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April 5, 2024 11:55 AM

CBSE Modifies Assessment Pattern For Class XI, XII; More Weightage To Competency-Based Questions

The Central Boards of Secondary Education (CBSE) has changed the assessment and evaluation pattern for classes XI and XII from the academic year 2024-25. The new changes give more weightage to competency-focused questions in theory examination. Acco...

April 3, 2024 12:40 PM

NCERT addresses concerns over non-availability of school textbooks

In response to concerns about the non-availability of school textbooks, The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) said on Tuesday said that it is actively working to ensure the timely delivery of books. The NCERT said t...

March 20, 2024 5:39 PM

UGC chief assures ‘moderate’ level of difficulty in CUET-UG 2024

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced a series of initiatives aimed at ensuring a smooth and hassle-free Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2024. UGC chief M Jagadesh Kumar stated on Wednesday that the Nationa...

March 20, 2024 10:17 AM

UPSC reschedules civil services preliminary exam to June 16 amid Lok Sabha polls

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has changed the date of the civil services preliminary examination from May 26 to June 16. This change is because of the Lok Sabha elections. The civil services exam happens every year in three parts: preli...

March 14, 2024 10:14 PM

Ministry of Minority Affairs approves ‘Centre of Jain Manuscriptology’ (GUCJM) at Gujarat University

The Ministry of Minority Affairs has approved the establishment of the Centre of Jain Manuscriptology (GUCJM) at Gujarat University, with an allocation of Rs. 40 Crore. Inspired by the ‘Panch Pran’ philosophy of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ...

February 6, 2024 1:39 PM

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to inaugurate ULLAS Mela at National Bal Bhavan in New Delhi

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is set to inaugurate a two-day event, the ULLAS Mela, on Tuesday at the National Bal Bhavan in New Delhi. Organized by the Department of School Education and Literacy under the Ministry of Education, the ev...

January 29, 2024 2:43 PM

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024: PM says parents should avoid ‘running commentary’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged parents to avoid comparing the performance of their wards with that of the latter's friends or siblings as such a practice of "running commentary" will prove detrimental to a child's future. The Prime Min...

January 29, 2024 11:49 AM

Education ministry organises Auroville tour

The Ministry of Education is organising a week-long educational and cultural tour to Auroville under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) initiative. The initiative coincides with the ongoing celebrations of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Sri Aurobi...

January 28, 2024 12:05 PM

Government accepts major reforms to strengthen Higher Education Institutions

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has approved a set of groundbreaking reforms. These reforms, proposed to strengthen the periodic approval, assessment, accreditation, and ranking of all higher education institutions, aim to foster a robust cultu...

January 27, 2024 5:21 PM

Female higher education enrollment sees 32% surge in 2021-22: AISHE Survey

The Ministry of Education has released the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2021-2022, revealing advancements in enrollment across various demographic categories. According to the survey, female enrollment in higher education has surged t...

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