Harvard and Caltech are reintroducing SAT and ACT scores for admissions, joining a shift already underway at other elite US universities. Dartmouth, Yale, and Brown are also leaning back toward standardized testing to better spot talent from varied backgrounds. MIT reinstated tests after findings tied to Raj Chetty, despite criticism that test use could advantage wealthier applicants.
CBSE will start a new policy for Class 10 exams in 2026, making the first board examination compulsory for every student. Students must attempt at least three subjects; otherwise, they may be marked ‘essential repeat’. Those who need another shot can take a second exam to improve scores in selected subjects—but missing the first attempt could carry consequences.
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Jammu and Kashmir authorities have assumed control of 58 schools previously linked to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami and its Falah-e-Aam Trust. The takeover followed intelligence inputs and the expiry of the schools’ management tenures. Officials say the step is meant to protect students’ academic interests while ensuring consistent education standards across the Union Territory.
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