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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.