Education

Karnataka: 8.76 lakh students to appear for Class 10 exams from today

Karnataka is forced to conduct board examinations this year as incumbent batch of SSLC students were promoted from Class 9 to Class 10 last year owing to the pandemic situation

Jul 19, 2021

JEE 2021: Application window reopens, city can be changed, test centres increased [key guidelines]

The examination centres have been increased from 232 to 334 to ease the process during the pandemic. As for NEET, while it be held on August 1, the details are awaited and application form has not been released yet

Jul 7, 2021

Karnataka to hold Class 10 exams on July 19, 22 across state

A strict Covid safety protocol will be implemented to conduct these examinations safely, said Karnataka Education Minister S. Suresh Kumar

Jul 6, 2021

Bengaluru NLSIU Reservation Row: Supreme Court declines to stay 25% quota for Karnataka students

The apex court declined to stay the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bangalore's decision to horizontally reserve 25 percent of seats for students domiciled in Karnataka.

Jul 2, 2021

ICAI wishes to conduct the exams in July before the third wave hits the country

CA Exams to be held as planned in July, SC reserves verdict on opt-out option tomorrow

While the students appearing for the upcoming CA exam fear for their health during the pandemic, Supreme Court says ICAI will not be directed to postpone the exams. Judgement on opt-out option to be passed on June 30.

Jun 29, 2021

schools take preventive measures for coronavirus

No denying admission to children with single parents; Delhi schools get clear instructions [details]

Delhi Director of Education, Udai Prakash Rai's radical directive to not deny admission on grounds of single-parent details in admission form is being considered a liberating and welcome step. Although parents hint at possible misuse of such a ruling.

Jun 29, 2021

IIM Bangalore's executive MBA best in India; gets global ranking [see list]

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) has ranked number one in India for its Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM).

Jun 25, 2021

K'taka CM says no to reopening schools despite third-wave COVID task force's go-ahead [details]

Bihar, UP, Telangana governments have declared that schools in their state will reopen from July 1. While the Karnataka government had almost got a go-ahead from its expert committee on Covid-19, CM Yediyurappa on Tuesday clarified that only colleges might open after an 'aggressive approach to vaccination'.

Jun 22, 2021

Indian schools eager to celebrate parenthood need lesson in inclusivity; single moms voice concerns

As more private schools turn to celebrate father's day and mother's day as social engagement, single mothers feel the need for inclusivity and sensitization.

Jun 21, 2021

CBSE Class 12 results based on performance in Class 10 and 11; Unhappy students can sit for exams later

Each school will form a 5-member panel to submit the final marks to the board by July 15. CBSE informed the Supreme Court that students not happy with the formula can sit for exams when the pandemic situation gets over

Jun 17, 2021

When will schools reopen: Himachal wants to reopen colleges but Delhi, Assam focus on online classes [state-wise details]

Majority of the states had announced summer break till the end of June. Classes are likely to continue in most of the states in online mode till further orders