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Chandigarh: The Central Board of Secondary Education's decision to conduct Class 10 board exams twice a year from 2026 has drawn mixed reactions from school heads in Chandigarh. While many educators see the move as a progressive step towards reducing exam-related stress and giving students more flexibility, concerns are being raised about how schools will cope with the added logistical and academic pressures.Under the new system, all students will appear for the main board exam in Feb-March, covering the full syllabus. A second, optional session will be held around May, where students will have the opportunity to improve their marks in up to three subjects. The best score in each subject will be retained for the final result.School administrators agree the intent is well-meaning, especially for students who may fall ill, face personal setbacks, or struggle with performance anxiety. But the manner in which the plan will be implemented, since by May, schools start with next academic session, has left many with questions."This is not right," said HS Mamik, chairman of Vivek High School. "Students may start taking the first attempt lightly, thinking they can do better next time. It may breed laziness and over-reliance on a second chance," he said. "Instead of learning consistency, they might start planning for 'repeat performances'."Reema Dewan, director of Delhi Public School, Chandigarh, welcomed the move, calling it a step in the right direction. "It is encouraging that students will have another opportunity to do better within the same academic year. It is in line with the shift towards a more flexible and inclusive assessment system. Of course, it will require careful coordination from CBSE in terms of scheduling, logistics and evaluation, but I am hopeful the implementation will be thoughtfully managed."The logistical strain was a major concern for Gurpreet Bakshi, chief administrator of St Kabir Public School. "Schools will once again be turned into exam centres -- that means reassigning teachers as invigilators, handling paperwork, and disrupting regular classes after the new session begins. Who will take responsibility for that disruption?" he asked.Bakshi also questioned the reducing relevance of board exams in today's academic landscape. "Most good universities and colleges have their own entrance tests or criteria. So how much does improving a board score actually help a student in the long run?"For some educators, the policy stands out for offering fairness to students who miss or underperform in their first attempt due to unforeseen circumstances. "Not every student is at their best on one fixed day," said Gurnam Kaur Grewal, principal of Guru Nanak Public School, Sector 36. "Health issues, family emergencies -- these things happen. This gives them another chance. But teachers will be juggling a lot -- new classes, ongoing corrections, admissions, and now another exam phase."She added that the board needs to think holistically. "Every year, exams are being pulled earlier to fit the university admission cycle. If we're rethinking the structure, let's not just patch over the surface. We need systemic reform from the top down."Despite the apprehensions, most schools agree that if handled well, the two-exam format could reduce pressure and offer greater flexibility to students. But for it to succeed, clarity, support, and proper timing will be crucial.
Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 27 (PTI) Zumba dance, a high-energy fitness programme introduced in schools in Kerala by the General Education Department as part of its anti-drug campaign, is facing opposition from certain Muslim groups who argue that it goes against moral values. The programme was introduced in schools following a directive from Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who stated that the dance -- which combines dance and aerobic movements performed to lively music -- would help reduce stress among schoolchildren and, in turn, counter the menace of drug abuse among young people. From this ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Monday stated that the Right to Information (RTI) Act was enacted to ensure transparency in governance, not to serve as fodder for sensationalism. Justice Sachin Datta observed that even seemingly innocuous disclosures could open the floodgates of indiscriminate demands, motivated by idle curiosity or sensationalism, rather than any objective public interest consideration. Delivering the verdict in a case relating to Prime Minister Narendra Modi undergraduate degree records, the Court held that marksheets, results, degree certificat ...Read More >
The Maharashtra State Board has released the 2026 exam schedules for Class 10 and Class 12. HSC written exams are from February 10 to March 18, 2026. SSC written exams are from February 20 to March 18, 2026. Practical and internal assessments will occur earlier. Students can download the timetable from the official website. The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has announced the official timetable for the 2026 board examinations for both HSC (Class 12) ...Read More >
