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On May 25, the Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) released the results for Class 12. The state’s chief minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, declared a few days after the results were made public that all deserving students would receive laptops. More than 78,000 deserving students who achieved over 75% in their Class 12 exams will receive laptops, according to Chouhan. Additionally, toppers will this time receive e-scooters from the MP Board. The state board previously only gave out e-scooters to female toppers, but this time, male toppers will also receive e-scooters. This time, an overall pass percentage of 55.28 percent has been recorded. Overall, girls outperformed boys since they received a pass percentage of 58.75% as opposed to 52.00% for boys. A total of 729426 students, including 353989 girls and 375437 boys, took the Class 12 exams. This time, the overall pass percentage for the Commerce stream was 57.37 percent. The overall pass percentage for the Science stream was 66.07%, whereas the overall pass percentage for the Humanities stream was 44.95%. The official websites, mpbse.nic.in, mpbse.mponline.gov.in, mpresults.nic.in, and madhyapradesh.shiksha, allow students who took the exam to view their results. The minister recently engaged in other interactions with students, encouraging them to set high goals, remain committed, and show respect for their parents and teachers.

The 54-year-old institution Sadhvidya Pratishtanam (SVP), which promotes the classical language, has launched Samskrita Sambhashanashala, its fifth online program on teaching spoken Sanskrit. According to a press release from the institute, SVP, founded by prominent Sanskrit scholar, the late Prof Padamnabha Sharma, aspires to teach Sanskrit to as many as 5,000 individuals by 2027. A former senior bureaucrat who is also SVP’s patron emeritus, CV Gopinath, inaugurated the session. Even though it is the language of the ancient scriptures, there are only a few thousand people who can speak it. However, a few villages, such Sasana (Odisha), Jhiri (Rajasthan), and (Karnataka), have embraced it as a spoken language. The SVP has a faculty that includes, among others, former senior Sanskrit professors of the University Prof. Smt. Dharma, Dr. Pitambar Poudel, and Dr. Shankar Dutt Pandey for the classes that are held in two batches every Saturday evening. After completing the Sambhashanashala, students are urged to join the SVP’s Samskrita Swadhyaya Mandala to continue practising spoken Sanskrit.

The Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur has partnered with the TIH iHub Drishti Foundation. For the academic year 2023–2024, the institute is accepting applications for a part-time MTech programme in augmented reality and virtual reality (AR and VR). To meet the immediate needs of working professionals in new AR and VR technologies, IIT Jodhpur is offering a part-time MTech. Candidates with a BE, BTech, MSc, or MCA degree in any field are eligible to apply. The course application deadline is June 10. Candidates who are interested and qualified should apply at the official website, ihub-drishti.ai/mtecharvr. The School of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science will offer the second batch of the curriculum. For the two-year programme, students must earn 60 credits. Students will complete the course offline and spend 15 days immersed on-campus. The candidates will be chosen based on programming, a written exam, an interview, and any other factors the admissions committee deems appropriate. Candidates with prior research exposure or professional experience will have an advantage. The programme seeks to offer a thorough comprehension, excellent analytical skills, and useful research skills. Students who complete the programme will be knowledgeable about the various design and modelling tools used in AR and VR applications. This programme will help students develop the ability to design technological solutions to meet the growing demands of AR and VR systems.

The class 12 or HSC examination results were released by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Education (MSBSHSE) at 11 a.m. 91.25% of students passed the MSBSHSE HSC exam. Today (May 25) at 2:00 PM, the HSC result link will be made live. The official websites mahresult.nic.in, hscresult.mkcl.org, hsc.mahresult.org.in, and msbshse.co.in are where HSC students can check their results. The Konkani division of the Maharashtra State Board continues to have the highest passing percentage (96.01%) out of all nine divisions. The HSC exams took place in 2023 from February 21 to March 20 in two shifts, from 11 am to 2 pm in the morning and from 3 pm to 6 pm in the evening. 7,92,780 boys and 6,64,441 girls made up the total number of candidates who enrolled for the exam, which had 14,57,293. The streamwise passing percentage are:- Science – 96.09 Commerce – 90.42 Vocational – 89.25 Arts – 84.05 According to an announcement from MSBSHSE, students who are dissatisfied with the results may apply online at verification.mh-hsc.ac.in for the verification of answer scripts or to request photocopies of the answer sheets. There were 6,60,780 students enrolled in the science stream. In the entire state, 4,04,761 students had registered for the arts stream and 3,45,532 for the commerce stream. MSBSHSE HSC students must go to the official website, mahresult.nic.in, to download their score card. You will then be taken to a new window via another link. To view the results, candidates will then need to provide their roll number and their mother’s first name. Results for the Class 12 HSC were released on June 8 in 2022. Maharashtra achieved a 94.22 percent overall pass percentage. The pass percentage for the boys was 93.29 percent, while for girls it was 95.35 percent. 14.85 lakh students, of which 8.17 lakh were boys and 6.68 lakh were girls, registered for the exam. The examinations took place between March 4 and April 7.

