BOARD EXAM FORMAT
Go back to schools to root out NEET-type malaise
The high-powered committee on entrance exam reforms, set up following the NEET-UG fiasco, is learnt to have received several of these inputs. Academics, experts and officials associated with the education ministry over the years have highlighted the urgent need to restore the primacy of school-level teaching and learning and for more 'distributed' school-level weightage in entrance exams.
Pen'n'paper just won't pass
NTA conducted Joint Entrance Exams (Main) 2024 in two sessions - January and April - totalling over 1.4 mn distinct students via 500-plus exam centres across more than 300 cities in India and abroad. Paper 1 for BTech/ BE admissions in 13 languages was fully CBT, spread over 10 shifts in 5 days. The mega operations were conducted almost free of online glitches, although there were some past issues concerning impersonation due to ambiguities in Aadhaar-based authentication.
Debate ensues over offline vs. digital exams amid NEET-UG and UGC-NET controversies
Controversies over NEET-UG and UGC-NET, with question paper leaks on the darknet, spark debate on offline vs. digital exams. Ministry of Education forms committee to review National Testing Agency. Experts weigh pros and cons, suggesting secure year-round computer-based tests. Calls for CBT to prevent leaks and improve efficiency.
HECI via consensus on 100-day agenda: Education Minister plans to introduce legislation in Parliament
The Union education ministry will pursue its long-pending agenda of bringing in a single higher education regulator, the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI), within the next 100 days, ET has gathered. It will also look to get the wheels moving for the twice-a-year board exam format from 2025.
CBSE to hold open book exams for six subjects in Class 9th and 11th this year as a pilot project
CBSE plans to pilot open-book exams for Classes IX and XI, aiming to assess effectiveness and stakeholder feedback. Initially proposed for multiple subjects, including English, Science, and Mathematics, the pilot now focuses solely on these classes. Secretary Himanshu Gupta emphasizes a shift towards competency-based assessments, aiming to replace rote learning with critical thinking. This move reflects CBSE's ongoing effort to modernize education and better prepare students for future challenges.
Odisha CHSE Class 12 Results 2024: How to check on chseodisha.nic.in, via SMS, and Digilocker; Websites, steps, and other details
The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) in Odisha is set to announce the results for the Class 12 board exams on May 26. Students can check their mark sheets directly from the official websites at chseodisha.nic.in and orissaresults.nic.in. Additionally, the Odisha board has provided options to check results using the SMS service and DigiLocker. Last year, the overall pass percentage was 78.88%, with Science, Commerce, and Arts streams recording pass percentages of 96.12%, 89.20%, and 82.10%, respectively.
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Odisha Board 10th Toppers list: Check BSE Odisha 10th toppers names, merit lists, district wise pass percentage and more
BSE Odisha Class 10th Toppers List: The BSE Odisha Class 10 results for 2024 have been announced, with a pass percentage of 96.07%. The results can be accessed online, and top performers' details will be released on the official website. Students can also get results via SMS and WhatsApp for convenience. Check here for toppers list, pass percentage and other details
CBSE 10th results 2024: How to check Class 10 results via online, Digilocker and SMS. Step-by-step guide
CBSE Class 10 Result 2024: Shortly after the announcement of class 12 result, CBSE also announced the Class 10 board exam results today. Here is a step by step guide to check your marks on the board's official website. If the official website doesn't work you can still get the result through other methods.
TS EAPCET 2024: TSCHE releases answer keys. Check how to download and direct link
Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) released TS EAPCET 2024 exam answer keys. Candidates can download from eapcet.tsche.ac.in. Objection and challenge windows available. Revised exam dates and exam pattern details provided.
Bihar STET 2024: BSEB releases admit cards. How to download, direct link, & FAQs
Bihar STET 2024 exam admit cards are out for download on secondary.biharboardonline.com. Exams scheduled between May and June 2024. Candidates reviewed dummy admit cards, downloaded by providing app number and DOB, and printed for reference.
HPBose Class 10 Result 2024: Results announced today; Here's how to download
HPBose 10th Result 2024: The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has annoucned the class 10 HPBOSE 2024 result on May 7. Students can check their results on hpbose.org or use SMS or the Digilocker app. To view their mark sheets, students need to enter their roll number. The passing score is 33 per cent, and students should verify personal details, grade, percentage, and CGPA. Last year, the pass percentage was 89.70 per cent.
WBBSE Madhyamik Result 2024 declared. List of West Bengal board class 10 toppers, their marks and schools
The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has released the results for the West Bengal Madhyamik Pariksha 2024. Approximately 1.18 lakh students attained first division, constituting 12.98% of the total candidates. The overall pass rate stands at 86.31%, with 7.6 lakh students successfully passing the examination. In terms of toppers, Chandrachur Sen from Cooch Behar emerged as the highest achiever in the West Bengal Class 10 final exam, securing an impressive 693 marks, equivalent to 99 percent.
MP Board Class 10th, 12th Result 2024: MPBSE result site not opening? Here are other ways to check your result
MPBSE will release Class 10 and Class 12 exam results today. Exams held from Feb 5 to Feb 28 for Class 10, and from Feb 6 to Mar 5 for Class 12. Results available on mpresults.nic.in or mpbse.nic.in. If sites crash due to traffic, other methods are available. SMS format: MPBSE10/MPBSE12 followed by roll number to 56263. Also, results are accessible via DigiLocker.
