CBSE Reading Challenge 2023-24

With a strong commitment to promoting Reading Literacy among students, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has been at the forefront of initiatives. One such initiative is the annual CBSE Reading Challenge, which has been successfully organized since 2019.

In line with the board’s vision, the CBSE Reading Challenge for the academic session 2023-24 is set to take place during September 2023. The CBSE Reading Challenge is an exciting opportunity for students in classes 6th to 10th of CBSE-affiliated schools to enhance their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

Eligibility Criteria

The challenge is available in both Hindi and English languages. It is open for the students of classes 6 to 10 in two categories:

Category I: 6 – 7.

Category II: 8 – 10.

Interested students can register through their school.

Rounds

The challenge is conducted in two rounds: within school and inter-school.

Round One (First Stage): All students of classes VI to X in CBSE-affiliated schools are eligible to participate in this round. Schools need to register their students for this stage.

Round Two (Second Stage): Schools registered in the first stage can nominate and register ten students (two best students from each participating class) for the English version of the Challenge.

No Participation Fee: There is no fee for students to participate in any of the two stages of the CBSE Reading Challenge. It is designed as an enrichment activity for students.

To participate, schools can visit the CBSE website at www.cbseacademic.nic.in for registration. Detailed guidelines and the timeline for the activity are available on the website, providing all the necessary information to conduct the challenge smoothly. 

Link to CBSE Circular