From the upcoming academic year, the University of Delhi intends to launch two integrated five-year LLB programmes, a senior Delhi University official informed PTI. The official identified these as the Bachelor of Arts-LLB and the Bachelor Business Administration/Bachelor of Commerce-LLB, adding that 102 students will initially be enrolled in each section. In order to begin the five-year integrated LLB programmes, the institution intends to submit an application to the Bar Council of India after receiving approval from the two statutory authorities, the Academic Council and Executive Council. The Department of Law was established in the Faculty of Law at the University of Delhi in 1924, marking the beginning of legal education in India. Up until recently, the law school offered a three-year LLB, an LLM (both full- and part-time), and a PhD in Law. The official gave more information about the two new programmes, saying: “The Bachelor of Arts-LLB (BA-LLB) programme will offer at least three arts disciplines, such as political science, sociology, and economics, along with the courses in law, while the Bachelor Business Administration/Bachelor of Commerce-LLB (BBA/BCom-LLB) will offer various courses (papers) of commerce, management, and economics disciplines.” According to him, entrance to the new courses will be determined by the results of the Common Law Entrance Test (CLAT) 2023. The official was a member of the committee established to create these courses. Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh formed a Workload Assessment Committee in 2022 to investigate the five-year integrated LLB programmes’ implementation in terms of determining the existing workload and formulating the program’s operational guidelines. The Academic Council will meet on May 26 and will be discussing a report that the committee provided. “Legal education institutions imparting such integrated programmes in NCT are either very expensive or lack quality or both. Therefore, access to quality legal education is a challenge for the youth. Accordingly, it was felt that the university, in its centennial year, should start five-year integrated law programmes, which shall be of a high standard and more affordable,” the official said. The seats allocated for the programmes will be additional to the authorised seats for the Faculty of Law and will be new. The committee has recommended creating a new centre that will be a component of the Faculty of Law. The official stated, “The new centre will be given a name and a professor-in-charge will be in charge.” The committee has recommended that these two programmes be initially operated by the current faculty members of the three law centres (LC-I, LC-II, and CLC) with regard to providing for teaching faculty. However, the committee has recommended that, “depending on the operational requirement, necessary arrangements be made by the university for the purpose of teaching in Arts and BBA/Commerce components of the programmes.” The committee also discussed the problem of available space for the five-year integrated LLB degrees, and it was determined that sufficient space, in accordance with Bar Council of India standards, will be supplied within the current infrastructural facilities offered by the university. The two programmes will begin in a few rooms on two floors of Kanad Bhavan. According to the Bar Council’s 2008 Legal Education Rules, these rooms will be prepared, the source stated. Source: PTI

The Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG), with the exception of Jammu & Kashmir and Manipur, will be conducted nationwide by the National Testing Agency (NTA) starting in 2023. Students can access the official website, cuet.samarth.ac.in, to download their CUET-UG Admit Cards. Between May 21 and May 31, the exam will be administered all around the nation. 14.99 lakh candidates have enrolled for the entrance exam overall this year, and they opted for 64,35,050 test papers. Nearly 6.51 lakh of the 14.99 lakh candidates who will take the CUET UG 2023 exam are female. Candidates are recommended to be at the examination centre two hours prior to the start of the examination. A valid ID proof, such as an Aadhar card, UID, driver’s licence, passport, voter identification card, etc., must be carried by candidates along with their admission cards. For pasting on the designated place in the Attendance Sheet at the Centre during the exam, candidates may need to bring one passport-size photo (identical to the one uploaded on the online application form). The examination centre does not permit the use of any electronic devices, including smartphones, smartwatches, and other gadgets. Only the Rough Sheets provided at the site of the test in the Examination Room/Hall may be used for calculations or writing, and after finishing the exam, applicants must turn in the Rough Sheets to the Invigilator on duty in the Room/Hall.

