Education News Updates

Bhubaneswar: The recent surge in Covid-19 cases across Odisha has raised questions over the continuation of classes in schools which resumed two months ago following closure for nearly a year. The resurgence of the virus situation which has affected several private and autonomous institutions in the Capital city and in other parts of the State […]

Bhubaneswar: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a notice regarding refund of duplicate fees to Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) 2021 candidates. As per the official notification, NTA has stated that the fee reconciliation will be initiated only after the closure of the application and correction period for May 2021 Session. “It is informed […]

Bhubaneswar: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has released the schedule for admissions for the academic year 2021-22. While online registration for admission to Class I in Kendriya Vidyalayas will commence from April 1, 2021, the registrations for Class II and above will be done from April 8 2021 in offline mode. Currently, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan is […]

Bhubaneswar: The Union Public Service Commission will be conducting the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) 2021 at various across the country on April 18, 2021. The Commission has already uploaded the e-Admit card for the convenience of the admitted candidates on its official website. Through a notification, the Commission has advised candidates […]

Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked Universities to adopt India’s national Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) through the SWAYAM platform for the benefit of the students. Apart from this, the UGC has also allowed universities and well as colleges to offer up to 40 per cent of the syllabus of a programme in […]

New Delhi: The Covid-19 cases are witnessing a steep rise across several States of the country and educational institutes seem to have become the epicentre of the resurgence of the virus. At this important juncture, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has come up with big relief for the students who have tested positive […]

Bhubaneswar: The timings for morning for class 9 to 12 students are likely to change in view of the sudden rise in maximum temperature and possible heat wave conditions in the State, said Odisha School and Mass Education Minister Samir Dash on Tuesday.

Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ on Thursday virtually interacted with teachers, parents and students across the country on upcoming competitive and board exams. During interaction session, the Minister responded to the various concerns and queries of the students relating to school examinations, entrance examinations and other issues. Informing about the CBSE Board Examinations […]

Bhubaneswar: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday categorically said that appropriate decision on the conduct of Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations scheduled to be held next year will be taken after prior consultations with all stakeholders. In a notice, the CBSE stated that, “It has come to our notice that […]

Bhubaneswar: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the complete time-table for the Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination which will be held in February 2021. The computer-based mode exam will be held in two shifts – from 9.30 am to 11.30 am and from 2 pm to 4 pm. The reporting time for the sessions […]

New Delhi: Various educational institutions, Central universities, state governments and Union Territories are constituting task forces at their respective levels to implement the new National Education Policy (NEP) formulated by the Central government. The Union Education Ministry has welcomed this initiative taken by the educational institutions. A task force has also been formed in Central […]

Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released guidelines for governing the award of fellowship to Scheduled Caste students. The National Fellowship scheme for Scheduled Caste Students, a Central Sector Scheme was introduced during the financial year 2005-06 to provide opportunities to Scheduled Castes students for pursuing higher education leading to M.Phil/Ph.D degrees in Sciences, […]

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday rapped the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for its “anti-student attitude”, saying it was “treating students as enemies” by dragging them all the way to the Supreme Court in certain matters. A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan made the observation […]

Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ will virtually interact with teachers across the country regarding the upcoming CBSE class 10, 12 board exams on December 17. “Dear Teachers, I am looking forward to talk to you all regarding upcoming board #exams. Have you shared your queries/concerns with me yet? Join me live at 4 […]

Bhubaneswar: The registration process for the Joint Entrance Exam or JEE Main 2021 has begun. The National Testing Agency (NTA) today opened the registration window. Candidates can submit online application form through the NTA JEE Main website- jeemain.nta.nic.in. The last date to apply for the JEE Main Exam is January 15, 2021. Meanwhile, the JEE […]