Should CBSE, CISCE Reduce Syllabus This Year as Well? Schools Stand Divided
3 years, 10 months ago

Should CBSE, CISCE Reduce Syllabus This Year as Well? Schools Stand Divided

News 18  

Just as the schools had started to reopen in a phase-wise manner, the second wave of COVID-19 has forced administrations to continue the classes online. Many teachers and students have been demanding a “rationalization” of the syllabus to reduce stress, the major concern is to ensure no learning gaps. Charu Wahi, principal, Nirmal Bhartia School, also affiliated with CBSE believes “careful consideration and deliberation” can “reduce the pressure and anxiety of students during exams”, however, she emphasized the need for covering learning gaps. The loss in learning last year was significant enough and students and teachers must o all that they can to ensure that the learning gaps are identified and dealt with appropriately,” said Wahi. “In the previous session, the syllabus reduction by CBSE came in the wake of an unprecedented pandemic situation, and sudden transition to remote learning methods.

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CBSE rejects ’baseless’ reports suggesting 15% syllabus cut for Classes 10 and 12, plans to conduct open-book exams
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4 months, 1 week ago

CBSE rejects ’baseless’ reports suggesting 15% syllabus cut for Classes 10 and 12, plans to conduct open-book exams

Live Mint  

The Central Board of Secondary Education on Thursday rejected reports suggesting reduction in the syllabus of class 10 and 12 by 15 percent for 2025 board exam and plans to conduct open-book exams in select subjects. The board issued a clarification after some news outlets reported that CBSE has introduced reduction in the syllabus for the 2025 board exams. “The …

CBSE dismisses rumours of Classes 10, 12 syllabus cuts and open book exams
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4 months, 1 week ago

CBSE dismisses rumours of Classes 10, 12 syllabus cuts and open book exams

India Today  

The Central Board of Secondary Education clarified on Thursday that it has not issued any directive to reduce the syllabus for Classes 10 and 12 by 15%, nor does it plan to introduce open-book exams in selected subjects or increase the internal assessment weightage. The news suggested that the board would reduce the syllabus by 15% for Classes 10 and …

CBSE cuts Class 10, 12 syllabus by 15%, gives 40% priority to internal assessment
4 months, 1 week ago

CBSE cuts Class 10, 12 syllabus by 15%, gives 40% priority to internal assessment

India Today  

The Central Board for Secondary Education Board has decided to reduce pressure on Class 10 and Class 12 students by reducing the syllabus by 15 percent. 40-60 FORMULA AND TWO-TERM EXAM STRUCTURE Under the newly introduced evaluation structure, internal assessments will play a greater role in determining a student’s final grade, now accounting for 40 percent. While the current single-term …

CBSE announces textbook changes for classes 3 and 6 in academic year 2024-25, no change for other classes
8 months, 2 weeks ago

CBSE announces textbook changes for classes 3 and 6 in academic year 2024-25, no change for other classes

India TV News  

The Central Board of Secondary Education on Wednesday issued a clarification over the curriculum change for the academic year 2024-25 in affiliated schools. In a recent letter to the heads of institutions affiliated with CBSE, the education body has said that it provides the annual curriculum for Class IX to XII adding that the schools must ensure adherence to the …

CBSE to release new curriculum, books for grades 3 and 6
1 year ago

CBSE to release new curriculum, books for grades 3 and 6

Deccan Chronicle  

The National Council of Educational Research and Training will release a new syllabus and textbooks for Classes 3 and 6 while there will be no change in the curriculum and textbooks for other grades for the academic year 2024-25 commencing from April 1, according to CBSE officials. "Consequently, schools are advised to follow these new syllabi and textbooks for classes …

AP to decide on language subjects in CBSE syllabus: Botsa
1 year, 5 months ago

AP to decide on language subjects in CBSE syllabus: Botsa

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Education minister Botsa Satyanarayana said the state government will soon take a decision on including language subjects in the CBSE syllabus. Satyanarayana said he would discuss with higher officials how many subjects are to be added under CBSE syllabus. “For the purpose, we had decided to phase-wise implement CBSE syllabus in schools from the 202–2022 academic year,” he pointed …

CBSE Board Exams 2023 in February With 100% Syllabus, Do Schools, Students Have Sufficient Time?
2 years, 7 months ago

CBSE Board Exams 2023 in February With 100% Syllabus, Do Schools, Students Have Sufficient Time?

