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Top Ten Exams after 10th Passing

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After completing 10th grade, students have a variety of options to consider for further education and career paths. Here are the top ten exams and streams that students can pursue after 10th:

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1. Class 11 Board Exams (Science, Commerce, Arts)

  • Overview: Students can choose to enroll in Science, Commerce, or Arts streams. The choice largely depends on their interests and career aspirations.
  • Key Focus: Subjects vary by stream, with Science focusing on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, Commerce on Business Studies and Accountancy, and Arts on subjects like History and Psychology.

2. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)

  • Overview: NIOS offers a flexible education system where students can complete their secondary education through open schooling.
  • Key Focus: It is suitable for students who prefer self-paced learning or need to balance other commitments.

3. Diploma Courses

  • Overview: Various technical and vocational diploma courses are available, including Engineering, Hotel Management, and Nursing.
  • Key Focus: These courses provide practical knowledge and skills for specific industries, often requiring an entrance exam.

4. ITI (Industrial Training Institute)

  • Overview: ITI courses focus on technical skills in fields such as electrician, plumbing, and welding.
  • Key Focus: Students learn specific trades, enhancing employability in skilled labor sectors.

5. Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)

  • Overview: JEE is a national-level exam for admission into engineering programs in prestigious institutions like IITs and NITs.
  • Key Focus: It tests students on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

6. National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)

  • Overview: NEET is the entrance exam for students aiming to pursue undergraduate medical courses (MBBS, BDS).
  • Key Focus: The exam assesses knowledge in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

7. Common Entrance Test (CET)

  • Overview: Various states in India conduct CETs for admission into professional courses, including engineering and medical programs.
  • Key Focus: Depending on the state, the CET may cover subjects like Mathematics and Science.

8. Commerce Stream Entrance Exams

  • Overview: For students interested in pursuing Commerce, exams for BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) programs are available.
  • Key Focus: These exams often assess aptitude in Mathematics, English, and Logical Reasoning.

9. Creative Arts Entrance Exams

  • Overview: Students interested in pursuing Fine Arts, Design, or Performing Arts can take entrance exams specific to these fields.
  • Key Focus: Exams may include practical assessments, portfolios, and interviews.

10. Foreign Language and Vocational Courses

  • Overview: Students can opt for foreign language courses or vocational training that offer specialized skills.
  • Key Focus: These courses enhance language proficiency or provide practical skills for various careers.

Conclusion

Choosing the right path after 10th grade is crucial for a student’s future. It’s important to assess personal interests, strengths, and career goals when considering these options. Each of these exams and courses opens different avenues for higher education and career opportunities.

SECL to provide free residential coaching for national medical entrance exam – NEET

 Chhattisgarh-based Coal India Subsidiary, SECL will provide free residential medical coaching to students of Class 12th Under its CSR initiative, “SECL ke Sushrut”, the company will mentor and provide coaching to students to help them prepare for the national medical entrance exam – NEET.

The move will greatly benefit students from poor economic background, especially in villages in coal belt areas of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, aspiring to become doctors but are unable to afford medical coaching.

The selection of students for the coaching will be through a competitive exam based on the same pattern as NEET. Under the programme coaching will be provided to a total batch of 35 students in partnership with a Bilaspur-based private coaching institute. The program will be residential with regular national-level test series and mentoring and will include lodging and boarding facilities.

For detailed terms and conditions and to register for the programme students will need to visit SECL website – https://secl-cil.in/index.php. The last date for online registration is September 6th, 2023. The selection test will be held on September 10th.

To be eligible to apply for the coaching the student must have passed Class 12th  in 2023 with minimum 60% marks.

The applicant must be domiciled in MP or Chhattisgarh, and they must reside in or their school must be located within 25 km radius of SECL Establishment in the Operating Districts of Korba, Raigarh, Koriya, Surguja, Surajpur, Balrampur & Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur Districts of Chhattisgarh & Umaria, Annuppur & Shahdol Districts of Madhya Pradesh only.

In addition to above Gross Income of the Parents/Guardians of the applicant should not be more than ₹ 8,00,000/- (Rupees Eight lakhs per Annum). Income Certificate from appropriate Government authority/Income Tax Return of Parents or Ward’s Name registered in Below Poverty Line (BPL) Card/ Antyodaya Anna Yojana Card will have to be submitted before admission to coaching programme.

In the total seats offered for coaching reservation will also be implemented as per Ministry of Coal’s policy whereby 14% seats for SC, 23% for ST, and 13% seats for OBC will be reserved.

