Pallavi Smart is a Principal Correspondent with the Indian Express Mumbai Bureau. She writes on education from KG to PG, schools to colleges, issues and initiatives, teachers, parents and child rights. She tweets @Pallavi_Smart

May 25, 2025 22:59 IST
Last week, the Tribal Development department made the announcement for contractual appointment of teachers to 1,791 posts in ashram schools
Sun, May 25, 2025
May 24, 2025 10:42 IST
The online First Year Junior College admission process in Maharashtra has been stalled after a technical glitch on the dedicated website.
Sat, May 24, 2025
May 22, 2025 12:02 IST
The Maharashtra government is yet to clarify which subject, other than Hindi, can be taught to Class 1 students in Marathi- and English-medium schools under the state board.
Thu, May 22, 2025
May 20, 2025 17:55 IST
The state-wide Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for Class 11 aspirants in Maharashtra will start student registration tomorrow, May 21.
Tue, May 20, 2025May 19, 2025 17:39 IST
Aadharshila focuses on improving school readiness of children by age six, with play-based and outcome-oriented learning, in Maharashtra anganwadis, catering to nearly 30 lakh children.
Mon, May 19, 2025
May 18, 2025 21:14 IST
As the CAP for FYJC opens for practice session for students’ registration on Monday, Mahesh Palkar, Director of Education (Secondary), Maharashtra, spoke about the process while highlighting important aspects for aspirants to be cautious about.
Sun, May 18, 2025
May 17, 2025 22:06 IST
As per earlier rules, any school which has classes 5 to 10 would get one post sanctioned for a drawing teacher. New rules were finalised in 2024 but the sanctioning of posts as per the new rules expected last year is taking place only now from April.
Sat, May 17, 2025
May 16, 2025 21:25 IST
TAIT is crucial in the teacher recruitment process in Maharashtra for government and aided schools through the Pavitra System. The first TAIT was held in 2017 and then in 2022
Fri, May 16, 2025
May 14, 2025 18:33 IST
Developed during the late 1980s, the Latur Pattern of studying involves the continuous practice of solving model question papers ahead of the Class 10 exams.
Wed, May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025 01:32 IST
The Class 10 CBSE examination was held between February 15 and March 18. In Maharashtra, 1,17,531 students had registered for this exam, out whom 1,17,237 appeared and 1,13,257 passed, taking Maharashtra's pass percentage to 96.61 per cent.
Wed, May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025 01:21 IST
Though only eight students achieved a perfect score of 100 per cent---the same as last year, there has been a notable increase in the number of high achievers.
Wed, May 14, 2025
May 13, 2025 16:44 IST
Konkan Division saw the highest pass percentage at 98.82%, while Nagpur Division recorded the lowest at 90.78%.
Tue, May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025 13:34 IST
Konkan Division saw the highest pass percentage at 98.82%, while Nagpur Division recorded the lowest at 90.78%.
Tue, May 13, 2025
May 12, 2025 11:36 IST
Maharashtra Board SSC Class 10th Result 2025 Date and Time: Secondary School Certificate (SSC – Class 10) result will be declared on Tuesday (May 13, 2025). Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) made the announcement on Monday.
Tue, May 13, 2025
May 12, 2025 10:14 IST
The strict measure comes after the unearthing of the Shalarth scam earlier this year, which exposed how salaries were being drawn for non-existent or unauthorised posts.
Mon, May 12, 2025
May 10, 2025 12:29 IST
The state has already opened its official portal on Friday so that junior colleges can begin to register.
Sat, May 10, 2025
May 09, 2025 00:10 IST
Until now, the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for FYJC was limited to Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Pune-Pimpri Chinchwad, Nagpur, Nashik, and Amravati. Earlier this year in March it was declared that the online CAP will be extended across Maharashtra.
Fri, May 09, 2025
May 06, 2025 20:36 IST
From a student who failed a single subject to a father who wanted help to deal with his son, Maharashtra State Board counsellors have been inundated with calls after the HSC results were declared.
Tue, May 06, 2025
May 05, 2025 14:36 IST
After being ranked lowest among all nine divisions for three years, the Mumbai division rose to third spot with a pass percentage of 92.93% this year in the Maharashtra HSC 2025 results.
Mon, May 05, 2025
May 04, 2025 13:33 IST
Maharashtra Class 12th Result 2025: Students will be able to access their result online from 1 pm on platforms - mahahsscboard.in, hscresult.mkcl.org, education.indianexpress.com/boards-exam/maharashtra-hsc-12-results and results.digilocker.gov.in.
Mon, May 05, 2025
May 03, 2025 22:53 IST
"The students are required to provide their passing certificates within a month of result declaration of their teaching courses" said a circular issued by the school education department
Sat, May 03, 2025
May 02, 2025 11:27 IST
The project is the brainchild of Ranjitsinh Disale, a global award-winning teacher currently pursuing a Master’s in Education at Harvard University.
Fri, May 02, 2025
May 01, 2025 00:20 IST
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (ICSE) declared board exam results on Wednesday. Even as the council has stopped issuing merit lists since last year, perfect scorers are definitely among city's toppers for ISC.
Thu, May 01, 2025
April 29, 2025 17:26 IST
The Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme to be rolled out in non-agricultural universities in Maharashtra is backed by guidelines issued by UGC.
Tue, Apr 29, 2025
April 27, 2025 22:16 IST
The idea is to make RTE admissions more transparent, convenient, and inclusive, ensuring more students benefit from the scheme.
Sun, Apr 27, 2025


