CBSE launches Fourth Edition of Student’s Global Aptitude Index to suit indian context

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the release of its fourth edition of the Student’s Global Aptitude Index (SGAI). CBSE is the first board of education in the country to conduct an aptitude assessment in the form of SGAI at pan-India level. Developed as a paper pencil test by a team of field experts, SGAI has been customised to suit the Indian context. It is designed keeping in mind the fact that each individual is unique in terms of aptitude, interest and motivation. 

Vineet Joshi, chairman CBSE, said, ‘Aptitude testing should be made an integral part of the school system. To make it more inclusive, there is a need to sensitise schools, students and parents about SGAI, preferably from class IX itself. Although there is a demand to make SGAI a compulsory activity, the schools and students should themselves feel the importance of such a facility and come forward to register.’