News 18  

With the upcoming academic session 2023, the CBSE is returning to the annual board exams. ?Delay in Board exams this year has left students of class 11 with less time to cover their syllabus and to build a strong foundation for class 12. Going back to the 100 per cent syllabus structure, after nearly two years of a reduced syllabus, …

Teachers seek trimming of syllabus in Telangana
3 years, 2 months ago

Teachers seek trimming of syllabus in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Members of the Telangana State United Teachers' Federation are planning to give a representation to the government with regards to cutting down the syllabus for the examinations as only 50 per cent of the portion has been completed so far. “We request the government to also provide better facilities for online education if the holidays are extended as it …

CBSE Datesheet 2022: Students Demand Online Exams
3 years, 5 months ago

CBSE Datesheet 2022: Students Demand Online Exams

News 18  

The Central Board of School Examination will hold two board exams this year. It is likely that students would be asked to take exams from their respective schools, however, this has not gone down well with students who are demanding online exams for online classes. This year, CISCE giving options of both online and offline exams and many students demand …

Will not cut the syllabus for the current academic year: Karnataka education minister
3 years, 6 months ago

Will not cut the syllabus for the current academic year: Karnataka education minister

India Today  

Recently, the Karnataka Chief Minister, Basaaraj Bommai, announced the decision to reopen the schools in the state. However, physical classes for 9 to 12 have already commenced in various schools since August 23. The Minister of Primary and Secondary education, BC Nagesh, has said that the government has no intention of cutting down the syllabus for the current academic year. …

Will Covid-19 permanently change exam trends for CBSE, other boards in 2022?
3 years, 7 months ago

Will Covid-19 permanently change exam trends for CBSE, other boards in 2022?

India TV News  

Considering the Covid-19 pandemic scenario, the national boards- CBSE, CISCE have reduced their syllabus for classes 10 and 12 from the commencing academic session 2022. Maharashtra Board The state government reduced the syllabus for students from classes 1 to 12 by 25 per cent for the academic year 2020-21 also, due to Covid-19 pandemic. Haryana Board Haryana Board Syllabus 2021-22 …

Online classes: Students offhand, teachers at a loss
3 years, 8 months ago

Online classes: Students offhand, teachers at a loss

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Online classes for the academic year 2021-22 are proving to be a huge challenge for teachers as students turn to be diverted, convinced that they will be promoted and under the impression that the situation is far from improving. Online classes for Class 1 to 12 have begun from July in SSC and CBSE schools and in the first …

ICSE, ISC exams 2022: CISCE reduces syllabus of Class 10, 12 major subjects
3 years, 8 months ago

ICSE, ISC exams 2022: CISCE reduces syllabus of Class 10, 12 major subjects

India TV News  

ICSE, ISC exams 2021: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations has reduced the syllabus of classes 10, 12 major subjects. According to CISCE, the syllabus for ICSE has been revised for history and civics, geography, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, economics, commercial studies, computer applications, economic applications, commercial applications, home science, physical education, yoga, and environmental applications. CISCE secretary …

CISCE Reduces Syllabus for Board Exams 2022
3 years, 8 months ago

CISCE Reduces Syllabus for Board Exams 2022

News 18  

The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination has reduced the syllabus for the board exams 2022 for English and Indian languages subjects. This is the first phase of reduction and CISCE is also carrying syllabus reductions in several other subjects at ICSE and ISC levels, the board said. “Significant loss of instructional hours during the past year, teaching-learning processes have …

CBSE restricts school-based assessment to online
3 years, 9 months ago

CBSE restricts school-based assessment to online

Hindustan Times  

A week after the cancellation of the Class 12 board examinations, the Central Board of Secondary Education on Monday allowed schools to complete the pending practicals and internal assessment in online mode. “Regarding subjects for which the external examiner has not been appointed, the concerned school teacher of the subject will conduct the internal assessment based on the instructions given …

