UP Board to start evaluate answer sheets from May 19

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May 16, 2020

In a major relief, the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, has announced that evaluation of Class 10 and Class 12 answer sheets in red zones will start from May 19, 2020.

Aradhana Shukla, principal secretary of UP government’s education department said that evaluation will be skipped in the centers that come under red zones.

The districts with red zones where evaluation will begin on May 19 include Agra, Lucknow, Saharanpur, Kanpur Nagar, Moradabad, Firozabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, Bulandshahar, Meerut, Raebareli, Varanasi, Bijnor, Amroha, Sant Kabir Nagar, Aligarh, Muzaffarnagar, Rampur, Mathura, and Bareli, the official letter said.

“However, evaluation will be skipped in centers that come under red zones. Teachers in red zones will not be invited for evaluation,” the letter added.

Previously, UPMSP had announced that evaluation of 10 and Class 12 answer sheets in 20 districts with green zones would begin from May 5 onwards.

In the wake of COVID-19 crisis, many exams are cancelled or postponed across the country.

HRD Ministry grants retrospective recognition to teacher education courses

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May 16, 2020

In a major move, Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ said the ministry has granted retrospective recognition to teacher education courses conducted without approval from the National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE).

The new move will provide relief to over 13,000 students and 17,000 in-service teachers.

Pokhriyal said “We have brought out gazette notification to regularize retrospectively certain teacher education programmes being conducted by some central and state government institutions. These programmes were being conducted without any formal recognition from NCTE.”

“It was brought to my notice that some of the institutions had inadvertently admitted students in teacher education courses which were not recognized by NCTE.” it added.

The ministry clarified that amendment only allows retrospective recognition up to academic session 2017-2018, thereby only regularizing the qualifications acquired by students in the past.

NCTE legally grants formal recognition to academic institutions for conducting any of the recognized courses meant for pre-service teacher education. It is only after qualifying any of these NCTE recognized courses that a person becomes legally eligible for appointment as a school teacher.

Prometheus School appoints Rashima Vaid Varma as the Principal of Secondary School

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May 16, 2020

After an extensive search, Prometheus School has appointed Rashima Vaid Varma as the Principal of Secondary School. The appointment will be effective from May 18th, 2020. Rashima has around 20 years of valuable experience in teaching as well as leading in varied roles in the field of international education.

Rashima started her career in the corporate world after completing her Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in International Relations from Jawaharlal Lal Nehru University. However, she soon realized her passion for teaching and joined The Shri Ram School and later moved to Pathways School, Gurgaon, as a French Teacher.

Her repertoire of engagements includes:

– An IB French Teacher in both MYP and DP

– An IB examiner in French for both MYP and DP

– Spearheading the MYP authorization at Pathways School Gurgaon, as the IB MYP curriculum coordinator

– Head of School at The Ardee School, New Friends Colony.

Her rich experience in varied teaching and management capacities and in-depth understanding of the administrative intricacies in an academic setup will certainly give Prometheus School Noida, the right leadership and steer, in its journey to becoming a 21st-century ready educational institution.

Mukesh Sharma, the Chairman of the School stated “Rashima is a well-established name in the educational circle. We are very excited to have her join the team, especially in the current times that call for undaunted leadership, visionary thinking, focused, result-oriented, and creative mentoring, that looks at not just the short term way out but the long term positioning with the right balance in human connect. We strongly believe Rashima will lead from the front on all of these and more”

Rashima Vaid Varma added ” I am a strong believer that each student and individual has their own pathway to success. Times, when there was one specific formula to succeed, are long gone. The current situation is calling for a strong change in how and what we understand about education. I believe that the world’s current climate is a perfect opportunity to re-imagine learning. I look forward to creating synergies with the visionary leadership, experienced faculty, and the supportive parent body of the Prometheus School to enable us to create imaginative spaces where every child can carve their own path to success. “

Bihar Board may declare Class 10th Results by May-end

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May 15, 2020

According to reports, Bihar Board may declare its Class 10 Results by May 20, 2020. The board has completed evaluation of class 10th exam answer sheets and is ready to announce the results. However, the Board has not announced any date yet.

