CBSE building.

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50% Marks Required To Pass 'Multi Skill Foundation Course' For Teachers

To make learning effective, joyful, reflective and multidisciplinary, CBSE along with an organisation 'Lend-A-Hand'  has announced a new "Multi Skill Foundation Course" for teachers. However, the course consist of three module, divided into technology, life sciences and employability & vocational skills. Besides, a minimum of 50% marks will be required to pass all three modules and can… read-more

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 - 08:51 PM / by Sohini Mandal

Tags: CBSE, Teachers Day, Course, vocational education

Courtesy: NDTV

Exam.

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CBSE Asks Schools To Virtually Conduct Class 12 Practical Exams

The CBSE has instructed the schools to virtually conduct the class 12 remaining practical exams and internal assessments and upload the student's marks by June 28. Reportedly, after the cancellation of class 12 board exams by CBSE, schools complained of being unable to take practical exams. The CBSE notice also suggested to appoint school’s subject teacher itself as external examiner ensuring the instruction given in the… read-more

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 - 05:06 PM / by Sohini Mandal

Tags: CBSE, Class 12, practical exams, board exam cancellation

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Supreme Court of India.

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SC Requests Edu Board Authorities To Disclose Evaluation Criteria In Two Weeks

After the cancelation of board examination, the Supreme Court has asked CBSE and ICSE authorities to disclose result evaluation criteria within two weeks. “We are happy to note that government has taken decision to cancel class 12 board exams," SC mentioned. “SC will protect interest of all class 12 students,” said the Justice A M Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari, Petitioners raising state board issue needs to have some patience. 

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 - 08:24 PM / by Sohini Mandal

Tags: CBSE, ICSE, Class 12, Board Examination, Exams cancelled

Courtesy: The Times of India

Delhi University

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DU Plans To Modify Admission Process After Class 12 Exam Cancellation

Delhi University Vice-chancellor PC Joshi has announced to modify the admission procedure of the university after the cancellation of class 12 board exams of CBSE and CISCE. Emphasising upon the merit-based admission, Joshi suggested the Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET). DUCC's Joint Secretary informed about working upon CUCET after Education Ministry puts out the guidelines. Usually, DU conducts entrance tests for admission… read-more

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 - 05:18 PM / by Vanshika Sharma

Tags: Covid-19, Delhi university, Education Ministry, CBSE, CISCE, Exams cancelled

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Board Exams

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After CBSE, CISCE Cancels Class 12 Board Examinations

Owing to the current COVID-19 scenario in the country, the Council of Indian School of Certification Exams (CISCE) has announced the cancellation of ISC class 12th board examinations. The board is likely to announce the evaluation criteria soon. Earlier, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) had announced the cancelling the class 12th board exams after a high-level meeting chaired by PM Narendra Modi on June 1.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 - 09:25 AM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: CISCE, Education, CBSE, Board Examination, Covid-19

Courtesy: Times Now

Supreme Court of India

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SC Asks Centre To Take Decision On CBSE Class 12 Exams By June 3

The Supreme Court on May 31 asked the central government to come up with a decision on CBSE Class 12 exams by June 3. Besides, the court has asked the authorities to give "good reasons" if they want to hold the examination this year. The double-judge bench was hearing to a petition filed by advocate Mamta Sharma wherein she requested for the cancellation of board examination due to the pandemic. 

Mon, 31 May 2021 - 04:46 PM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: CBSE, Supreme Court, Education, Central Government

Courtesy: Deccan Herald

CBSE building.

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CBSE Gets Proposal To Assess Grade 12 Students On Past 3 Year Results

The CBSE has received a proposal to give class 12th marks based on the marks of the past three years' result. While most states supported the board’s option to conduct truncated exams, some requested to vaccinate all students and staff before conducting exams. Meanwhile, after the board announced to cancel the idea of conducting full-fledged exams, it is yet to announce the dates and mode by June 1.

Sun, 30 May 2021 - 06:00 PM / by Sohini Mandal

Tags: CBSE, Class 12, Board Examination, Exams cancelled

Courtesy: The Times of India

NEET-UG and JEE Mains exams tentative dates disclosed

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NTA Eyes To Conduct JEE Mains In July-August, NEET In September

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is eyeing to conduct the JEE (Main) exams at the end of July and August, and hold NEET-UG examination in September. The agency sources revealed this after the CBSE on May 23 proposed two options to conduct exams for class 12 students in August. "Everything rests on when the Class XII Board exams are conducted and in what format," said a government source. 

Tue, 25 May 2021 - 06:50 PM / by Samanth Lanka

Tags: NEET, JEE, JEE MAIN, CBSE, Exams, National Testing Agency

Courtesy: Times of India

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CBSE Likely To Delay Class 10 Results As Marks Submission Date Deferred

The CBSE is likely to postpone the class 10 board exam results as the board has extended the dates for submission of students' marks by the schools from June 5 to June 30. Reportedly, the decision was made considering the safety and health of teachers. Earlier, the submission dates were June 5 and June 11 for marks out of 80 and internal assessment marks respectively.

Tue, 18 May 2021 - 06:20 PM / by Vanshika Sharma

Tags: Class 10 Boards, CBSE, cbse students, 10th results, Coronavirus Pandemic

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

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CBSE To Announce Class 10 Results By June 20, Unveils Marking Policy

The CBSE on May 1 declared a new marking policy for the results of now cancelled class 10 board examination. Reportedly, 20 marks are reserved for internal assessment, while the remaining 80 marks are to judge students’ performance throughout the year. A committee including the school principal and seven teachers will finalize the scores. The results are likely to be announced by June 20. 

Sun, 02 May 2021 - 10:27 AM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: CBSE, Class 10 Boards, Board Examinations, Education

Courtesy: NDTV