Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Mandates Competency-Based Assessments for Classes 5 and 8 Starting Next Academic Year

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Mandates Competency-Based Assessments for Classes 5 and 8 Starting Next Academic Year

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