CBSE Board Exams 2026: Countdown for the CBSE Board Exams 2026 has started and millions of Class 10 and 12 students would be diving into intense preparation. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) exam can result in serious stress issues, affecting the confidence, scores and mental health of young students.
CBSE Board Exams 2026-What Harm Can Stress Cause To Students?
Exam stress can lead to a vicious cycle, undermining self-confidence, academic performance and long-term mental health.
Impact on Scores
High levels of stress, anxiety and depression can disrupt key cognitive functions required for exams. This can severely impair memory recall, focus, concentration and the ability to think & act clearly. It can soon translate to a panic mode situation during timed papers such as CBSE Board Exams 2026, resulting in incomplete answers, incomplete answer sheets or careless errors despite solid preparation.
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Damage to Confidence
Stress can trigger self-doubt and low-confidence over time. Fuelled by peer comparison or parental expectations, stress can make young students second-guess their creative and academic abilities. This can create a feedback loop: confidence of students can be shattered by poor results, turning even the most capable students into hesitant under-achievers.
Effects on Mental Health
Prolonged exam exposure and stress can bombard the young brains with cortisol, the stress hormone. This can translate into depression, emotional burnout, anxiety disorders and sleep issues. It can even cause higher dropout rates or mental health crises some cases.
Practical Strategies to De-stress
Make sure that you schedule 7-8 hours of sound and uninterrupted sleep every day. Do make it a point to go for 30-minute daily walks and try short meditation via apps such as Calm. Prioritize weak subjects early and prefer 25-minute focus burts than marathan study sessions. You can even have a word with experienced counsellors by giving a call to CBSE’s helpline (1800-11-8004) that offers free guidance.
If you are feeling stressed, you must immediately have a word with parents, family members, friends or anyone close. Consume Omega-3-rich foods (walnuts, fish) that helps in preventing brain fog and limit screen time to 2 hours post-study.
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