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India Today
3 days ago
- General
- India Today
Two CBSE board exams from 2026: Great move or more pressure? Teachers speak
Starting in 2026, CBSE Class 10 students will appear for board exams twice a year -- once in February and again in May. While the first attempt is compulsory, the second is optional and allows students to improve marks in up to three subjects or reappear if they couldn't clear a move aims to reduce exam pressure, and schools across India are cautiously optimistic -- but warn it'll only work if implemented PROGRESSIVE STEP, BUT DON'T RUSH IT'Many school leaders support the plan. Dr Alka Kapur, Principal of Modern Public School, called it 'a progressive step aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.' According to her, 'This reform aims to reduce academic stress, provide greater flexibility, and empower students with the opportunity to improve their performance through multiple attempts.'But she also added, 'Its successful implementation will require careful planning, robust infrastructure, and clear guidelines.'Ganesh Sharma, Principal of Global Indian International School, said the new format 'will offer students an additional chance to enhance their performance, thereby it will potentially lessen stress and pressure related to exams.'However, he cautioned, 'This policy will necessitate extensive logistical arrangements, increase educator responsibilities, and may cause disruptions to the academic timetable.'He also noted that 'it could create financial burdens for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.''TWO BOARD EXAMS IS A LOGISTICAL CHALLENGE'advertisementShiv Nadar School's Principal Anju Soni acknowledged the positives but noted, 'Preparing students for two board exams poses logistical challenges for schools.''Despite this, the policy can offer significant benefits to the students—it may reduce exam stress, promote deeper learning, and offer them with a second chance without losing a year,' she added. (Photo: PTI) 'FLEXIBILITY SHOULDN'T BECOME AN EXPECTATION'Preeti Bhandary, Co-Founder and Director of Glentree Academy, warned, 'It's important to ensure that this flexibility doesn't become an added expectation.''The option should be exercised judiciously -- only when genuinely necessary -- so that it serves its true purpose of easing pressure, not unintentionally amplifying it,' she said.'ALIGNED WITH OUR EXISTING ASSESSMENT STYLE'At some schools, the new system won't feel like a big shift. Bidyumala Salunke, Principal, Orchids The International School, said, 'We welcome the recent changes announced for the upcoming academic session, which offer students greater flexibility and multiple opportunities to excel.'She added, 'At Orchids, we already conduct term-wise assessments using Volume 1 and Volume 2, so this shift feels aligned with our existing approach—just with the formal tag of a board exam now added to each term.''A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION'advertisementSasmita Mohanty, Director-Principal of Sanjay Ghodawat International School, welcomed the reform: 'Aligning with the broader objectives of NEP 2020, the CBSE Class 10 biannual exam reform marks a transformative shift in reshaping India's educational framework.''It will further enhance learning outcomes and create a fairer educational environment, ensuring students can thrive and demonstrate their capabilities,' she to Naman Jain, Vice-Chairman of Silverline Prestige School, Ghaziabad, 'The CBSE is setting a significant national precedent by implementing a biannual Class X exam reform in 2026.''Eliminating the 'high stakes' aspect of board exams, this reform will dismantle the pressure of academic performance, encouraging year-round learning,' he also said that this could 'encourage year-round learning' and 'further boost educational pedagogy by identifying learning gaps and taking curative action.'WHAT NEXT?CBSE is also considering similar changes for Class 12, though nothing has been finalised this Class 10 change has sparked fresh discussion on how exams are conducted -- and how they can serve students, not scare them.- EndsMust Watch
India Gazette
23-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Rainfall in Udhampur's Chanthal village revives hope for growth of paddy crop in farmers
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 23 (ANI): Rainfall in Udhampur's Chanthal village revived the hope for the growth of paddy crop in the farmers. Local farmer Ganesh Sharma expressed his joy and said the rain would benefit them. 'The rain is fine, and now we are planting paddy. We grow a lot of paddy and vegetables, and the rain that we have received has also benefited us... We used the canal water as well as the rainwater,' the farmer told ANI. Meanwhile, locals of Sangyal village in Udhampur district have been using horses to fetch water from faraway places due to water scarcity in the village. Officials said that work on a water supply scheme is delayed due to a lack of funds and local disputes, but efforts are being made to solve the issues and finish the project. Speaking to ANI, the Executive Engineer of the Udhampur division said, 'We had a scheme, the Darsoo Gudhar Water Supply Scheme, which was incomplete. The work is going on, but a few contractors have stopped working due to a lack of funds. The concerned area has two sources of work is still lingering due to several disputes there. We are sorting out the connection pipe is there, as soon as we sort out the contractors start working, we will complete the work...' Meanwhile, on Monday, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha asserted that any terrorist attack in the state will now be treated as an act of war,' which is a tougher approach towards cross-border terrorism. Manoj Sinha was speaking during the passing-out parade of the 17th Batch of Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs) and the 26th Batch of Police Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) at the Sher-e-Kashmir Police Academy (SKPA) in Udhampur. A total of 50 probationary Deputy SPs and 1,112 probationary PSIs graduated, marking the first batch to complete training under India's newly implemented criminal laws. The oath-taking ceremony was witnessed by J&K Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat and Additional DGP (Director SKPA) Garib Dass. Addressing the new inductees, LG Sinha showed faith that they could serve the country with commitment. (ANI)
New Indian Express
03-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Former Basara temple priest Ganesh Sharma Dravid appointed 71st pontiff of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam
NIZAMABAD: The appointment of Ganesh Sharma Dravid as the 71st pontiff (Sri Guru Sathya Chandrasekhara Saraswathi) of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam has drawn attention in Basara, Nirmal district. Vedic priest Kandikota Naveen Sharma from the Sri Gyana Saraswathi Devi temple welcomed the appointment and recalled his past association with the new pontiff. Ganesh Sharma, originally from Annavaram in Andhra Pradesh, served at the Basara temple between 2022 and 2024. He was appointed by the state Endowments department after Vedic training and spent much of his life in Hyderabad. Social media posts recently highlighted his earlier role as Rigveda Asthana Vidwan at Basara. Naveen Sharma said Ganesh Sharma had strong knowledge of the Rugveda and maintained good relations with temple staff. 'We were close colleagues. None of us expected him to become the successor of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam,' he said. The Basara temple, about 36 km from Nizamabad, regularly attracts devotees from across the Telugu states, especially during Vasantha Panchami and examination season. Many bring their children for the Aksharabhyasam ritual. Some also observe 41-day deekshas at the temple. There is a belief that the idol of Saraswathi was installed by Vedavyasa Maharshi and that Lord Nrusimha Saraswathi once visited the temple. With Sharma's connection to Basara now public, temple authorities expect increased footfall.