The Kerala High Court on Friday asked the state government to clarify its stand on a plea filed by a church-run school that is challenging an Education Department order allowing a Muslim girl student to wear a headscarf, or hijab, in class. Justice VG Arun directed the government counsel to come prepared with instructions regarding the claims made in the petition. The matter is now posted for further hearing on October 24. The case involves St Rita's Public School, a CBSE-affiliated minority in ...Read More >
The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has published subject-wise model question papers for Class 10 and 12 on its official website, upmsp.edu.in. These resources aim to help students understand the examination pattern and marking scheme, providing a crucial tool for effective preparation. The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has released subject-wise model question papers for both Class 10 and 12 on its official website, upmsp.edu.in. These model papers offer a va ...Read More >
Noida: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has approved a twice-board exams policy from 2026, but most schools in Noida don't see it as a wise move. Principals noted that the two-exam policy will pose a challenge to the academic calendar. The main or first examinations will begin from mid-Feb while the second examination will be held in May. So, teachers will be engaged in evaluations and invigilation from Feb-June, leaving limited time for regular academics, according to principals."The introduction of two board exams warrants a very honest scrutiny. While the NEP mandates implementin ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, accusing the DMK government of using the "Hindi imposition" narrative as a "facade" to mask administrative failures and deprive students of educational equity.In a detailed post on X, Pradhan asserted that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a "manifesto for linguistic liberation" rather than an imposition, emphasising that it prioritises the mother tongue. "Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru @mkstalin, your narrative of 'impositi ...Read More >
New Delhi: If your child is a Class 10 examinee under the CBSE Board, the wait for the results is finally coming to an end. Students, in any case, have been waiting for their examination results with great anticipation. Once again, the Class 10 results are expected to be excellent. Should any student fail, the option of a compartment examination will remain open to them. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to declare the results between May 10 and May 15, 2026. Once the results are declared, students can visit the official website to check their examination outcomes -- ...Read More >
RBSE Rajasthan Board 12th Result 2026: This year, around 8.5 lakh students registered for the exams. RBSE Rajasthan Board 12th Result 2026: The Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (RBSE) will declare the Class 12 examination results today at 10 AM. Once announced, the result link will be activated on the official website as well as on the NDTV Board Exam Results 2026 page. Students will be able to access their scorecards by using the required credentials. The results for all three streams, Arts, Science, and Commerce, will be announced together. This year, around 8.5 lakh students regist ...Read More >
Meghalaya MBOSE SSLC Result 2026 LIVE: The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) is scheduled to release the results for the Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination (SSLC) 2026 on April 7th. Students who appeared for the exam this year can check their results by visiting the official website, megresults.nic.in. The Meghalaya Board Class 10 exams were held between January 30th and February 11th. This year, approximately 48,000 students appeared for the Meghalaya Board Class 10 board exams. The Class 10 MBOSE exams were conducted in a single shift, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Each ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt's flagship programme Mission Mathematics and Special Enrichment Classes has now been extended to students from Classes VI to X for the 2025-26 academic session.Aimed at strengthening mathematical understanding and addressing foundational learning gaps, the initiative builds on its earlier success and growing impact since its launch in 2022.Originally introduced to tackle poor performance in mathematics in board examinations, the programme initially targeted students of Classes VIII to X. It focused on making learning more engaging through activity-based worksheets, "Quest ...Read More >
New Delhi: Alleging "blatant misuse" of agencies to defame its leaders, AAP on Thursday questioned why the first information report filed against former Delhi ministers Saurabh Bharadwaj and Satyendar Jain was being kept under wraps and "selective" press notes were being leaked to the media.Bharadwaj, who is Delhi AAP convener, alleged that only two former ministers were named in the case without any reasonable cause while all the officers of the health and public works departments, who were actually responsible for executing the hospital projects, were spared. "Is the FIR so baseless that BJP ...Read More >
