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The Print
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Karnataka lowers SSLC pass marks to 33 per cent from 2025-26
This reduction was implemented through an amendment to the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board Act, 1966. According to the proposed guidelines, candidates must secure an average of 33 per cent marks, combining both internal assessment and external examination, to be declared pass. Bengaluru, Jul 25 (PTI) The Karnataka government has issued a notification reducing the pass percentage for SSLC exam from 35 to 33, effective from the academic year 2025-26 The draft Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board First Regulations (Amendment) 2025 was notified on Thursday. 'Candidates shall secure an average of 33 per cent marks in internal assessment and external examination combined and shall be declared pass if they secure at least 206 marks out of a total of 625 marks, including at least 30 per cent marks in each subject out of the total marks of the respective subject,' the notification issued by the Department of School Education & Literacy stated. According to the notification, 15 days have been given to public to file objections to this new proposed rule. PTI AMP ROH This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Kerala KEAM 2025 results: John Shinoj tops engineering entrance, Anakha Anil bags first rank in pharmacy
John Shinoj of Muvattupuzha in Ernakulam district topped the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) entrance test 2025 in the engineering stream and Anakha Anil of Pathiyoor in Alappuzha has bagged the first rank in the pharmacy stream. The results were declared by Higher Education Minister R. Bindu here on Tuesday (July 1, 2025). Hari Kishan Baiju of Cherai in Ernakulam is the second rank holder and B.N. Akshay Biju of Kakkur in Kozhikode is the third rank holder in the engineering stream. Hrishikesh R. Shenoy of Arpookkara in Kottayam got the second rank and Fathimathu Zahra of Kunnakkavu in Malappuram got the third rank in pharmacy respectively. B.R. Dhiya Roopya of Perumpuzha in Kollam (rank number 9) is the topper among women in the engineering stream while Hridin S. Biju of Nileshwaram in Kasaragod and K.S. Sabarinath of Manarcaud in Kottayam scored the highest among the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes categories, respectively. The Minister said that of the 86,549 applicants who had appeared for the engineering entrance test, 76,230 had qualified. Subsequently, a rank list of 67,505 applicants who had furnished the details of their marks was prepared. Of the 33,425 applicants who appeared for the BPharm entrance test, 27,841 figured on the rank list. The KEAM examination for engineering and pharmacy courses was held from April 23 to 29. Ms. Bindu said that the engineering rank list had been prepared applying the new normalisation process. This was implemented to ensure a level-playing field for engineering aspirants from the State syllabus, addressing their long-standing concern that they were at a disadvantage compared with their counterparts from the Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) and Indian Certificate of Secondary Education. The students from State syllabus schools had complained that they were losing roughly 15 to 20 marks in the normalisation process when KEAM scores where combined with higher secondary marks, especially in core subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. This time, the first rank holder in engineering is from a State syllabus higher secondary school. Of the first 10 rank holders, five each are from the State syllabus and the CBSE. Of the 47,175 applicants in the State syllabus, 43 figured in the first 100 ranks. Of the 18,284 in the CBSE stream, 55 figured in the first 100 ranks. The Minister said that the admission process for BTech courses would have to be completed by August 14 in line with the academic calendar prepared by the All-India Council for Technical Education.
Hindustan Times
09-06-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
New academic calendar to promote Ganga cleanliness, water literacy in U.P. schools
The new academic calendar issued by the Board of Secondary Education will include water literacy programmes and student-led activities focused on Ganga cleanliness and conservation, as part of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat campaign. This initiative aims to instill a sense of moral and environmental responsibility in students. Recognising schools as the foundation of nation-building, the Uttar Pradesh government is placing strong emphasis on fostering environmental awareness among students. In line with this vision, the revised academic calendar for secondary schools outlines a series of activities centered on water conservation and the cleanliness of the Ganga. Dr Yogendra Singh, principal of KP Inter College, noted that a circular from the Director of Secondary Education details year-round initiatives, encouraging student participation in Ganga cleaning drives and promoting water literacy on school campuses. The academic calendar also highlights the importance of introducing students to India's historical and geographical diversity through the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative. Alongside this, students will engage in sports, cultural, and literary activities. Schools have been instructed to create activity plans accordingly, with particular focus on observing national and international days and weeks. As part of the initiative, students will participate in awareness campaigns on road safety and the significance of preserving the continuous flow and cleanliness of the Ganga. Experiential learning will be strongly emphasised, with activities such as visits to nearby rivers or ponds for report writing, and field trips to rural and urban areas to observe and document local water conservation efforts.
