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Schools and Parents Tackle Exam Stress in India

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Schools and Parents Tackle Exam Stress in IndiaSaralnama

Exam stress affects many Indian students due to high expectations and competition. Today, schools focus on emotional support and resilience-building activities. From next term, parents will partner with teachers to understand children's fears and strengths. Until the end of the year, schools will implement daily emotional check-ins and mindfulness breaks. The National Education Policy 2020 prioritizes socio-emotional learning and mental health awareness. Next year, sustained mental health programs and mentorship frameworks will be introduced in schools across India. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 19:21 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • Exam stress affects many Indian students due to high expectations and competition
  • Today, schools focus on emotional support and resilience-building activities
  • From next term, parents will partner with teachers to understand children's fears and strengths