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Abha Goradia
Abha works with the Mumbai bureau and covers the education beat as well as other stories she finds interesting.
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To keep tribal students from leaving school, Amravati, Ahmednagar roll out workbooksSubscriber Only
July 24, 2020 01:50 IST
In late March, their ashram shalas (residency schools for tribal students) had shut down unceremoniously along with other schools across the state after the imposition of a nationwide lockdown amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fri, Jul 24, 2020
Mumbai colleges grapple with increased number of studentsSubscriber Only
July 22, 2020 04:49 IST
In the second and third year, principals said the number of students has risen by 20-35 students in each division compared to past years. These students will have to be adjusted within the existing infrastructure in colleges.
Wed, Jul 22, 2020
Maharashtra board examinees wary of ‘competition’ from CBSE, CICSE students in degree, FYJC admissionsSubscriber Only
July 22, 2020 04:33 IST
Traditionally, the CBSE and CICSC students have scored higher marks in Class XII examinations than their counterparts in the state board where the marking system is seen as less generous.
Wed, Jul 22, 2020
Mumbai University’s online admission for undergraduate degree courses to start July 24Subscriber Only
July 22, 2020 04:25 IST
Admission forms will be sold between July 24 to August 4 in all affiliated colleges and university sub-campuses in the online format through downloadable forms or forms that can be filled on the websites.
Wed, Jul 22, 2020
Maharashtra: Only half of students in state have access to online learning, finds surveySubscriber Only
July 21, 2020 02:18 IST
Although 59.8 per cent of them have access to smart phones with Internet, only 30 per cent are using the Diksha app — the state’s online platform for educational content — and other such online mediums.
Tue, Jul 21, 2020
Coaching classes seek Maharashtra govt nod to reopen: ‘70% business hit in lockdown’Subscriber Only
July 20, 2020 21:14 IST
The association has also asked the School Education department to clarify which part of the syllabus for Class 10 and 12 will be cut for the present academic year.
Mon, Jul 20, 2020
Marathi textbook mentions Qurban Hussain along with Bhagat Singh, Rajguru instead of Sukhdev; sparks controversySubscriber Only
July 19, 2020 02:18 IST
The issue was raised by a Mumbai-based teacher, who put out a social media post highlighting that rather than taking the names of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev together, the latter’s name has been dropped and Qurban Hussain’s name included
Sun, Jul 19, 2020
Maharashtra: Colleges seek undertaking from medical students before examsSubscriber Only
July 18, 2020 03:06 IST
The undertaking states, “I agree that the institution is taking all precautions for preventing Covid-19 in the campus. But, if at all in any unfortunate situation, I get affected with Covid-19 infection, institution or management will not be responsible for it." The college has nearly 50 students.
Sat, Jul 18, 2020
Maharashtra: HSC pass percentage 90.66, up by 4.78% over last yearSubscriber Only
July 17, 2020 02:51 IST
All streams -- Arts, Science, Commerce and Vocational education -- saw improved overall performance. The overall pass percentage of girls (93.88 per cent) was 5.84 per cent more than that of boys (88.04per cent). The pass percentage of students with special needs was 93.57 per cent.
Fri, Jul 17, 2020
Open since July first week, schools in Gadchiroli, Chandrapur shut downSubscriber Only
July 16, 2020 03:05 IST
As many as 167 schools in Gadchiroli and over 50 in Chandrapur had resumed operations for students of classes IX, X and XII after the state school education department issued guidelines on June 15 for physical reopening of schools.
Thu, Jul 16, 2020
Class X CBSE results: Up from 99.4% last year, city’s highest score improvesSubscriber Only
July 16, 2020 02:49 IST
The overall pass percentage in the country increased by 0.36 percentage points as 91.46 per cent students passed this year, as compared to last year’s 91.1 per cent. Pune region, of which Maharashtra is a part, scored 98.05 per cent and ranked fourth among all regions.
Thu, Jul 16, 2020
CBSE Class 10 results: Mumbai’s highest score goes up, two students get 99.6%Subscriber Only
July 15, 2020 22:33 IST
Pune region, of which Maharashtra is a part, scored 98.05 per cent and ranked fourth among all regions. Thiruvananthapuram ranked first with 99.28 pass percentage.
