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The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
‘Only sufficient budget can save government school education system'
Leaders and voluntary organisations on Tuesday said that only sufficient budget allocation can save the public-school education system amid a declining enrolment trend in government schools in the State. A roundtable organised by Telangana People's Joint Action Committee (TPJAC) deliberated on the issues and challenges being faced by government schools and called for a comprehensive education legislation. 'Starting from age three to 18, the government must address pre-primary school and intermediate education needs. Then, on the lines of Kendriya Vidyalayas, a student must be able to pursue KG to 12 from the same school,' national convenor of MV Foundation R. Venkat Reddy said. TPJAC co-convenor Kanneganti Ravi, citing 2023-24 school data, said 'There were 28,856 schools (70.5%) government schools with 19,40,964 children enrolled (39%). Schools with a single teacher were 4,235 (23%) and schools with below 50 students were 13,930 (76%). On the other hand, there were 12,022 (29.4%) private schools and they had 36,35,898 (61%) students. And in 2024-25, 1,789 government schools were closed.' If the government is not bothered about schools being shut, if parents, teachers and citizens are not worried, and if no corrective actions are taken now – there will be no government schools in the future, the TPJAC leaders noted. The government's flagship programmes such as Young India Integrated Residential Schools (YIIRS) are not an answer to improving the system but taking care of existing schools and reopening schools that are closed, they said. Another leader K. Ravi Chander, citing 1,023 gurukul institutions in the State, said the YIIRS as an idea must be withdrawn. 'At ₹200 crore for YIIRS per Assembly constituency, or ₹23,800 crore, 700 residential institutions operating on rental basis can have their own buildings. Instead, the various gurukuls such as SC, BC, ST, Minorities and General can be renamed YIIRS, and all the 1,023 institutions must be administered by one management with unified rules'. According to retired teacher Y. Ashok Kumar, the education budget allocated by the Congress government in 2025-26 is ₹23,108 crore or 7.75% of the total estimate, which is ₹1,816 crore more than the previous year. But the Congress party rallied and promised a 15% education budget. MLC Kodandaram, in a brief address, said the government considers budget for education as an investment and initiatives such as the Telangana Education Commission were in a positive direction. The TPJAC had been gathering reactions from parents, teachers and public using Google Forms about their perception towards government schools and the declining enrolment. It proposes to submit its report along with people's perceptions to the government.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Urban advantage, focused student pool helps Vijayawada region top CBSE results
Visakhapatnam: The Vijayawada region (comprising Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) topped all regions in the CBSE , which were declared on Tuesday. While one cannot deny the talent of students in the two Telugu states—who consistently outperform others in competitive exams such as JEE, NEET, and the Civil Services—the situation is somewhat different when it comes to CBSE schooling or college education in Andhra Pradesh and majority of CBSE schools in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, and prominent private institutions, are primarily concentrated in urban areas, particularly in cities like Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, and Hyderabad. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The high level of parental involvement, superior academic resources, and greater awareness of national-level entrance exams likely contribute to the exceptionally high pass percentages in these students attending these schools generally come from economically advantaged backgrounds, where families prioritise academic excellence and maintain a strong educational foundation. This creates an environment that fosters rigorous preparation and better student schools in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are largely confined to cities with central govt institutions, public sector units, or defence example, the number of CBSE students in Andhra Pradesh remains a small fraction compared to other states. In 2025, only around 36,000 Class X CBSE students appeared for board exams in AP. This figure is significantly lower than states with far higher CBSE enrolment, such as Uttar Pradesh (4.47 lakh), Delhi (2.99 lakh), Haryana (1.74 lakh), Maharashtra, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh, each having over 1 lakh CBSE students. The limited presence of CBSE institutions in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana naturally leads to lower participation in CBSE exams, but achieving excellent compared to Andhra Pradesh's state board Class X exams, the disparity is evident. In 2025, 6.14 lakh students appeared for the state board Class X examinations in AP, whereas only 36,000 CBSE students took the same-level exam. This means CBSE students account for just 5% of the total Class X student population in the demand for CBSE schools primarily stems from their holistic curriculum and the flexibility CBSE provides, allowing parents and students to migrate anywhere in the country without academic disruption. Moreover, CBSE education is believed to be giving students a competitive edge when preparing for national-level entrance tests, such as JEE, NEET, and other professional secretary and correspondent of Little Angels School at MVP Colony, Visakhapatnam, Venu Mohan Manga, said that the CBSE curriculum imparts a comprehensive and broad-based education to students. "The limited number of CBSE schools is mainly due to high capital investment. A significant land area is required to start a school, and in the current scenario, the cost of land alone is prohibitively expensive."Mohan further explained that CBSE affiliation and recognition is an arduous process, as schools must meet strict mandatory requirements. "That is why CBSE schools are very limited in number. The state government could establish education hubs, similar to Health City in Visakhapatnam, by identifying suitable land pockets," added Venu Mohan.
