News for 'Board of Secondary Education'

'Expect UP assembly polls from mid-February'

'Expect UP assembly polls from mid-February'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

According to sources, the Election Commission has a tentative schedule to hold the Uttar Pradesh elections from February 16 or 17. The polling will be completed in six phases by around March 6, and the counting would be done along with all other states on March 10. Other states, including Punjab, will have one-day polls.

Too many leaks, the 'chowkidar' is weak: Rahul's jibe at PM

Too many leaks, the 'chowkidar' is weak: Rahul's jibe at PM

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Gandhi went into rhyme over the series of leaks.

CBSE class 12 results out; Chennai tops pass percentage

CBSE class 12 results out; Chennai tops pass percentage

Rediff.com28 May 2012

The results were declared across the country on Monday, with the total pass percentage standing at 80.19 per cent, a fall of 0.69 per cent over last year, said a statement issued by the CBSE.

CBSE 10th, 12th exams to be held from May 4 to June 10

CBSE 10th, 12th exams to be held from May 4 to June 10

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The results of the board exams will be announced by July 15.

Former UP chief secretary chargesheeted by CBI

Former UP chief secretary chargesheeted by CBI

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

The CBI on Friday chargesheeted former Uttar Pradesh chief secretary Akhand Pratap Singh for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income while 11 others, including his wife, also face charges for "aiding and abetting" his corrupt activities.

Friends killed teen over Rs 2,500 in Delhi

Friends killed teen over Rs 2,500 in Delhi

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Nine school students 'planned' the murder of their teenaged friend after one of them was enraged at the victim informing his father that he had not returned Rs 2,500 which he had borrowed, police said on Monday. They allegedly murdered 15-year-old Yash, a standard X student of Cambridge School in Sriniwaspuri, on Saturday evening, while he was on way to his friend's place to study for the upcoming Central Board of Secondary Education examinations.

'Unemployment Is A Ticking Time Bomb!'

'Unemployment Is A Ticking Time Bomb!'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'The government should come back as a job creator as it did in the 1960s and the 1970s.'

Girl jumps to death from CBSE building

Girl jumps to death from CBSE building

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

A suicide note left by her said she was committing suicide because of her repeated failure in class tenth examinations.

Want a B Tech degree?

Want a B Tech degree?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

The Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Gujarat announces admissions for its B Tech (Information and Communication Technology) programme.\n

CBSE cancels class 10 exams, postpones class 12 exams

CBSE cancels class 10 exams, postpones class 12 exams

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

The exams were scheduled to be held from May 4.

Chennai top in CBSE Class X results

Chennai top in CBSE Class X results

Rediff.com27 May 2006

Ajmer and Chandigarh were second and third while Delhi was fifth.

Should students bring cell phones to school?

Should students bring cell phones to school?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

The CBSE issued a circular to its affiliated schools asking them to restrict use of mobile phones by students as well as teachers as these phones can be serious cause of distraction and anxiety.

Engineering entrance paper leaks; students upset

Engineering entrance paper leaks; students upset

Rediff.com1 May 2011

The Central Board for Secondary Education postponed the two exams on Sunday by a few hours after it found that the question papers were being leaked in a major way primarily in two states -- Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

Now, learn fashion at school!

Now, learn fashion at school!

Rediff.com3 May 2005

Girls shine in Class XII CBSE exams

Girls shine in Class XII CBSE exams

Rediff.com23 May 2003

The girls scored 80.33 as pass percentage while the boys 68.22.

Quota for SC/ST in medical, dental courses

Quota for SC/ST in medical, dental courses

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

With the introduction of the quota, around 310 SC and 155 ST students will benefit this year.

HC directs CBSE to update father's new non-Dalit surname for 2 students

HC directs CBSE to update father's new non-Dalit surname for 2 students

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Stating that the right to live with dignity includes not being "tied down by casteism", the Delhi high court has directed the CBSE to comply with the request of two siblings belonging to the Scheduled Caste community to update their father's surname, which he has changed due to social stigma, in their Class 10 and 12 certificates.

India should spend $1 bn annually to train school teachers: Narayana Murthy

India should spend $1 bn annually to train school teachers: Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

One possible way of accelerating National Education Policy's outcome is to invite 10,000 retired highly accomplished teachers from the developed world and from India in STEM areas to create 2,500 "Train the Teacher" colleges in the country's 28 states and eight union territories, Murthy said.

Here's why you should learn Mandarin

Here's why you should learn Mandarin

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

There is little doubt that China will dominate the 21st century. As Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao begins his India visit, we find out why learning our neighbour's language may be a sensible thing for all you young folks to do.

