Education Ministry flags steady increase in private school enrolment in states, asks them to reverse trend

Education Ministry flags steady increase in private school enrolment in states, asks them to reverse trend

Pointing to the “disturbing trend” of students “moving away from government schools”, and the steady increase in private school enrolment in states, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Uttarakhand, the Ministry of Education has asked them to take steps to reverse the trend. The matter of enrolment of students came up in meetings that the Education […]

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‘If you drop out, skip classes…’: US warns international students, including Indians, of visa cancellation

‘If you drop out, skip classes…’: US warns international students, including Indians, of visa cancellation

Amid tightening of immigration regulations under the Donald Trump administration, the US government Tuesday issued a notification, warning international students that their visas may be revoked if they “skip classes, drop out or leave program of study without informing”. The latest announcement was shared by the US Embassy in India. “If you drop out, skip […]

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BHU launches webpage to showcase initiatives, development measures

BHU launches webpage to showcase initiatives, development measures

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has launched a dedicated news webpage (news.bhu.ac.in) to showcase its initiatives, student well-being programs, faculty development measures, and other steps aimed at the overall growth of the university and its community. The page features various sections including news, activities, initiatives, achievements, patents, projects, and a video gallery, offering a comprehensive overview […]

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‘Good mentor makes a huge difference… helps cut through the noise’: Indian Forest Service exam topper

‘Good mentor makes a huge difference… helps cut through the noise’: Indian Forest Service exam topper

After three attempts and multiple setbacks, Kanika Anabh secured Rank 1 in the Indian Forest Service exam. After the results, which were delayed by over 10 days, were declared, she talks with indianexpress.com about her failures, strategy, and the long road to success. Excerpts: Tell us about your journey. How many attempts did it take? […]

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Delhi: DoE issues guidelines to strengthen verification of school-based internships

Delhi: DoE issues guidelines to strengthen verification of school-based internships

The Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) has issued fresh directions to strengthen the verification process for school-based internships during summer and autumn breaks to ensure students gain meaningful experience in vocational courses, officials said. The move is part of of ongoing efforts to provide students with workplace training that is safe, skill-relevant and beneficial, they […]

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DU to roll out uniform seniority policy for teachers to streamline promotions, appointments

DU to roll out uniform seniority policy for teachers to streamline promotions, appointments

Delhi University is set to implement a uniform policy to determine the seniority of college teachers, aiming to eliminate ambiguity and streamline faculty appointments and internal governance. The proposal will be placed for final approval at the upcoming Executive Council (EC) meeting scheduled for May 23. The EC, chaired by Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh, is the […]

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“Exam prep important but equally important is to pursue your hobbies”: Punjab girls excel in CBSE results 2025

“Exam prep important but equally important is to pursue your hobbies”: Punjab girls excel in CBSE results 2025

In Punjab, girls outshined boys in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) results declared on Tuesday. Punjab recorded a pass percentage of 92.47% in Class XII and 94.49% in Class X. Ludhiana girls – Jainika Jain and Yamuna Goyal- were among the top scorers in the state. The CBSE’s Chandigarh region, which comprises state/UTs of […]

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CBSE results: Pune region pass percentage: 96.54% in Class 10 & 90.93% in Class 12

CBSE results: Pune region pass percentage: 96.54% in Class 10 & 90.93% in Class 12

By Soham Shah & Kivi Lydia Vito The Pune region has recorded 96.54 per cent pass rate in the CBSE Class 10 results declared on Tuesday. This places Pune fifth among the 16 CBSE regions nationwide. Thiruvananthapuram ranked first with 99.79 per cent pass rate, followed by Vijaywada, Bengaluru and Chennai. The Pune region encompasses […]

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CBSE Class 10, 12 result: Marginal improvements in pass percentages, number of high-scorers take a slight dip

CBSE Class 10, 12 result: Marginal improvements in pass percentages, number of high-scorers take a slight dip

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 and 12 examinations saw a slight dip in the number of high-scorers—those crossing the 90% and 95% mark—from last year with girls outshining boys once again. The board released the results for over 38 lakh students Tuesday, with marginal improvements in overall pass percentages across both […]

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Maharashtra SSC results: How the toppers prepared, what they want to pursue

Maharashtra SSC results: How the toppers prepared, what they want to pursue

By Alister Augustine and Ashutosh Sahoo The Maharashtra State Board SSC 2024-25 results have brought many inspiring stories from students across the city, highlighting the power of consistent effort, self-study and support from schools and families. Raavi Namjoshi from New English School scored a perfect 100% in the SSC exams. Speaking about her achievement, Raavi […]

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