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30 Jan

What are the New UGC Equity Regulations 2026?

Summary: UGC has released ‘Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026’ and made it mandatory for all higher education institutions (colleges and universities). This is aimed at preventing discrimination based on caste, religion, gender, language, region, and disability. The new regulations have given explicit direction of formation ofEqual…

28 Jan

What are Pramanas in NCF?

AASOKA0 CommentsEducation, Schools

Learning happens in many different ways. It includes reading, experimenting, writing, talking, watching and in many different ways. The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) talks about this idea using an old Indian concept called Pramanas. These are ways through which human beings gain knowledge. The NCF has included these to help…

27 Jan

CBSE Psycho-Social Counselling 2026 for Class 10 and 12 Students

AASOKA0 CommentsCBSE, Exam Tips, Parents, Student Tips, Students

Board exams are a major part of school life. For many students, they bring long hours of revision, planning, worry and pressure. Parents often want to help but are unsure how to ease the stress. Recognizing this, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has started a free CBSE psycho-social…

24 Jan

International Letter Writing Competition 2026

AASOKACommunication Skill, Education, Govt. Programs, Students

Summary: Universal Postal Union (UPU) is organising an International Letter Writing Competition 2026 for students aged 9-15 of recognised schools. The theme for 2026 is ‘Write a letter to a friend about why human connection matters in a digital world.’ Not to mention, schools are requested to share the best…

21 Jan

AASOKA Teacher Training Program

AASOKAAASOKA, Schools, Teachers

Bringing in new teaching strategies or tools, esp. those which will make the classroom more engaging can be exciting. However, they also tend to bring in additional responsibility on the teachers on top of their extremely busy schedule. This often makes them hesitant about learning about these new things and…

20 Jan

AI Education From Class 3

AASOKA21st Century Skills, CBSE, Education, NEP 2020, Parents, Schools, Students

Quick Summary: Starting in the 2026-27 academic session, the Ministry of Education is introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Thinking (CT) as a basic universal skill for Class 3 onwards. Aligned with NEP 2020, the curriculum focuses on logic, ethics, and "unplugged" learning rather than complex coding, preparing students to…

16 Jan

Class 12 Board Exam Preparation Strategy: A 30-Day Plan

AASOKACBSE, Exam Tips, Student Tips, Teachers

Class 12 pre-board exams are an important way to understand where you stand before the Board exams. Building a comprehensive Class 12 board exam preparation strategy is what ensures final success. They help you understand which areas are your strengths and which areas need more attention. A well-structured and clear…

15 Jan

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid in CBSE Board Exams 2026

AASOKACBSE, Exam Tips, Parents, Student Tips, Students, Teachers

Board exams bring with them anxiety to perform. Students practice over and over again with CBSE Sample papers, CBSE Additional Question Papers, model test papers, previous years’ papers etc. With the help of these, they get a better understanding of the exam pattern and marking scheme. Although helpful, it is…

08 Jan

CBSE Additional Practice Papers for CBSE Board Exams 2026

AASOKACBSE, Education, Exam Tips, NEP 2020, Schools, Student Tips, Students, Teachers

Board exam preparation feels heavier every year. The syllabus is vast, and the questions now test how well you understand concepts, not how much you can memorise. Every Year, in the middle of the academic session, the Central Board of Education (CBSE) releases sample papers for classes 10 and 12.…

07 Jan

CBSE New Capacity Building Programmes: What They Mean for Teachers

AASOKACBSE, Teachers

CBSE has recently added a new set of Capacity Building Programmes (CBPs) for teachers in its affiliated schools. These programmes are meant to help teachers handle classroom teaching in a more practical and updated way. Instead of only focusing on theory, the trainings look at what actually happens in schools…