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NEET UG 2020: NTA to initiate changes in registration to control malpractices

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Reetika Bose
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NEET UG 2020

With an aim to control malpractices, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is all set to introduce certain changes in the registration and verification process for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2020. The notification for the exam will be released on December 2.

The exam is scheduled to be held on May 3, 2020. Interested candidates can fill the application form on or before December 31.

Based on the NEET score, candidates will get admission into All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER). No separate exam will be conducted.

Changes in Registration & Verification

In a bid to discourage impersonation issues and cheating case, NTA may ask candidates to upload a live photo during registration process.

While filing up the application forms, students will have to pose in front of the webcam to click a picture and upload it accordingly. However, the process of uploading the pictures has not been disclosed by the National Testing Agency yet.

As per the report, “An applicant may also need to upload a live photo. The class X and XII roll numbers will also be used to verify the candidates. At the test centres, candidates may also be asked to show the identity card uploaded at the time of registration.”

NEET is an entrance examination in India for students who wish to study undergraduate medical courses and dental courses in government or private medical colleges and dental colleges in India.

CBSE informs schools to use the latest political map of India

By
Reetika Bose
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CBSE

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has informed all its affiliated schools to use only the latest political map of India for all purposes. They have been directed to use the education Series Maps for teaching and training purposes.

The latest political map prepared by the Survey of India is available on their official website (http://www.surveyofindia.gov.in).

A circular released by CBSE says, “Schools are requested to consider using these Education Series Maps prepared in line with latest Topographic Maps (OSMs) for Geography / Atlas / Map work / any other map related educational activity,” reads CBSE circular.

The latest edition of all the maps can be found on the Survey of India website and are also available for sale at their offices across the country.

Maps are an essential part of the curriculum. While political maps are used in History and Political Science lessons, Geographical maps are used to teach about the topography of a region.

Apart from the Political map of India, Survey of India has also prepared New Education Series Maps pertaining to Geographical areas. The New Educational Series Maps have been prepared with Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Grid. The Geographical areas for which new edition of maps have been prepared include Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab/Haryana, Karnataka, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh.

Real-Time Tracking: A boon for Parents

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digitalLEARNING Network
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Pooja Khemka, Founder and CEO, trackNOW Pvt. ltd.

Three decades ago, working parents and full-time parents were worried about their child’s well-being. Working parents depended and relied on grandparents, extended family, full-time domestic help, neighbours and even unlicensed creches for childcare. However, this did not mean that full-time parents, mostly mothers, had nothing to worry about. Since mothers tended to the household or were unable to drive their children to school, it was common to send children in private vehicles, carpool, school buses, with servants or a specially appointed person who took groups of children to school.

Challenges Experienced by Parents

Since there were no mobile phones, CCTV facilities or GPS, parents simply trusted the concerned persons and asked their children if everything was all right. Furthermore, there was no way of knowing if the child was telling the truth or someone was pressuring or coercing the child into lying. There was also the risk of the child not alighting the school bus or private vans in time. In these cases, school buses simply left and alternative arrangements had to be made to drop the child to school. This caused much inconvenience to parents and children.

IT and Child Safety

With rising crimes against children, it has become more urgent than ever to devise solutions to ensure their safety and well- being. Thankfully, the swift advances in information technology and digital connectivity have given rise to school vehicle tracking apps, live camera access in daycare facilities, Whatsapp and SMS to communicate with school staff etc. — tools that help parents ensure their child’s safety.

myskoolbus is one such application that tracks school buses in real-time and sends notifications and updates to parents and teachers. Notifications include the bus’s location, the child boarding the bus, arrival time at the school, departure, alerts in case the bus breaks down etc.

Pooja Khemka, Founder and CEO, trackNOW Pvt. ltd., who developed the myskoolbus App can relate to parental anxiety about child safety as she too is a parent. She states, “It’s just like keeping fingers crossed every day until you see your child coming back from school”.

The app is popular with schools and optimized for computers, smartphone and tablets. Manan Choksi, Executive Director, Udgam School and Zebar School for Children states, “I didn’t expect myskoolbus to be so convenient, so useful, and so relevant, it is a boon for working parents”.

Thousands of parents have welcomed the myskoolbus application for its reliability and convenience. “Larger ecosystem partners are school chains that have multiple branches across the country. Recently, CBSE has made it compulsory for schools to use GPS in their vehicles” adds Pooja Khemka. Above all, parents can now rest assured that their children are safe and sound.

