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Can I Apply To Vellore Institute Of Technology Without Clearing IIT-JEE?

Can I Apply To Vellore Institute Of Technology Without Clearing IIT-JEE?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

rediffGURU Nayagam PP, founder of EduJob360, offers guidance on how to pick the right college and course for your future.

Exit Iran 'Expeditiously': India Issues Fresh Advisory

Exit Iran 'Expeditiously': India Issues Fresh Advisory

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The embassy also said that the exit must be undertaken in coordination with the mission.

CBSE cancels affiliation of Jaipur school after student's suicide

CBSE cancels affiliation of Jaipur school after student's suicide

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled the affiliation of Neerja Modi School in Jaipur due to gross violations of student safety norms following the death of a 9-year-old girl. The board cited a failure of counselling and redressal mechanisms and ordered the school to cease new admissions.

Lift sanctions, accept nuclear programme: Iran's 10-point peace plan

Lift sanctions, accept nuclear programme: Iran's 10-point peace plan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Iran has put forward a comprehensive 10-point framework that it says forms the basis of a complete resolution.

CBSE Class 10 boards exams twice a year from 2026; first attempt mandatory

CBSE Class 10 boards exams twice a year from 2026; first attempt mandatory

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education has approved the norms for conducting board exams twice a year for Class-10, a move recommended in the new National Education Policy.

Now CBSE brings 'oil boards' to fight fat in schools

Now CBSE brings 'oil boards' to fight fat in schools

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed schools to establish 'oil boards' to educate students and staff about the dangers of consuming high-fat foods and oils, serving as daily reminders to promote healthier eating habits.

'Life Support Withdrawal Is About Reducing Suffering, Not Ending Life'

'Life Support Withdrawal Is About Reducing Suffering, Not Ending Life'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

'Families go through turmoil at that time. There is a feeling of guilt and uncertainty, and they do not know what they should be doing.' 'Now that the new judgment has clarified what the procedure is, doctors will be confident enough to talk to the families and explain what is to be done.'

Jaipur schoolgirl's suicide: Father seeks abetment case against principal

Jaipur schoolgirl's suicide: Father seeks abetment case against principal

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

The father of a nine-year-old girl who allegedly committed suicide at her school in Jaipur is demanding that the principal and some teachers be charged with abetment of suicide. This follows the CBSE's decision to cancel the school's affiliation due to safety violations.

India Nuclear Journey Takes A Hanuman Leap

India Nuclear Journey Takes A Hanuman Leap

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

In many ways, this is only the beginning -- of a new chapter in India's nuclear story, and of a future where its vast thorium reserves could finally power its ambitions.

Repeal of Section 377, Triple Talaq to be part of CBSE syllabus

Repeal of Section 377, Triple Talaq to be part of CBSE syllabus

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

According to CBSE officials, an expert committee will be formed and a content development agency may be engaged to ensure updated textbooks are ready for the next academic session.

CBSE Schools Get Smarter With AI

CBSE Schools Get Smarter With AI

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Efforts are underway to integrate AI education into all degree programmes -- including BA, BCom, BSc, and specialised courses.

CBSE's 'sugar boards' in schools aim to curb childhood obesity

CBSE's 'sugar boards' in schools aim to curb childhood obesity

Rediff.com25 May 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed schools to set up dedicated 'Sugar Boards' to raise awareness about sugar consumption and combat childhood obesity. Experts hail the initiative as a significant step towards promoting healthier dietary habits among students and families. The boards will display information on the sugar content in common snacks, drinks, and meals, helping children make informed choices. This move comes as data reveals alarmingly high sugar intake among Indian children, exceeding the World Health Organization's recommended limits.

Nirmala Sitharaman: 'Focus Of Budget Was To Keep Stable Growth Going'

Nirmala Sitharaman: 'Focus Of Budget Was To Keep Stable Growth Going'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

'We kept this Budget on a larger plank, rather than on one incident, however serious.'

How To Apply For The North Eastern Merit Scholarship

How To Apply For The North Eastern Merit Scholarship

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Selected students will receive a scholarship worth up to Rs 30,000.

Class 4 girl who ended life sought help, teacher ignored: CBSE probe

Class 4 girl who ended life sought help, teacher ignored: CBSE probe

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

The enquiry committee pointed out several lapses on the part of the school, noting the relentless bullying faced by the girl, and mentioned that her parents had first raised the issue with teachers in July 2024. The panel observed that the class teacher failed to act on the child's distress, even when the girl approached the teacher five times in the final 45 minutes of her life.

Panel Flags CBSE's Dual Exam Plan

Panel Flags CBSE's Dual Exam Plan

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

In its draft policy released last month, the CBSE had proposed conducting Class 10 board exams twice in an academic year from 2026.

Govt directs CBSE to plan twice-a-year board exams from 2025

Govt directs CBSE to plan twice-a-year board exams from 2025

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The ministry and the Central Board of Secondary Education will hold consultations with school principals next month for conducting board exams twice a year, the sources said.

