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Sunday, May 19, 2024
TopicCBSE board exams

Topic: CBSE board exams

Why merit lists should be scrapped for good, and not just during Covid crisis

This year’s CBSE and CISCE results being declared without a merit list is a positive step. Such lists only give students false ideas of success & create panic.

CBSE declares Class 12 results without a merit list, girls again outperform boys

CBSE said it has decided to not call students ‘fail’ on mark-sheets, but refer it as ‘essential repeat’. Optional exams will be conducted for students not satisfied with their results.

After ICSE and ISC board, now CBSE unlikely to announce merit list this year 

CBSE officials say they’re calculating results on the basis of an evaluation scheme this year and, therefore, coming up with a merit list makes no sense in such a situation.

Science syllabus revisions will hurt CBSE students’ chances in JEE & NEET, teachers say

Topics such as Doppler's effect, electric currents and basic metallurgical processes have been omitted, which educators say are common topics to be tested on and have practical use.

Don’t expect big changes in DU cut-offs, say teachers, even though CBSE cancelled exams

Professors who know how admissions work say CBSE is expected to be lenient with their evaluation, and so the average board results aren't expected to be low.

Marks for cancelled CBSE Class 12, 10 exams to be based on students’ best performing subjects

SC has approved CBSE's evaluation formula to assess and promote Class 12 and 10 students. ICSE gets a week to finalise own assessment formula and upload it on its website.

CBSE cancels Class 12, 10 exams, tells SC it will assess students on basis of last 3 results

CBSE tells Supreme Court it may conduct exams only for Class 12 students at a later date depending on situation. ICSE says it will follow CBSE plan.

Decision on CBSE board exams to be taken by Wednesday, Modi govt tells Supreme Court

SC takes note of another plea concerning ICSE exams, says should follow what CBSE decides, but can tweak it and follow an ‘informed decision’.

NEET, JEE, CBSE Class 10, 12 aspirants set to write exams. These are the dates

While the government has announced revised schedules for the CBSE board exams, JEE & NEET, timetables for many other exams are yet to be decided. 

Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia urges HRD Minister to scrap pending CBSE board exams

The Supreme Court Wednesday asked CBSE to examine if remaining board exams can be scrapped and marks allotted on the basis of internal assessment.

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India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?