OPEN BOOK EXAMS
RSS' Vidya Bharti pitches for reforms in entrance exam pattern
Vidya Bharti, tied to RSS, proposed aptitude-based exam changes following the NEET-UG leak to reduce student stress. Suggestions like open book exams, question paper banks, and JEE Advanced-style testing were sent to a panel led by K Radhakrishnan. D Ramakrishna Rao, in New Delhi, emphasized ending rote learning and coaching, targeting regular exams.
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.
Adda247 logs 88% jump in revenue to Rs 243 crore
Google-backed edtech startup Adda247 saw strong growth in FY24, with revenue nearly doubling to Rs 243.39 crore from Rs 129.65 crore in the previous year. They also made significant progress on profitability, slashing their net loss by two-thirds to Rs 101 crore, down from Rs 296 crore in FY23.
How a Pune prodigy became a pioneer at OpenAI
Prafulla Dhariwal, a Pune native, is a key contributor to OpenAI's latest project, GPT-4. Praised by CEO Sam Altman, Prafulla's journey from a standout student in Pune to a renowned AI developer showcases his dedication and well-rounded nature. His mother and educators recount his academic and personal achievements, emphasizing his humility and willingness to share knowledge. Despite his exceptional intelligence, Prafulla balanced his love for sports and astronomy with his academic pursuits, inspiring those around him.
Open book exams for a new, adaptive OS
OBE has students referring to notes, textbooks and other study materials during an exam. The assessment focuses on a student's understanding of the subject and his or her ability to analyse or apply concepts, rather than testing memory - the whys and hows, rather than the whats and whens. While National Education Policy 2020 does not mention OBE - National Curriculum Framework released last year does - one of the reforms it suggests is moving from rote to competency-based learning.
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.
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SBI Clerk Prelim Exam 2024: 8,773 Openings for Junior Associates; Exam procedures and timings
SBI Clerk Prelim Exam 2024: The State Bank of India announces 8,773 openings for Junior Associates in a clerical cadre, with a preliminary exam scheduled for January 5, 6, 11, and 12, 2024. The exam is online, comprising sections on English, Numerical Ability, and Reasoning. Adherence to reporting times, proper documentation, and a prohibition on certain items in the exam hall are crucial. Successful candidates can expect a salary between Rs 26,000 and Rs 29,000 along with various perks.
BSEB Patna compartment exam registration last date today. Details here
According to BSEB Patna, only those students who have not secured a total aggregate of 33 percent are eligible to apply for the compartment exam.
ChatGPT finds a new admirer, Bill Gates in awe of chatbot's empathetic ability & intelligence quotient
The billionaire wants to use AI to transform philanthropy, health & education.
OpenAI plans to up the ante in tech’s AI race
The company unveiled new technology called GPT-4 four months after its ChatGPT stunned Silicon Valley. The update is an improvement, but it carries some of the same baggage.
CBSE class 10th,12th Board Exams 2023: The CBSE board issues new school guidelines, read here
The CBSE has warned schools not to use WhatsApp messages to communicate with the board or any other official during the examination.
Board Exam: CBSE issues new guidelines for exam centers
The CBSE has also issued a set of new guidelines in which it said that after discussion with the relevant stakeholders, the following is informed to all Examination Centre's and schools sponsoring students for Classes X and XII Examinations. The Class 10 board exams will cover 76 subjects and will get over by 21st March and the Class 12 board exams covering 115 subjects will get over on 5th April.
Medical college principal among 5 booked in connection with MBBS student suicide case
On the complaint lodged by Uday Singh Shankhwar, the student's father, a case has been registered against five persons, including the college principal Dr Sangeeta Aneja and Controller of Examination Gaurav Singh, under section 306 (abetment of suicide) of the IPC, Additional Superintendent of Police (City) Sarvesh Kumar Mishra said.
Delhi University declares results for 26 UG, 18 PG courses
According to the university, results for courses like B.Com. (Hons.), B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy, Hindi, Political Science, B.A. (VOC) Human Resource Management and B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Science, Mathematics, Statistics have been declared till now.
