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Our Advisory Team
Vispi Vesuna
Chairman, Association of Indian Schools and a veteran in school management
Shim Mathew
Vice Chairman, Association of Indian Schools and Director Academic Operations, VIBGYOR Group of Schools
Dr. Reeta Sonawat
Former Dean & Head Department of Human Development SNDTWU, Mumbai, Consultant NCERT and NEP2020
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Media Coverage
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Section 12 of Maharashtra Educational Institutions (Management) Act does not apply to educational institution administered by religious or linguistic minority institution: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court observed that Section 12 of the Maharashtra Educational Institutions (Management) Act, 1976, does not apply to an Educational Institution administered by a Religious Or Linguistic Minority Institution.
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Pleas seeking BEd eligibility for special teacher posts junked
Dehradun: The Uttarakhand high court dismissed over a hundred petitions filed by candidates with disabilities concerning the appointment of special teachers.
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Centre informs SC of NCERT’s e-content guidelines for disabled students
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has developed guidelines for creating e-content for children with disabilities, specifically for school education.
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CBSE Issues Guidelines for Electoral Literacy Clubs and Democracy Rooms in Schools
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released comprehensive guidelines for establishing Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELCs) and Democracy Rooms in schools across India.
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CBSE Board exams 2025: 44 lakh students expected, CCTV made compulsory
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on September 27 ordered schools to ensure that all exam halls have CCTVs installed.
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SC directs to implement guidelines on safety and security of children in schools in all States, UTs
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed to implement the Centre’s guidelines on safety and security of children in schools in the states and union territories and asked National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) to coordinate with States and Union Territories and monitor the implementation of the guidelines.
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Maharashtra reiterates Marathi is mandatory in schools
The Maharashtra government mandates the teaching and learning of Marathi in all schools, affecting junior colleges and non-state boards where it is currently optional. A new government resolution enforces this rule with penalties for non-compliance. The National Education Policy may make Marathi compulsory in classes 11 and 12 next year.
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Pvt schools must display FRC order on notice boards, websites
Ahmedabad: Ahmedabad city district officer has warned private schools of punitive action if they fail to display the mandatory fee approval order issued by the Fee Regulatory Committee ) on their notice boards and websites.
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82 educators honoured with National Teachers Awards 2024
Happiness labs, gamified assessments, home-based education visits, and eco-friendly innovations like an automated school bell made from recycled materials were among the highlights at the National Teachers Awards ceremony, held on Thursday and conferred by President Droupadi Murmu.
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Education does not come under the Consumer Protection Act, says Kerala State Commission
The Kerala State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has reiterated that students are not considered consumers as per the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, as imparting education is not classified as a service.
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Education Ministry directs states to implement school safety guidelines, details here
The Ministry of Education has directed all States and Union Territories to implement the “Guidelines on School Safety and Security-2021,” which are aligned with the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, to enhance the protection of children in educational institutions.
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Class 12 board results to include marks of Classes 9 to 11, says NCERT report
The National Council of Educational Research and Training, NCERT, has proposed a significant overhaul of the Class 12 board exams to include marks from Classes 9 to 11 and to emphasise vocational and skill-based education. The new assessment model aims to standardise board evaluations across India and promote holistic learning.
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CBSE elaborates guidelines for children with special needs, details inside
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in an official notice to all the Heads and Managers of the schools affiliated with the Board, issued a set of guidelines for Children with Special Needs (CwSN).
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CISCE: 25% higher order thinking questions in ICSE and ISC exams from 2025
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) will give 25 percent weightage to higher order thinking questions in ICSE (X) and ISC (XII) Examinations from 2025, the CISCE said.
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RTE Act will apply to admissions to kindergarten classes too, rules the Madras High Court
Though the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, applies only to children aged between six and 14, admissions to kindergarten cannot be denied to much younger children too under the law, the Madras High Court has ruled.
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Education Ministry announces guidelines for bagless days for Classes 6 to 8 students
The ministry said all students would participate in the 10-day bagless period sometime during classes 6-8 during which they would intern with local vocational experts such as carpenters, gardeners, potters, etc.
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Maharashtra to frame skill education policy, forms panel
In a first, the Maharashtra government has formed a committee to decide skill education policy for the state that will ensure effective convergence of various initiatives for skill development.
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Karnataka government makes registration of all private schools under RTE Act mandatory
The State government has ordered all private schools, including State, Central, and other board curriculum, operating in Karnataka to register under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act-2009, as per the rules framed in 2012.
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Now, fire NOC boards must for buildings taller than 15m
Ahmedabad: In the wake of the horri ot gaming zone fire, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), via a public notice, has mandated display of fire NOC details on a red board for buildings falling under Schedule 3 of the Gujarat Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2014.
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Schools cannot refuse TCs to students under RTE Act: NCPCR
In a reply to an RTI application submitted by Ajay Merchant of Bengaluru, the Chief Public Information Officer of NCPCR said that a child has a right to transfer to any school. “Under the RTE Act 2009, no school can refuse to provide TC to children falling under the category as laid down in the […]
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Educational Institutions not obligated to conduct formal disciplinary proceedings before terminating temporary workmen: Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Madhya Pradesh High Court single bench of Justice Anil Verma held that the termination of the Worklady’s services was justified due to unsatisfactory performance and loss of confidence in the Management, nullifying the Labour Court’s award of reinstatement and back-wages.
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Parents must bear cost of air conditioning in schools: Delhi HC
Rajasthan’s education department issued new guidelines preventing private schools from raising fees for three academic years. Parents can purchase uniforms and books from the market, and a parent-teacher committee will set fees, with details posted on school portals. Schools must comply with regulations on study materials, special provisions for differently-abled and female students.
