By our Special Correspondent New Delhi: Service sector jobs and agriculture income enhancement present large opportunities for school-based skilling , according to “Jobs at Your Doorsteps,” as per a skill gap study. The skill gap study was prepared by the World Bank based on availability of skill education and jobs in Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Read More…
The CBSE has opened applications for its prestigious Single Girl Child Scholarship Scheme 2023-24. Aimed at empowering education for single girl children in CBSE-affiliated schools, this initiative provides financial support to students excelling academically. Eligibility Criteria: Scholarship Benefits: How to Apply:
The Karnataka government has unveiled the “Academia-Industry Super 100 Initiative”, a groundbreaking collaboration between 100 engineering colleges and 100 top IT companies. Announced by IT and BT Minister Priyank Kharge, this initiative aims to train approximately 50,000 students in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, gaming, drones, and automation by March 2024, with potential Read More…
The CBSE has released the official dates for the Class 10 and Class 12 Board Exams 2025. The exams will begin on February 15, 2025, and continue until March 18, 2025, for Class 10, and April 4, 2025, for Class 12. These dates have been announced early to give students ample time to prepare effectively. Read More…
India has officially surpassed China as the leading country for sending international students to the United States, according to the latest data for the 2023-24 academic year. India topped the list with the highest number of student enrollments, marking a significant shift in global student mobility. China, once the dominant source, now holds second place, Read More…
The CBSE Board Exams in 2025 will introduce a revamped structure, aiming to foster critical thinking and application-based learning. A significant syllabus reduction will allow students to concentrate on core concepts. Notably, 50% of the exam questions will now be competency-based, marking a shift from traditional rote learning towards problem-solving and analytical questions. Structured response Read More…
The Indian government has taken a significant step towards supporting adolescent girls’ education and well-being by approving a “Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School Going Girls.” This initiative follows a Supreme Court directive in response to a PIL by Congress leader Jaya Thakur, which highlighted the difficulties female students, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds, face due Read More…
In a significant move to empower students, the Union Cabinet has approved the PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme, offering collateral-free, guarantor-free loans to those admitted to top-tier higher education institutions, both government and private. This initiative will provide students with the financial support they need to pursue their educational goals without the burden of securing loans with collateral Read More…
The Kerala SSLC exams for 2025 will run from March 3 to March 26, announced Education Minister V. Sivankutty. The SSLC model exams are scheduled for February 17–21, while IT model exams will take place from January 20 to January 30. Valuation of answer sheets begins April 8, with results expected by the third week Read More…
Bengaluru: In a significant move, the Karnataka government has canceled board examinations for students of classes 5, 8, 9, and 11 in schools affiliated with the State Board, in compliance with a Supreme Court directive. School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa made the announcement on Friday, referencing the Supreme Court’s ruling that the exams violated the Read More…