CBSE has issued a very important circular for Classes 6 to 10 regarding the Reading Challenge 2025-26. This article explains the registration process, dates, certificates, and guidelines. All students and teachers should read till the end and share it widely.
CBSE Opens Online Nominations for Reading Challenge 2025-26 for Classes 6–10
CBSE Board has issued a notice related to the Reading Challenge 2025-26 which all students and teachers should know about. This blog post will tell you the complete details about the CBSE Reading Challenge 2025-26. That is why all teachers and students should read this post till the end and share it with their friends or students.
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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the Reading Challenge 2025-26, an important initiative designed to foster a love for reading while enhancing literacy, comprehension, and critical thinking skills among students.
This challenge gives students from Classes 6 to 10 a unique opportunity to build higher-order skills such as synthesizing information, drawing logical conclusions, and evaluating the credibility of texts.
Notably, there is no fee for participation, making it a free and enriching activity for all CBSE-affiliated schools.
What are the Key Details of the Reading Challenge 2025-26?
The challenge will run during August, September, and October 2025, and will be conducted in two rounds.
First Round (School Level)
- Schools will register students between 18 August to 1 September 2025.
- CBSE will provide question papers and scoring criteria from 8 to 11 September 2025.
- The challenge will be held offline at the school level.
- Schools must select the top 10 performing students (two from each class, Classes 6–10, across Hindi and English).
Second Round (CBSE Level)
- Schools will nominate their top 10 performers by 15–26 September 2025.
- The online round will be held on 8, 9, 13, and 14 October 2025 through the official CBSE Reading Challenge portal.
- Students can participate in either Hindi or English, but only one student per class per language will be allowed.
What Recognition Will Students Receive?
CBSE has confirmed that:
- All students participating in the second round will receive an online Participation Certificate.
- Outstanding performers will be awarded a Certificate of Appreciation.
This recognition will encourage students to continue developing their literacy and analytical skills while motivating others to join in.
Why is the Reading Challenge Important for Students?
The Reading Challenge not only promotes academic growth but also instills a genuine interest in reading and lifelong learning. It encourages:
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- Stronger comprehension abilities
- Enhanced critical thinking
- Improved language skills
- A deeper connection with both Hindi and English literature
How to Register?
Schools must register through www.cbse.gov.in or www.cbseacademic.nic.in using their LOC credentials.
- For Hindi participation, names must be typed in Hindi only using Google Input Tools.
- Schools must also provide details of the coordinator and computer facilities.
- Question papers will only be available to schools that complete this step.
CBSE Reading Challenge 2025-26 – Key Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Circular No. | Acad-53/2025 |
| Target Classes | Classes 6 to 10 |
| Categories | Category I: Classes 6–7 Category II: Classes 8–10 |
| Languages | English & Hindi (student can choose only one) |
| Objective | To enhance reading comprehension, literacy skills, logical reasoning, and critical thinking |
| Participation Fee | Free of cost |
| Timeline | August – October 2025 |
| Round I (School Level) | • Registration: 18 Aug – 1 Sep 2025 • Question Papers: 8–11 Sep 2025 (downloadable from CBSE portals) • Conducted offline by schools • Top 10 performers shortlisted (2 per class, Classes 6–10, in Hindi & English) • Screening test allowed if more than 10 students tie |
| Round II (CBSE Level) | • Registration of shortlisted students: 15 – 26 Sep 2025 • Online Challenge Dates: 8, 9, 13 & 14 Oct 2025 • Conducted on CBSE portal (Computer-Based Test) |
| Results | Declared on CBSE Academic website |
| Certificates | • All Round II participants: Participation Certificate • Outstanding performers: Certificate of Appreciation |
| Registration Portal | www.cbse.gov.in / www.cbseacademic.nic.in (using LOC credentials) |
| Special Note | For Hindi entries, student names must be typed in Hindi only (Google Input Tools recommended) |
| Contact Email | cbse.reading.mission@cbseshiksha.in |
| Official Circular | Visit Here |
CBSE has urged all schools to encourage maximum participation to make this initiative a success.
For further details, schools may refer to the user manual in Annexure-2 or write to cbse.reading.mission@cbseshiksha.in.