Wed, Jul 15, 2020
CBSE Class XII results: Pune region ranks 10th, pass percentage 90.24Subscriber Only
July 14, 2020 02:38 IST
Some school principals said the 20-mark objective questions introduced in the paper since last year has augured well for students, most of whom prepare for JEE and NEET along with Class 12 board exams.
Tue, Jul 14, 2020
Maharashtra: Missed out on Vande Bharat flights, medical students to arrive home from Russia todaySubscriber Only
July 13, 2020 02:04 IST
The students are scheduled to land at Mumbai international airport at 5 am. Royal Flight Boeing 777, chartered by private operator Nixtour, was scheduled to take off from the Moscow airport at 10.30 pm (Indian Standard Time) on Sunday.
Mon, Jul 13, 2020
82% students in Maharashtra anticipate difficulty in funding their education in new academic year: SurveySubscriber Only
July 11, 2020 22:57 IST
Conducted independently by IIT-Bombay faculty B N Jagtap and education researcher Anand Mapuskar, the survey has found 80 per cent female and 84 per cent male students have expressed difficulty in funding education.
Sun, Jul 12, 2020
CICSE results announced, parents say Council followed ‘appropriate & fair’ formulaSubscriber Only
July 11, 2020 01:40 IST
While a slight increase in pass percentage was witnessed in some schools, the council this year did not release a merit list since some exams could not be held in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sat, Jul 11, 2020
In Karad, municipal school uses local cable TV network to air classes for studentsSubscriber Only
July 10, 2020 02:28 IST
This set-up has given relief to scores of students in Patan and Karad talukas from the inconvenience of availing e-learning despite most lacking gadgets like computers and smart phones as well as proper Internet connection.
Fri, Jul 10, 2020
One child per bench: Schools reopen in 2 Maharashtra districtsSubscriber Only
July 10, 2020 02:01 IST
On June 15, the state school education department had released guidelines for physical reopening of schools, allowing the district administrations to open schools for classes 9, 10 and 12 from July in areas that have not witnessed Covid-19 cases for at least a month.
Fri, Jul 10, 2020
For hospitals, addressing mental health of Covid patients part of treatmentSubscriber Only
July 09, 2020 02:27 IST
Addressing emotional trauma has become an essential part of treatment of Covid-19 patients, specially senior citizens, who spend days or sometimes even a month in isolation wards.
Thu, Jul 09, 2020
Holding final-year exams not feasible: Maharashtra Govt tells HRD ministrySubscriber Only
July 08, 2020 01:46 IST
The UGC on Monday announced that “the final term exams are to be compulsorily conducted as per the UGC guidelines on examinations and academic calendar for the universities”, as per the Standard Operating Procedure approved by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Wed, Jul 08, 2020
Maharashtra: As nightlife halts, DJs & artists struggle to stay relevantSubscriber Only
July 06, 2020 01:28 IST
Restaurants, nightclubs and pubs across Mumbai have been reeling under the burden of rent and staff salaries since they were shut due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown.
Mon, Jul 06, 2020
Maharashtra: Week after CM letter to PM on cancellation of final year exams, councils undecidedSubscriber Only
July 05, 2020 02:31 IST
A few deemed universities, including Pune-based Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics and Mumbai’s Institute of Chemical Technology, which do not fall under the state government, meanwhile, have begun conducting exams for final-year students.
Sun, Jul 05, 2020
Alumni comes forward to help IIT-Bombay bridge digital divideSubscriber Only
July 04, 2020 02:56 IST
This fund will be used to purchase 500 laptops and broadband support for 500 needy undergraduate students, said Raj Mashruwala, chairman of IITBHF. The foundation was able to collect the money through an extended fundraising drive among its US-based alumni.
Sat, Jul 04, 2020
Kendriya Vidyalaya IIT Powai: No intimation from school on re-tests for students who failed to clear class IX, XISubscriber Only
July 04, 2020 02:41 IST
While Kendriya Vidyalaya IIT Powai has not yet announced re-tests, the school has also barred such students from attending online classes for the next academic year.
Sat, Jul 04, 2020
Mumbai tech institute holds online final-year examsSubscriber Only
July 03, 2020 03:02 IST
The institute on Wednesday began online exams for its undergraduate and postgraduate students. Falling under the purview of All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), the ICT has said that it has not received any instructions from the AICTE regarding not conducting of exams.
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