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In a progressive move to uplift the quality of education and align schools with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a mandatory Continuous Professional Development (CPD) framework for all teachers and Heads of Institutions across CBSE-affiliated schools in India.
This initiative is part of CBSE’s ongoing commitment to enhancing teaching standards, empowering educators, and transforming classrooms into dynamic and engaging learning spaces.
According to the latest CBSE notifications (TRG-3/2025 and TRG-2/2025), every teacher working in a CBSE-affiliated school will be required to complete at least 50 hours of CPD training each academic year. The training is split into two equally important components:
CBSE Mandates 50 Hours of Teacher Training Annually | STEM Education Focus 2025
This structured training plan not only strengthens teachers’ subject knowledge and classroom management skills but also encourages a growth mindset and ethical teaching practices.
The CBSE teacher training guidelines categorise the 50 CPD hours into three key focus areas:
This breakdown ensures that teachers receive balanced development, covering both practical teaching skills and the personal-professional values necessary for shaping young minds.
CBSE’s framework takes a forward-thinking approach by recognising academic activities as valid CPD hours. Teachers can now count various tasks such as:
This recognition reflects CBSE’s understanding of the evolving role of teachers and values the efforts they invest in enriching the teaching-learning process beyond the classroom.
In a significant push toward preparing students for a future dominated by science and technology, CBSE officially declared STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) as the Annual Training Theme 2025.
The focus on STEM education aims to empower teachers with practical strategies to implement:
This initiative is aligned with the national goal of nurturing future scientists, engineers, technologists, and innovators, starting at the school level.
To promote collective learning and innovation at the grassroots level, CBSE has encouraged schools to organise District Level Deliberations (DLDs) on STEM Education. These deliberations are designed to:
This collaborative platform is expected to support professional dialogue and boost the implementation of STEM learning across schools nationwide.
CBSE has urged Heads of Institutions to take active leadership roles in promoting the culture of continuous professional learning and educational excellence within their schools. By equipping their teaching staff with the necessary skills and knowledge, school heads play a key role in embedding the principles of NEP 2020 and NPST (National Professional Standards for Teachers) into everyday teaching practices.
With these new guidelines, CBSE reaffirms its dedication to improving both teacher competence and student outcomes through structured, meaningful, and measurable professional development.
Educators, schools, and academic coordinators can access the full details of these guidelines on the CBSE official website:
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