Indian Express
13-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
CBSE Class 10 results: Delhi tops national pass percentage with 95.14%
The overall pass percentage of Delhi stood at 95.14 per cent, higher than the national rate of 93.66 per cent, in the CBSE Class 10 exam results declared on Tuesday. While marginal from 2024, the improvement aligns with a national rise of just 0.06 percentage points over last year. The Delhi East region recorded a pass percentage of 95.07 per cent, placing it eighth among the CBSE's 17 regions, while Delhi West came in seventh with 95.24 per cent. Both regions were preceded by top performers including Thiruvananthapuram and Vijayawada (99.79 per cent), Bengaluru (98.90 per cent), and Chennai (98.71 per cent). Girls continued to outperform boys in the capital with a pass percentage of 96.46 against 94.16 per cent. Last year, the gap was slightly narrower, with 94.53 per cent of the girls and 93.39 per cent of the boys passing the exams. In 2025, girls did better than boys by a margin of 2.3 percentage points. This year, across the Delhi region, 3,28,701 students registered for, 3,27,041 took, and 3,11,138 passed the Class 10 exams. This points to a success rate of 95.14 per cent, a notch higher than 2024's 94.35 per cent, and significantly better than the national average. Centrally run schools once again topped the charts. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas recorded the highest pass percentage at 99.49 per cent, closely followed by Kendriya Vidyalayas at 99.45 per cent. Among private institutions, independent schools registered a strong 94.17 per cent, while government schools stood at 89.26 per cent, and government-aided schools trailed with 83.94 per cent. The percentage of students placed in the compartment category dropped slightly from 5.91 per cent in 2024 to 5.96 per cent in 2025. Meanwhile, 8.43 per cent of all students scored above 90 per cent, and 1.92 per cent scored above 95 per cent. Among children with special needs, 96.02 per cent passed, with 411 students scoring above 90 per cent, and 66 above 95 per cent. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta congratulated the students of Class 12, whose exam results were also declared by the CBSE. In a post on X, she wrote, 'Hearty congratulations and best wishes to all the students who performed excellently in class 12th of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)! 'This success is a testament to your hard work, discipline and determination. May you remain dedicated to your goals and touch new heights in life. 'To those students who have not got the desired result this time, I want to say – this is just a stop, not the limit of your capabilities. Sometimes the path to dreams takes time, but your sincere efforts and faith in yourself are your biggest strength. Convert defeat into energy within you, and try again with full devotion. You will definitely get success – and if not this time, then next time. 'Best wishes to all of you for a bright future.'
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
CBSE Class 12 result 2025: Jawahar Navodaya and Kendriya Vidyalayas perform well, private schools lower on pass percentage
The CBSE declared Class 12 results on May 13, examinations for which were held from February 15 to April 4. In 2025, a total of 19,299 schools participated in the exams, and the exams were conducted at 7,330 centers across the country. This was an increase from 2024, where 18,417 schools and 7,126 centers were involved. Among different types of schools, students from JNV (Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas) performed the best with a pass percentage of 99.29%. They were followed by KV (Kendriya Vidyalayas) at 99.05%, and STSS schools at 98.96%. Government-aided schools had a pass rate of 91.57%, government schools recorded 90.48%, while independent (private) schools had the lowest pass percentage among these categories at 87.94%. K.R. Maalathi, CEO, Auuro Educational Services, says, 'What is most telling from this year's results is the consistent excellence of Jawahar Navodaya and Kendriya Vidyalayas—public institutions that demonstrate what is possible when access, accountability, and academic rigour come together. On the other hand, the relatively lower performance of independent private schools, despite their infrastructural advantages, calls for introspection. Education cannot be just about infrastructure - it must be about intent and integrity'. Region-wise, Vijayawada was the best-performing region with a pass percentage of 99.60%, followed closely by Trivandrum at 99.32%, and Chennai at 97.39%. On the other end, Prayagraj had the lowest pass percentage at 79.53%. Ms. Maalathi says, 'The region wise results quite startling. This disparity, nearly 20%, raises important questions about resource distribution, teacher quality, and student support systems. It's a call for urgent attention towards equitable quality education across the country'. This year, 17,04,367 students registered for the exams, out of which 16,92,794 actually appeared. A total of 14,96,307 students passed, resulting in an overall pass percentage of 88.39%. This marks a slight increase of 0.41% from last year's pass percentage of 87.98%. Girls have done better than boys. In 2025, 91.64% of girls passed, while 85.70% of boys cleared the exams. Interestingly, the pass percentage among transgender students was 100%. Overall, girls outperformed boys by 5.94%.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
NEET-UG set for May 4 amid steps to foil any malpractice
Representative image NEW DELHI: National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct NEET (Undergraduate) 2025 on Sunday at around 5,500 exam centres across India and abroad, marking a sharp increase from last year's 4,750 centres spread over 571 cities. This year, the test will be held across 552 cities in India and 14 international locations. Monitored by the education ministry, 180 central institutions have been entrusted to verify the preparedness of the centres. In some states, such as Assam, following a request from CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, all centres are located in govt-run institutions. Candidates have been allotted centres based primarily on their first-choice preferences, leading to expansion in several cities. Nearly 90% of the centers are located in govt-run institutions, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, and state govt schools, according to NTA officials. Meanwhile, the datesheet for CUET-UG 2025, scheduled to commence on May 8, remains pending. Following paperleak allegations and widespread complaints that marred NEET-UG 2024 , NTA has formed state-level and district-level committees to oversee logistics and security. According to NTA sources, district magistrates (DMs), superintendents of police (SPs), and senior local officials were consulted before finalising exam centers. They, along with district coordinators, will jointly supervise arrangements to ensure seamless conduct. NTA has also launched a dedicated portal for reporting suspicious activities related to NEET-UG 2025.