JEE Mains 2022 admit Card released. Details here
Candidates who have applied for the JEE Mains can download their hall tickets from the official website of NTA. NTA has provided several websites to download the hall ticket so that the students do not face any problems . The websites provided by NTA are www.jeemain.nta.nic.in, www.nta.ac.in, www.jeemain.nta.nic.in, .
Class 12 exam cancelled in Uttar Pradesh after paper leak
On Monday, when the English examination was scheduled for class 12, a particular series of question paper was discovered to have been leaked in Ballia, following which the examination was cancelled in 24 out of 75 districts, including in Ghaziabad, Varanasi, Gorakhpur and others where this series of the paper was to be distributed.
With 'Samarth', DU's exam fee collection doubles
The Delhi University collected nearly Rs 9.5 crore from around 1.4 lakh students towards fees for the examinations that are underway, thanks to the transparency introduced with the Centre's Samarth portal, officials said.
With 'Samarth', DU's exam fee collection doubles
The Delhi University collected nearly Rs 9.5 crore from around 1.4 lakh students towards fees for the examinations that are underway, thanks to the transparency introduced with the Centre's Samarth portal, officials said. This is almost double the amount the university previously fetched from exam fees. Earlier, several colleges would not entirely transfer the exam fees to the university as there was no effective mechanism to ensure checks and balances, they said.
Delhi University puts out guidelines for exams, students can write papers at home
The exams were supposed to begin from November 30. The NCWEB is a non-formal system of obtaining a degree from Delhi University with lectures being delivered only on the weekends. Only women students residing in the National Capital Territory of Delhi can enrol themselves as students of the board.
Delhi HC refuses to interfere with DU's online open book exam for last year's intermediate law SEM
"I am not going to allow students to dictate the terms of exams of a professional course," a bench of Justice Prateek Jalan said while hearing four petitions by students of second and final year of Faculty of Law, Delhi University.
Jamia Millia Islamia to conduct online open book exams for current semester
The varsity said one hour of mock examination is compulsory for every student and only after the successful completion of the test, they will be allowed to take the actual exam.
Delhi University postpones UG, PG final year exams
"It is hereby notified for information of all the concerned that the final semester/annual examinations May/June 2021 to be commenced from June 1, 2021, are hereby postponed and same shall start from June 7, 2021," Dean of Examinations D S Rawat said in a notice.
DU online open book exam begins, students complain about difficulty in uploading answer sheets
The exams began at 7.30 am and are being held in three shifts. The Delhi High Court gave its nod to the university to conduct the exams.
Delhi University to begin academic session from August 10 with online classes
The university has graded first and second year students on the basis of their internal assessment and their performance in the previous semester.
Will conduct UG, PG final semester exams from August 17 in OBE mode: DU tells HC
In an affidavit filed before Delhi High Court, DU said that it will conduct the examinations for the final semester/term/year students of all Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses including School of Open Learning (SOL) and Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board (NCWEB) from August 17 onwards in the OBE mode remotely.
First, second year students to be graded on internal assessment, previous performance: Delhi University
For students of intermediate semester/term/year, the grading could be composite of 50 per cent marks on the basis of the pattern of internal evaluation or assignment based evaluation wherever applicable and the remaining 50 per cent marks can be awarded on the basis of performance in previous semester/term/year only, the varsity said.
Plea opposes DU's open book online exam for final-year UG, PG students; HC seeks university stand
The Delhi High Court has sought response of the Delhi University on a plea challenging its decision to conduct online open book exams for final-year students of undergraduate and postgraduate courses from July 1 in view of the COVID-19 outbreak.
DU final year exam for UG, PG from July 1; open book mode if Covid-19 situation doesn't improve
Under the 'Open-Book' mode of examination, the student will be able to refer books, notes and other study materials to answer the questions. Students will sit in their homes and will download question papers for their respective course from the portal. They will upload the answers in a span of two hours.
PM Modi has 'fled' his 'open book Rafale exam' in Parliament: Rahul Gandhi
The Congress chief's remarks came after Modi went on a day-long visit to Punjab, where he will inaugurate the 106th edition of the Indian Science Congress (ISC) and address its inaugural session.
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