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IAS officer and doctor Mandeep K Bhandari appointed new CBSE chairman
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🗓 26 Sep 2026, 12:34 AM
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The Central Board of Secondary Education has named IAS officer and medical professional Mandeep K Bhandari as its new chairman.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the appointment of Mandeep K Bhandari as its new chairman. Bhandari is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who also holds a medical qualification, a combination that is relatively rare among senior education administrators.
His career in the civil services includes postings that have leveraged his medical training, although specific assignments have not been disclosed. The CBSE, which conducts examinations for millions of students across India, said the selection reflects confidence in his ability to steer the board through evolving educational challenges.
Observers note that Bhandari's dual expertise could influence policy directions, particularly in areas where health and education intersect, such as school health programs and curriculum reforms. The board has not detailed any immediate changes, but the appointment signals a focus on multidisciplinary leadership.
The new chairman will assume responsibilities for overseeing curriculum standards, examination processes, and the overall strategic direction of the CBSE, which remains the largest school board in the country.
His career in the civil services includes postings that have leveraged his medical training, although specific assignments have not been disclosed. The CBSE, which conducts examinations for millions of students across India, said the selection reflects confidence in his ability to steer the board through evolving educational challenges.
Observers note that Bhandari's dual expertise could influence policy directions, particularly in areas where health and education intersect, such as school health programs and curriculum reforms. The board has not detailed any immediate changes, but the appointment signals a focus on multidisciplinary leadership.
The new chairman will assume responsibilities for overseeing curriculum standards, examination processes, and the overall strategic direction of the CBSE, which remains the largest school board in the country.