Action against regional authorities for mass copying National Institute of Open Schooling(NIOS) takes appropriate action in reported cases of Mass copying which are dealt with by a committee constituted for the purpose as per the examination By-laws of NIOS. Further action in each case is taken on the basis of evidence and recommendations of the … [Read more...]

Dubious applicants under NEET The responsibility of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is to conduct the examination on behalf of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India as per Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 and the Dentist Act, 1948 as amended in 2016. Further (i) Condition of domicile is a State affair. (ii) … [Read more...]

Yoga games in high school level Education falls under the Concurrent List, majority of schools fall under State Examination Boards and the school curriculum is determined by the State Governments. However, the National Curriculum Framework 2005 recognizes the role of sports and physical education in the holistic development of children and youth in … [Read more...]

Uniform system of marking A meeting to review the Policy of Moderation of marks to avoid spiking of marks was convened by the Secretary (School Education & Literacy) on 24th April, 2017 with State Education Secretaries and Chairman of State Boards including Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). In the meeting, all State Boards decided to … [Read more...]

Development of ITIs as formal schools Ministry of Human Resource Development has written to Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship that, in case the Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) want to introduce curricula of bridge courses for the students and give them the option of senior and senior secondary certification through CBSE, the … [Read more...]