Tag: national education policy 2020

NEW DELHI: There is no concept of dropping out in higher education as students have multiple options and they migrate from one course or programme to another, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Education Sukanta Majumdar said on Wednesday. The MoS shared the information in response to a written question in Rajya Sabha about drop out and suicide rates in IITs, NITs, IIMs and central universities. “As in the higher education sector, students have multiple options and they choose and migrate from one course or programme to another, as such there is no concept of drop out in Higher education. ... Read more

CBSE launches Parenting Calendar for academic session 2025-26 to strengthen school-parent relationships CBSE Parenting Calendar 2025: In a bid to foster stronger collaboration between parents and schools, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) launched its much-anticipated Parenting Calendar for the 2025-26 academic session. The event, held at CBSE’s headquarters in Delhi, was attended by key dignitaries, including CBSE Chairman Shri Rahul Singh, Secretary Shri Himanshu Gupta, and Controller of Exams Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj.The virtual launch, which saw participation from over 32,000 stakeholders including principals, teachers, counselors, wellness experts, and parents from CBSE-affiliated schools across India, was designed to present ... Read more

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will introduce a two-tier difficulty level for Science and Social Science for Class 9 from and 10. The changes will be effective for Class 9 from the 2025-27 academic year, and Class 10 from 2027-28. The Board is planning to introduce numerous changes in order to mitigate academic pressure, and providing flexibility. The two-tier difficulty level for Science and Social Science subjects aligns with the provisions of the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020. According to the notice released recently, students will have the flexibility to choose subjects for Board exams based on their ... Read more

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to introduce a global curriculum for foreign students starting from the 2026-2027 academic year. This initiative is part of a broader reform plan aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which aims to provide students with greater flexibility and a globally competitive education. As part of these changes, CBSE is also considering conducting board exams twice a year from the same academic session, allowing students to retain their best scores. Not the first time CBSE has taken a global initiative This is not the first time CBSE has ventured into ... Read more

CHANDIGARH:Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya on Tuesday said the National Education Policy 2020 is going to bring a big change in the country. This will give new guidance to the young generation through innovation, technology, research, education, culture and moral values, the Governor said. “When all the students move forward with new thinking, then by the year 2047, a developed India of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dreams will definitely be created,” Dattatreya said. He is also the Chancellor of Kurukshetra University and was addressing the students after giving PhD, postgraduate and graduate degrees at the 34th convocation of Kurukshetra University in ... Read more

The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has announced a significant reform in teacher education by reintroducing the one-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) program after nearly a decade. Effective from the 2026-27 academic session, this move marks a shift from the two-year B.Ed course introduced in 2014. The decision aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes flexible learning pathways and diverse entry options for aspiring educators.Eligibility criteria for one-year B.EdThe one-year B.Ed program will be available only to candidates who have either completed a four-year undergraduate degree, or earned a postgraduate degree.However, students with a three-year undergraduate ... Read more

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) A groundbreaking policy report titled ‘Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Public Universities’ was released on Monday, providing a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities in India’s higher education system. NEW DELHI: A groundbreaking policy report titled ‘Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Public Universities’ was released on Monday, providing a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities in India’s higher education system. The report was launched by Suman Bery, Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog, and other officials.The report offers a detailed examination of ... Read more

Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Singh Dhanda GURUGRAM: Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Singh Dhanda on Sunday said that the state government is determined to implement the National Education Policy-2020, and instructions have been given to the officials of the Education Department to implement this policy as soon as possible. Dhanda was addressing a function at Jharsa’s Chotu Ram Model Public School, organised to commemorate the 144th birth anniversary of Deenbandhu Sir Chhotu Ram.He further said that the priority of the education department is the all-round development of every student in Haryana.Speaking about Sir Chhotu Ram, Dhanda said that he did historic ... Read more

Economic Survey 2024-25: India sees 13.8% growth in HEIs, GER reaches 28.4% in higher education. (ANI Photo) The Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on January 31, 2025, has revealed significant advancements in India’s higher education sector. Key highlights of the survey include a 13.8% growth in the number of higher education institutions (HEIs) and an impressive rise in the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) from 23.7% to 28.4% in the 18-23 age group between 2014-15 and 2021-22.Surge in Higher Education InstitutionsIndia’s higher education system continues to expand rapidly, driven by an increasing demand for ... Read more

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a notice regarding the implementation of the APAAR ID as the primary identifier for students in the board’s affiliated schools. The notice is addressed to the principals/heads of CBSE-affiliated schools.The notice reads, ‘In alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister for a ‘Digital India’, the Ministry of Education (MoE) is implementing the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registration (APAAR) ID system for students. This initiative aims to create a seamless, lifelong digital identity for every student, promoting transparency, accountability, and efficiency in academic ... Read more