No Mughal Dynasty in Class 7 NCERT textbook, fresh chapters on Indian rulers introducedClass VII NCERT social science textbooks have removed chapters on the Mughals and the Delhi Sultanate, replaced by content on ancient India...
28 Apr, 2025, 11.39 AM IST
Baseless: CBSE refuses reports of 15 pc syllabus cut for class 10, 12 board examsThe CBSE refuted reports about syllabus reduction for board exams. Some news outlets reported a 15% reduction for Classes 10 and 12 in 2025...
14 Nov, 2024, 11.40 PM IST
Baseless: CBSE denies reports of 15% syllabus cut for 10th, 12th Board ExamsThe CBSE dismissed rumors about syllabus cuts for the 2025 board exams. Some reports suggested a 15% reduction for Classes 10 and 12. The b...
14 Nov, 2024, 11.30 PM IST
CBSE Board Exam 2025: Syllabus reduced, new assessment system, and exam format. Check latest updatesCBSE Board Exam Changes 2025: Central Board of Secondary Education will reduce syllabus by 15% for classes 10 and 12 from 2025. Internal as...
14 Nov, 2024, 12.55 PM IST
'Rationalised' science, math syllabi leave JEE, NEET aspirants with missing linksIn Class 12 Biology, chapters from reproduction in organisms to environmental issues and Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production have...
20 Apr, 2023, 12.04 AM IST
CBSE brings major changes for 2023 board exams. Details hereCBSE, the largest and most popular education Board in India, made this announcements while announcing the CBSE Class 10, 12 result 2022. Th...
19 Aug, 2022, 11.13 AM IST
DU VC defends CUET, says cut-off system did not offer equal opportunities to students"The CUET is a transparent, entrance test-based system and every student will be given an equal opportunity. The prior system (cut-off) was...
07 Apr, 2022, 06.01 PM IST
View: The problems with one-size-fits-all test for admissions to central universitiesClass 12 board exams will no longer be the admissions criteria for the 45 central universities. However, this is still optional for state, ...
27 Mar, 2022, 12.01 PM IST
The problems with Common University Entrance Test that need examinationThis 'marks inflation' has led to ridiculous cut-offs for admission, sometimes touching 100%. Also, it has made it essential to normalise t...
25 Mar, 2022, 12.07 AM IST
CBSE, CISCE mull further slashing of syllabus for BoardsGerry Arathoon, chief executive, CISCE, said "Given the present scenario, there is a possibility of further reduction of the syllabus. Thou...
10 Oct, 2020, 11.20 AM IST
Six things parents need to learn about schoolingIt is that time of the year when parents take the first big decision for their child's future choosing a school.
03 Nov, 2015, 03.21 PM IST
Poke Me: The mad scramble for seats via impossible 'cut-offs' is destroying real learningExams are important, as are continuous evaluation and assessment. But these are primarily the tools, not the goals of education.
27 May, 2015, 07.05 PM IST
The feedback is Class X boards were better: Smriti IraniWe implemented pension portability for all IITs. We're looking at pension portability for central universities too.
13 Feb, 2015, 11.28 AM IST
IIT's new admission norms: More stress in store for aspirants?Many fear this figure will gradually inch up as competition for elusive IIT seats grows, adding to more stress on students.
29 Jun, 2012, 10.50 AM IST
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science entrance more competitive than IIT
Cracking the IIT-JEE may be top priority for most students, but the BITSAT is now the most competitive of all national engineering entrance...
10 May, 2012, 08.55 AM IST
- Panel suggests 70% weight for Class 12 marks in IIT entry
An HRD ministry panel has recommended 70% weightage to class XII marks and 30% for performance in an aptitude test to be conducted more tha...
24 Jun, 2010, 06.47 AM IST
- Maharashtra to ban sex education in schools
Demonstrating yet again their small-town mentality, politicians in Maharashtra, cutting across party lines, on Friday decided not to impart...
31 Mar, 2007, 03.23 AM IST