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NEET TO BE HELD ON 12TH SEPTEMBER (2021)

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2021 will be held on September 12 across the country, informed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

As the NEET exams are to be held on 12th September, the online registration for the same would commence from 5pm on Tuesday. The decision was taken following a meeting with the senior ministry and National Testing Agency (NTA).Considering the COVID-19 situation, the number of exam centers and exam cities have been increased this year. Number of cities conducting exam been increased from 155 to 198 and the numbers of centers will also be increased accordingly. Over 16 lakh candidate are likely to take the pen paper test conducted by NTA.

PROTOCOLS TO BE FOLLOWED:

To ensure safety, COVID protocols are to be followed. Social distancing should be followed, masks will be provided for each and every candidate at the center. Staggered time slots during entry and exit, contactless registration, proper sanitization, seating with social distancing are to be followed.

HOW TO APPLY:

The application form will be released at ntaneet.nic.in at 5 pm. Candidates can apply for the exam by following these steps – 

Step 1: Visit the official website, ntaneet.nic.in.
Step 2: Click on the application form link.
Step 3: Register using credentials.
Step 4: Fill form, upload documents.
Step 5: Pay fee, Submit

DOCUMENTS NEEDED:

Scanned or e-copy of passport size photographs of the candidate . Scanned copy of the signature of the candidate.
Scanned image of e-version of left-hand thumb impression of the student.
Class 10th Certificate.

FEES:

The application fee for the NEET 2021 as till the last year was Rupees 1500. For general-EWS, OBC-NCL category the fee is Rupees 1400 and for SC, ST, PwD, and transgender candidates it is Rupees 800.

Medical seat business in Karnataka for 'medical colleges'

The Income Tax Department has busted the medical seat business in Karnataka carried out by ‘medical colleges’ in which they offered seats to NEET unqualified or NEET qualified candidates with low score for higher package/fees. Evidence has been found  that these institutions have made more than Rs 400 crore in the name of capitation fees.

According to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the raid was reported after investigation was conducted at 56 locations in Karnataka and Kerala of nine major trusts running educational institutions in Bangalore and Mangaluru, including the Medical College. Documents found in the raids have yielded evidence of Rs 402.78 crore being illegally collected in the name of capitation fees. 
This fee was raised through recruiting the students as per the problems involved in the online admission process. The details of this capitation fee were not given to the Income Tax Department. During investigation documents of 2.39 crore undisclosed foreign assets of the trustees have also been found in Ghana.
There was a politics of qualifying the examination after admission. Apart from admissions to these management quota students in medical colleges, a ‘package’ was also being given to pass the examination, for which one lakh to two lakh rupees were being taken.
High ranked students in NEET also joined the racket-
Trustees and directors of medical colleges  found a loophole in the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET). Some students who got high rank in NEET were added through agents. These students used to get admission in these institutions through counseling, however they had already taken admission in any other college. Later, they would withdraw their names from these institutions and this seat would become vacant for the college management.
The National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET), formerly the All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT), is the qualifying test for MBBS and BDS programmes in Indian medical and dental colleges. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). NEET qualified students are offered admission for 90,000 seats in MBBS and BDS Colleges of India, the examination is conducted in the month of May every year.

Medical seat business in Karnataka for 'medical colleges'

The Income Tax Department has busted the medical seat business in Karnataka carried out by ‘medical colleges’ in which they offered seats to NEET unqualified or NEET qualified candidates with low score for higher package/fees. Evidence has been found  that these institutions have made more than Rs 400 crore in the name of capitation fees.

According to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the raid was reported after investigation was conducted at 56 locations in Karnataka and Kerala of nine major trusts running educational institutions in Bangalore and Mangaluru, including the Medical College. Documents found in the raids have yielded evidence of Rs 402.78 crore being illegally collected in the name of capitation fees. 
This fee was raised through recruiting the students as per the problems involved in the online admission process. The details of this capitation fee were not given to the Income Tax Department. During investigation documents of 2.39 crore undisclosed foreign assets of the trustees have also been found in Ghana.
There was a politics of qualifying the examination after admission. Apart from admissions to these management quota students in medical colleges, a ‘package’ was also being given to pass the examination, for which one lakh to two lakh rupees were being taken.
High ranked students in NEET also joined the racket-
Trustees and directors of medical colleges  found a loophole in the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET). Some students who got high rank in NEET were added through agents. These students used to get admission in these institutions through counseling, however they had already taken admission in any other college. Later, they would withdraw their names from these institutions and this seat would become vacant for the college management.
The National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET), formerly the All India Pre-Medical Test (AIPMT), is the qualifying test for MBBS and BDS programmes in Indian medical and dental colleges. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). NEET qualified students are offered admission for 90,000 seats in MBBS and BDS Colleges of India, the examination is conducted in the month of May every year.

Over 85% attendance in NEET 2020

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the National Testing Agency, based on random sampling, said that the attendance for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) stands between 85% to 90% on Sunday. Those candidates who missed the exams after being tested positive for COVID-19 will get another opportunity to sit for the test, the date for which will be announced later.