Kozhikode (Kerala): The Kerala government on Saturday stood firm in its decision to introduce Zumba dance in state schools as part of its anti-drug campaign, saying the opposition to it is "more venomous than narcotic substance". Explaining the government's stance over the matter here, General Education Minister V Sivankutty said a section of people are deliberately creating issues over the matter and nothing harmful for children is being implemented. Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty's Statement "The government is ready to hold talks with those who have misunderstandings in th ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 5 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that the state government is prioritising quality education for students, and quality teachers are being recruited through the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). Saha also informed that more recruitments will be made in the future. Also Read | Centre Notifies Waqf Management Rules 2025; Portal, Database, Audit of Waqf Properties. "Textbook education can never be the standard of life. One can become morally strong through education. Along with education, children should also be engaged in social work," he said. CM ...Read More >
The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala, is expected to issue the Kerala plus Two SAY (Save a Year) Result 2025 today, July 10, 2025. If students took the supplemental exams, they can access their results on the official websites, keralaresults.nic.in and result.kite.kerala.gov.in. The DHSE Kerala held the Plus Two SAY exams from June 12 to June 20, 2025, to allow students who failed one or more topics in the Kerala Class 12 board exams earlier this year another chance. The results will determine eligibility for post-secondary education and employment opportunities. Kera ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday described the Supreme Court order on nomination of two MLCs as "a slap in the face of both the Congress and the BJP". The apex court issued an order modifying its earlier interim directive on the nomination of Prof M Kodandaram Reddy and Amer Ali Khan to the state Legislative Council under the Governor's quota. In a press statement, Rama Rao said that the Supreme Court declaring invalid the appointments of Kodandaram and Amer Ali as MLCs under the Governor's quota by the state government was a slap in the face for both the BJP and the ...Read More >
The Delhi High Court overturned a Central Information Commission order. The order had directed CBSE to release BJP leader Smriti Irani's Class X and XII records. The court stated her educational qualifications weren't statutory requirements for her public office. This decision came as the court allowed CBSE's petition challenging the CIC's previous directive. The Delhi High Court on Monday set aside an order of the Central Information Commission (CIC) directing CBSE to provide copies of the Clas ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced major curriculum reforms for Classes 9 and 10, set to be implemented from the 2026-27 academic session. The move aims to curb the rising trend of dummy schools and reduce students' dependence on coaching institutes by strengthening school-based learning. Under the revamped structure, CBSE plans to integrate competitive exam preparation such as JEE and NEET within the school system itself, making classroom learning more practical and aligned with real-world requirements. The reforms are aligned with the vision of the Nat ...Read More >
The last date to apply is April 18, 2026. Students can apply for admission in intermediate courses of Arts/Science/Commerce/Agriculture/Vocational in different schools and colleges through an online Common Application Form (CAF) available on the official website. IIT Madras Admission 2026: MTech, MSc and MA programs application process begins, apply link here 1. Visit the official website of OFSS Bihar at ofssbihar.net. 2. Click on OFSS Bihar 11th Admission 2026 registration link available on ...Read More >
Did you know emojis have been around since the 1980s? Back then, people were already worried that computers might make it harder to express feelings, something humans have done for thousands of years. Fast forward to today, and emojis are everywhere! They've become one of the fastest-growing "languages," and young Indians are total experts at using them. For adults trying to keep up, emojis are like learning a new subject in school. Teachers, especially, are finding it's part of their job now. In Kochi, some CBSE schools have taken this to the next level by ditching grades for emojis or stars ...Read More >
Bihar Board Exam Date 2025: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is expected to announce the exam dates for Matric (Class 10) and Intermediate (Class 12) board exams soon. The official exam schedule will be released on the BSEB website, biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in, and shared on social media platforms like Facebook and X (Twitter). Last year, the Bihar board announced the final exam dates for both Matric and Intermediate classes on December 4. In 2024, the Class 10 exams were conducted from February 15 to 23, while the Class 12 exams took place from February 1 to 12. Class 12 exams were ...Read More >
