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CBSE introduces vocational courses for XI

February 26, 2014, 1:02 pm

CBSE has introduced various vocational courses for Std XI students so that they can get a head start in the careers of their choice. Come 2014-15 and your child could pick theatre, legal studies or gender studies as an elective, in a departure from run-of-the-mill courses. The Central Board of Secondary... Full News

CBSE: Make canvas shoes mandatory for kids

February 25, 2014, 12:22 pm

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has advised schools to not make leather shoes mandatory for students and opt for canvas shoes as part of the uniform instead. Calling the move a ‘tangible step forward’, the CBSE circular makes the point that the protection of environment needs to be practiced... Full News

How to deal with CBSE Board Exams Stress

February 24, 2014, 12:59 pm

CBSE is starting March 1. If the year-long preparation is already taking a toil on your brain and your grey cells are refusing to co-operate, if a week more isn’t time enough to register all that you should have mugged up by now, sit back and relax. Here’s for you... Full News

CBSE: Students can learn a new subject, Theatre studies from 2015

February 20, 2014, 1:20 pm

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is offering the Theatre studies at the Class XI-XII level following a pilot run in select schools last year. Among other subjects available to senior secondary students are NCC, human rights and a unique "Knowledge Traditions and Practices of India" which combines various disciplines... Full News

CBSE: Students can opt for a new course on library science

February 19, 2014, 2:53 pm

Students of class XI and XII, who want to opt for a ‘different’ subject at school, can do so now. Starting academic year 2014-15, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to introduce Library and Information Science’ as a new elective at senior secondary level on a pilot... Full News

CBSE examination reforms

February 19, 2014, 2:50 pm

According to this body’s position paper on examination reforms — external examinations are largely inappropriate for the knowledge society of the 21st century and its need for innovative problem solvers; questions, if not framed well, call for rote memorsation and fail to test higher-order skills like reasoning and analysis, lateral... Full News

CBSE invites Applications for Assistant Professor and Assistant Director

February 13, 2014, 12:36 pm

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has invited applications for the posts of Assistant Professor, Joint Director, Deputy Director and Assistant Director. The posts are under Group A and of a regular and permanent nature. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India or outside India. The last day for... Full News

CBSE made changes in Class 10 board exam scores

February 12, 2014, 12:54 pm

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made revolutionary changes in the pattern of its examinations to reduce stress on students. The Class 10 final marks secured by a student will no longer be the exact same marks he or she received on the respective final examination; the combined scores of... Full News

CBSE has asked Teachers to be Open-minded to Open Text Test

February 10, 2014, 12:53 pm

The Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) has asked teachers to be open-minded about students’ views while evaluating them for their first-ever ‘Open Textbook Assessment’ (OTBA) scheduled for March this year. Making this known in a circular, CBSE said under the OTBA system, the board provides text material to students months... Full News

CBSE guidelines for awarding best grades in English

February 10, 2014, 12:51 pm

As per Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) guidelines for awarding best grades in English for classes IX and X (2013-14) have been framed. The notification states that the summative assessment for Class IX shall have a component of assessment of speaking and listening (ASL) carrying 20 marks, while the summative... Full News