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Reins of seat lottery in govt hands

The state government will make it clear on Tuesday that although schools will conduct the lotteries, the admission process will be in its hands.
Section: Mumbai  | Tuesday, May 22, 2012 9:00 IST

CBSE Class X results out, ‘stress-free’ Mumbai students shine

Students and schools' initial astonishment gave way to celebrations, as only the cumulative grade point average of candidates and not their marks, were declared.
Section: Academy  | Tuesday, May 22, 2012 8:47 IST

Girls outclass boys again in ICSE, ISC exams

This year, girls shone at both the national and state level in the ICSE and ISC examinations.
Section: Academy  | Sunday, May 20, 2012 8:45 IST

ICSE topper took no coaching

City girl Shalaka Kulkarni from Smt Sulochanadevi Singhania School has jointly topped the class 10 ICSE, whose results were declared on Saturday.
Section: Academy  | Sunday, May 20, 2012 8:30 IST

RTE of little help to kids with special needs

The Orwellian allegory in the implementation of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, is hard to miss.
Section: Academy  | Friday, May 18, 2012 8:45 IST

Poor students may lose out on extra-curricular activities

A child from economically backward section will not afford extra-curricular activities which are part of the overall personality development.
Section: Academy  | Thursday, May 17, 2012 8:45 IST

Admissions over, so no RTE quota this year: Mumbai schools

Since most schools were expecting that the 25% provision will be implemented only from 2013, they did not keep aside seats for poor students.
Section: Mumbai  | Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:15 IST

CBSE to hold proficiency test for class 10 students in July

Before choosing a career, it’s very important to know where one’s aptitudes lie. For this reason, the CBSE will be conducting an optional proficiency test for students appearing for class 10 exam in July.
Section: Mumbai  | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 8:59 IST

Online admission delay this year too

Website for FYJC students set to open late due to another glitch.
Section: Mumbai  | Monday, May 14, 2012 8:18 IST

Pvt Marathi schools up in arms

Having been denied approvals for four years now, nearly 1,000 Marathi medium schools across the state have decided to remain open during the vacation in protest.
Section: Mumbai  | Monday, May 14, 2012 8:15 IST
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