Two Class 12 students from a school in Faridabad have alleged that their CBSE re-evaluation results reduced marks in subjects they never requested for review. The changes reportedly altered their result status from 'Pass' to 'Repeat in Theory' (RT), raising concerns over the CBSE re-evaluation process and affecting college admission plans.

The CBSE re-evaluation process has come under scrutiny after two Class 12 students claimed their marks were reduced in subjects they had not applied to have re-evaluated.

According to a report by The Times of India, both students had requested re-evaluation only in selected subjects, but their revised marksheets allegedly reflected lower scores in different papers, changing their final result status.

CBSE Re-evaluation Allegedly Reduced Marks in Unrequested Subjects

The first student reportedly applied for CBSE re-evaluation only in Chemistry and Home Science after the Class 12 results were declared on May 13.

Following the review, the student's Chemistry marks reportedly increased from 42 to 52, while Home Science marks rose from 70 to 79.

However, the revised marksheet allegedly showed that the student's Mathematics marks had fallen from 46 to 40, despite no re-evaluation request being submitted for Mathematics. The change reportedly converted the student's result from "Pass" to Repeat in Theory (RT).

Another Student Reports Similar Issue

A second student reportedly experienced a similar outcome during the CBSE re-evaluation process.

The student had applied for re-evaluation only in Physics and Computer Science. According to the report, marks in both subjects increased after the review.

However, the revised marksheet allegedly showed Chemistry marks dropping from 52 to 43, even though Chemistry had not been included in the re-evaluation request. The revised result also reportedly changed the student's status to RT.

College Admission Plans Affected

The reported changes have created uncertainty for both students, whose college admission plans have been disrupted.

According to the report, the revised result status came at a time when admissions to several universities are already nearing closure, leaving the students facing the possibility of losing an academic year.

Fresh Questions Over CBSE Re-evaluation Process

The reported cases have renewed questions about the CBSE re-evaluation system and its handling of revised marks.

The development also comes amid ongoing discussions surrounding the board's Online Scanned Marking (OSM) system and concerns over transparency in the evaluation process.

Neither the report nor the available information indicates whether CBSE has issued an official response regarding the two cases.

What Happens Next?

The reported incidents are likely to intensify calls for greater transparency and safeguards in the CBSE re-evaluation process, particularly when revised marks can directly affect a student's eligibility for higher education. Any clarification or response from the board could have implications for students awaiting re-evaluation results in the current admission cycle.

Three assistant professors serving at DAV colleges in Chandigarh and Punjab have been terminated after Panjab University withdrew approval for appointments made on the basis of PhD degrees obtained from CMJ University.

The affected faculty members include an assistant professor of Computer Science at DAV College, Sector 10, Chandigarh, an assistant professor of Commerce at DAV College, Jalalabad, and an assistant professor of Computer Science at DAV College for Women, Ferozepur.

The action follows a communication issued by Panjab University in June directing its affiliated colleges to take appropriate action after deciding to withdraw approval for appointments where eligibility was based on PhD degrees awarded by CMJ University.

According to the office order issued by DAV College, Sector 10, the faculty member's services were terminated with immediate effect due to the non-possession of the essential qualifications prescribed for the post, following the university's decision and judicial rulings concerning the validity of CMJ University PhD degrees.

The controversy dates back to 2013, when complaints were raised regarding the authenticity of qualifications used by certain faculty members for recruitment. The matter subsequently led to verification proceedings in Meghalaya, an internal inquiry by Panjab University and legal scrutiny before the university initiated action against affected appointments.

RTI activist Rajinder Kumar Singla, who pursued the issue through complaints and applications under the Right to Information Act, said Panjab University had constituted a three-member committee to verify the authenticity of the degrees.

According to Singla, the committee's report was accepted by the university's Syndicate on December 8, 2018, and recommended both civil and criminal action after obtaining legal opinion. He said the recent terminations were a significant development but added that accountability should extend to all those responsible for the appointments.

Earlier, university officials indicated that nearly 17 teachers across Panjab University-affiliated colleges had been identified as holding appointments linked to the disputed qualifications. While the dismissal of the three assistant professors marks the first major action following the university's directive, officials said the process of examining other affected appointments and determining further action is still ongoing.

The case underscores the importance of rigorous credential verification in higher education recruitment and is likely to have wider implications for faculty appointments made on the basis of disputed academic qualifications.

The Jammu and Kashmir government has removed two books from government schools' libraries after claiming that they had "highly inappropriate content" related to separatism. The eight officials of the School Education Department have been suspended, one contractual worker has been fired and a high-level inquiry has been ordered.

J&K Government Removes Two Books from School Libraries

The School Education Department, Civil Secretariat, Jammu and Kashmir issued an official order for the procurement of books for government school libraries under the Samagra Shiksha library grant for 18,328 government schools and 394 PM SHRI schools.

The department invited expressions of interest (EOIs) and received 463 books from 364 publishers, which were considered under four sub-committees for primary, upper primary, secondary and higher secondary levels.

On July 3, 2026, two books were withdrawn by the government, those books are:

• Personalities and Legends of J&K by Hilal Ahmad and Santosh Meena, Oberoi Book Service, Jammu.
• Great Personalities of Jammu and Kashmir is a book written by Dr. Sushant Giri and published by Anurag Prakashan, Delhi.

Government Says Books Contained 'Highly Inappropriate Content'

The official order said the books featured "highly inappropriate content" that was "related to separatism. It also said that the members of the Sub-Committee Series 4 and supervisory officers had shown "serious negligence, dereliction of duty and lack of proper due diligence" in recommending the books, which had the "potential for creating law and order situations.

Eight officials have been suspended and one contractual employee has been terminated.Eight officials have been suspended and one contractual employee has been fired.

After the event, eight permanent officers of the School Education Department were suspended and one contractual employee's services were terminated.

The following officials have been suspended:

• Fazil Imran Saddiqui
• Gurjeet Singh
• Sanjeev Sharma
• Shazia Kouser
• Imtiyaz Ahmad Mir
• Niranjan Sharma
• Renu Mengi
• