CBSE announces exposure visits for school principals to top institutions in January 2026 to strengthen skill education under NEP 2020
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a new notification announcing Exposure Visits for CBSE School Principals to reputed universities and institutions of eminence across India. The initiative, scheduled for January 2026, aims to strengthen skill and vocational education in schools in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
CBSE Focuses on Skill Education Through Real-World Exposure
CBSE has been promoting skill education in its affiliated schools from Class VI onwards. To take this effort a step further, the Board is now organising exposure visits for school principals. Through these visits, principals will get direct exposure to best practices, explore collaboration opportunities with higher education institutions, and understand new trends in skill-based and experiential learning.
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According to CBSE, this program will give school leaders the opportunity to interact directly with experts, explore innovative teaching models, and gain insights that can help them integrate vocational education more effectively into the school curriculum.
Which Institutions Will Principals Visit in January 2026?
CBSE has shared the tentative schedule of exposure visits to leading institutions across different regions of India.
Exposure Visit Schedule – January 2026
| Institution / Organisation | Location | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|---|
| ATLAS SkillTech University | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 22 January 2026 |
| Lovely Professional University (LPU) | Phagwara, Punjab | 23–24 January 2026 |
| Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) | Guwahati, Assam | 29–30 January 2026 |
| Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) | Deoghar, Jharkhand | 29–30 January 2026 |
| Footwear Design & Development Institute (FDDI) | Kolkata, West Bengal | 30 January 2026 |
Who Can Apply and What Support Will CBSE Provide?
CBSE has clarified that Government and Private Independent School Principals are eligible to apply, provided they have not attended any earlier CBSE exposure visit. Each principal may participate in only one exposure visit per academic year.
The registration link is- https://forms.gle/DQXiDURScbWB25RPA
To support participation, CBSE will reimburse Travel Allowance and Daily Allowance (TA/DA) up to ₹10,000 or actual expenses, whichever is lower. However, reimbursement will be processed only after submission of certified hard copies of original bills, along with a one-page visit report, within 10 days of completing the visit. Bills submitted late or in electronic form will not be accepted.
Participation will be subject to prior confirmation through email, as seats may be limited.
How Can Principals Register for the Exposure Visits?
Interested principals must register online through the official registration form shared by CBSE. After registration, selected participants will receive confirmation via email with further instructions.
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For queries or clarification related to the programme, principals may contact the Deputy Director, Department of Skill Education, CBSE, through the official email skedu-77@cbseshiksha.in.
