Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has stated that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has the potential to become an international board, particularly in the Global South. He made this remark during the G20 4th Working Group Meeting for education. Pradhan also mentioned that the University Grants Commission (UGC) is working on finalizing norms that would permit foreign universities to establish campuses in India in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP). During an interaction with an individual who operates CBSE schools in Singapore and Japan, Pradhan discovered the widespread popularity of CBSE board and pedagogy in those countries. He was surprised to learn that CBSE schools in Singapore cater to the diaspora, while in Japan, the CBSE board and pedagogy are sought after, especially in mathematics and other subjects.

Addressing the potential of CBSE, Pradhan suggested that it could become an international board, specifically for the Global South. Regarding foreign universities opening campuses in India, he mentioned that the UGC is in the process of refining norms to facilitate such offsite campuses. Pradhan highlighted the significance of India’s National Education Policy (NEP) on the global stage, stating that it could serve as a model for emerging economies. He emphasized NEP’s focus on education beyond classrooms, which has fostered a new generation of entrepreneurs. Additionally, he mentioned plans for technology-based interventions to assist students in preparing for competitive examinations such as the IIT JEE and NEET.