(News) Anita Karwal is the CBSE Chairperson

Anita Karwal replaces R K Chaturvedi as CBSE chief

Chaturvedi’s term, which lasted just a little over a year, was a controversial one. The government was dragged to court on account of CBSE’s decision to discontinue the practice of inflating marks under the garb of moderation in the Class XII Board examination.

(News) Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Delhi Topper : Simar Preet Singh Saluja

Delhi boy tops KVPY Stage II exam in Delhi NCR with AIR 10

Simar Preet Singh Saluja, emerged as the Delhi NCR Topper in SA Segment (i.e. Class 11 segment) with an All India Rank 10.

This Delhi boy tops in KVPY Stage II exam

Simar Preet Singh Saluja emerged as the Delhi NCR Topper in SA Segment (i.e. Class 11 segment) with an All India Rank 10. Earlier Simarpreet became Delhi State Topper in NTSE, Stage 1.

Number of students qualified:

Overall, 168 students from FIITJEE Delhi - NCR centres (both SA and SX segment combined) have qualified in Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojna (KVPY) 2016-17. These students have demonstrated exemplary scholastic brilliance through their hard efforts and dedication.

About Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY):

The 'Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana' is an ongoing programme started by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, to encourage students to take up research careers in the field of Science and Technology. The KVPY programme is carried out to identify and encourage talented students with aptitude for research. This programme strives to assist the students to realise their potential and to ensure that the best scientific talent is tapped for research and development in the country.

Thousands of class 10 and class 12 students from across India had appeared in the exam. All students who have qualified in KVPY Stage II will be awarded the fellowship which acts as an encouragement and motivation for them to pursue a subject of their liking.

Generous scholarships are provided (up to the pre-Ph.D. level) to the selected students.

Partha Halder, Centre Head, FIITJEE Punjabi Bagh Centre, said, "It is a proud moment for all of us here at FIITJEE. This is the third consecutive year in which we have produced "Delhi State Topper" in KVPY. Systematic coaching along with focussed approach is vital for cracking these competitive titles. Student's hard work clubbed with parental & family support holds the key; my heartiest congratulations to all the stake holders."

The KVPY written examination was conducted in November 2016 followed by an interview in the month of February 2017 and the results were declared on March 31.

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(Circular) Teacher Exchange Programme from India with Japan during 2017-18

1. Introduction

The Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU) has been organizing the international educational exchange programmes since 2002, in the United Nations University trust, to promote mutual understanding and international friendship in Asia-Pacific area, achieving fruitful results to establish a network among teachers in Korea, China, Thai and Japan. In 2016, the invitation programme for teachers from India has started within the framework of the "International Educational Exchange Programme" in close cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan, Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and Centre for Environment Education (CEE). As the second time of the programme, 03 Primary and Secondary Education teacher, from the schools affiliated to CBSE, India along with other teachers will be invited to Japan for 8 days from 5 to 12 November 2017.

2. Objectives

1. To introduce the Japanese educational system, the current Japanese educational situation, and characteristic approach (collaboration with local communities, environment education, club activities etc.) of the school education to in-service teachers in elementary and secondary schools;

2. To improve the quality of education in India and Japan by providing opportunities for exchanging their teaching experiences;
3. To promote understanding of Japanese culture and society;
4. To contribute to building and reinforcement of a network among teachers in India and Japan through visiting schools/institutions or an educational conference; and
5. To promote mutual understanding and friendship between India and Japan.

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(Date Sheet) CBSE : Class X Improvement of Performance Examination, 2017

DATE SHEET

NOTES :-

1. The Answer Books would be distributed to the candidates between 10.00 – 10.15 A.M during which the candidates would write their particulars on the Answer Book and the same shall be checked and signed by the Asstt. Supdt.(S) . The Question paper will be distributed
at 10.15 – 10.30 A.M. (15 Minutes Extra ) the students would read the Question paper and plan proper strategy to write the answers. At 10.30 A.M. the students will start writing the answer.

2. The duration of time of each paper bas been indicated in the date – sheet. However, the duration of time for each subject/paper as given on the question paper be followed meticulously.

3. Centre for Practical examination in respect of Subjects offered by Private candidates shall be at the centre of their Theory examination, unless otherwise, notified. For date and time of practical examination Privates candidates should contact the Principal of the school, where they appear for the theory examination on or before the day of theory examination.

4 .The practical examination will be conducted by the teacher of the school concerned. No external examiner will be appointed by the Board. The date and time so fixed, be intimated to the candidates concerned well in advance in writing.

5. Practical examination in respect of candidates failing in Practical is to be completed within a week after the theory examination is over.

6. In Commerce, the candidates have the option to offer either Elements of Bussiness OR Elements of Book-keeping and Accountancy OR E-Type Writing-English OR E-Type WritingHindi.

7. The result of the examination is likely to be declared by 3rd week of August 2017. No enquires about the actual date of declaration of the result will be attended to.

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CBSE : Date Sheet for Class XII Compartment - 2017

DATE – SHEET

NOTES :-

1. The Answer Books would be distributed to the candidates between 10.00- 10.15 A.M. during which the candidates would write their particulars on the Answer book and the same shall be checked and signed by the Asstt. Supdt. (s); the Question paper will be distributed at 10.15 A.M. from 10.15-10.30 A.M. (15 Minutes Extra ) the students would read the question paper and plan proper strategy to write the answer. At 10.30 A.M. the students will start writing the answers.

2. In addition to theory Examination given above, there will also be practical examination in respect of those candidates who have failed in practical in a subject involving practical.

3. Candidates appearing for the compartmental examination in a subject involving practical work are required to appear in theory only in case they have passed in practical.

4. The practical examination will be held, unless otherwise notified, at the centre of theory examination within three days after the theory examination is over.

5. The duration of practical examination in Physical Education and Music will be at the discretion of the examiner.

6. The result of the examination is likely to be declared in the second week of August, 2017.This is only a Probable date for declaration of result. No enquiries about the actual date of declaration of result will be attended to.

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