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Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Showcause to 38 schools over results
Ranchi: In view of the poor performance in CBSE Class XII examinations 2025 under the Mukhyamantri Utkrishta Vidyalaya scheme, the Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) has issued showcause notices to several CM Schools of Excellence. These schools recorded pass percentages below 60%. In the Science stream, 19 schools were flagged, including institutions in Lohardaga, Giridih, Chatra, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Ramgarh, Dumka, Latehar, Seraikela, Godda, Jamtara, Koderma, Garhwa, Chaibasa, and Sahibganj. Among these, the KGBV CM School of Excellence, Sahibganj, showed the poorest result with only 11.49% of students passing. Ten of these schools recorded pass rates under 50%. In the Commerce stream, 10 schools were identified for poor performance, with CD Girls CM Excellence School, Jhumri Tilaiya, Koderma recording the lowest pass rate of 8.33%. Six of these institutions scored below 50%. Additionally, nine schools offering Arts courses, including those in Seraikela, Godda, Dumka, Sahibganj, and Palamu, were also directed to explain their performance. JEPC has asked all identified schools to submit replies in seven working days, read an official notice.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Schools of excellence to hire retd principals of pvt schools
Ranchi: The state department of school education and literacy has begun appointing retired principals and vice-principals of reputed private and central schools as managers in its CM Schools of Excellence statewide. The move, officials said, is aimed at strengthening the administrative efficiency of the schools. To be hired on contractual basis, retired principals and vice principals from CBSE-affiliated private schools will be given priority in the recruitment process. In addition, former principals and vice principals from Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas, as well as retired officers of the Army who held a minimum rank of Captain and hold experience in the education sector, can apply. The department has asked Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) to initiate the recruitment process for 67 managers for a one-year term, subjected to be extended for up to two more years. Of them, 21 posts are unreserved while the rest is reserved for scheduled tribes , scheduled castes, backward classes and economically weaker sections. They will be paid 60,000 a month, the department said. The manager will assist the principals in daily administration, management tasks, and ensuring the safety and security of the school. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo They will also be required to meet the operational and academic benchmarks set by the CBSE, to which all these schools are affiliated. Administrative officer at JEPC, S D Tigga, said, "This initiative is a step toward bringing experienced academic leadership into our schools of excellence. By these appointments, we aim to strengthen school administration and ensure adherence to CBSE standards. Their experience will add immense value in areas of discipline, daily operations, and academic performance."
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Three-day tech quest concludes in Gumla
Gumla: A three-day Gumla Tech Quest concluded on Sunday in Gumla district on the occasion of the National Technology Day , which is celebrated to commemorate the successful Pokhran Nuclear Test —Operation Shakti — on May 11 programmes including a workshop was held at the district science centre (DSC) on the theme of 'use of technology, science, and innovation in education' as part of the programme, which was organised by the district administration along with the Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) to sensitise students and public at large on significance of science and technology. "The event began with a workshop for students of the CM School of Excellence, focusing on the use of technology, science, and innovation in education," said Dildar Singh, assistant nodal officer of the Gift of Education initiative run by the students were also introduced to robotics, 3D printing, and various scientific exhibits during the fest. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Low turnout persists for model school entrance exam
Ranchi: Despite the entrance examination for admission to state-run model schools being scheduled for Sunday, interest among students and parents remains low. The application window for the entrance examination, to be conducted on an OMR sheet, was initially open until April 15 but was extended to April 25 due to poor response. Even after the extension, the number of applications fell drastically short of the department's of a projected 9,840 student applications from across the state, only 5,119 were received, marking a shortfall of 48%. A total of 82 model schools are currently operational across the state, offering 3,280 seats for Class VI admissions . Although there was a slight uptick in applications compared to last year's figure of around 2,500, the response remains well below official of the Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC) said, "Several structural and logistical barriers contribute to the low response. Operation Sindoor Pak drones enter Indian airspace, explosions heard just hours after truce deal Sirens, explosions in border districts after Pak breaks deal: What we know so far 'What happened to ceasefire?' J&K CM after explosions heard across Srinagar Many model schools are located in remote or hard-to-reach areas, which pose accessibility challenges for students and families. Additionally, the shortage of qualified teachers in some schools has led to diminished trust in the quality of education offered, further deterring potential applicants."The principal of Model School, Chanho, Sumant Kumar, stated, "Our school is situated about 19 kilometres away from the village, which makes daily commuting difficult. Since there are no residential facilities available, many parents are hesitant to send their children so far for schooling."District administrations were instructed to intensify outreach efforts and encourage more applications. However, the results have varied widely between districts. Lohardaga recorded the lowest participation, with just 23 applications submitted for 80 available seats across its two model schools, far below the targeted 240 education officer, Vinay Kumar, said, "To improve enrolment, the education department launched several awareness campaigns ahead of the 2025–26 academic session. However, these efforts have yielded limited success. There is a lack of awareness about model schools, that's true. We made a lot of efforts in the district, so our performance has improved a bit. We have received 577 applications against 280 seats."
Time of India
06-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Campaign targets to enrol 59k out-of-school children
Ranchi: The school education and literacy department of the state is actively implementing its 'Back to School' campaign (Ruar-2025) in a focused effort to bring every child into the formal education system. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The initiative, which began on April 25, in govt schools will conclude on May 10 with an aim to enrol all 59,094 children identified as out-of-school students in the recent Shishu Panji survey. According to the survey data, Deoghar district records the highest number of out-of-school students at 7,993, while Dumka follows closely with 7,247 children at both primary and secondary levels. Other districts like Pakur, with 4,873 primary and 1,770 secondary out-of-school children , and Giridih, with 2,595 primary and 250 secondary out-of-school students, also witnessed large figures. Out of the total 59,094 children, 43,250 belong to Classes I to VIII, while 15,844 are in secondary classes. The data includes both dropouts and those who never enrolled in school. The number of dropout students is 24,649, and 18,601 children are never enrolled in schools. Deoghar district has the highest number of dropouts, while Jamtara reports the lowest with just 12 children. As part of the campaign, schools have been instructed to identify and contact students who are not attending classes regularly, in addition to enrolling those previously unregistered. A coordinated strategy has been laid out, where headmasters of primary schools will liaise with anganwadi centres, middle schools will connect with primary schools, and high schools with middle schools to track and enrol children in their respective areas. To make the campaign more engaging, a "No Bag Day" will be observed, featuring interactive activities such as kitchen gardening. On the final day, schools will host a welcome ceremony for newly enrolled children. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Parents and school management committee members will also be invited while local panchayat representatives will also be roped in to support the enrolment efforts at the grassroots level. The director of the Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC), Shashi Ranjan, said, "The education department has urged the school authorities to treat the campaign with priority, ensuring that no child is left out of school due to lack of information, outreach or systemic coordination."
