Exams and Expectations

Uttar Pradesh’s Project Praveen promises to bring skill training into secondary schools, from electrical repairs to computer basics. For parents, this sounds like progress. But is it truly preparing students for real-world work, or just adding another subject to their already packed day? Here’s what you need to know about how it works, what certificates it offers, and how to ensure your child’s learning isn’t stretched too thin.

CBSE’s new dual-exam regime begins February 17. One mandatory exam, one optional improvement chance. Sounds like relief, but it also means earlier deadlines and continuous prep. How can parents and students adapt without burning out? Here’s a clear roadmap: study pacing, handling setbacks, and protecting mental wellness.

CBSE’s new rules mean 75% attendance & full internal assessments are non-negotiable. Miss the cut-off, and your child may face an ‘Essential Repeat.’ Are schools keeping you updated? Parents deserve transparency before it’s too late.

One typo can derail years of hard work. From Class IX registration to board exam LOC forms, small errors in names or dates can snowball into certificate delays. Here’s how parents can stay ahead with simple checks and a records folder system.

“While my son is cramming definitions for his science test, my cousin in Canada just posted a photo of his 12-year-old building a solar-powered car at school.” That’s something I read in a family group recently, and it hit home, even though my daughter is only six months old. As a new parent, I’ve started thinking deeply about what kind of education I want for her. My own schooling was rigorous, structured, and deeply theoretical, but often disconnected from the real world. I