CBSE board exams postponed to May-June, new rules released for schools
4 years, 1 month ago

CBSE board exams postponed to May-June, new rules released for schools

India Today  

CBSE Board has decided to reschedule the board examinations 2021 to May-June due to the Covid-19 situation. A number of schools have been seeking advice from CBSE on how to go about the examinations of classes 9 and 11 and the beginning of the new academic session. CBSE also advised schools to start the new academic session from 1st April, …

Govt, private schools ready for approaching exams in Telangana
4 years, 1 month ago

Govt, private schools ready for approaching exams in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: With the CBSE exam schedule announced on Monday, and those of SSC and Intermediate earlier, schools say they are prepared for the approaching exams despite the disruption caused by the pandemic. Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, principals and headmasters of several private and government schools said they were focusing on completing practical work and revision or clearing of doubts in …

CBSE, JEE, NEET exams updates: Should students study for reduced syllabus or full syllabus?
4 years, 2 months ago

CBSE, JEE, NEET exams updates: Should students study for reduced syllabus or full syllabus?

India Today  

Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal held a live interaction with Kendriya Vidyalaya students today where he clarified that the NEET and JEE 2021 exams will be held on the complete syllabus while the CBSE board exams 2021 for classes 10 and 12 would be held on the basis of the 30% reduced syllabus due to the Covid-19 hardships. "The students will …

No further reduction in CBSE syllabus, decision on practical exams later: Edu Minister
4 years, 3 months ago

No further reduction in CBSE syllabus, decision on practical exams later: Edu Minister

India Today  

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal, during his live webinar, answered the queries of many students regarding the upcoming board exams and CBSE practical exams, during which he announced that the CBSE syllabus will not be reduced further. During his live interaction with the students, Ramesh Pokhriyal also stated that the decision regarding the conduction of CBSE practical exams 2021 will …

West Bengal to Cut Board Exam 2021 Syllabus by 30-35%: Here's What Experts Feel
4 years, 3 months ago

West Bengal to Cut Board Exam 2021 Syllabus by 30-35%: Here's What Experts Feel

News 18  

The West Bengal government has decided to reduce the syllabus of classes 10 and 12 for the academic year 2020-21 by 30-35%. Suranjan Das, vice chancellor of Jadavpur University, said, “The issue of syllabus cuts should also be looked at by all the agencies responsible for conducting competitive examinations across the country. But in the time of pandemic, this has …

After CBSE, Haryana board reduces syllabus by 30%, teachers say not enough
4 years, 4 months ago

After CBSE, Haryana board reduces syllabus by 30%, teachers say not enough

Hindustan Times  

Taking a cue from CBSE’s handbook, the Haryana board too has decided to reduce its syllabus by 30% for classes 9 to 12 to ease the pressure on students whose classes have been disrupted by the closure of schools owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. A class 11 English teacher, who did not wish to be named, said that while the …

CBSE Board 2021: Syllabus reduced by 30%, how to effectively prepare for CBSE exams
4 years, 7 months ago

CBSE Board 2021: Syllabus reduced by 30%, how to effectively prepare for CBSE exams

India Today  

The Central Board of Secondary Education has revised the curriculum for classes 9 to 12 on July 7. @PMOIndia @HMOIndia @PIB_India @MIB_India @DDNewslive @cbseindia29 @mygovindia — Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank July 7, 2020 Reduced syllabus for Science and Mathematics: Important topics The most concerned question, "Is there something to get worried about?" The rationalised syllabus of Mathematics excludes topics like …

CBSE syllabus reduction by 30% for classes 9-12 a one-time measure, clarifies Board
4 years, 8 months ago

CBSE syllabus reduction by 30% for classes 9-12 a one-time measure, clarifies Board

Live Mint  

A day after the Central Board of Secondary Education announced that it has decided to reduce its syllabus for class 9 to 12 for academic session 2020-2021 by up to 30%, the board issued a clarification on the rationalization saying that it was a "one-time measure" owing to the circumstances. "The rationalization of syllabus up to 30% has been undertaken …

