CBSE Set to Change Question paper Pattern from 2020 Board Exams

Central Board of Secondary Education has announced its intention to introduce changes in the pattern of the questions in the board exams 2020. There are a range of opinions emerging on the subject. Experts are of the opinion that the changes should not be limited to 9-12 class bracket, as stated by ... Read More

Teacher Training for NEP objectives--CBSE and AICTE’s joint Innovation Ambassador Programme

The CBSE has entered into a collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education by signing an MoU. The collaboration is for teacher training and skill enhancement. Notably, the AICTE is currently organizing several programs for skill enhancement of the faculty and the students of the in... Read More

Early Childhood Education in India and School Readiness Program

All eyes are on the upcoming National Education Policy 2019. Time is ripe and expectations are high. It is natural to expect the NEP to deliver guidelines that transform the education scenario in the country. There are very many subjects that have rightly found voice in the NEP but there are subject... Read More

Maharashtra Assembly passes bill making Marathi a compulsory subject in the state

The bill was passed on February 27, "Marathi Bhasha Din" (Marathi language day), the birth anniversary of poet and Jnanpith award winner late V V Shirwadkar.... Read More

Reopening of Schools Post-Pandemic

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New Accreditation System Set to Elevate Indian Higher Education Institutions

An official revealed that Indian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are undergoing a transformative shift in accreditation processes, aiming to enhance their quality and global positioning. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has decided to replace the grading system with a bi... Read More

India produces teachers in surplus but substandard ones abound

As per the data, India needs 3 lakh new teachers every year, India produces about 19.5 lakh per year. Where lies the anomaly? Apparently, it lies in the substandard teacher training institutes that have mushroomed in the country over the years.... Read More

Progressive Changes in the 21st Century Education

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State Directive for Schools for 30% Fee Reduction in Karnataka for the academic year 2020-21

Government of Karnataka in a directive stated that the schools must slash the tuition fee for the academic year 2020-21 by as much as 30 %. The justification for ordering such a substantial discount is of course the pandemic and the lockdown that it induced. The order applies to both state and centr... Read More

What Infrastructure is required to start CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE/Cambridge and IB Schools in India?

The land and infrastructure requirements to start CBSE, IGCSE/Cambridge, ICSE and IB Schools in India are defined by the respective boards and vary with nature of accommodation, capacity, terrain, and geography. International organizations dwell upon the dimensions relatively lesser than CBSE or ICSE, nonetheless, they mandate complete learning environment in every respect and can accommodate not only the given number of children but also the pedagogical activities, movements, and interactions. CBSE, ICSE or State board schools can also run international programs by provisioning appropriate infrastructure. Specific requirements have been detailed in the following articles -

1. How to Start a CBSE School Anywhere in India?
2. How to Start an ICSE Affiliated School in India?
3. How to Start School and get IGCSE affiliation?
4. How to Start an IB School Anywhere In India?

Pariksha Pe Charcha, Fifth Edition

Pariksha Pe Charcha is an interactive programme, conceptualised by India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, the first edition of which was held on February 16, 2018. Students, parents, and teachers, from the country and overseas, are given the opportunity to interact with the Prime Minister on topics ... Read More

Introduction of Vocational Courses for classes 9 and 11 on the cards in Himachal Pradesh

The state of Himachal Pradesh is set to introduce 15 vocational courses for class 9 students from the 2020-21 academic session. The courses that have been approved amount to 15 in number and they are planned to be taught for 2 years.... Read More

5 education trends to watch in 2020

The surveys have reflected that the current pace at which the students are acquiring 21st century skills will not suffice and amends have to be made in our approaches towards educating.... Read More

National Curriculum Framework to be Implemented from Academic Year 2024-25

The school education system is going to change in the country.The Ministry of Education, Government of India will soon launch the National Curriculum Framework for School Education.... Read More

CSR Spending for Improvement of School Education

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions has been mandated by Government of India for all companies meeting specified financial thresholds. Certain areas of socioeconomic development have been specified as well, school education being one of them.... Read More

Google to Partner with CBSE and Train 1 Million Teachers Under 'Blended Learning’ initiative

At the Google for India virtual event, Google has announced its partnership with the CBSE in an initiative ‘Blended Learning’ under which around 1 million teachers in 22000 schools across India will be trained in online and classroom teaching.... Read More

‘MyNEP2020’ Portal launched for What’s In For Students National Council for Teacher Education

‘MyNEP2020’ is an online portal devised for the National Council for Teacher Education’s (NCTE) web portal. It has been launched with the main objective of facilitating the reception of suggestions for designing and improving teacher training programs.... Read More

Haryana Government’s Decision of Conducting Exams for Grades 5, 8 Opposed by CBSE, CISCE

Haryana Government has introduced board exams for classes V and VIII across all recognised schools in the state, irrespective of the boards they are affiliated with, in order to enhance the educational standards in the state. It was done through a recent amendment to Rights of Children to Free and C... Read More