MP Board Result 2024: Know how to download MPBSE Board class 10th, 12th results online, via SMS and DigiLocker
MP Board Class 10, 12 Result 2024: The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) is set to announce the results for MP Board Class 10 and 12 exams on April 24. Exams for Class 10 were held from February 5 to 28, and for Class 12 from February 6 to March 5. Students can check their results on mpbse.nic.in or mpresults.nic.in. Additionally, they can receive updates live at 4 PM.
CBSE changes exam format for classes 11, 12 from this academic year; eliminates long-form answers
CBSE has announced a change in exam format for Classes 11, 12 from 2024-25, focusing on concept application questions rather than long-form answers. The percentage of competency-focused questions has increased from 40% to 50%, while constructed response questions have been reduced from 40% to 30%. The changes align with the National Education Policy, 2020, aiming to emphasize creativity, critical thinking, and system-based learning.
CUET UG 2024: Registration opens today. Direct link and other details here
CUET UG 2024: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is likely to release the CUET UG 2024 application form on February 27, 2024. CUET 2024 is scheduled from May 15 to May 31, 2024. Candidates must follow guidelines, deadlines, and retain important documents for future reference.
CBSE to conduct trials of open-book exams for classes 9-12; no plans to adopt format in boards
The pilot will be focused on assessing higher-order thinking skills, application, analysis, critical and creative thinking, and problem solving abilities. While the design, development, and review of Open Book Tests is proposed to be completed by June 2024, the pilot testing of the materials in schools is being planned in November-December 2024.
CBSE to conduct twice-a-year board exams from 2024-25 session
Starting from the academic session of 2024-25, students in Class X and XII will have the option to take the new multiple board format exams. These exams will be conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and will be held twice a year. The first set of exams is expected to take place in November-December 2024, while the second set will be in February-March 2025.
NEET PG 2024 exam date changed, will now be conducted in July
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the schedule for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test postgraduate (NEET PG) 2024. As per the announcement, the NEET PG 2024 exam is scheduled for July 7, 2024, with August 15, 2024, as the cutoff date for eligibility
UP Police SI, ASI recruitment registration begins: How to apply, vacancies, fee, and exam details
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment Board invites online applications for 921 SI and ASI positions. Application window: Jan 7–28, 2024, with fee adjustment until Jan 30. Rs 400 fee. Selection through a 400-mark online exam.
ICSE Class 10, ISC Class 12 board exam 2024 Datesheet released. Check schedule here
The ICSE class 10 and ISC class 12 board exam 2024 schedule has been announced by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) on its website https://cisce.org. Go to the official CISCE website at cisce.org and click on the link labeled ISC (Class XII) Year 2024 Examinations Instructions and Timetable OR ICSE (Class X) Year 2024 Examinations Instructions and Timetable.
ICSE Date Sheet 2024: CISCE to announce date sheet this week. Check details here
ICSE Date Sheet 2024: The ICSE Board Exam 2024 is tentatively scheduled to take place offline from February 15, 2024, to March 30, 2024, adhering to the traditional pen-and-paper format. For those preparing for the ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 board exams, here's a step-by-step guide on how to check and download the timetable PDF:
CBSE Practical Exams 2024 dates are out: Schedule, things to remember and how to download notification
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the schedule for the practical examinations of Classes 10 and 12. The exams will be conducted from January 1 to February 15, 2024, in all CBSE-affiliated schools. Winter-bound schools will hold exams from November 14 to December 14, 2023. The annual board exams for Classes 10 and 12 will begin on February 15, 2024, and conclude by April 10, 2024. The notice also includes guidelines for schools to rectify any errors in uploading marks.
Appearing for class 10, 12 board exams twice a year won't be mandatory: Dharmendra Pradhan
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has stated that appearing for class 10 and 12 board exams twice a year will be optional, not mandatory. This move aims to reduce students' stress caused by the fear of a single opportunity. Students will have the option to choose the best score and can skip the second set of exams if they are satisfied with their performance in the first set. Pradhan has received positive feedback from students and hopes to implement this change from 2024. The issue of 'dummy schools' and the need for serious discussion on the matter have also been highlighted.
TN SSLC Class 10 Exam: DGE to release Class 10 general exam hall tickets; check for more details
TN SSLC Class 10 Exam: The Class 10 general exam, also referred to as the TN SSLC exam is scheduled to begin on the 6th of April and end on the 20th of April. The hall ticket will contain all the candidate's crucial information like their name, roll number, exam center, and exam instructions which should be followed during the exam.
CBSE Class12 English Board Exam 2023: Know everything about pattern, sample papers, and other relevant details here
Unseen passages, MCQs, descriptive answer-based questions, and other sorts of questions will be included in the Class 12 English Question Paper.
CBSE Board Exam 2023: Admit cards to be released soon, Check out latest updates here
The dates for the CBSE board exam in 2023 have been published, and now students are anxiously awaiting the release of their admission cards and roll numbers.
CBSE Date Sheet 2023: What are competency-based questions? Read here
The Classes 10 and 12 levels CBSE 2023 will include competency-based questions for the first time, according to the CBSE Board. The Board has also indicated that the exams will likely begin on February 15.
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