Latest Updates from Education

Bhubaneswar: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday announced the dates for the upcoming UGC NET examination 2021. The dates for the UGC NET exams were announced by Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal through a tweet. “The National Testing Agency will conduct next UGC-NET exam for Junior Research Fellowship and eligibility for Assistant Professor on […]

Bhubaneswar: As announced earlier, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday released the complete date-sheet for the upcoming Class 10, 12 board examinations. Date-sheet of @cbseindia29 board exams of class X. Wish you good luck!#CBSE pic.twitter.com/o4I00aONmy — Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) February 2, 2021 In a video message, Union Education Minister Ramesh […]

Bhubaneswar: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has begun the online application process for admissions to programmes offered through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode for January 2021 session. Those interested to take admission in any course in the ODL mode can visit the Samarth portal of IGNOU and apply online. The last date […]

Bhubaneswar: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an important notice regarding the Annual Refresher Programme In Teaching (ARPIT) 2020 examination. As per the latest notification, the examination for ARPIT 2020 will be conducted on April 10, 2021. Annual Refresher Programme In Teaching (ARPIT) is a refresher course for Faculty or Non-Faculty Learners for their […]

Bhubaneswar: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that it will conduct the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Exam (NCHM JEE) 2021 on June 12. As per an official notification, the online application process for the upcoming examination has already begun. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the National Council for Hotel […]

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to focus on integration of technical and vocational education (TVET) at school-level, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), in collaboration with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched the first edition of Junior Skills Championship 2021. The championship will be held virtually this year. It will provide students an opportunity to […]

New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a circular to the registrars of all the central, state and honorary universities including Delhi University, across the country, to make public the information on reservation for disabled and EWS. The circular noted that the information should be made public in all the universities and colleges […]

Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commission (UGC)on Friday released draft subject specific curriculum template for Commerce. As per the quality mandate of the UGC, thrust is being given on curriculum reforms on Learning Outcome based approach with an aim to equip the students with knowledge, skill, values and attitude. UGC has also constituted subject Expert Committees […]

Bhubaneswar: The School and Mass Education Department on Friday announced dates for the High School Certificate (HSC) Examination or Matric examination conducted by the Board of Secondary of Education (BSE). As per the announcement, the exam will begin on May 3 and will continue till May 15. Similarly, examination for Madhyama Sanskrit will be held […]

Bhubaneswar: As a mark of tribute, the Ministry of Education has decided to name residential schools/ hostels funded under Samagra Shiksha as “Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose residential schools/hostels”. A total of 1,063 residential facilities (383 residential schools and 680 hostels) have been sanctioned to various States and UTs across the country. It has been decided […]

Bhubaneswar: Based on the guidelines of the Centre, the Ministry of Education has prepared a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for re-opening of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs). It is pertinent to mention here that the JNVs will start physical classes for Class X and XII in the States which have given permission. As per an […]

Bhubaneswar: Normalcy is all set to return to campuses after Centre allowed resumption of physical mode of teaching in  several universities and colleges across the country. The Centre has been releasing several unlock guidelines in view of the Covid-19 pandemic situation at regular intervals with necessary precautions that needs to be followed strictly. Schools, colleges […]

Bhubaneswar: After a hiatus of over 10 months, schools for the students of class IX and XI reopened today amid strict adherence to Covid-19 protocols across the State. As per the Standard Operating Procedures (SoP) set by the School and Mass Education Department, classes will be held for two and a half hours beginning from […]

Bhubaneswar: The Central Board Of Secondary Education (CBSE) as issued important instructions for the registration in Classes IX, XI by newly affiliated schools across the country. In a letter to Principal/ Head of schools, CBSE Controller of Examinations Dr Sanyam Bhardwaj wrote, “As per the requests received from the schools, following facilities are extended to […]

Bhubaneswar: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued important notice to principals of all affiliated schools on the conduct of the next Expression Series. The board has already launched the Express Series on the theme ‘Students’ Perspectives on Teaching and Learning from February 6 to February 28, 2021. CBSE has asked schools to […]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Tuesday approved an amendment to BPUT Act, 2002, in order to ensure smooth functioning and academic excellence in Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT). “We had received a proposal seeking an amendment to BPUT Act, 2002, which has been approved. Earlier, there were several government engineering colleges functioning as constituent […]

Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has warned students not to fall prey to online fraudsters. In a circular, the Commission has said some people or groups are making fraudulent claims and charging verification fees of Rs. 100 from learners of the SWAYAM Portal(www.swavam.qov.in) of the Government of India. The matter has come to the […]

Bhubaneswar: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the correction window for IIFT MBA IB 2021. As per the official NTA notification, the MBA (IB) aspirants of Indian Institute of Foreign Trade will now be able to make necessary corrections in some fields in their online application form. The IIFT correction window will close on […]

Bhubaneswar: The British Council is now offering scholarships in partnership with UK Universities aimed at benefitting women from South Asian countries including India. A wide range of programs in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects are being offered by eight UK Universities to women from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Afghanistan. The scholarship […]

Bhubaneswar: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday issued an important circular regarding the conduct of Class IX and XI examinations and commencement of new academic session 2021-22. As per the circular to all principals and heads of institutions affiliated to CBSE, the board said that a decision has been taken to reschedule […]