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India's CISCE Board Formed Inspired by Education Minister Maulana Azad's Vision

India's CISCE Board Formed Inspired by Education Minister Maulana Azad's Vision

Imagine India after it became a country and wanted its own school tests instead of using tests from England.

India's first Education Minister, Maulana Azad, had a big idea to create a new board called CISCE to make these tests.

At first, England still helped set and grade the tests, even though CISCE was in India.

This was because the British system was known for being very good, and India was still building its own systems.

Over time, Indian teachers learned how to create and grade the tests themselves.

By 1975, all the tests were made and checked by Indians.

This was like India growing up and doing things its own way, just like Maulana Azad had dreamed, while still making sure the education was world-class and respected India's culture.

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