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NTA extends NEET 2020 application correction window

NEET 2020 application correction window

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

Andhra Pradesh Board declares date for Class 10 exams

Andhra Pradesh Board

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

UPSC declares written results

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

CBSE results

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.

CBSE allows Class 9th and 11th students to retake exams

CBSE retake exams

In a major relief to students, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all schools to allow students to take retests, who have failed in Class 9 and Class 11.

The board said schools have been given the option of conducting online, offline, based on which students can be promoted to the next level. All CBSE-affiliated schools will provide the opportunity to all the failed students of class 9 and 11 to appear in the school-based test.

Union HRD minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ wrote on Twitter: “All CBSE schools are being directed to provide an opportunity to all those children who have failed in 9th and 11th to take the test in online/offline/innovative way.”

CBSE has issued a notice to all its affiliated schools and has asked them to inform the students prior to holding the test. This is one-time opportunity is being extended only in the current year in view of the unprecedented conditions of COVID-19.

NCERT drafts new curriculum for next academic year

NCERT curriculum

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) started preparing the new curriculum for the next academic year that will come into force from April 2021. The new curriculum is formed taking the New Education Policy in account.

The NCRET has submitted its report to the HRD Ministry earlier this month. The report highlights the key changes that the council plans to bring to its course curriculum and syllabus for school level studies. Changes in syllabus and books will mark the biggest change in terms of reforms when it comes to school level education.

The new curriculum plans to bring the new academic session from April 2021. However, the final implementation of the same would depend on the approvals from all the stakeholders including HRD Ministry.

These textbooks will be used by schools across the country as the guide for learning processes and teaching pedagogy. The new curriculum plans to reduce the content in each of the subjects to the core essentials and centre its focus on the fundamentals.

The new curriculum is being developed on the basis of the New Education Policy and the reforms that are being pioneers through it.

Odisha JEE to conduct special exam for B.Tech admissions

Odisha B.Tech admissions

In the view of COVID crisis, the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination committee has released notice for special OJEE for admission to B.Tech programme. Now, no separate exam will be conducted for the B.Tech exam.

The official site says that since it is not conducive to conduct the ‘2nd/Special OJEE in this session because of the time constraint, it has been decided to conduct, as an integral part of OJEE -2020, a Special Entrance Examination for admission into 1st year B.Tech. courses.

This exam will be held to fill vacant seats left out after 1st phase OJEE counselling only for those students, who have not been/ are not able to appear in the JEE Main 2020 examination due to any reason.

The online application for the special OJEE exam began on May 12 and will conclude on May 31, 2020. The last date to pay application fee is June 5.

The entrance examination will be computer-based (CBT).

The detailed schedule for exam and admit card downloading will be notified in due course of time, after assessment of the situation after May 17.

Kerala to conduct 10th and 12th Class exams from May 26

Kerala exams

In the view of Coronavirus epidemic, the Kerala Education Department has announced the fresh dates of SSLC and Plus Two examinations. The class 10th and 12th examinations will be held from May 26 to May 29. The remaining papers of the SSLC will be held from May 26-28.

According t notification, Mathematics exam will be held on May 26, Chemistry on May 27 and Physics on May 28. Around 4.2 lakh candidates are appearing for the exam and it began March 10.

Kerala education minister C Raveendranath said “There is some delay due to the lockdown. But we will make it up and announce results as early as possible. All arrangements are on.”

Similarly the remaining exams of Plus One will also be held from May 26-28 and plus two exam will begin from May 26 and will go on till May 30.

The department said evaluation of papers which were held earlier will begin from May 13. It is expected to announce the SSLC results by second week of June.

UP Board to declare results for class 10th and 12th in June

UP Board

In a major development, Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma confirmed that Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad to declare UP Board 10th and 12th Results 2020 by June end. The results will be declared on its official website upresults.nic.in.

After weeks of delay, the process to evaluate answer sheets had started in green zones from 5 May. Sharma told that the process to examine answer sheets will start in orange zones comprising 36 districts from May 12. The process to evaluate papers in red zones will take place last as and when the COVID-19 situation improves in those areas.

Most of the exams are postponed or cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic across the country.

Follow these steps to check your results

-Log on to the official website-upresults.nic.in.

-Click on the link for results

-In the provided fields, enter your roll number

-Click on submit and result will be displayed

Chhattisgarh Board cancels pending 10th and 12th class exams

CGBSE board

In the wake of Coronavirus outbreak, Chhattisgarh Board has cancelled the pending board papers for CGBSE 10th and 12th Exam 2020. The board will allot marks for these cancelled subjects on the basis of internal assessment.

Board Chairman Prof. VK Goel during a formal press meet announced the decision to cancel the CG Board 10th and 12th Exam 2020 for pending subjects. Exams for only few minor subjects such as 10th Class Geography and a few optional subject papers for Class 12 Student are pending. For these subjects, the exams would not be held now and instead marks will be awarded on the basis of internal assessment.

The CG Board Chairman also stated that students who fail in the internal assessment test or those who were unable to participate in it earlier will be awarded minimum passing marks in order to help them clear the exam for these subjects.

The CGBSE 10th and 12th Board Exam 2020 which were being held in March 2020 were cancelled abruptly because of the nationwide lockdown announced to curb the spread of Coronavirus. All exams which were scheduled between 21st to 31st March 2020 were postponed by the board.

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