CBSE Class 12 Syllabus cut: Check subject-wise deleted portions
4 years, 8 months ago

CBSE Class 12 Syllabus cut: Check subject-wise deleted portions

India TV News  

In a major decision, Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Tuesday announced that the Central Board of Secondary Education has decided to reduce the syllabus for the year 2020-21 by at least 30 percent. The syllabus has been rationalized with the help of suggestions from NCERT. A CBSE notification said that the deleted portions of the CBSE syllabus will …

CBSE cuts syllabus by 30% for classes 9 to 12
4 years, 8 months ago

CBSE cuts syllabus by 30% for classes 9 to 12

The Hindu  

The Central Board of Secondary Education syllabus for classes 9 to 12 has been reduced by 30% this year due to the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In Class 12, the topic of India's relations with its neighbours has been deleted, along with sections on social movements, regional aspirations, the changing nature of India's economic development, and the Planning …

CBSE Class 10 Syllabus cut: Check subject-wise deleted portions
4 years, 8 months ago

CBSE Class 10 Syllabus cut: Check subject-wise deleted portions

India TV News  

In a bid to reduce course load of students amid the COVID-19 crisis, the Central Board of Secondary Education on Tuesday decided to rationalise the syllabus by up to 30 percent for classes 9 to 12 for the academic year 2020-21. In a tweet, Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said: "Looking at the extraordinary situation prevailing in the country …

CBSE Reduces Syllabus For Classes 9-12 By 30% Due To Loss Of Classes Amid COVID-19
4 years, 8 months ago

CBSE Reduces Syllabus For Classes 9-12 By 30% Due To Loss Of Classes Amid COVID-19

Live Law  

The Central Board of Secondary Education has decided to reduce the syllabus for classes 9-12 by 30 percent, retaining core concepts. "Considering the importance of learning achievement, it has been decided to rationalise syllabus up to 30% by retaining the core concepts," Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank tweeted. "The prevailing health emergency in the country and at different parts …

CBSE to reduce syllabus by 30% for classes 9-12 amid Covid-19
4 years, 8 months ago

CBSE to reduce syllabus by 30% for classes 9-12 amid Covid-19

Live Mint  

The Central Board of Secondary Education today announced that it has decided to reduce its syllabus for class 9 to 12 for academic session 2020-2021 by up to 30% in order to make up for academic loss amid novel coronavirus pandemic. "Looking at the extraordinary situation prevailing in the country and the world, CBSE was advised to revise the curriculum …

CBSE syllabus to be reduced by 30% for classes 9 to 12, says HRD Minister: Check direct link to new CBSE syllabus
4 years, 8 months ago

CBSE syllabus to be reduced by 30% for classes 9 to 12, says HRD Minister: Check direct link to new CBSE syllabus

India Today  

HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank announced that it had been decided that CBSE would be reducing the syllabus for classes 9 to 12 by 30% while retaining the core concepts due to the Covid-19 situation prevailing across the world. @PIB_India@MIB_India — Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank July 7, 2020 New CBSE notification about CBSE syllabus changes CBSE has issued a new …

Bengal government planning to introduce lessons on Covid-19 in school syllabus
4 years, 8 months ago

Bengal government planning to introduce lessons on Covid-19 in school syllabus

Hindustan Times  

The West Bengal government is planning to introduce lessons of Covid-19 in the school syllabus from 2021. “Soon after the state education minister asked us a week back to think about it, we have started discussions as to how we can introduce lessons on Covid-19 in school syllabus,” said Aveek Majumder, chairperson of the expert committee of school education. The …

HRD ministry working on plan to reduce syllabus for schools, instructional hours
4 years, 9 months ago

HRD ministry working on plan to reduce syllabus for schools, instructional hours

India TV News  

The HRD Ministry is working on a plan to reduce school syllabus as well as hours of instruction for the current session to make up for any academic loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Union minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' announced on Tuesday. "In view of the current circumstances and after receiving a lot of requests from parents and teachers, we …

