News for 'State School Examination Board'

Covid-19: Final exams for Classes 1 to 8 cancelled in Maha

Covid-19: Final exams for Classes 1 to 8 cancelled in Maha

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad said the decision will be applicable to students of the state's SSC board only.

CBSE 10-12 exams to be held 'at first possibility', says board

CBSE 10-12 exams to be held 'at first possibility', says board

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The board is prepared to conduct the exams for class 10 and 12 for crucial 29 subjects, while the Human Resource Development Ministry has directed states to start the evaluation process for the exams already conducted and facilitate the CBSE in evaluation of answer sheets.

BOO: Exam without cheating not possible, says Bihar minister

BOO: Exam without cheating not possible, says Bihar minister

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

More than 600 students taking the class 10 board exams in Bihar's Hajipur district have been expelled in the last two days after they were caught cheating in the examination.

Bihar exam row will be investigated from 'criminal' angle: Nitish

Bihar exam row will be investigated from 'criminal' angle: Nitish

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

"I am going to seek more information on this and take action. A similar case had come to the fore even earlier and we re-examined all those whose names were in the top 10 list," he said.

Will CUET Take Focus Off Class 12 Boards?

Will CUET Take Focus Off Class 12 Boards?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Will it promote a CUET-centric coaching culture causing students to focus on the entrance rather than the Class 12th exams?

Bihar science topper fails in re-exam, previous result cancelled

Bihar science topper fails in re-exam, previous result cancelled

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

The state government has also cancelled the recognition of Vaishali-based VinshuRaiCollege, as the two toppers who failed in the re-test were students of the college, Prasad said.

SC ropes in IIT Delhi experts for answer on NEET-UG question

SC ropes in IIT Delhi experts for answer on NEET-UG question

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The top court took note of the submissions of some aspirants that a question related to an "atom" and its characteristics had two correct answers and a set of examinees, who gave one particular answer out of the two correct ones, were awarded four marks.

The man behind Bihar's topper scam

The man behind Bihar's topper scam

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

'Bachcha' Rai is alleged to be the mastermind behind Bihar's topper scam.

Breather for students: No re-examination for CBSE Class 10

Breather for students: No re-examination for CBSE Class 10

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The ministry had last week announced that the re-examination of the CBSE Class 12 economics paper would be held on April 25.

NEET: Cure The Disease Not The Symptoms

NEET: Cure The Disease Not The Symptoms

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'The Indian private sector knows how to build and run educational organisations, what is needed is a large dose of removal of restrictions.' 'Government restrictions hold back universities in India from launching medical schools,' argue Ajay Shah and Vijay Kelkar.

Bihar to interview state toppers before making class 12 results public

Bihar to interview state toppers before making class 12 results public

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The decision has been taken in view of the controversy that erupted after this year's toppers failed to answer basic questions on camera.

Bihar merit scam: Vishun Roy college principal Bachcha Rai surrenders

Bihar merit scam: Vishun Roy college principal Bachcha Rai surrenders

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Amid mounting pressure with regard to alleged irregularities in the class 12 examinations in Bihar, Vishun Roy College director-cum-principal Bachcha Rai -- who had been absconding ever since his name cropped up in the case being probed by the Special Investigation Team -- surrendered on Saturday.

ED, CBI can quiz TMC's Abhishek Banerjee, school jobs scam accused: HC

ED, CBI can quiz TMC's Abhishek Banerjee, school jobs scam accused: HC

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee had addressed a public meeting in Kolkata on March 29.

Will Guidelines Impact Coaching Classes?

Will Guidelines Impact Coaching Classes?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'Parents, students and coaching institutes will find alternatives to cater to the demand.'

Madras HC quashes TN order to reserve MBBS seats for state board students, calls it 'bad in law'

Madras HC quashes TN order to reserve MBBS seats for state board students, calls it 'bad in law'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Justice K Ravichandrababu held that the impugned reservation was bad in law and violated Article 14 of the Constitution (Equality before law).

'I took a vow to eradicate cheating from examinations'

'I took a vow to eradicate cheating from examinations'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

A bureaucrat resolves to eradicate cheating in examinations of Uttar Pradesh

Maha SSC results declared: 90% pass in the state

Maha SSC results declared: 90% pass in the state

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The MSBSHSE has declared the Maharashtra Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Class 10 exam result today.

Bihar exam row: Nitish dissolves BSEB probe committee

Bihar exam row: Nitish dissolves BSEB probe committee

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Bihar government on Monday dissolved a committee constituted by Bihar School Examination Board to probe into alleged irregularities in evaluation of marks in this year's 10+2 examination.

National institute to evaluate school education

National institute to evaluate school education

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Government today announced plans for setting up a National Institute for Assessment which would evaluate curriculum and education standards at school level in different states and suggest measure to improve them.