Routes2Roots, a prominent non-governmental voluntary organization, has been recognized by the esteemed Limca Book of Records for setting the Indian record for the largest cultural education program. The accomplishment was officially certified by Ms. Vatsala Kaul Banerjee, the Editor of the Limca Book of Records, solidifying the organization’s remarkable contribution to the field of education. The Limca Book of Records citation applauds Routes2Roots for their innovative initiative called VIRSA, which stands for “virasat,” meaning heritage. VIRSA is a pioneering digital learning program designed to promote performing arts education. Launched in 2016, the program offers live daily interactive classes, allowing children to learn from renowned gurus and teachers. The best part? It is accessible to students free of cost. VIRSA has made an extraordinary impact, reaching an impressive 20,000 schools and over two crores (20 million) children across more than 150 cities in India and abroad. This unparalleled achievement has been made possible through the unwavering dedication and collaborative efforts of Routes2Roots and the enthusiastic support of teachers, principals, and educational institutions. Expressing gratitude to the teachers and principals of the now 22,000 schools and colleges that have partnered with Routes2Roots, the organization emphasizes their crucial role in making this milestone a reality. Additionally, Routes2Roots extends heartfelt thanks to their donors, gurus, and staff for their unwavering support and guidance. This recognition from the Limca Book of Records serves as a tremendous source of motivation for Routes2Roots, inspiring them to further expand their reach and diversify the subjects covered by their educational initiatives. With this new impetus, the organization aims to continue empowering children and fostering well-rounded citizens who will lead India to even greater heights in the years and decades to come. Routes2Roots dedicates this remarkable achievement to the children of India, envisioning a future where their holistic education nurtures their potential, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to the nation’s progress. As the organization looks ahead, they remain committed to their mission of providing enriching educational opportunities and promoting cultural heritage among young learners. The recognition by the Limca Book of Records not only highlights Routes2Roots’ extraordinary achievement but also sheds light on the importance of cultural education and the significant impact it can have on the lives of millions of children.

The UGC website, UTSAH (Undertaking Transformative Strategies and Actions in Higher Education), and POP (Professor of Practise Portal) portals were all unveiled on Tuesday by University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar. According to the UGC chief, the updated website (pop.ugc.ac.in) would give students, teachers, and other stakeholders in the higher education ecosystem a more user-friendly interface. “The UGC website will also serve as a one-stop shop for all higher education-related information. It will provide all the information on scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other opportunities available to students, faculty, and researchers. The UGC will also add news updates, circulars, and notifications from UGC,” he said. Prof. Kumar stated that the introduction of the portals is an important milestone towards the digital revolution of higher education in India while speaking at the online event. UTSAH and POP portals’ recently launched websites can be viewed at http://www.ugc.ac.in, https://utsah.ugc.ac.in, and https://pop.ugc.ac.in, respectively. The UGC’s initiatives for qualitative changes in higher education will be extensively covered on the UTSAH portal, which will offer a complete platform. Additionally, it offers a platform for higher education institutions to highlight their successes, exchange best practises, and collaborate on research projects. Institutions can use it to access different UGC programmes, keep tabs on their development, and submit reports online. The POP website will aid in closing the knowledge gap between the academy and industry.

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced on Monday that secondary schools having at least 100 students in Class 9 and 10 last year would be elevated to senior secondary schools. On the third and last day of his visit to Sirsa district as part of his “Jan Samvad” programme, he made the announcement that up to 137 such schools around the state would be upgraded to senior secondary schools. According to this official statement, Khattar was speaking to the gathering at Bani village, Rania assembly constituency, in Sirsa. In an effort to relieve students from having to go far for their education, the state government, according to the chief minister, has chosen to give a senior secondary school within a five-kilometer radius. Speaking to another group in Sant Nagar Village, Rania, Khattar ordered the formation of a committee to look into claims of “delay in results of students and irregularities in recruitment in Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa” under the direction of the vice-chancellor of another university. According to the statement, the CM also dedicated and laid the cornerstone for 11 construction projects worth more than Rs 119.44 crore in the Rania assembly constituency. Four of these projects, totaling more than Rs 12.73 crore, were opened, and seven more, totaling around Rs 106.70 crore, had their foundation stones placed. During a ceremony in Sirsa’s Ottu village, he also dedicated four projects totaling Rs 12.73 crore, including a newly built 33-KV sub-station at Maujdin village that cost Rs 5.19 crore. During an event in Bani village, the chief minister laid the cornerstone for seven projects totaling more than Rs 106.70 crore. Among these is the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya building and hostel, which will cost more than Rs 4.90 crore and be constructed in the village of Fatehpur Niamatkhan. The chief minister announced plans to promote Ottu Lake as a tourism destination. The ‘Jan Samvad’ campaign was launched by Khattar in the Rohtak district last year. Later, the event was held in a number of districts, including Bhiwani, Palwal, and Kurukshetra. People voice their complaints to the chief minister during “Jan Samvads,” and he instructs officials to address the issues right away.