Syllabus to be reduced, HRD Minister seeks suggestions from parents and teachers
4 years, 9 months ago

Syllabus to be reduced, HRD Minister seeks suggestions from parents and teachers

India Today  

The coronavirus pandemic that took over the world this year has put a big blow on education and HRD Minister Ramesh Nishank Pokhriyal tweeted on Tuesday calling for parents and teachers to send in their inputs for reducing the syllabus for this academic year. "In view of the current circumstances and after receiving a lot of requests from parents and …

CBSE to release reduced syllabus in a month
4 years, 9 months ago

CBSE to release reduced syllabus in a month

The Hindu  

The Central Board of Secondary Education will release a cut-down syllabus within a month to adapt to a shorter academic session and the loss of classroom time because of the COVID-19 pandemic, CBSE chairman Manoj Ahuja said on Saturday. Schools will also be asked to start shifting to a competency-based education system from this academic year, with more focus on …

83 DU English teachers criticize ''unacademic, politically motivated'' attack on syllabus
5 years, 7 months ago

83 DU English teachers criticize ''unacademic, politically motivated'' attack on syllabus

India Today  

Eighty-three English teachers of Delhi University released a statement condemning what they called "unacademic" and politically motivated attack on the syllabus. The syllabus has received extensive student and faculty feedback since it has been on the department website for far longer than other subject syllabi," the statement said. "It has now been two weeks since the university reopened and we …

Government to reduce classroom syllabus to facilitate experiential learning: HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar
6 years, 3 months ago

Government to reduce classroom syllabus to facilitate experiential learning: HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar

India Today  

Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar on Sunday i.e. December 23 said the government is reducing the classroom syllabus in a phased manner so that students get the required time for "experiential learning", sports and life skills. "We need to have equal focus on experiential learning, sports, physical education and life skills education for the holistic development of the …

Good news! NCERT syllabus to be reduced by half, says Prakash Javadekar
6 years, 9 months ago

Good news! NCERT syllabus to be reduced by half, says Prakash Javadekar

India Today  

With a lot of unnecessary topics being stuck in NCERT books for so long, yesterday, Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar has made an announcement that the government has decided to cull out half of the syllabus of NCERT. NCERT syllabus to be cut in half: Stressing on education Along with studies, a child needs to have physical education, life skill …

NCERT syllabus to be halved
6 years, 10 months ago

NCERT syllabus to be halved

Deccan Chronicle  

Kozhikode: The NCERT syllabus would be reduced by half from the 2019 academic session as a relief to school students. “Although reducing the syllabus will lessen our burden, what should be learnt should be learnt," said S. Aswin, Plus-Two student of Government Vocational Higher Secondary School, Chelari, Malappuram. “The school syllabus is more than that of a graduate,” said Premeela …

Prakash Javadekar offers relief to school children: NCERT syllabus to be cut by half from 2019 onwards
7 years, 1 month ago

Prakash Javadekar offers relief to school children: NCERT syllabus to be cut by half from 2019 onwards

Firstpost  

In a bid to provide relief to school students, the NCERT syllabus will be reduced by half from the 2019 academic session, HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar has said. New Delhi: In a bid to provide relief to school students, the NCERT syllabus will be reduced by half from the 2019 academic session, HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar has said. He said …

HRD Ministry plans to cut NCERT syllabus down to half from next academic session
7 years, 1 month ago

HRD Ministry plans to cut NCERT syllabus down to half from next academic session

India TV News  

The NCERT syllabus will be cut down to half from the next academic session, HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Saturday. The HRD minister said that the school syllabus in India is more exhaustive than that of BA and B. Com courses, and needs to be reduced by half so that students get time for other activities for their all-round …

NCRET syllabus to be reduced by half: HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar
7 years, 1 month ago

NCRET syllabus to be reduced by half: HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar

India TV News  

In a bid to provide relief to school students, the NCERT syllabus will be reduced by half from the 2019 academic session, HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar has said. He said the school syllabus was more than that of BA and B.Com courses, and it needed to be reduced by half so that students get time for other activities for their …

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