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The Hindu
20 hours ago
- General
- The Hindu
Hindi, English most preferred medium of instruction languages for Class 10 and 12 board exams
A majority of students appearing in Class 10 and 12 board exams preferred Hindi as a medium of instruction, followed by English, an analysis conducted by the Ministry of Education (MoE) pointed out. As compared to Hindi and English, students opting for 16 regional languages as medium of instruction — Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Odia, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Assamese, Punjabi, Malayalam, Bodo, Sanskrit, Nepali, Santhali and Manipuri — ranged in single digits from 0.9% to 6.1%. Also Read | Following outrage, CBSE reinstates Kannada, others, on list of regional languages in draft policy The analysis includes a total of 1,85,26,013 students who appeared for Class 10, and 1,49,24,580 students who appeared for Class 12 board exams in 2024. While on average 88% of all Class 10 students who appeared for the board exams passed, for medium of instructions like Gujarati, Kannada, Telugu and Assamese, the pass percentage of students is lower than the national average, officials point out. 'Only 82.7% students who appeared for Class 10 exams in Gujarati passed, while only 75.4% of those who appeared in Kannada passed. Both in Telugu and Assamese, 79.8% of students who appeared passed. This is lower than the national pass percentage of 88%,' a senior MoE official said. Meanwhile, the pass percentage for students studying in the Malayalam medium was 99.9%, much higher than the national average; so it was for Odia - 98%, and Manipuri and Punjabi - 96.2%. Similarly, officials have expressed concern about the low pass percentage of Class 12 students with Telugu as a medium of instruction. 'While 86.5% of 1,49,24,580 students who appeared for Class 12 passed, among these only 61.7% of 1,06,936 students who appeared from Telugu medium passed,' the senior MoE official said. Meanwhile, ranging between 90.5% to 92.3%, students studying in Tamil, Nepali, Punjabi and Manipuri had a much higher pass percentage than the national average of 86.5%, officials said. Interestingly, while the pass percentage of Gujarati medium students was lower than the national average for Class 10, it was at 92.6% for Class 12, which is higher than national average. Data analysed by MoE also suggested that a majority of students, an average of up to 39.3% belonging to government, government-aided aided and private schools, opted for Hindi as a medium of instruction when appearing for Class 10 and 12 board exams. While fewer students (31.4%) opted for English as a primary language for medium of instruction in Class 10, more students — 38.6% — picked English for Class 12. Many State Boards follow regional language as the medium of instruction till Class 10 and switch over to English in Class 12. 'For instance, if a student studies in Kannada medium till Class 10 and enrols in English in Class 12, s/he will have great difficulty in comprehending and adjusting to a new language. This also leads to a lower pass percentage in Class 12,' another senior MoE official explained. Officials said that in order to remove disparity between differences in pass percentage among various boards, there needed to be an emphasis on standardising assessment processes, curriculum, paper setting, and exam spans. 'These findings also create a strong case for curriculum and assessment equivalence across boards with different languages as a medium of instruction,' they said. The Ministry of Education was grappling with the issue of retaining around 26.6 lakh Class 10 students in the formal school education system, of which 4.43 lakh did not appear for exams, and another 22.17 lakh failed and thus were unable to progress to Class 11 in 2024. 'Class 10 failure is one of the causes for low retention rate and Gross Enrolment Ratio at higher secondary levels,' the senior official pointed out. Similarly, of the 24.76 lakh Class 12 students, 4.6 lakh not appearing for the exams, and another 20.16 lakh failing are a cause of concern for the MoE.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Nalanda University eyes major academic push by adding host of Master's programmes, fellowships & global MoUs
With four more Master's programmes being launched this year apart from the two introduced last year, Nalanda University has now six of them within a year to take the total number of such programmes offered at the famed institution to 12. Besides, the University has introduced Post-Doctoral Fellowships, expanding its academic scope and reinforcing its ole as a premier centre of research and higher learning, said a university statement. The Master's programme being offered are MA in Historical Studies, Buddhist Studies, Philosophy, and Comparative Religions, Hindu Studies (Sanātana Dharma), World Literature, Archaeology, International Relations and Peace Studies, Economics, Philosophy and Hindi. Also read: In a first, more girls passed Class 12 with science stream than arts in 2024: MoE analysis Besides, the university is also offering in Ecology and Environment Studies and MBA in Sustainable Development and Management. On September 1, 2014, the university had started its academic session from the makeshift venue at the International Convention Centre at the Buddhist pilgrim town of Rajgir, barely 10 kms from the ancient seat of learning. On September 19, minister for external affairs Sushma Swaraj had formally inaugurated it. However, it was on June 19, 2024 that Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated its sprawling state-of-the-art campus net zero blending traditional flavour of the ancient seat of learning with modernity and inspired by the original monasteries. Since then, momentum has picked up. Also read: QS Rankings: DU secures 30th spot globally in employment outcomes, retains overall rank at 328 After a long wait, Nalanda University in May, 2025 got a regular vice chancellor with the appointment of Professor Sachin Chaturvedi, Director General of the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), a New Delhi-based think tank. Since May 2023, after the end of an extended six-year tenure of Prof Sunaina Singh as VC, Prof Abhay Kumar Singh, professor & dean, School of Historical Studies, was the interim VC of NU. Incidentally, Sunaina singh had also taken over the charge of the institution in May 2017 from an interim VC amid complete change of its governing board. The university has had a fair share of problems over the years and it is yet to gather desired momentum. In its 11th year, it now has over 400 students, including 224 foreign students from 21 countries, enrolled with Master's Programme for academic year 2024-2025 in eight Masters and PhD programmes. It has also started admitting students through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for the first time to boost intake. Also read: IGNOU launches Post Graduate Diploma in Tribal Studies (PGDTRBS) With new programmes from this year, the numbers are expected to increase. Each Master's programme is expected to have 40 students. A senior officer of the university said that total intake in the university has reached over 1200, including 800 for various short-term courses. 'The spirit of Nalanda has evolved as a vibrant expression of continuous engagement with eternal values and the civilisational ethos of the East. It embodies a rich intellectual tradition, marked by openness, inclusivity, and a globally oriented outlook. Building upon this legacy, our vision for the new Nalanda is rooted in integrative wisdom,' said the VC. He said the institution 'draws inspiration from an Eastern worldview in which faith, intellectual inquiry, and material well-being are not regarded in isolation, but as deeply interwoven dimensions of holistic human existence'. The communication office said that the university has deepened its outreach by signing approximately 20 new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs, including nine in the last one year, with global and national institutions.