CAT 2019 answer key, response sheet released: Check how to download

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digitalLEARNING Network
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CAT 2019 answer key

CAT 2019 answer key: IIM Kozhikode released the response sheet, question paper and a preliminary answer key for the Common Admission Test at its official website, iimcat.ac.in. Over 2.44 lakh candidates registered for the CAT. Candidates can download their respective answer sheet and correct answers key from their candidate logins.

The exam was held on November 24, 2019 at 376 test centres spread across 156 cities. The overall applications have witnessed a rise of nearly 3,000 from last year as a total of 2,44,169 candidates applied this year against 2.41 lakh last year. The registration of women candidates in the CAT 2019 has gone up to a six-year high with as many as 85,810 female candidates applying for the test.

IIM CAT answer key 2019: Check how to download
Step 1: Visit the iimcat.ac.in
Step 2: On the homepage, click on ‘candidate log-in’
Step 3: Log-in using credentials
Step 4: Answer key, question paper and response sheet will be in the dashboard, download

Based on the final answer key, the CAT results will be declared by the second week of January 2020. The CAT 2019 score will be valid till December 31, 2020, as per the official notification. Based on this score, candidates can seek admission to B-schools including IIM, Delhi University as well as JNU among others.

Critical Need to Change the Definition of Education

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digitalLEARNING Network
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Dr Chandrakanta R Pathak

Our notion of education and its purpose needs a significant revision. We must begin by acknowledging the limitations of conventional textbook learning and also revise the way we evaluate students’ abilities, writes Dr Chandrakanta R Pathak, Principal and CEO, HVB Global Academy, Mumbai for Elets News Network (ENN).

We live in an increasingly mercurial, inconstant world thanks to the unmitigated explosion in technology in the last fifteen years. Consider, for instance, how modern smartphones and social media have redefined how we interact with family, friends, relatives and colleagues; how online retail shops such as Amazon and Flipkart have completely altered our shopping preferences and habits; and, on large-scale manufacturing front, production of goods such as furniture, clothing, household appliances, automobiles and even food are being rapidly automated. We now have Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms that can compose poems, write stories, trade stocks (High-Frequency Trading) and learn to mimic artistic styles of virtuoso painters such as Van Gogh and Johannes Vermeer in just six hours.

Thus, our way of life has undergone complete revision in the last ten years. This dazzling pace of change is unprecedented in the history of mankind, and so are challenges that follow from it. One such consequent challenge that we currently face is the rate at which knowledge and skills that were once considered useful and employable are being rendered obsolete. As a result, workers with lower-order and conventional skills are becoming increasingly unemployable and are being replaced by machines and AI algorithms at an alarming rate.

Therefore, it is natural that we should feel anxious and ask ourselves—what are we doing to ensure a safe and secure future for our children? Are we equipping them with the tools and skills needed to survive in a world rife with unpredictable challenges? This naturally leads us to question the efficacy of our education system— the institution that has the mandate to train our youth in skills needed to survive and thrive in a technology-driven, inconstant world.

It is not possible to, nor should we try to, check the juggernaut that technological progress is. Instead, we must come to terms with the reality that for our children to understand and successfully address future challenges, their knowledge and skillset must also evolve in step with the change. The fact, however, is that the conventional school curricula have remained stagnant, in relative terms, for more than a decade. Almost all modern challenges are essentially interdisciplinary in nature and, therefore, demand a more holistic and application-oriented approach to education. In contrast, conventional school curricula offer compartmentalized subjects that do not venture beyond the confines of traditional disciplines and are rarely of any practical utility.

Moreover, conventional annual examinations evaluate students on a few narrowly defined metrics that fail to accommodate the many skills and abilities that are useful in today’s increasingly complex world. Important skills such as creative critical thinking, complex problem solving, empathy and human resources management that cannot be automated do not figure into most curricula and assessment methodology.

It is evident from these reflections that our notion of education and its purpose needs a significant revision. We must begin by acknowledging the limitations of conventional textbook learning. We must also revise the way we evaluate students’ abilities. As teachers, we must ensure that training programmes we offer to our students integrate a kaleidoscopic range of subjects consistent with the characteristics of challenges they are likely to face in future. As parents, we need to accept the utility of vast knowledge that lies outside the purview of textbooks and become open to the practical utility of a wide range of skills that are not included in formal curricula. We must also become open to enlisting the help and support of those businessmen, industrialists, engineers and scientists who are at the forefront of change.

It is high time we acknowledge the increasing complexity of the process of modern education and view it as a collaborative effort of parents, teachers and other stakeholders in society to ensure that our students are equipped with best tools needed to thrive in a world replete with unpredictable challenges.