The board completed evaluation process on Thursday and evaluators have submitted evaluation results. The Board is now busy in preparing the list of toppers. It has also almost completed the compilation process of marks.

Also read: Bihar Board Class 10th Results 2020

The board result will be available on its official websites, ‘biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in‘, and ‘bsebbihar.com‘.

After verification of the identities of the toppers, the board will prepare a final topper list. State toppers will be interviewed by the board first and the interview process may be completed in the next few days.

Bihar Board matric result will be announced after the verification process is complete which could be on by May 20.

Bihar Board has already released the result for intermediate exams. Inter exam results were announced on March 24, a day before the nation-wide lockdown began. By that time, reports said, Bihar Board had completed about 50% work of matric exam evaluation which came to a halt during the lockdown.

Chitkara University E-Learning excellence award from QS IGAUGE

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May 15, 2020

Chitkara University has added another feather to its cap. Country’s leading university received E-Learning Excellence for Academic Digitisaton (E-LEAD) Certification from QS IGAUGE, the Indian arm of global rankings and ratings agency Quacquarelli Symonds for its readiness & excellence in online education.

This certification was presented to Chitkara University during the COVID-19 to recognise its long time initiative and fully functional system after a rigorous audit of readiness of university to cater the online requirement of students, teachers & staff.

Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ unveiled and presented E-LEAD certificates to the institutions that have successfully completed an audit at a virtual event. The HRD Minister also extended his best wishes and appreciated the readiness of leading Indian University such as Chitkara University to score 150 marks out of 150 and becoming the future ready and online ready University, which is the need of hour in such pandemic situation across the world, informed by Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro Chancellor, Chitkara University.

The Secretary General of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Professor Pankaj Mittal, also appreciated the effort of the Indian Universities for their readiness of online education.

“I am glad that Chitkara University has received the E-LEAD Certification from QS IGAUGE. Such recognitions during such pandemic situation when the administration of many institutions were hit hard and they were faced with immediate closure and the need to transform hundreds of their brick and mortar classrooms, to online virtual ones. A year back, when the concept of team teaching was introduced at the University, we started with recording the lectures of our teachers and when only online education and digital learning opportunities have the ability to contribute

To emerge as technology enabled campus and fully online ready university with strong emphasis on quality, accessibility, inclusivity, and excellence,” spoke by Dr. Archana Mantri, Vice Chancellor, Chitkara University.

“The methodology, data collection & validation, audit process, quality check and delivery mechanism have been thoroughly reviewed by experts from the higher education domain.” said Ashwin Fernandes, Regional Director – South Asia, Middle East & Africa, QS-Quacquarelli Symonds & CEO, QS-ERA India Pvt. Ltd.

CBSE directs schools to implement activity-based curriculum

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May 15, 2020

In the wake of extension of lockdown in the country, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has asked schools to shift the method of teaching. The CBSE asked the schools to adopt an activity-based curriculum instead of current text-based learning methods.

The CBSE, in a circular said: “We have been forced to rethink on the present system of an almost complete reliance of school education on prescribed textbooks, to instead make all-out efforts to replace it with a combination of an engaging and joyful blend of activity-based learning, do-it-yourself and learn projects, building self-reliance capabilities in our learners along with textbooks and use of technology.”

Even, the NCERT released alternative academic calendars for different sections to encourage activity-based learning with the help of both online and offline resources.

The CBSE said that there is a need to shift to a competency-based education (CBE) which would employ an interdisciplinary instruction such as the use of arts, storytelling, sports to convey concepts.

The CBSE also said “It felt necessary that schools majorly focus their teaching efforts on learning and its outcomes, rather than entirely on exams, testing and scores.” Schools have been instructed to prepare annual plans with activity-based “meaningful and joyful learning experiences”.

NTA extends NEET 2020 application correction window

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May 15, 2020

In the view of extension in lockdown, the National Testing Agency has extended the correction window for NEET 2020 till May 31, 2020. Union Human Resource Development Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ announced the extension and said candidates will be able to make changes in their particulars and choice of exam city.

The NEET exam will be conducted on July 26.

