Alifiya Khan

Since the state started implementing the Pragat Shaikshanik Maharashtra scheme three months ago, almost 100 per cent schools, which enrolled for it, qualified for being advanced within three-four months.

The process has to be completed by October 31 after which the names would be scrutinised and the local-level committees would be finalised by the state government.

Every year, the varsity invites proposals for continuation of existing colleges and for new proposals to start colleges. The deadline for the process is October 31.

The suggestions will now be finalised and submitted to the state government which will in turn present it to the Bombay High Court, which is hearing a case on the junior college admissions process.

Sarosh Irani, son of owner Hormaz Irani, confirmed that October 28 will be the last working day at the original location.

Vice-Chancellor Wasudeo Gade said the new changes might cost upwards of Rs 70 crore and it would take at least two years to complete the project.

While the state government is developing its own audio-visual content which will soon be uploaded on the SCERT website, the teachers are also expected to search for learning materials on other websites.

A decision is expected soon on how the remaining schools could be made a part of the process and if any action has to be taken for the delay.

16 schools are still holding out against admissions, education department has initiated process for de-recognition and action for contempt of court.

The matter came up for review during a video- conferencing meeting on Saturday with all education officers across the state.

The meeting will discuss the number of students allotted admissions under the RTE and those actually granted the admissions.

Drought relief for farmers, helping school drop-outs on top of agenda.

Student had complained about delay in FRO registrations; minister orders registrations within a week.

Nearly 200 participants have already registered for the workshop on September 25.

This year, SCERT has spent Rs 7 to Rs 7.5 crore — including printing and transportation costs — to ensure printed booklets reach schools on time.

Many representatives of CBSE, ICSE and IB board schools said that they did not receive the question papers and education board officials told them that the tests were not meant for their students.

SCERT Director Govind Nandede confirmed that the responsibility of drafting syllabus for Class IX and X has been given to the body and preliminary stage discussions have begun, but the government has not issued any official notification to this effect

The strike is being staged to protest against the inaction of the administration in meeting their demands.

On Aug 14, HC had backed 25% quota at dual entry points in case of a difference in intake capacity of primary and pre-primary sections of a school.

On Monday, the Deputy Director of Education Ramchandra Jadhav said 10 such cases had been detected so far.

Officials said while two city schools have started giving admissions, 23 other schools - where a chunk of quota admissions are stuck - have joined the protest against RTE admissions.

It has been nearly four months since the new academic year began. Parents say that allotment letters were sent to them in April and they were promised that their children would now study at ‘posh’ schools.

A condolence meeting has been arranged on Monday where college authorities will once again elaborate on the counselling facilities for the students.

In Pune as part of a student exchange programme between their university and Symbiosis, the group of students visited the National Green Tribunal .