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CBSE to talk Mandarin after March

CBSE to talk Mandarin after March

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

The Central Board of Secondary Education is poised to introduce Mandarin Chinese in class sixth from April next year in view of China emerging as one of the major global economies and Mandarin being spoken by a large population of the world.

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.

'If the system is flawed, what is the fault of the students'

'If the system is flawed, what is the fault of the students'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

Scuttled holiday plans, clashes with entrance dates, another round of tuitions and above all the 'phobia' of facing the examination day yet again -- sum up the dilemma being faced by class 10 and 12 students of Central Board of Secondary Education across the country.

Mom congratulates son for scoring 60%, wins Internet

Mom congratulates son for scoring 60%, wins Internet

Rediff.com9 May 2019

'Chart your own course in the big, wide ocean, my love,' Vandana Sufia Katoch wrote in her post after the class 10 results were declared.

Separatist's daughter is CBSE Class 12 topper in J&K

Separatist's daughter is CBSE Class 12 topper in J&K

Rediff.com26 May 2018

Sama Shabir Shah says she used to study outside Tihar Jail while waiting for hours to be allowed to meet her father.

FAQs: All You Need To Know About CAT 2023

FAQs: All You Need To Know About CAT 2023

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

September 13 is the last date to apply for the Common Admission Test 2023. I always recommend to do the registration early on.
Go through the form carefully and be sure about all the data that you are intending to fill in, advises Aashish Sood.

New academic session in varsities by Oct 1: UGC

New academic session in varsities by Oct 1: UGC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Universities and higher education institutions (HEIs) have been asked to ensure that the admission process for undergraduate courses begins only after the declaration of results by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) and all state boards.

JEE Mains entrance exam postponed amid Covid surge

JEE Mains entrance exam postponed amid Covid surge

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

"The revised dates will be announced later on and at least 15 days before the examination," the order said.

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.

HC cancels Maharashtra exam for Class XI admission

HC cancels Maharashtra exam for Class XI admission

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

"If the CET is allowed to be held, then a large number of students would be exposed and would face a threat to life. This would have a cascading effect," a division bench of Justices R D Dhanuka and R I Chagla of Bombay High Court said in its order.

Maharashtra HSC results: 91.26% pass in the state

Maharashtra HSC results: 91.26% pass in the state

Rediff.com27 May 2015

This year too, a higher number of girls cleared the Maharashtra State Board Class 12 examination.

The making of 2022 Ranji Trophy Champions...

The making of 2022 Ranji Trophy Champions...

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

MP was a good team but it was Pandit, who brought about changes that were required to transform it into a champion team

No sex education in CBSE curriculum: Arjun

No sex education in CBSE curriculum: Arjun

Rediff.com7 May 2007

Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh said the government had, however, launched an Adolescence Education Programme for secondary and higher secondary classes.

Delhi HC stays inspection of Smriti Irani's education records

Delhi HC stays inspection of Smriti Irani's education records

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The Delhi high court on Tuesday stayed a Central Information Commission order to Central Board of Secondary Examination to allow inspection of class 10th and 12th school records of Union Minister Smriti Irani.

ICSE to conduct Class 10, 12 exams from July 1-14

ICSE to conduct Class 10, 12 exams from July 1-14

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The exams were postponed in view of the nationwide lockdown imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19: Why online workouts are a great option!

COVID-19: Why online workouts are a great option!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Since you can't step out, virtual sessions held by fitness experts have come to the rescue.

Reserving the right to change

Reserving the right to change

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Reservation is an albatross whose continuation under the current system risks creating deep fissures in our society, warns Vikram Johri.

Maharashtra HSC results to be declared on May 27

Maharashtra HSC results to be declared on May 27

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Class XII (HSC) Results will be declared on May 27 at 1 pm.

Girls outshine boys once again in CBSE exams

Girls outshine boys once again in CBSE exams

Rediff.com26 May 2004

Of 387,774 students who appeared in the Senior School Certificate Examination across the country this year, 76 per cent passed, an increase of 2.41 per cent from last year.

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.

2 held for 'leaking' CBSE's maths paper

2 held for 'leaking' CBSE's maths paper

Rediff.com14 Mar 2005

Initially, it was suspected that the question papers were genuine. But CBSE officials, on inspection, found that the papers were fake.

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.