Muscat Daily
3 days ago
- Science
- Muscat Daily
Summer programme to nurture gifted students of Oman
Muscat – The Ministry of Education (MoE), through the Directorate General of Education in Dakhliyah, has launched the 2025 edition of its Summer Programme for Gifted Students as part of the national Tharwa initiative, which supports the development of young talent across the sultanate. Running until June 19, the programme hosts more than 80 students from different wilayats in Dakhliyah. It aims to foster creativity and strengthen essential skills through learning tracks that combine theory with practical experience in literature, science, technology and the arts. Ahmed bin Marhoon al Busaidi, Senior Gifted Care Specialist, said the programme offers a well-rounded educational experience that builds confidence and broadens students' intellectual and creative horizons. He noted that activities have been tailored to match the interests and abilities of participants, providing opportunities for innovation and exploration. The programme includes four focus areas. In literature, students practise short story writing and study cultural symbols using museum collections. Scientific activities involve exploratory projects, field visits to specialised centres and a workshop on nanotechnology. In the arts, the workshop 'From Raw Material to Art' guides students in creating pieces from locally sourced materials. The technology track trains students in digital innovation and helps them turn ideas into prototypes using 3D printing. Sessions are being held at several key sites in the governorate, including the Oman Across Ages Museum, the Science and Technology Centre and the Educational Training Centre in Dakhliyah.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Sport
- Malay Mail
NSC says school-to-national athlete pathway now more integrated, starting with 20 core sports like badminton, athletics and silat
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Efforts to strengthen Malaysia's athlete development ecosystem have entered a bold new phase with the streamlining of 20 High-Performance Core Sports across the National Sports Council (NSC), Education Ministry (MoE), Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) and National Sports Associations (NSAs). NSC director-general Jefri Ngadirin said the initiative aims to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to nurturing athletes, starting from school level through to higher education institutions and into national programmes. 'NSC is implementing these 20 core sports, alongside others, and MoHE and MoE will also roll out these 20 sports based on their respective approvals, that's the key focus. This means all agencies will implement the 20 High-Performance Core Sports at their levels. 'Secondly, on training programmes, MoHE and MoE have their own initiatives, and they'll also conduct training based on the designated sports list,' he told a press conference at NSC's Casa 4 here today. MoHE Strategic Planning Division (Sports Section) deputy secretary, Dr Hanafiah Ayub, welcomed the coordinated effort across all levels as a game-changer for streamlining national athlete development programmes. 'With this effort, we'll see more consistent coordination, meaning our resources are aligned with the national agenda. It's great that we're working together,' he said. Meanwhile, MoE's senior assistant director of the Sports, Co-Curriculum, and Arts Division, Norhamimi Otham, said MoE is committed to collaborating closely with NSC and MoHE to produce high-performing athletes. 'We know MoE is the foundation for everything, the starting point for nurturing athletes begins in school,' she said. Earlier today, NSC hosted a roundtable discussion with MoE, MoHE, and NSAs, with Jefri describing the four as key players in the initiative. In April, the government designated 20 High-Performance Core Sports as a strategic move to enhance national sports development in a more efficient, systematic and focused manner. This was decided at the first Cabinet Committee on Sports Development (JKPS) meeting of this year, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The 20 sports are aquatics (swimming and diving), weightlifting, badminton, cycling (track), lawn bowls, esports, gymnastics (artistic and rhythmic), hockey, karate, archery, shooting, athletics, sailing, table tennis, sepak takraw, silat, squash, taekwondo, tenpin bowling and wushu. — Bernama
The Star
13-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Brunei joins Unesco meeting
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Permanent Secretary (Core Education) at the Ministry of Education (MoE) Dr Shamsiah Zuraini Kanchanawati Tajuddin (pic) as the Secretary-General of the National Commission of Brunei Darussalam for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) participated in the Second Regional Meeting of Five National Commissions for Unesco, which convened virtually on June 10. The permanent secretary shared key developments and notable achievements, as well as upcoming programmes and strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and advancing Unesco's priorities in the country. The meeting was co-organised by the Unesco Regional Office in Jakarta and the Unesco National Commission of the Philippines (Unacom). The meeting sought to further strengthen collaboration and partnerships amongst the Five National Commissions for Unesco. It aims to promote international and regional cooperation, foster knowledge sharing, and encourage the development of innovative collaborative solutions across the fields of education, the sciences, culture, and communication – all in support of advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the region. As part of the programme agenda of the Regional Meeting, representatives from the National Commissions of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Timor-Leste presented updates on their respective activities since the inaugural Regional Meeting of the Five National Commissions for Unesco, held in May 2024 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Accompanying the permanent secretary were officials from the MoE, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications and Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