Gurgaon: Two days after a law student died and his friend suffered critical injuries when a car knocked them down as they stood near railing on the service lane of Delhi-Jaipur highway in the early hours of Tuesday, a civil engineer was arrested on Thursday.Mohit (31), an employee of a private company in the city, told police that he got drowsy while driving. He is staying at a PG facility in Sector 14.The student who died, Harsh Singhal (25), was a resident of Om Nagar colony. His friend Abhishek Kumar (23), who is from Shanti Nagar in Sector 11, is undergoing treatment at a private hospital ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The High Court verdict quashing the KEAM engineering entrance rank list has come as a major setback to the state government that carried out an eleventh hour attempt to rectify the "disadvantage" faced by state syllabus students due to the standardisation of marks of various Plus Two boards. Though stung by the adverse verdict, the government indicated that it will appeal against it before a division bench. "The cabinet will take an appropriate decision on the course of action in the wake of the verdict. The government does not have any vested interest other than ensuring ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 12 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that the women-led development in Jammu and Kashmir is key to eradicating terrorism and ushering in lasting peace and prosperity. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO Addressing the valedictory function of women vocational training course at Army Goodwill School Balapur here in Shopian, the LG said, "Under PM Modi's guidance women's empowerment has been transformed into a mass movement in Jammu and Kashmir. The social and economic upliftment of women has been our top priority. I strongly believe that women-led development will lead us to ov ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar/Sambalpur: A court in Sambalpur on Thursday sent a university teacher to judicial custody for allegedly entering into a physical relationship with a female student under the false pretext of marriage. The incident comes days after a 20-year-old Balasore student set herself ablaze over alleged inaction by college authorities on her sexual harassment complaint against a faculty member. On Wednesday, police received a complaint from the 20-year-old girl, a second-year student of integrated BA BEd course, in which she claimed that the 32-year-old assistant professor was sexually and me ...Read More >
SMPL New Delhi [India], March 31: Preparing for school exams becomes much easier when students have the right practice material. Question banks are one of the best tools for this because they provide all types of questions in one place. The latest CBSE question banks by Oswaal Books for Classes 9 to 12 are designed in a simple and clear way so that students can understand concepts, practice regularly, and score better marks in exams. What are CBSE Question Banks? CBSE question banks are books that contain a large number of practice questions from each chapter. These questions are based on ...Read More >
Meghalaya Board MBOSE SSLC Result 2026 Declared: Wangaal Lama has topped the MBOSE SSLC 2026 examination with 585 marks. Check details here. Meghalaya Board MBOSE SSLC Result 2026 Out: The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) has declared the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Examination 2026 results today, April 7. Students can check their results on the official websites -- mbose.in, mboseresults.in, and megresults.nic.in. In addition to the official portals, results are also accessible via SMS and the DigiLocker app. MBOSE SSLC Results 2026 (OUT) Live Wangaal Lama has to ...Read More >
Mumbai: The school education department failed to declare the first-year junior college admissions list on Thursday, as it was entangled in what it called "technical snags". The uncertainty will now drag on till June 30, yet another fresh date given by the education department to release the first list.Across Maharashtra, 12.7 lakh students and parents waited through the evening, refreshing screens and hoping the seat allotment information would finally blink into existence. "I've been hitting refresh on the FYJC admission portal like a ritual all evening. Each time, hoping the list will appea ...Read More >
Kerala Lottery Result SAMRUDHI SM 12 Results Live: The first winner of today's lottery game- SAMRUDHI SM 12 lottery- takes home Rs 1 crore as a cash prize. The Kerala lottery is one of the most trusted games in the country. Kerala Lottery Result Sunday 20-07-2025: The Kerala lottery is back with another fun game- that may lead you to win Rs 1 crore! The results for today's Kerala lottery games- SAMRUDHI SM 12 Sunday- are announced. The Kerala lottery results are announced here, so people with tickets for today's game can stay in touch with this live blog. Samrudhi Lottery Series: MN, MO, MP, ...Read More >