Two new IPL teams for 2022 to be auctioned in May

Two new IPL teams for 2022 to be auctioned in May

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

The Indian Premier League will be a 10-team affair from 2022 as the BCCI has decided to auction two new teams in the month of May during the final phase of upcoming 14th edition of the T20 league.

SC refuses to direct CBSE for AIEEE re-exam

SC refuses to direct CBSE for AIEEE re-exam

Rediff.com26 May 2011

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to direct the Central Board of Secondary Education to conduct a fresh All India Engineering Entrance Examination, which was mired in controversy after its question papers were leaked.

Stick to CUET norms, else will nullify all admissions: DU to St Stephen's

Stick to CUET norms, else will nullify all admissions: DU to St Stephen's

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The university asked the college to withdraw the prospectus containing an "incongruent policy immediately".

#CBSEPaperLeak: Three solutions

#CBSEPaperLeak: Three solutions

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The CBSE exam paper leak fiasco can be a blessing in disguise if it can give an impetus for such an exam reform, says Arghya Banerjee, founder of The Levelfield School, and an IIT-IIM alumnus.

CBSE class X exams to be optional from 2010-11

CBSE class X exams to be optional from 2010-11

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Students can take examinations on demand after the board is abolished.

CBSE: 812 score 100 per cent in maths

CBSE: 812 score 100 per cent in maths

Rediff.com23 May 2006

The Class XII examinations were conducted by the Board in hundreds of centres across the country as well as overseas in March.

What a miserable failure!

What a miserable failure!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

A CBSE student is angry with the board's generosity in awarding Cumulative Grade Point Average of 10 to all and sundry

NEET row: 4 teachers suspended after student was asked to remove innerwear

NEET row: 4 teachers suspended after student was asked to remove innerwear

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Responding to concerns expressed by members of the House on the issue, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said he would bring the matter to the Centre's notice and that the police have been asked to examine the incidents.

'CUET is not a good idea at all'

'CUET is not a good idea at all'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

'It encourages a shadow industry, the coaching industry.' 'Only those students who have the resources to go for coaching, benefit.'

72 per cent pass CBSE Class X exams

72 per cent pass CBSE Class X exams

Rediff.com28 May 2004

Pass percentage rises 4 per cent; Chennai region does 17 per cent better than national average.

JEE-Main to be held from July 18-23, NEET on July 26: Govt

JEE-Main to be held from July 18-23, NEET on July 26: Govt

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The two crucial exams were postponed due to the lockdown imposed in the country to combat COVID-19. "JEE-Main will be held from July 18-23, while JEE-Advanced will be held in August. NEET will be conducted on July 26," Nishank said.

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.

'CUET is a very good initiative'

'CUET is a very good initiative'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'One of the advantages is that students need not take many entrance examinations.'

Record! 19 students bag top 10 positions in WB Class 12 exam

Record! 19 students bag top 10 positions in WB Class 12 exam

Rediff.com29 May 2015

In a record of its kind, students from a boarding school with no access to mobile phones and TV sets have made it to the Top 10.

SC reserves verdict on re-conduct of AIPMT exam

SC reserves verdict on re-conduct of AIPMT exam

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday reserved its verdict on petitions seeking re-conduct of All India Pre-Medical Test 2015 for alleged large-scale irregularities in the examination held on May 3.

Govt asks pvt schools to reconsider fee hike; Delhi bars increase

Govt asks pvt schools to reconsider fee hike; Delhi bars increase

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

While the Delhi government announced that schools will not be allowed to hike fees during the lockdown period and only tuition fee will have to be paid, Maharashtra has said parents can lodge complaints with district education officers if schools demanded fees. The Gujarat government had on Monday announced that private schools will not hike fees for an year. The West Bengal government has appealed to schools to refrain from hiking fees.

Cricket Buzz: Make daily sports period mandatory, says Tendulkar

Cricket Buzz: Make daily sports period mandatory, says Tendulkar

Rediff.com7 May 2018

The board has formulated new sports guidelines for schools mandating them to have a daily sports period for class 9 to 12 so as to prevent students from having a sedentary lifestyle and turning into couch potatoes.

No jeans, no innerwear! The bizarre dress code for NEET medical exams

No jeans, no innerwear! The bizarre dress code for NEET medical exams

Rediff.com8 May 2017

There was high drama before the commencement of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for medical and dental courses, at various centres across Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirapalli, Namakkal, Tirunelveli and Vellore when students were frisked and some were asked to cut off their sleeves, while a few female students were asked to remove their bras!