The students belong to 10 CBSE-affiliated BMC schools, which are part of the civic body’s education department. The CBSE Class 10 examinations will be held from February 17 to March 11, 2026. To prepare students for the examination, the BMC education department has initiated special practice sessions, mock tests and focused academic support
The BMC currently runs 18 CBSE-affiliated schools, offering education across eight languages. Representational pic
As many as 366 students from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)-run schools affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will appear for the Class 10 board examinations for the first time this year.
The students belong to 10 CBSE-affiliated BMC schools, which are part of the civic body’s education department. The CBSE Class 10 examinations will be held from February 17 to March 11, 2026.
To prepare students for the examination, the BMC education department has initiated special practice sessions, mock tests and focused academic support.
Students are being trained through practice question papers, while guidance from expert teachers from select private CBSE schools has also been sought to strengthen exam readiness.
Under the guidance of BMC Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani and Additional Municipal Commissioner (Eastern Suburbs) Dr Avinash Dhakane, the civic body’s education department continues to expand and strengthen its academic initiatives.
The BMC currently runs 18 CBSE-affiliated schools, offering education across eight languages — Marathi, Hindi, Urdu, English, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
The civic body operates schools affiliated with SSC, CBSE, ICSE, and IB boards, reflecting its multi-board education framework.
Over the years, the BMC's Education Department has implemented several initiatives to improve academic outcomes, including special coaching classes, structured question paper practice and expert guidance for SSC students, resulting in pass percentages reaching 93 per cent.
On similar lines, special preparatory programmes have now been introduced for CBSE Class 10 students appearing for the board exams for the first time. Dedicated guidance sessions on answer-writing techniques and exam strategies are being conducted.
Teachers from BMC schools are providing focused academic support, with additional emphasis on Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Expert CBSE teachers from private schools are also conducting online guidance sessions to help students improve their performance.
Mumbai civic body proposes NCC programme for civic school students
In a first, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Education Department has sent a proposal for launch of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) programme at three civic schools across Mumbai — one in the western suburbs, one in the eastern suburbs, and one in the city. The three schools are in Ghatkopar, Malad, and Wadala, and have 605, 690, and 548 students, respectively, enrolled at the moment.
“We are hoping to start a fleet of 25 students and then progress to 50 students in the years to come. A major benefit of this programme is the certificate that opens up various opportunities for the students,” said a BMC official. Mumbai’s civic schools already run programmes in sports, RSP (Road Safety Patrol), and Scouts (boys) and Guides (girls).
In its proposal to the NCC Directorate of Maharashtra, the civic body has stated that it has enough school strength, playgrounds, and trained personnel to conduct these workshops, while other facilities will be developed.
“The idea behind this programme is to create patriotic soldiers of tomorrow,” a senior BMC official told mid-day. According to the official, the programme will chart a path for municipal school students to enrol in the armed forces.
The initiative aims to ensure that BMC students are well-prepared, confident and competitive as they take this important academic step.
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