Now, a lab to remove fear of mathematics

Now, a lab to remove fear of mathematics

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

The laboratory is a novel concept, which enables students to learn and explore mathematical concepts and verify facts and theorems using tools such as the Geometers sketchpad.

CBSE Class 10, 12 exams postponed in Punjab to be held on April 27

CBSE Class 10, 12 exams postponed in Punjab to be held on April 27

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The CBSE had postponed the exams scheduled on April 2 after a bandh was called by several Dalit organisations against the SC order.

Maharashtra govt to approach SC on 'best of 5'

Maharashtra govt to approach SC on 'best of 5'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

The Maharashtra government has decided to approach the Supreme Court after the Bombay high court struck down the 'best of five' system for admissions in Class XI on the ground that it was discriminatory.

Class 10 Results: How girls in remote parts of Maharashtra impressed

Class 10 Results: How girls in remote parts of Maharashtra impressed

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

An analysis of the state's Class 10 result done by Rediff Labs revealed that in 97 per cent of the Talukas in 36 districts in Maharashtra, girls had fared better than boys.

No re-exam for those who skipped exams over hijab: K'taka min

No re-exam for those who skipped exams over hijab: K'taka min

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Following the HC's interim order, several Muslim girl students had boycotted classes and had skipped the practical exams.

'I didn't even think I would top Mumbai'

'I didn't even think I would top Mumbai'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Mritika Sen, the CBSE exam topper in 2009, gives her success mantras.

Pre-medical test scheduled for April 17: CBSE

Pre-medical test scheduled for April 17: CBSE

Rediff.com12 Apr 2004

The centres and role numbers for students would remain the same.

Get a degree in B Tech

Get a degree in B Tech

Rediff.com18 Feb 2005

The National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, invites applications for admission to its B Tech courses.

No exams for class eight students: Joshi

No exams for class eight students: Joshi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2003

'I am against this system of examination,' the Union human resources minister told Rajya Sabha.

UpGrad's founder blames Raveendran, investors for current state of Byju's

UpGrad's founder blames Raveendran, investors for current state of Byju's

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Byju Raveendran, chief executive officer (CEO) and co-founder of Byju's, along with its nearly 51 investors, are responsible for the beleaguered edtech firm's current predicaments, said Ronnie Screwvala, executive chairman and co-founder of edtech platform UpGrad. Speaking at the second edition of the ASU+GSV & Emeritus Summit in Gurugram, he emphasised that "one rotten apple" should not affect the entire edtech sector.

Child labour ban fine but how to feed them

Child labour ban fine but how to feed them

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

Banning children from work is fine only if there is a plan to support them.

CBSE Class XII results declared

CBSE Class XII results declared

Rediff.com26 May 2004

The results were declared for Delhi and Allahabad regions covering seven states, and Class X results were declared for Ajmer and Chennai regions.\n\n\n\n

CBSE declares Class XII results

CBSE declares Class XII results

Rediff.com23 May 2004

Over 350,000 students from 27 states and Union territories took the exams.

Delhi schools shut classes following 3 H1N1 cases

Delhi schools shut classes following 3 H1N1 cases

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Three positive cases of H1N1 flu among students in Delhi has prompted certain schools in the city to shut down classes for a few days from Monday.

Thursday's Class 12 CBSE exam postponed in NE Delhi

Thursday's Class 12 CBSE exam postponed in NE Delhi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

"Considering request of Delhi government and to avoid inconvenience to students, staff and parents, the board has decided to postpone the exam for Class 12 in northeast part of Delhi," CBSE Secretary Anurag Tripathi said.

New pattern in CBSE maths, science exams

New pattern in CBSE maths, science exams

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

There will also be two additional chances for compartmental candidates.

WB: Teachers banned from smoking

WB: Teachers banned from smoking

Rediff.com16 May 2005

ED raids dozens in Bengal, including 2 ministers, seizes Rs 20 cr in cash

ED raids dozens in Bengal, including 2 ministers, seizes Rs 20 cr in cash

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday carried out simultaneous raids at the houses of around a dozen people, including two ministers, in connection with its investigation into the teacher recruitment scam and seized huge amounts of cash.

Hima sprints from track to classroom in exam season

Hima sprints from track to classroom in exam season

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

India's sprint sensation Hima Das doesn't want to be left behind in studies either and is juggling between training and board exams these days.

Scholarships for CBSE students

Scholarships for CBSE students

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

The Central Board of Secondary Education invites applications for the CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child for school, undergraduate and professional studies.

Hold fresh medical counseling: Court

Hold fresh medical counseling: Court

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

The court said fresh counseling will start on Monday.