Coronavirus cases rise to 100; more states shut malls, schools

Coronavirus cases rise to 100; more states shut malls, schools

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Maharashtra has reported 31 positive cases, Kerala 19, Uttar Pradesh 11, Delhi and Karnataka six each, Ladakh three, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and Telangana two each; and Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab one case each. The total number of confirmed cases also includes 17 foreigners -- 16 Italian tourists and a Canadian, it said.

The problem with examinations in India

The problem with examinations in India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

To understand the problem with public examinations we need to understand the different objectives they serve and how they interact and conflict with each other.

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.

Uttar Pradesh Class X Results 2013 on June 8

Uttar Pradesh Class X Results 2013 on June 8

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

The results will be available on the state board's website.

'I Pray For That Unknown Woman Who Cooked Pothichoru'

'I Pray For That Unknown Woman Who Cooked Pothichoru'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'A campaign that goes beyond caste, creed and religion.' 'This is a campaign that aims to end hunger in society'

Want to study fashion at NIFT?

Want to study fashion at NIFT?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The National Institute of Fashion Technology is inviting applications for all its academic programmes.

How AAP is reforming Delhi's public schools

How AAP is reforming Delhi's public schools

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

Anjuli Bhargava reports on how the Aam Aadmi Party is making quality education more inclusive and at no cost to parents.

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'I gave enough evidence and proof to punish corrupt officials.' 'But my own government has not filed any FIR against such officials.'

New Gujarat law proposes fine of up to Rs 1 cr for leaking exam paper

New Gujarat law proposes fine of up to Rs 1 cr for leaking exam paper

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

With the objective of curbing paper leaks in government recruitment exams, the Gujarat legislative assembly has unanimously passed a bill that provides for up to 10 years in prison for such malpractices.

Gujarat junior clerk exam cancelled after paper leak

Gujarat junior clerk exam cancelled after paper leak

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The Gujarat government's competitive examination for the recruitment of junior clerks was cancelled hours before it was scheduled on Sunday after its question paper leaked, officials said.

Over 2 lakh parents petition govt not to reopen schools

Over 2 lakh parents petition govt not to reopen schools

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

"Opening of schools in July will be the worst decision by the government. It's like playing with fire when we ought to douse it with full force. The current academic session should continue in e-learning mode. If the schools claim that they are doing a good job via virtual learning then why not continue it for the rest of the academic year," said the petition, which has been signed by over 2.13 lakh parents.

A Heartfelt Letter To College Freshers

A Heartfelt Letter To College Freshers

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Explore, engage, participate and excel in as many co-curricular activities and hackathons as possible to improve your self-confidence, communication skills and overall personality, advises rediffGURU Chocko Valliappa.

New TN law aims to protect school kids from sexual abuse

New TN law aims to protect school kids from sexual abuse

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Wilful non-compliance of such mandatory features could attract imprisonment of up to a year or a fine that could go up to Rs five lakh or both.

'Board exam results before June 10'

'Board exam results before June 10'

Rediff.com9 May 2005

The results for the SSC and the HSC Board Examinations would be declared before June 10, said HRD Minister Arjun Singh.

UP gets first sainik school

UP gets first sainik school

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Centre clears eight new schools to bridge regional imbalance in the armed forces.

What Tamil Nadu Does Today, India May Do Tomorrow

What Tamil Nadu Does Today, India May Do Tomorrow

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Tamil Nadu's latest budget offers path-breaking initiatives and major boost for social infrastructure, which other state governments are sure to follow in the coming years, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Affected by Manipur violence, students stare at bleak future

Affected by Manipur violence, students stare at bleak future

Rediff.com16 May 2023

"I fear I won't perform well in the class 10 board examination next year, which might affect my dreams of enrolling in a good school in Imphal," Karam said.

Bihar toppers scam: Lalkeshwar Singh, Usha Sinha sent to JC

Bihar toppers scam: Lalkeshwar Singh, Usha Sinha sent to JC

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

All the seven accused have been booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

These services are exempt from GST

These services are exempt from GST

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Supplying food to schools under mid-day meal scheme, pre-schools and anganwadis is exempt from GST, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has said. Issuing a set of clarification on certain decisions taken by the GST Council in its 43rd meeting on May 28, the CBIC said it had received representations regarding applicability of GST on the issues as to whether serving of food in schools under mid-day meals scheme would be exempt if such supplies are funded by government grants and/or corporate donations. Under the goods and services tax (GST), any catering service, including mid-day meals, provided to an educational institution is exempt from the levy.

Bengal shuts schools, colleges; restricts flights from Delhi, Mumbai

Bengal shuts schools, colleges; restricts flights from Delhi, Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Local trains will be allowed to operate with 50 per cent capacity till 7 pm, while all shopping malls and markets will be allowed to remain open till 10 pm but with half their capacities, he said.

Where Does Superstar Vijay Go From Here?

Where Does Superstar Vijay Go From Here?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

A new entrant, whether a popular actor or not, has not been able to sweep the polls, as their fans had hoped for. Given a proven pattern, it should hold true for Vijay as well. Or, something drastically has to happen between now and 2026, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.