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Education
Mandeep Bhandari, Principal Secretary to J&K LG, Named New Chairman of CBSE
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 12:33 AM
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Mandeep Bhandari, who serves as Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, has been appointed chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the appointment of Mandeep Bhandari as its new chairman. Bhandari currently holds the post of Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, where he oversees the administration of the union territory.
His selection is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the board, which governs school education for millions of students across India. The appointment was communicated through official channels, and Bhandari is set to assume office in the coming weeks.
The move comes as CBSE continues to implement reforms aimed at modernising curricula, enhancing assessment methods and expanding digital learning initiatives nationwide.
His selection is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the board, which governs school education for millions of students across India. The appointment was communicated through official channels, and Bhandari is set to assume office in the coming weeks.
The move comes as CBSE continues to implement reforms aimed at modernising curricula, enhancing assessment methods and expanding digital learning initiatives nationwide.