Dr Joseph Emmanuel is the chief executive and secretary of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations. He previously served as secretary of the Central Board of Secondary Education.
The marks printed on a result sheet may open certain doors, but the true determinants of success will always be curiosity, perseverance, and the willingness to continue learning
With nearly 36 million students appearing for Class 10 and 12 board exams, experts stress that resilience, parental support, and accessible mental-health resources are key to building confident students
Student mental health crisis in India is an urgent concern, with over 1,03,961 student suicides in the past decade alone, underscoring a systemic problem fueled by academic pressures, institutional failures, and family dynamics