Once again, an intense controversy has erupted in the country over languages. The National Education Policy 2020 (chapter 4) emphasizes the importance of educating children in their mother-tongue or regional language up to Class 5, and preferably Class 8 and beyond.
In a bid to help the educators have a comprehensive understanding of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is organizing a CUET orientation programme for principals and counselors of the schools affiliated with the Board.
Days after introducing bi-annual board examinations for Class 10, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a revised syllabus for Classes 10 and 12 for the academic session 2025-26.
Following massive backlash over the alleged removal of Punjabi as a language option in the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) draft scheme for the biannual exam format for Class 10, the board has issued a clarification, reassuring that the language will continue to be offered.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has unveiled a draft scheme that proposes conducting class 10 board exams twice a year, beginning in 2026.
Earlier on May 8, the government had informed that the pending CBSE Board examinations for Class 10 and 12 will be held between July 1-15.
The exams for remaining 29 papers will be conducted from July 1 to July 15 at various centres.
The Government had informed on May 8 that the pending CBSE Board examinations for Class 10 and 12 will be held between July 1-15.
On April 29, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) had said that its decision to take board exams for 29 subjects of Class 10 and 12 stands the same as mentioned in circular dated April 1, 2020.
The HRD Ministry as well as the CBSE had earlier refuted rumours about the cancellation of the board examinations.
