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Oct 13, 2025

Jharkhand Board Introduces Competency-based Format with New 30-50-20 Formula

The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) announced a major overhaul of the Class 10 and 12 board examinations, set to take effect in 2026. Moving away from the traditional syllabus-based format, the new system will emphasise competency-based and application-oriented questions aimed at testing students' critical thinking and real-world problem-solving abilities.
The reform aligns JAC with national educational standards, including CBSE and ICSE, and seeks to better prepare students for competitive exams and future careers.
Historically, JAC exams have primarily featured direct, textbook-based questions. The 2026 update marks a significant departure from this approach. Question papers will now be designed to assess core competencies, analytical skills, and practical understanding, rather than rote memorisation.
KEY FEATURES OF THE NEW PATTERN
- Competency and skill-based questions: Students will face questions evaluating logical reasoning, analytical thinking, social awareness, and sensitivity.
- Focus on real-life applications: Theoretical knowledge will now be tested in practical, real-world contexts.
- Interdisciplinary approach: Questions may integrate concepts from multiple subjects to encourage holistic learning.
- Revised traditional questions: Even conventional short and long-answer questions will prioritise conceptual clarity over memorisation.

Oct 12, 2025

Delhi Government Launches Online First Aid Training Programme for Teachers

The Delhi government announced a new online training programme aimed at equipping teachers with essential first aid knowledge and skills to handle health emergencies.
According to a circular issued by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), the course, conducted under the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) format, began on October 9 and concludes on October 19.
The training, titled "First Aid – To Improve Human Reaction in Challenging Health Situations," is mandatory for all teachers and is hosted on an online platform.

Oct 11, 2025

The World University Rankings 2026

The 22^nd edition of the UK-based THE World University Rankings featured 2,191 universities from 115 countries and territories, ranked on the basis of 18 performance indicators across five areas — teaching, research environment, research quality, international outlook, and industry impact — covering aspects such as learning, research strength, global engagement, and innovation. Beyond the rank 100, THE assigned universities "rank bands" rather than specific positions.
Among Indian institutions, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, continued to lead the country, retaining its position in the 201–250 band in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, the same as last year.
The University of Oxford in the United Kingdom retained its position as world number one for the tenth consecutive year. Overall, the United States dominated the global top 10, securing seven spots, while the United Kingdom occupied the remaining three.

Oct 10, 2025

IIT Madras to Train 2,000 STEM Students for AI-driven Infrastructure Jobs

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) joined hands with Vertiv, a global firm in critical digital infrastructure, and IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation to build a skilled talent pool for the country's fast-growing digital sector.
The partnership, announced aims to train more than 2,000 students from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) backgrounds. They will take part in a 35-hour online course on data centre operations and maintenance, a field that now lies at the heart of digital transformation.

Oct 09, 2025

IIM-Bangalore Announces Alumni Service Award Recipients for 2025

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) announced the recipients of its Alumni Service Award (ASA) for 2025, recognising alumni who have made sustained contributions to the institute and its alumni community.
The awards will be conferred on October 28, 2025, during IIM Bangalore's 52nd Foundation Day celebrations. Instituted in 2023 as part of the institute's Golden Jubilee year, the Alumni Service Award honours graduates who have contributed meaningfully to the institute, the IIMB Alumni Association (IIMBAA), and the broader alumni ecosystem.
The three recipients of the 2025 Alumni Service Award are Navin Kumar (PGP 1999), Karan Bhagat (PGP 2001), and Michael Sequeira (PGP 2010).

Maharashtra Merges Boys' and Girls' Schools into Co-ed across the State

The Maharashtra government announced that all separate boys' and girls' schools operating within the same premises will now be merged and converted into co-educational institutions.
The decision marks a significant policy shift towards inclusive education and gender equality across the state.
The School Education and Sports Department issued a corrigendum amending its earlier resolutions from 2003 and 2008. The move came in response to a Bombay High Court directive in Petition No. 3773/2000, which stated that girls' schools should no longer be allowed separately.
According to the state government, the policy aims to eliminate gender-based segregation in schools and ensure that students grow in an environment that mirrors the diversity of the real world.

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