxiety, stress or panic. Counsellors, teachers and parents can work together to harmonies the holistic personality of a learner by focusing on the development of life skills such as critical and creative thinking..."
The circular also asserts that students should focus on high order thinking skill and application based questions while preparing for their examinations.
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