CBSE issues important notice on parents’ handbook for student career guidance: Check details here

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a notice about a career guidance handbook for parents. Recognizing the challenges of a competitive job market, the board has outlined recommendations to assist parents in supporting their children in making informed career choices after completing school.
The official notice reads, ‘Career guidance plays a pivotal role in empowering students to make informed decisions about their future. In today’s ever evolving and dynamic job market, collaboration among schools, parents, and stakeholders is essential to equip students with the right tools and insights for meaningful career choices. To support this endeavor, CBSE is sharing the "Parents’ Handbook on Careers after School in India" by Shri Mohit Mangal.’
CBSE has stated that this comprehensive guide provides valuable insights and practical advice to assist schools, parents and guardians in helping their children explore career options effectively.
The board has written to all the heads of the schools that are affiliated with CBSE regarding the parents’ handbook.
Along with the parents’ handbook, the board has also released the Entrance Exams 2025 guide and compiled 21 Higher Education Vertical books, which will serve as essential references for both students and parents. These resources provide structured guidance on various academic and professional pathways.
The board has urged schools to utilize these materials for informed discussions on career opportunities.
Click to read the full notice.
Currently, the board is conducting the Class 10 and Class 12 board exams for 2025. The CBSE Class 10 board exams were held from February 15 to March 18, 2025, while the Class 12 board exams, which began on February 15, 2025, will conclude on April 4, 2025.
For more information, parents, students and teachers can visit the official website of the Central Board of Secondary Education.