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Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Koderma admin eyes to better JAC board, JEE results of dist students
1 2 Koderma: The district administration would intensify its educational initiatives to better its performances in the Class X board exams of the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) besides the JEE (Mains and Advanced). In 2025, Koderma emerged as the best performing district in JAC Class X board exams by bagging 97.83%. Also, 14 students qualified JEE Mains and Advanced examinations. Deputy commissioner Ritu Raj said, "We are committed to making educational programmes more effective and result oriented. Project Rail and Project Impact, both launched in 2022, would be strengthened." "Sampurna Shiksha Kavach — a 24×7 digital learning initiative — was introduced for the students of classes IX-XII in 2024. This programme is being implemented in 21 govt high schools and higher secondary schools. Plans are afoot to expand it," he added. Aditya Prakash, a student of +2 high school Satganwa, who scored 99.15 percentile in JEE Advanced, said, "The digital learning has been a game-changer, especially for students from rural areas like me." Focus is also on targeted academic mentoring of 'high potential' students. "Many students come from economically weaker and socially backward sections. It is our responsibility to ensure they receive quality education and proper guidance to fulfil their aspirations," DC Raj said. Regular parent-teacher meetings will be conducted to ensure continuous feedback and improvement.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
End intermediate studies in colleges, education dept to all dist authorities
Ranchi: The state school education and literacy department has asked all districts to work towards phasing out intermediate education in colleges. It added that Class XII students of these institutes should be enrolled in govt +2 high schools, intermediate colleges, and other approved affiliated colleges. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The department also stated that the enrolment of all students passing class X in 2026 should be in govt, upgraded +2 high schools, intermediate colleges, and other approved colleges. In a letter issued to all deputy commissioners (DC), joint directors of education, and district education officers, the department's secretary Uma Shankar Singh said the order was issued to implement the National Education Policy. "The governor's secretariat has directed that conducting intermediate classes in constituent colleges is against NEP and has instructed for taking necessary steps in this regard," he said. Notably, students who cleared matriculation examinations are jostling for admissions after many constituent colleges in Ranchi have scrapped intermediate courses this year. Singh further said that class XII students should be shifted to schools located within a five-kilometre radius, keeping their convenience in mind, adding that their 100% enrolment must be ensured. "In case of problems, the authorities should contact the Jharkhand Academic Council and tackle them in a time-bound manner. The DC have been directed to supervise the implementation of the order," Singh added. The order came days after chief minister Hemant Soren formed a three-member committee comprising Ministers Ramdas Soren, Sudivya Kumar, and Dipika Pandey to discuss issues related to the enrolment of students and the future of teachers and staff in constituent colleges. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The committee was asked to also meet governor Santosh Gangwar on the issue if needed. Meanwhile, Jharkhand Angibhoot Mahavidyalaya Intermediate Anubandh Sikshak Sangh Secretary Ramanuj Pandey said, "The decision has come when the matter in this regard is pending before Jharkhand High Court. Moreover, the three-member committee has not made any recommendation so far. The decision would create uncertainty in the minds of students for a short period as they would not be sure where they would be enrolled. " Pandey added, "The secretary's letter has not mentioned anything about the absorption of teachers and staff engaged in the intermediate section of constituent colleges."