National Testing Agency to release NEET Official Notification

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digitalLEARNING Network
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NEET 2020 Notification

National Testing Agency or NTA is all set to announce the release date of the official notification for NEET for undergraduate courses in the coming week. According to the sources, NEET UG 2020 exam will be conducted in May 2020 and the application process for NEET UG 2020 will commence from next week.

As per the test schedule released by NTA, the NEET UG 2020 test application procedure will begin on December 2, 2019, and end on December 31, 2019. Interested candidates can apply for the NEET UG 2020 from NTA’s official- ntaneet.nic.in.

NEET UG Exam 2020: Exam details

The admit card for the NEET UG exam will be released on March 27. The exam is scheduled for May 3, 2020. The result for NEET-UG 2020 exam will be released approximately a month after the exam, on June 4, 2020.

NEET UG 2020 exam will be OMR-based. The scores in NEET UG 2020 will be converted into a percentile score.

NEET UG 2019 notification says, “In order to be eligible for admission to MBBS/BDS Courses for a particular academic year, it shall be necessary for a candidate to obtain a minimum of marks at 50th percentile in National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test to MBBS/BDS Courses held for the said academic year.”

In the interim, from the scholarly year 2020, NEET has gotten compulsory for admission to MBBS/BDS courses in every therapeutic school/organizations including AIIMS and JIPMER.

The National Medical Commission Act, 2019 accommodates normal national passage test – NEET-alongside regular guiding for MBBS, and a typical last year MBBS test which will be material to all organizations including those of national significance like AIIMS.

CBSE has increased fee of Class 10, 12 board exams for all categories of students

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digitalLEARNING Network
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Ramesh Pokhriyal

Union Minister of HRD Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Thursday said the CBSE has increased the fee of Class 10 and 12 board exams for 2020 from Rs 750 to Rs 1,500, for all students except the schools of Delhi government.

“The CBSE has increased exam fees of Class 10 and 12 board exams 2020, on no profit no loss principle, from Rs 750 to Rs 1,500, for all categories of students, including SC/ST candidates for all schools in whole of India, except schools of Delhi government,” the minister said in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.

“For 1,299 schools of Delhi government, examination fee for all categories of Class 10 students has been increased from Rs 375 to Rs 1,200 and for Class 12 students from Rs 600 to Rs 1,200. Thus, the examination fee for Class 10 and 12 has not been increased by 2300 per cent,” he added.

The minister said that there has never been any distinction except in the case of Delhi between different categories of students in the matter of payment of examination fees.

Springdale High School: Blending Traditional Academic Values With 21st Century Ambition

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digitalLEARNING Network
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Springdale High School

The success of Springdale lies with the strong grit and determination of the dedicated teachers, efficient administrators, ever supportive parents and the pride of Springdale High School, the students, says Dr. Shahnaz Ahmed, Chairperson, Springdale High School, Jorhat, in conversation with Elets News Network (ENN).

How has been the journey in the school space so far? What lies behind the sources of Springdale High School?

Over a period of 30 years, the journey of Springdale High School has been very challenging and exciting. The school has come a long way through years of hard work, dedication, love and together. Born in a garage in a quaint tea town in Jorhat on 19th March 1991, Springdale came a long way excelling in every area of educational arena. It hasn’t been an easy journey to bring Springdale to where it stands today. Through ups and downs, highs & lows, with immense passion and nurturing have our institution grown into this beautiful- ‘Tree of life’. The strong idea of blending traditional academic values with 21st century ambition, the teachers along with the stakeholders work tirelessly in shaping students for the current times.

We prepare the students for life and not only to pass exams. This strong idea is reflected in enriched experiences of students- in academics, cultural activities, sports, leadership programmers’. Superior board result is and outcome of rigorous academic program. Keeping up with the pace of 21st century moulding and shaping every student for a better future is the focal point of every stakeholders of SDS. Teachers are inspiring light for students and teachers with zeal and passion would definitely maximise the student’s potentialities.

With the number of schools opening in every corner of the city, what lies behind the success of your institution?

Sprindalites are taught to believe that “Dreams are achievable”. The success of Springdale lies with the strong grit and determination of one and all associated with the school- The dedicated teachers, efficient administrators, ever supportive parents and of course our pride- the students of ‘Springdale High School’.

What innovative teaching-learning practices are adopted for a holistic development of students while reading, listening and playing?

Education for me is not a preparation for life. It is life itself and when education is life we need to become it interesting and innovative at every step of teaching-learning practices.

