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  Kerala to award grace marks for students from next academic year who develop 'reading habits'

  Education | August 13, 2025 17:42 IST

  Kerala: Teachers will undergo specialised training to effectively implement the initiative, and a detailed handbook will be developed to guide reading activities for students across all age groups.

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  Delhi govt schools to introduce English medium sections in every class from academic year 2025-26

  Education | July 10, 2025 8:20 IST

  Delhi: The move responds to growing parental demand for English-medium education, as many families see it as essential for their children's future. Officials believe that learning in English will better equip students for pursuing higher studies in fields like science, technology etc.

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  JNU opens PhD admissions for 2025-26, students' union begins hunger strike over exclusionary process

  Education | June 27, 2025 8:25 IST

  Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has opened PhD admissions for the 2025–26 academic year, accepting applications from June 26 to July 7. However, the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union has launched an indefinite hunger strike, protesting the exclusion of June 2025 UGC-NET aspirants.

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  For first time, Goa starts school new academic year in April instead of June

  High Schools | April 07, 2025 14:10 IST

  Classes for students in grades 6 to 12 started on Monday, April 7. Schools throughout the coastal state observed approximately 90 per cent attendance, according to information provided by official authorities. Read on to know more.

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

  Education | July 10, 2024 16:01 IST

  The NCERT has said that the syllabi and curriculum are under development. CBSE has said that once the NCERT provides the syllabi, it will be provided through online mode. CBSE has also said that it will organise capacity-building programs for heads of schools and teachers.

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  NMC urges medical colleges to share PG admission data for academic year 2023-24, details here

  Education | October 26, 2023 17:13 IST

  The National Medical Commission has asked all medical institutes to provide details of the admitted students in the postgraduate course for academic session 2023-24. Medical Institutions are required to share the PG admission 2023 details online by October 28. Check more details here.

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  In a first, Maharashtra to start academic year online on pilot basis

  Education | June 15, 2020 18:47 IST

  Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray agreed upon starting the academic year for students through digital and online platforms on a pilot project basis. He has also agreed upon reopening schools in areas away from areas free from COVID-19

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  HC exempts four DU colleges from 27 percent reservation for OBC

  India | June 25, 2012 17:41 IST

  New Delhi, Jun 25: Four Delhi University colleges were exempted by the Delhi High Court today from reserving 27 percent of their seats for OBCs students for admission in academic year 2012-13 on ground of