India.com
03-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- India.com
Meet Khan Sir's wife who hails from Siwan in Bihar, her name is..., check her educational qualification
(Image: social media) New Delhi: One of the most viral and famous teachers in the country, Khan Sir is currently in the spotlight due to his marriage. Khan Sir is a well-known teacher and YouTube content creator in India who is known for providing coaching for competitive exams at a low cost to students. His YouTube channel 'Khan GS Research Center' has more than 24 million subscribers and his videos are based on topics such as current affairs, mathematics, and politics. He started with just 6 students in a small coaching center in Patna, Khan Sir but now he is the most viral teacher in the country. His unique and humorous teaching style is very popular among students. Reportedly, Khan Sir got married in a private ceremony when Operation Sindoor, the military conflict between India and Pakistan, was going on, i.e., between May 6 and May 10. He disclosed this in front of students during his live class. He held the reception in Patna, Bihar on June 2 where he made his first public appearance with his wife. It was the first time that people got to take a look at the bride who has been introduced as AS Khan. At the reception too, Khan Sir made sure that the pall of privacy remains around his wife. AS Khan was seen covering most of her face with a red veil. Not to miss the point that he did not disclose her full name and used acronyms to address her. For the reception, the beautiful bride donned a red lehenga paired with a green-hued dupatta and another red dupatta which covered her face. However, her adorable smile peaked through the ghunghat, winning over the netizens. AS Khan's academic qualifications It is reported that AS Khan hails from Siwan, Bihar and is highly educated just like her husband. She did her schooling at an Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ISCE) certified school and has also completed her further education. The streams in which AS Khan qualified are still unknown. Reception for students Khan Sir hosted the reception for family members and close friends in Patna on June 2, 2025. Present at the occasion were Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, Bihar Deputy CM, Samrat Choudhary, Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav, Education Minister Sunil Kumar, Dept of Industries and Tourism Minister, Nitish Mishra, among others. He has also arranged for a special reception on June 6, 2025, for his students.
Jordan News
01-06-2025
- General
- Jordan News
Jordan Armed Forces Open Recruitment for High School Graduates - Jordan News
Jordan Armed Forces Open Recruitment for High School Graduates The General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army / Directorate of Personnel Affairs / Military Recruitment Center has announced the opening of recruitment for a number of male applicants holding a passing General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) in the Scientific or Literary streams, for the position of Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC), under specific conditions. اضافة اعلان Application Process: Interested individuals must apply online through the official website of the Directorate of Personnel Affairs / Military Recruitment Center: The application portal will be activated free of charge starting at 6:00 PM on Sunday, June 1, 2025, and will remain open until the evening of Sunday, June 15, 2025. Applicants who meet the requirements will be contacted via SMS, either through the website or to the phone number they provided in their application. Eligibility Criteria: Nationality: Must be Jordanian. Age: Must be at least 18 years old, born no earlier than January 1, 1995. Education: Must hold a passing Tawjihi certificate in either the Scientific or Literary stream, with a minimum average of 65% and a score of at least 70% in English. Height: Minimum of 160 cm, with weight proportionate to height. Health: Must be medically fit for military service. Interview: Must pass a personal interview conducted by the specialized committee. English Proficiency: Must pass the English language test. Character: Must have good conduct and no prior convictions of felony or moral misconduct. Service History: Must not have previously served in any military or civil capacity in the Jordan Armed Forces or security services. Required Documents: Personal Details Form: Completed as per instructions; will be sent via SMS from the Recruitment Center. National ID: Valid, non-expired magnetic ID + certified copy. Tawjihi Transcript: Original or certified copy. Recent Photos: Four (4) passport-sized photos (4x6 cm) with white background. Birth Certificate: Original or certified copy. Family Book: Certified copy of father's page or certified death certificate showing father's place of birth if deceased. Military Service Book: With valid deferment. Military Parent Proof (if applicable): Original or certified copy of retirement decision, or written proof that a parent is currently serving, injured, or martyred in military/security forces. Application Fee: 12 JOD for application and medical examination fees. Important Notes: All data must be accurately entered through the website, and all documents must be uploaded in PDF format. Applications submitted outside the official portal will not be considered. Any application that does not meet the stated criteria, is incomplete, or contains uncertified documents will be rejected.