It is very important to deliver passion and wow element while teaching and lecturing. A classroom has to be a party to excellence in education. If children are shown respect, warmth and interest they would run through walls for teachers- They need to be seen, to be heard and to be understand and until and unless it is truly child centric such things cannot be fulfilled. Gone are the days when we used to think of having rows and columns. Let there be a circular, face to face, semi circular arrangement of seating where there is no back bencher at all. A good, innovative teacher must always update with the time with knowledge not only in one’s subject but in general. They must have vision to ensure a holistic development of students. The potential of each pupil in reading, listening, and playing should be maximised. Reading in phonic drill system, nursery rhymes, singing, and recitation, story-telling should be encouraged to the highest level. Drill and outdoor games with their age factors is to be encouraged in the school curriculum. The students love and appreciate learning via stories and incidences. This leaves an everlasting mark and impression on their minds with a lesson. To improve reading skills small class library with some reference books help a lot.

What practices does your school follow to ensure effective teacher training progrrame to cater to all aspects of a student’s development?

In Springdale, we challenge each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity and curiosity with a sense of responsibility towards each other. In my school, students are kept as First Priority. Any decision that is taken in a school or any developmental program that is conducted, students is the focal point. Teaching in Springdale is designing is tailor made. The concept clarity is given more importance than unnecessary completion of a syllabus. Pupils are kept engaged and involved in classroom teaching. This will enhance the students willingness to learn and to embrace education beyond the classroom. I repeatedly lay emphasis that teachers need to unlearn and relearn. “If we teach our children what we learnt yesterday, we are preparing them neither for today nor for tomorrow”- is my dictum. The self advisory aspect in every child is trigged in my school arena. The students are provided with constructive and objective feedback on a regular basis which is unique and creative as to connect students with one another. In Springdale we try to make them compact learners. For example, if a lesson is to taught in English, integration with Science, Social Studies and even Mathematics and other languages are co-related with it.

GATE 2020: Date sheet released by IIT Delhi, read for details

By
Reetika Bose
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GATE 2020 Date sheet

In a recent development, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi has released the exam schedule for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2020, which will be held on February 1, 2, 8 and 9, 2020.

Around 8.6 lakh candidates have registered for the exam which will be held in 8 sessions for 25 subjects.

GATE 2020 Date Sheet

February 1 (9.30 am to 12.30 pm): IN, ME1, MT, PE, PH

February 1 (2.30 pm to 5.30 pm): CY, ME2, PI

February 2 (9.30 am to 12.30 pm): AR, BM, BT, CH, MA, MN, ST, XE, XL

February 2 (2.30 pm to 5.30 pm): AE, AG, EC, GG

February 8 (9.30 am to 12.30 pm): EE, EY, TF

February 8 (2.30 pm to 5.30 pm): CS

February 9 (9.30 am to 12.30 pm): CE1

February 9 (14.30 pm to 5.30 pm): CE2

The admit card for GATE 2020 will be released on January 3. The GATE score is valid for a period of three years.

GATE is conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore and the seven Indian Institutes of Technology (at Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, and Roorkee).

Along with admission to M.Tech courses and higher education courses, the GATE score is also used by PSUs for recruitment purposes.

NEET 2020: Students to upload live photos at the time of registration, read details

By
Reetika Bose
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NEET 2020

In a recent development, students appearing for NEET examination will have to upload ‘live photos’, during the submission of application form, as per the new guidelines by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The NEET 2020 registrations are all set to hit the ground on December 2, 2019.

While filing up the application forms, students will have to pose in front of the webcam to click a picture and upload it accordingly. However, the process of uploading the pictures have not been disclosed by the National Testing Agency yet.

In order to avoid any identity theft issues, students clicking their live photographs will ensure that the person appearing for the examination is the same as the one applying for the examination.

Also Read: NEET UG 2020: Tips to secure better rankings

As per reports, there will also be a system in place for the candidates whose pictures do not match as they will not be allowed to appear for the examination. This will ensure that impersonators who take money from candidates to appear for the examination will not be encouraged.

If the National Testing Agency confirms the procedure then a step by step information regarding uploading the live photographs will be explained in the NEET 2020 information brochure which will be released along with the NEET 2020 application form.

Of all the rules followed by the National Testing Agency, students are not allowed to carry jewellery, shoes etc inside the examination centre premises. This is to avoid personation and malpractices to the maximum.

Also Read: NEET PG 2020: Application process begins, exam scheduled for January 5

The National Testing Agency will release the NEET 2020 application form on the official website on December 2, 2019. The examination will be conducted in the offline mode on May 3, 2020.

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