CBSE Launches ‘Cyber Jagrit Bharat’ Campaign Urging Teachers and Students to Promote Safe Digital Practices
CBSE Board has issued a notice related to the National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025, which all students, teachers, and school heads should know about.
This post will tell you the complete details about this important circular. That’s why all teachers and students are advised to read this post till the end and share it with others for awareness.
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What is the New CBSE Circular About?
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a new circular (No. Acad-76/2025, dated October 8, 2025) regarding the observance of October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM).
Every year, October is celebrated as Cyber Security Awareness Month to promote cyber hygiene and safe digital practices across the country.
The theme for 2025 is “Cyber Jagrit Bharat”, which highlights the collective responsibility of every citizen in safeguarding our digital ecosystem and ensuring a secure online environment.
What is the Objective of This Initiative?
The main objective of the campaign is to build a strong defensive barrier that minimizes cyber vulnerabilities and protects systems from online threats.
Through this initiative, CBSE aims to create a safe, secure, and trusted digital environment for all — including students, teachers, and staff members in schools.
What Are Schools Required to Do in October 2025?
CBSE has instructed all affiliated schools to organize Cyber Hygiene and Cyber Security Awareness Campaigns throughout the month of October 2025.
Schools must conduct activities that encourage cyber safety, responsible digital behavior, and awareness among all stakeholders — including students, teachers, and parents.
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To support these efforts, CBSE has also recommended using digital learning resources on cyber safety and security developed by NCERT, available on the official link: https://ciet.ncert.gov.in/cyber-safety-security.
What Activities Should Schools Conduct During Cyber Awareness Month?
According to the circular, CBSE has shared an indicative list of activities that schools can conduct under this campaign.
These include:
- Workshops and Webinars on cyber security awareness.
- Cyber hygiene campaigns for employees and students.
- Cyber security quizzes to test awareness levels.
- Phishing simulation exercises to identify online fraud risks.
- Leadership round tables on emerging cyber threats.
- Social media campaigns to spread awareness and best practices.
- Collaborative campaigns with other departments or ministries.
- Vulnerability patching competitions among school entities.
- Recognition and rewards for following best cyber security practices.
- Cyber security drills to test real-time response capabilities.
- Updating the inventory of all IT assets.
- Cyber security audits of unaudited applications, portals, and systems.
Where Should Schools Submit Their Reports?
Schools must upload a brief report of all conducted activities at the official Google Form link provided by CBSE: https://forms.gle/7QJWgY3a1PDj3AwWA
The deadline for submission is 31st October 2025. Schools are encouraged to ensure maximum participation from students and teachers to make this national campaign a success.
Why Is Cyber Awareness Important for Students and Teachers?
In today’s digital age, cyber safety has become a vital life skill.
By participating in these awareness programs, students will learn:
- How to protect their personal information online.
- How to identify phishing emails and fake links.
- How to practice strong password hygiene and digital etiquette.
- How to report and prevent cyberbullying and scams.
Such initiatives not only build digital confidence but also prepare students to be responsible digital citizens.
The CBSE Circular clearly emphasizes that cyber security is a shared responsibility. Every student, teacher, and administrator must take part in making Cyber Jagrit Bharat a reality.
CBSE’s continuous efforts in this direction show its strong commitment to ensuring a safe digital learning ecosystem for all.
FAQs on CBSE Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025
1. What is the theme of CBSE’s Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025?
The theme for 2025 is “Cyber Jagrit Bharat”, promoting collective responsibility in digital safety.
2. What are schools expected to do during October 2025?
Schools must conduct cyber hygiene and awareness campaigns for students, teachers, and staff.
3. Where can schools access cyber safety learning materials?
Schools can use NCERT’s official cyber safety resources available at https://ciet.ncert.gov.in/cyber-safety-security.
4. What is the last date to submit the activity report?
Schools must upload a brief report by 31st October 2025 using the link shared by CBSE.
5. Why is this initiative important for students and teachers?
It builds awareness about online threats, promotes digital discipline, and protects users from cyber risks.
