CBSE will implement significant changes to the Class 10 and 12 board exams from 2026, providing two exam opportunities per year and a competency-based assessment to reduce academic stress and reliance on memorization. The exams will evaluate conceptual understanding and skills, making them more student-friendly.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her disapproval of a proposed semester system in primary schools, criticizing Education Minister Bratya Basu for allowing the matter to go public without her approval. Chairing a meeting at the state secretariat, Banerjee rejected the idea, stressing that young children should not face unnecessary academic pressure. Basu later clarified that the proposal would not proceed.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released admit cards for JEE Main 2025 Session 2 exams scheduled from April 2 to 4, while those for April 7 to 9 will be issued three days before the respective dates. The exam will be held in two shifts, except on April 9, when Paper 2A and 2B will be conducted in a single shift.
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