CBSE Class 12 Results: Over 1 Lakh Students Score Above 90%

CBSE Class 12 Results: Over 1 Lakh Students Score Above 90%

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Girls have outshone boys by over five percentage points in the CBSE class 12 board exam results announced on Tuesday.

Telangana makes Telugu compulsory in CBSE, ICSE schools

Telangana makes Telugu compulsory in CBSE, ICSE schools

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

The Telangana government has issued orders for teaching Telugu as a compulsory subject for students of 1st to 10th classes in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), International Baccalaureate (IB) and other boards affiliated schools in the state from the 2025-26 academic year.

HC sets aside CIC order to disclose Modi's degree

HC sets aside CIC order to disclose Modi's degree

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

The Delhi High Court has set aside a Central Information Commission (CIC) order that directed the disclosure of information related to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bachelor's degree.

CBSE Class 10, 12 exams to begin from February 15

CBSE Class 10, 12 exams to begin from February 15

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

For the first time, the datesheet has been issued by the board at least 86 days in advance.

CBSE to scrap division or distinction for board exams

CBSE to scrap division or distinction for board exams

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Earlier, the CBSE also did away with the practice of issuing merit lists to avoid unhealthy competition.

Rethinking Homework in India's Classrooms

Rethinking Homework in India's Classrooms

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

With the rise of digital classrooms, students are often asked to create videos, prepare slideshows or use online research to complete assignments. 'We are glad that children are not spending hours copying notes in the name of homework but even now parents end up doing or supporting a major portion of the homework.'

Govt To Target Coaching Centres

Govt To Target Coaching Centres

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

The panel will examine the reasons behind the emergence of dummy schools and their role in encouraging full-time coaching at the cost of formal schooling, and will suggest ways to mitigate the issue.

Which city has highest area under office lease?

Which city has highest area under office lease?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Colliers reports that GCC leasing has jumped from 4.6 million square feet in 2021 and is expected to hit 10.6 million square feet by 2025 -- a clear sign that multinationals see Bengaluru as a long-term base.

How Yechury forced then PM Indira Gandhi to quit

How Yechury forced then PM Indira Gandhi to quit

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

There was a protest in the university demanding Gandhi's resignation as the chancellor and the students decided to walk down to her residence and paste a memorandum demanding her resignation on the door.

Coronavirus: Board exams, JEE postponed till Mar 31

Coronavirus: Board exams, JEE postponed till Mar 31

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The CBSE announcement came following a directive from the Human Resource Development ministry saying exams are important but safety and security of students and teachers is equally important.

CBSE 12th board results out today!

CBSE 12th board results out today!

Rediff.com23 May 2011

It's a big day for over 7 lakh grade 12 students of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) as their results will be declared today.

Students can take 10th, 12th board exams twice a year from 2025-26

Students can take 10th, 12th board exams twice a year from 2025-26

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

He said one of the objectives of the new National Education Policy, unveiled in 2020, was to reduce academic stress on students.

Maha cancels state board exams for Std 10 and 12

Maha cancels state board exams for Std 10 and 12

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The Maharashtra government's decision came two days after the Centre cancelled the Central Board of Secondary Education Class 12 board exams citing the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic.

New dates for CBSE board exams in riot-hit Delhi

New dates for CBSE board exams in riot-hit Delhi

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The CBSE had postponed exams in the area till February 29. However, the exams were conducted as per original schedule from March 2 onwards as the board officials opined that any further delay in conducting exams will affect the students prospects in undergraduate admissions.

Want A Govt Job? 10 Competitive Exams You Can Take

Want A Govt Job? 10 Competitive Exams You Can Take

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

rediffGURU Rohit Gupta, co-founder and COO of College Vidya, provides a list of competitive exams that can help you land a job in the public sector.

Poverty, surgery, power cuts: He still topped the CBSE

Poverty, surgery, power cuts: He still topped the CBSE

Rediff.com30 May 2012

All-India Central Board Secondary Examination Class XII topper Mohammad Ismat battled the odds to score a stunning 99.6 percent this year.

CBSE defers board exams in northeast Delhi

CBSE defers board exams in northeast Delhi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

There are a total of 86 centres in northeast Delhi. While Class 10 students had English exam, Class 12 students had optional exams, including Web Application and Media.

Image: CBSE - Going overBoard

Image: CBSE - Going overBoard

Rediff.com23 May 2006

Like previous years, girls outdid the boys, faring better with a pass percentage of 83.51 compared to 75.12 of the boys.

Class X board exams made optional from 2010-11

Class X board exams made optional from 2010-11

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal underlined expansion, inclusion and excellence as the three underlying principles for educational reforms.

No board exams till February: Education minister

No board exams till February: Education minister

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Schools across the country were closed in March to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. They were partially reopened in some states from October 15.

MHA exempts holding of Class 10, 12 board exams from lockdown

MHA exempts holding of Class 10, 12 board exams from lockdown

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The home ministry has already written to all state governments informing them about the exemptions given for holding the examinations across the country with certain conditions.

Board exam students get 15 extra minutes

Board exam students get 15 extra minutes

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

The aim is to reduce the stress they face during the exam.