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Jharkhand plans to shift 2.5 lakh Intermediate students to higher secondary schools after NEP directive
RANCHI: Jharkhand School Education and Literacy Department Minister Ramdas Soren on Monday said the state government is actively exploring all possible options to accommodate nearly 2.5 lakh students currently studying in Intermediate (Class 12) colleges across the state in higher secondary schools. Soren informed that a recent directive from the Governor has led to degree universities denying admission to students in Intermediate colleges. "We are concerned about the educational future of thousands of students following the Governor's recent order to universities," he said. The directive aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP), which mandates the gradual transfer of Intermediate (Plus Two) education from degree colleges to higher secondary schools. "A directive to phase out all Intermediate colleges under degree universities by 2026 had been given. In response, we have been upgrading our secondary schools to Plus Two schools," the minister added. To tackle the situation, Chief Minister Hemant Soren has constituted a three-member committee headed by Ramdas Soren, which held its first meeting on Monday. The education minister said 42 Intermediate colleges affiliated with various state universities currently serve around 30,000 students. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo In addition, 168 private Intermediate colleges provide education to over two lakh more. "We face a significant challenge in accommodating around 2.5 lakh students studying in both university-affiliated and private Intermediate colleges," Soren added. He further said the committee has decided to seek legal advice from the Advocate General on whether private Intermediate colleges can be converted into higher secondary schools. "Department officials have also been tasked with identifying schools that can be upgraded to Plus Two institutions to accommodate the students," Soren noted. The minister also said the Jharkhand Academic Council has been urged to extend the admission deadline to provide temporary relief as the state searches for a viable long-term solution. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
Hindustan Times
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
J'khand Govt explores options to accommodate students studying in intermediate colleges
Ranchi, Jharkhand School Education and Literacy Department Minister Ramdas Soren on Monday said the state government is actively exploring all possible options to accommodate nearly 2.5 lakh students currently studying in Intermediate colleges across the state in higher secondary schools. Soren informed that a recent directive from the Governor has led to degree universities denying admission to students in Intermediate colleges. "We are concerned about the educational future of thousands of students following the Governor's recent order to universities," he said. The directive aligns with the National Education Policy , which mandates the gradual transfer of Intermediate education from degree colleges to higher secondary schools. "A directive to phase out all Intermediate colleges under degree universities by 2026 had been given. In response, we have been upgrading our secondary schools to Plus Two schools," the minister added. To tackle the situation, Chief Minister Hemant Soren has constituted a three-member committee headed by Ramdas Soren, which held its first meeting on Monday. The education minister said 42 Intermediate colleges affiliated with various state universities currently serve around 30,000 students. In addition, 168 private Intermediate colleges provide education to over two lakh more. "We face a significant challenge in accommodating around 2.5 lakh students studying in both university-affiliated and private Intermediate colleges," Soren added. He further said the committee has decided to seek legal advice from the Advocate General on whether private Intermediate colleges can be converted into higher secondary schools. "Department officials have also been tasked with identifying schools that can be upgraded to Plus Two institutions to accommodate the students," Soren noted. The minister also said the Jharkhand Academic Council has been urged to extend the admission deadline to provide temporary relief as the state searches for a viable long-term solution.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Students worry as number of intermediate seats ‘shrink'
1 2 3 Ranchi: As the race to secure admissions in intermediate courses in city's educational institutes gets tighter, students, who are eyeing to secure seats, are getting worried over the lesser number of seats up for grabs. Students of the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC), whose matriculation results were announced after ICSE and CBSE boards, even though are applying both on offline and online modes, they are facing a tight competition after several degree colleges in the city stopped admissions in intermediate courses from last year. By the time the JAC results were published, several institutions had already begun the admission process, leaving limited opportunities for JAC candidates. Out of 3.95 lakh students who passed JAC matric exams this year, over 30,000 are from Ranchi alone. With overwhelming number of applications, some institutions have submitted requests to the JAC seeking an increase in seat allotments. St. Xavier's College has sold 2,000 applications so far for 384 seats across all streams. Admissions will be conducted based on an entrance examination. Principal of the Inter Division, Fr Ajay Tirkey, informed that application forms are available online until June 7. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eat 1 Teaspoon Every Night, See What Happens A Week Later [Video] getfittoday Undo At Ursuline Inter College, application forms are being distributed offline at a fee of Rs 300. Last year, the college had 384 seats per stream, and a proposal has been submitted to increase this number. Principal Sister Mary Grace stated said, "The final merit list will be released soon. We are witnessing a high number of applicants. If seat allotment is not revised, accommodating all deserving students will be a major challenge. " At St. Anne's Intermediate College, application forms are available in all three faculties, including arts, science, and commerce. The college currently offers 512 seats per stream, and a proposal for increasing seats has been forwarded. Students scoring above 80% are being enrolled directly. Alka Rani, a former student of govt middle school in Ormanjhi, said, "The shortage of seats has become a major concern as admissions in degree colleges have been scrapped." Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