From this year the admissions to MBBS course in the 13 All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry will also be made through NEET following the amendment in National Medical Commission Act, 2019 passed by the Parliament last year.

In many places NTA also arranged buses and private vehicles to transfer candidates who arrived at the centres assigned to them earlier instead of the changed one.

A total of 15.97 lakh candidates registered for the test this year as against 15.13 lakh in 2019. The attendance in 2019 was 92.9%. Unlike JEE (main), NEET-UG is a pen-paper exam and NTA officials said that it will be able to compile the data on Monday after the centres send feedback after the dispatch of the OMR sheets.

“Based on random sampling the attendance is found to be between 85% to 90%, which is marginally lower than that of last year. The tests have been completed successfully,” said a senior official at the NTA headquarters in Noida.

Union minister of education Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank while disclosing the figures also thanked states as many of them had arranged transport for the candidates keeping in view the difficulties due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“NTA informed me that around 85-90% of students appeared in the #NEET exam today. I sincerely thank all Chief Ministers and @DG_NTA for proper arrangements made to facilitate student participation. #NEET participation reflects the tenacity and grit of young #AtmaNirbharBharat, ” Pokhriyal said in a tweet.

He thanked all chief ministers and Director General of National Testing Agency (NTA) Vineet Joshi for proper arrangements made to facilitate student participation.

“NEET participation reflects the tenacity and grit of young,” the Union education minister said.

The NEET attendance figures are higher than the JEE (Main) attendance figure of around 74%. NTA officials have attributed this to the fact that JEE (Main) is held twice every year.

Many students who had already taken the exam in January may have decided to skip the test in September in view of the Covid-19 related concerns.

NEET, JEE: Supreme Court rejects review petition to postpone the exams

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Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain the review petition filed by ministers of six opposition-ruled states who were seeking review of the court’s August 17 order to conduct NEET-UG and JEE EXAMINATIONS.

Six ministers from Maharashtra, Punjab, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh had had moved to the apex court saying that if the order was not reviewed, “grave and irreparable harm and injury would befall on the student community”.

The petitioners in the case were Moloy Ghatak (minister from West Bengal), Rameshwar Oraon (Jharkhand), Raghu Sharma (Rajasthan), Amarjeet Bhagat (Chhattisgarh), Balbir Singh Sidhu (Punjab), and Uday Ravindra Samant (Maharashtra). In its review plea, stated, “not only will health, welfare and safety of students/candidates appearing for the NEET/JEE examinations stand imperilled but also the public health at large would be in severe jeopardy…”

The ministers in the plea had claimed that the top court order failed to secure students’ “right to life” and ignored “teething logistical difficulties” to be faced in conducting the exams during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The state ministers on August 28 moved SC and demanded that the examinations be postponed by at least six to eight weeks keeping in mind the surge in coronavirus cases and health concerns of students. It alleged that the government’s decision to go ahead with examinations despite the 3.3 million covid cases with over 60,000 deaths, “reveals non application of mind, and is unreasonable, arbitrary and capricious exercise of power”.

The bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, B R Gavai and Krishna Murari, which considered the pleas in-chamber, also rejected the applications seeking listing of the review petition in the open court. “Applications seeking permission to file review petitions are allowed. We have carefully gone through the review petitions and the connected papers. We find no merit in the review petitions and the same are accordingly dismissed,” the bench said in its order.

The JEE-Main will be held from 1 to 6 September, while NEET exams for admission to undergraduate courses in medical colleges is scheduled for 13 September. JEE Advanced for the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) is scheduled for later in September.

JEE-Mains have already begun across the country from September 1, with guidelines for maintaining social distance minimising contact.

PTI reported that on the third day of the JEE-Mains, 82.14 percent of the registered candidates appeared for the examination, as against 54.67 percent on the first day.

RAILWAYS to run special trains for JEE, NEET AND NDA candidates in Bihar

The Indian Railways has decided to run 20 pairs of special trains from September 2 to 15 for the convenience of the candidates appearing for JEE, NEET and NDA exams in Bihar, A day after the Railways permitted NEET and JEE candidates to avail special suburban services in Mumbai on exam days.

Announcing the move, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said the facility will also be extended to students appearing for the National Defence Academy  (NDA) exam.

“Indian Railways has decided to run 20 pairs of MEMU / DEMU special trains from September 2 to 15 for the convenience of candidates joining JEE Mains, NEET and NDA in Bihar,” Goyal said in a tweet.

The East Central Railway said in a press release that, the station enroute will have unreserved ticket counters and tickets can also be bought on the UTS ( unreserved ticketing system ) mobile ticketing app.

