Eduvast Desk

Class 12 board exams: CBSE, ICSE contemplating options including truncated tests, cancellation

Both the boards had postponed the class 12 exams scheduled in May-June in view of the aggressive second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Both CBSE and ICSE had also cancelled class 10 exams

Ficci for cancelling Class XII Board exams due to prevailing Covid situation

In a letter to HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Ficci President Uday Shankar said an alternate solution should be devised to determine academic progression.

Odisha to include disaster, pandemic management in school, college curriculum

Stating that it is a futuristic decision, the resolution said, "We will train our people at large on how to deal with known emergencies and how to respond to situations where the outcome cannot be predicted."

Jammu and Kashmir’s BGSB University announces major reduction in fee structure

The announcement of slashing of fees was made by vice chancellor of the Rajouri-based university, Akbar Masood.

Prometheus School Noida Receives IB Authorisation to Offer Diploma Programme

The school credits this authorization to its steadfast focus on its vision to reimagine learning, the untiring efforts of its entire team and the unwavering support from parents.

J-K to provide monthly pension, annual student scholarship to Covid victims’ families

Under the new Saksham scheme, the surviving spouse of the Covid victim or the eldest surviving member of affected families will receive a special monthly pension of Rs 1000, provided that they are not otherwise receiving any pension under other schemes.

TN govt to bear all education expenses till graduation to children orphaned by COVID-19

Further, the state government will bear all expenses towards their education till graduation.

AMU asks students to vacate hostels, return home due to Covid pandemic

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) spokesperson Prof Shafey Kidwai said it is in ''the interest of students and their health that they vacate the hostels and stay in the safety of their homes''.