Pokhriyal’s tweet also reads this is ‘for one last time’ that the authorities are providing applicants a chance ‘to make corrections’.

NTA has advised candidates to rely only on the official website of NTA (nta.ac.in) and NEET 2020 (ntaneet.nic.in) for any updates.

How to make corrections in NEET application form?

– Visit the official website of NEET i.e. ntaneet.nic.in

– To make corrections, ‘Candidate Login’ tab will be provided in the ‘Current events’ section

– Candidates will have to login through NEET application number and password

– Aspirants will then have to click on the button mentioning “Click here for corrections in NEET application form”

– Now, medical aspirants can modify the details and then click on ‘preview and submit’

– A One Time Password (OTP) will be generated and sent to the registered number and mail ID of candidates which they are required to enter there.

– It is advised that candidates take a printout of correction slip for future references

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Keeping in mind the hardships faced by the NEET UG-2020 applicants due to #COVID19 pandemic, I have advised @DG_NTA to allow the applicants to make corrections for one last time in 1⃣Candidate particulars 2⃣Choice of centre cities in the online application form. pic.twitter.com/MDDUOQH1sR

— Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) May 15, 2020

Andhra Pradesh Board declares date for Class 10 exams

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May 15, 2020

In the wake of COVID-19 across the country, Andhra Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (BSEAP) has released the revised schedule for class 10th exams. The class 10th exam which would have ideally concluded in March will now be held between July 10 and July 17. There are no gaps between papers and scheduled even on a Sunday also.

The Andhra SSC exam will begin on July 10 with exam for First Language paper and conclude on July 17 with Main Language paper for OSSC students and Vocational Course (Theory) for students who have opted for Vocational programme.

The examinations will be three hour duration and would begin at 9.30 am and will conclude at 12.45 pm.

First paper will be held on July 10 of First Language (Group A), First Language Paper -I (Composite Course), July 11 – Second Language, July 12 – English, July 13 – Mathematics, July 14 – General Science, July 15 – Social Studies, July 16 – First Language Paper II (Composite Course), OSSC Main Language Paper I, July 17 – OSSC Main Language Paper II, SSC Vocational Course (Theory)

Many exams are postponed or cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic across the country.

UPSC declares written results for 136 posts, check at upsc.gov.in

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In the wake of Coronaviru epidemic, most of the exams are postponed or cancelled across the country. Even, the results are not declared for many exams due to the lockdown.

Meanwhile, The Union Public service commission (UPSC) declared the results of various written examination conducted to fill 136 posts.

The UPSC declared written exam results for 65 Posts of Examiner of Trade Marks and Geographical Indications, 10 Posts of Senior Examiner of Trade Marks and Geographical Indications, 05 Posts of Assistant Legal Adviser in Enforcement Directorate, 11 Posts of Company Prosecutor in Ministry of Corporate Affairs, 05 Posts of Company Prosecutor in Ministry of Corporate Affairs, 27 Posts of Deputy Central Intelligence Officer (Technical), IB and 13 Posts of Joint Assistant Director, Directorate of Coordination Police Wireless.

The results were declared on its official website.

Aspirants who have appeared in the examination can also check their results by visiting upsc.gov.in. The roll number of all the candidates who have shortlisted has been released on the official website.

CBSE may declare results by August-end

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During the webinar with teachers, Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ said the CBSE will try to complete the evaluation process within 50 days. He also said teachers who are evaluating will be exempted from administrative work.

According to reports, the CBSE board exam results are likely to be announced by August-end. The results will be out before the JEE Advanced merit list is released to enable admissions by September 1. Over 1.5 crore answer sheets to be checked. These are papers for class 10 and 12 exams, which have been conducted before the lockdown was announced.

The education minister added, “I understand the difficulties of a teacher, as I have been a teacher myself.” He remarked, “If a country can grow, then that is through education alone. Education is not just about academic knowledge but also about moral values and life-long learning.”

The CBSE is yet to conduct exams for pending subjects. The remaining CBSE exams will be held from July 1 to July 15. As many as 29 exams will be re-conducted, these are for subjects which are important for college admission.

The HRD Ministry had earmarked 3000 evaluation centres.

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