On Monday, Goyal had said the students and one guardian each will be allowed to travel on the exam days and the admit card will act as their letter of authority.

Around 8.58 lakh candidates have registered for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)-Main and 15.97 lakh students for NEET. These exams were earlier postponed twice in this pandemic.

While the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is scheduled to be held on September 13, engineering entrance exam JEE-Main has been planned from September 1-6. The common NDA 2020 exam is scheduled to be held on September 6.

The Railways has suspended the passenger, mail and express train services from March 25 amid the nationwide lockdown to combat the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.

The national transporter has started to run Shramik Special trains from May 1 to transport the stranded migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists and students.

The railways also started to operate 15 pairs of special air conditioned trains from May 12 and 100 pairs of Special time tabled trains from June 1.

What is NTA and who conducts JEE-NEET and many other examinations?

National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts competitive examinations like NEET, JEE, CAT, UGC NET, G-PAT. NTA was established under the Indian Institution Registration Act-1860. It is an autonomous institution that conducts entrance examinations for admission and scholarship in higher educational institutions of the country. The objective of this agency is to be efficient, transparent and test based on international standards to assess the eligibility of candidates for admission and recruitment.

Now, academic sessions of all medical colleges, IITs, NITs, CFTIs and ICAR-AU depend on these entrance exams, know why NTA is insisting on getting these exams early. This agency conducts the examination in online medium for which it has to select such schools and universities where all basic facilities are available and the conduct of the examination does not affect their academic routine

Why this exam is very important for NTA?
This entire exercise is to save the academic calendar. It is necessary for many candidates to conduct entrance examinations to save one year. So the NTA’s is trying very hard and giving their full effort to save one year of students, even if the sessions are slightly delayed for courses.

NTA Functions
-Making question papers of all subjects with the help of state-of-the-art technology.
-To create a panel of subject matter experts for testing along with a strong R&D culture.
-Providing training and advisory services from time to time in Indian educational institutions.
-Working closely with international organizations such as Educational Testing Services.
-Conduct of an examination in case of various ministries and central government departments and state governments entrusted with the responsibility of conducting the examination.
-To ensure improvement along with training in schools, boards and other bodies and periodically check the testing standards of entrance examinations.
-The President of NTA is a noted educationist and is appointed by the Union Ministry of Education.
-Its Chief Executive Officer is a Director-General who is appointed by the Central Government.
-The establishment of a specialized testing agency like NTA has reduced the burden of conducting examinations from institutions like Central Board of Secondary Education All India Council for Technical Education.

-NTA is helping all the individual colleges and universities in the country in the field of testing, training and providing advisory services to the institutions in India. To provide quality testing services for the institutions in India.
-NTA conducts examinations at least twice every year through online medium thereby increasing the chances of admission for candidates preparing for competitive examinations.
-This agency is setting up its centers at the district level and sub-district level to increase the reach in rural areas and for the convenience of the candidates.
-The National Testing Agency has set up practice testing centers along with the introduction of a mobile app, with the help of which candidates can also conduct mock tests on their smartphones and do their pre-test evaluation.

NEET, JEE MAINS 2020 exams, parents file petition in SC to ensure no further delay

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A group of students and parents have filed a counter plea in the Supreme Court asking it to direct the National Testing Agency to conduct NEET and JEE Main 2020 exams in September as scheduled. This comes on the heels of the plea filed by 11 students asking for the postponement of the exam in the wake of rising COVID cases in the country.

The plea points out that several tests have already been conducted by NTA and other bodies across the country countering the contentions on pandemic created difficulties. It also points out that NTA had given the opportunity to all students to change their exam centres or cities to the ones most convenient to them in view of the COVID situation.

“These exams are so important that they determine students’ career and also the entire life. As such, the Respondent Authorities must take into consideration as a relevant factor the fact that any further deferment of the examination will further add to the stress levels of the students resulting in further traumatising the students with the uncertainty of their future and thereby severely impacting their academic performance in the ultimate examination to be held in future”, reads the plea as reported by Bar and Bench.

The plea further says, “There is an eminent need for the NTA to adhere to the 2nd revised schedule and conduct the all India basis NEET UG-2020 and the JEE (Main) for UG-2020 as it is a settled position that the admission process is time bound and the entire admission schedule is a time regulated process mandated by the judgments of the Hon’ble Apex Court.”

Another fact pointed out by the petition is that students have rigorously been preparing for the NEET 2020 and JEE exams for the past 3 years from the time they were in Class 10. Non-conduct would mean the loss of an academic year and the adverse impact of the same on students appearing for the exam this year.

The petition also brings to notice the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) ‘Revised Guidelines on Examinations and Academic Calendar for the Universities in view of COVID-19 Pandemic’ dated July 6, whereby all universities are mandated to complete the final year examinations by the end of September 2020.