CBSE Announces 32nd National Annual Sahodaya Conference 2026; Check Dates, Theme and Registration Details

CBSE announces the 32nd National Sahodaya Conference 2026 in Jammu. Check the theme, dates, registration fee and case study submission guidelines

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the 32nd National Annual Conference of Sahodaya School Complexes – 2026. The conference will take place on 17 and 18 December 2026 at Baba Jitto Auditorium at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) in Jammu.

CBSE issued Circular on 9 November 2026. The Jammu Sahodaya School Complex will organise the conference in collaboration with CBSE.

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This year’s conference will focus on the theme “Assessment: Empowering Globally Minded, Future-Ready Learners”. It will bring attention to the changing role of assessment in school education.

CBSE wants school principals to move beyond marks-based evaluation. The board has highlighted the need to focus on learning outcomes and competencies and individual student progress. The conference will also explore how teachers can use assessment to improve classroom instruction.

CBSE Sahodaya National Conference 2026: Important Dates and Details

The official circular outlines the conference schedule and eight sub-themes. It also invites schools to submit case studies that showcase their best practices in assessment.

Conference Dates and Venue

Eight Sub-Themes of the Conference

CBSE has announced eight sub-themes for the conference. These themes will cover different approaches to assessment and their role in preparing students for the future.

1. Competency-Based Assessment: Moving beyond rote learning towards holistic evaluation.
2. Assessment for Global Citizenship: Developing intercultural competence and 21st-century skills.
3. Technology in Assessment: Exploring opportunities and challenges along with ethical considerations.
4. Inclusive and Equitable Assessment: Supporting learners with diverse needs.
5. Formative Assessment: Strengthening continuous feedback and socio-emotional learning.
6. Portfolio and Project-Based Assessment: Exploring alternative assessment models in schools.
7. Assessment Literacy: Building assessment skills among teachers and school leaders.
8. Classroom and Board Assessment: Aligning classroom assessment with board examinations and the vision of NEP 2020.

CBSE Invites Case Studies from Schools

CBSE has invited schools to submit case studies for the general issue of the conference souvenir. Each case study should highlight the best practices that a school has adopted under one of the eight specified sub-themes.

Schools can submit case studies on the following areas:

1. Implementing competency-based assessment and addressing its challenges.
2. Integrating global citizenship education into classroom assessment.
3. Using technology tools for fair and effective student assessment.
4. Designing inclusive assessments for students with diverse learning needs.
5. Strengthening formative assessment and feedback for holistic development.
6. Using portfolios and project-based assessment for authentic evaluation.
7. Building assessment literacy among teachers and school leaders.
8. Aligning internal assessment with board examination reforms.

Guidelines for Case Study Submission

CBSE has specified clear guidelines for schools and contributors. Principals and teachers must follow these instructions before submitting their work.

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Last Date to Submit Case Studies

Schools must email their case studies to CBSE by 30 November 2026.

CBSE has clarified that it will not accept submissions after the deadline. The editorial team will decide the eligibility of each entry.

The selected best practices will appear in an e-Souvenir during the conference. CBSE will not accept hard copies of case studies.

Registration for Sahodaya National Conference 2026

School principals and other participants can register online through the portal maintained by the organising Jammu Sahodaya School Complex.

Participants must pay the registration fee directly to the organising Sahodaya through its portal. CBSE has stated that the host Sahodaya will follow the third-party audit process for the collected participation fees.

Contact Details for Registration and Payment Queries

Participants can contact the following representative for assistance with registration or payment.

Official CBSE Circular Details

CBSE issued this announcement through Circular dated 9 November 2026. The circular contains the conference details and sub-themes along with the case study submission guidelines and registration information.