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NCF aims to reduce stress on students by holding board exams twice a year

August 24, 2023 Editor

The two board exam system is set to be back with the Education Ministry announcing final exams will be held twice-a-year to give students both “time and opportunity”. They can take it when they feel ready, it said. In the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for School Education, 2023, NCERT said that this will be made possible by creating a “comprehensive test item bank” which can be used to create tests using suitable software. This will enable the move towards a system of on demand examinations in the near future as…

Security concerns force NBEMS to cancel NEET-SS exam in Srinagar, aspirants and medical professionals express disappointment

August 12, 2023 Editor

The decision by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences to exclude Srinagar as a venue for the NEET-SS examination has raised concerns among aspirants and medical professionals. The National Medical Organization (NMO) had advocated for a NEET-SS examination center in Kashmir, prompting a response from the National Board of Examinations (NBE) regarding the security situation. In response to the NMO’s request, the NBE conveyed that the security standards necessary for a high-stakes examination like NEET-SS are not being met at the available examination centers in Srinagar. The NBE’s…

Education Department in Kashmir Implements Ban on Corporal Punishment in Schools

July 28, 2023 Editor

The Kashmir school education department on Thursday ordered ban on corporal punishment and other forms of child abuse in the educational institutes across the Valley. The school education authorities urged the education officers, headmasters and heads of institutions to ensure ban on corporal punishment in all government as well as private schools. In a circular, the school education department director informed that distressing complaints are pouring in regarding corporal punishment to the students in schools as per the report received from IMHANS-K, resulting in mental health issues in school going…

Unlocking a World of Career Opportunities: Exploring New Avenues

June 21, 2023 Editor

By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon The 10th board exams have concluded, and now students are faced with the daunting task of selecting the right subjects for their further education. The choice of subjects is a crucial decision that can have a significant impact on the student’s future career opportunities. In today’s rapidly changing world, new career paths are emerging, and it is essential to be aware of all the options available to make informed decisions While NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) and JEE (Joint Entrance Examination)are commonly associated with medical…

CBSE Affiliation made compulsory for Schools in Jammu and Kashmir

June 17, 2023 Editor

Both the Kashmir and Jammu chapters of the Private Schools Association of Jammu and Kashmir have expressed their reservations and concern over the reported order of the Central Ministry of Education making it mandatory for every school in Jammu Kashmir to get affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). J&K Private Schools Association, Jammu, J&K Private Schools Coordination Committee, Jammu, Private Schools Association JK in an appeal to Lieutenant Governor (LG) of J-K, Manoj Sinha, and Chief Secretary Dr. A. K. Mehta, the Private Schools Associations, have urged…

Admission on Class XII merit basis available for those who missed CUET

June 14, 2023 Editor

The J&K government on Tuesday announced that the students, who could not appear in the recently held Common University Entrance Test (CUET) due to allotment of examination centres outside the Union Territory, would be given an opportunity to take admission in subjects and colleges of their choice. Principal Secretary, Education, Alok Kumar, said sufficient opportunity would be given to such candidates for admission in the undergraduate programmes in UT colleges based on their merit in the Class XII examinations. He said the CUET, as per the NEP 2020, was a…

Efficient Tips to Boost Your Car’s Mileage and Save Fuel

May 23, 2023 Editor

Many car drivers aspire to draw the maximum fuel efficiency from their vehicle, especially since fuel rates have been skyrocketing, and the quality of roads are improving. So how can you achieve optimum performance from your car? Here are some tips. * Maintain a steady speed: Avoid aggressive acceleration and deceleration. Smooth driving helps to optimize fuel consumption. Use cruise control whenever possible, especially on long, open roads. * Reduce weight and aerodynamic drag: Remove unnecessary items from your car as extra weight increases fuel consumption. Also, reduce aerodynamic drag…

Education System in Kashmir: High-Profile Endorsements Raise Concerns about Sustainability and Equity

April 10, 2023 Editor

By: Javid Amin The education system in Kashmir has been a topic of discussion and debate for many years. With its unique challenges and opportunities, the region has seen efforts to improve the quality and accessibility of education. In recent times, there has been a growing trend of high-profile role models endorsing the education system in Kashmir. While this may seem like a positive development, there are concerns about the ways in which these endorsements are obtained, the impact on parents, and the sustainability of such efforts. One of the…

Parents protest against private schools alleging being ‘Fleeced’

April 10, 2023 Editor

Parents Association, Jammu, today held a protest demonstration against private schools for alleged fleecing by specifying shops for books and uniforms. Amit Kapoor, president of Parents Association, Jammu, said that the administration must take action against the schools who are looting parents in the name of books and uniforms. He said that these private schools were putting financial burden on the parents as they specify shops and vendors for books and uniforms. The administration had recently — in a circular — warned private schools not to fleece parents in form…

Lightening The Load: Education Department Issues Guidelines for Reducing School Bag Weight for Children in Kashmir

April 8, 2023 Editor

The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) School Education Department (SED) has issued guidelines to all the government and private schools for reducing the weight of school bags carried by the school going children. The guidelines have been issued in response to concerns raised by parents and health experts about the physical burden of carrying heavy school bags and its impact on the health of students. Schools have been advised to strictly adhere to these guidelines and to take necessary steps to ensure that the weight of the bags is within the prescribed…