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Calcutta High Court lays down standards of conduct for teachers
The Calcutta High Court recently issued guidelines for teachers to conduct themselves in a proper manner and avoid indulging in politics.
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Minors must also be taught about ‘Virtual Touch’, Not just traditional concepts of ‘Good And Bad Touch’: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has observed that minors must also be taught about “virtual touch” and not just traditional concepts of “good and bad touch”, and said that the ”emerging concept” must be included in their curriculum.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma observed that minors must be equipped with the knowledge and tools to navigate online interactions […]
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CISCE makes 50 hour training compulsory for teachers
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has decided to make 50 hours training compulsory every year for all teachers working in CISCE affiliated schools, Joseph Emmanuel, chief executive and secretary of the council said.
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Education Ministry asks NCERT to review textbooks on yearly basis
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has requested the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to review its textbooks and make updates every year, states a report by PTI. Currently, there is no set mandate regarding the frequency of updates for NCERT textbooks.
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Acceptance of Resignation results in termination of employment, Non-Communication of acceptance to employee immaterial: Supreme Court
Taking note of prevalent service jurisprudence, the Supreme Court on Thursday (April 25) held that the employment is deemed to be terminated from the date on which the letter of resignation is accepted by the appropriate authority.
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Centre releases curriculum for early childhood education
The Union Ministry for Women and Child Development, on April 19, released a curriculum for early childhood education — ‘Aadharshila’ & ‘Navchetana’. These curriculum documents for children aged three-six years are based on the recommendations of the National Curriculum Framework for the Foundational Stage 2022 and National Education Policy 2020. India hosts 1.4 million government […]
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Maharashtra child rights body calls for reforms in policy for minority educational institutions
The Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MSCPCR) on Monday said the policy of private educational institutions getting concessions by opting for minority status needs to be reformed at the government level. The commission’s chairperson advocate Susieben Shah said educational institutions cannot misuse the policy and do injustice to the minority communities.
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NCPCR seeks uniformity in syllabus, evaluation methods across all schools falling under RTE Act
The NCPCR has written to all principal secretaries and secretaries of school education across India asking them to ensure uniformity in the syllabus, textbooks, and evaluation methods across all schools falling under the Right To Education Act.
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There should be similar standard of education in all states, says HC
The Punjab and Haryana high court has observed that as far as education is concerned, whether technical or vocational is concerned, the standard ought to be maintained universally all over India.
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NCERT warns against pirated textbooks, flags factually incorrect content
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) today, Monday, April 8, issued a warning against pirated school textbooks, flagging possibilities of factually incorrect content, stated a report by PTI.
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‘APAAR ID’ to be global document for students: Dharmendra Pradhan
Dharmendra Pradhan expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for envisioning ‘Digital India’, which has now gained significant momentum, evident in the creation of 25 crore APAAR IDs. Additionally, he emphasiSed the vital interconnection between APAAR IDs, the Academic Bank of Credit, and Digilocker, facilitating streamlined operations.
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Two Board exams to be held form next academic year
The minister also highlighted the concept of introducing 10 bag-less days in school every year. New Delhi: Students who would be appearing in Class 10, 12 exams in the academic year 2025-26 will have the option to appear in board exams twice from that year. The announcement was made by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan […]
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Ministry of Education : Centre asks states to fix six years as minimum age for class I admission
The Education Ministry has urged all states and Union Territories to ensure that the age of admission to class I is six-plus years from the 2024-25 session onwards. The initiative aligns with the provisions in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009.
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ECA-APER release emergency guidelines for schools in case of a bomb/terror threat
The Early Childhood Association and Association for Primary Education and Research have drafted emergency guidelines docket in case of a bomb threat in schools. This comes in the wake of rising incidents of terror threats, threat of gun attacks or planting bombs in schools world-over.
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CBSE not to award any division, distinction to students in Board Exams
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will not award any division, distinction to students in the class 10, 12 board exams. The decision was announced by CBSE Examination Controller Sanyam Bhardwaj in an official release.
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NCERT Granted ‘Deemed To Be University’ Status, Announces Union Education Minister
The National Council for Educational Research and Training has been granted ‘deemed to be university’ status, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Friday while addressing a gathering at the 63rd Foundation Day celebrations of the NCERT.
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एसजीआई ने प्रशंसित शिक्षाविद् डॉ. रीता सोनावत के साथ एफडीपी सत्र किया आयोजित
नोएडा: देश के उभरते डिजाइन संस्थानों में से एक, NAAC द्वारा ‘ए’ ग्रेड से मान्यता प्राप्त सत्यम फैशन इंस्टीट्यूट ने एसएनडीटी महिला विश्वविद्यालय, मुंबई की पूर्व डीन, प्रशंसित शिक्षाविद् डॉ. रीता सोनावत के साथ एक विशेष संकाय विकास कार्यक्रम का आयोजन किया।
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Budget 2021 Expectations: It’s high time for Modi govt to double Union Budget allocation for Education sector
Part of the Budget can be used to train the teachers for quality education which is the mandate of NEP 2020,” Dr. Reeta Sonawat, Member, Advisory Council, AIS.
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Budget 2021 Expectations: Modi govt must look into these 5 suggestions from Education sector in Union Budget
GST on online education service must be reduced from present 18 percent to 5 percent in Budget 2021″ – Sudhir Sharma, Member, Advisory Council, AIS.
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Union Budget 2023: Funds for digitization to #SaveTheEdtech; find out what education sector expects
The Union Budget for the year 2023-24 is around the corner and the education sector, which is among one of the top contributors to the economy and therefore remains a major focus every year, has high hopes to keep.
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Maharashtra govt sets up 11-member panel for National Education Policy
The state has set up a 11-member committee of various departments to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in schools. This is in addition to a committee set up in June last year to examine the various aspects of the NEP.
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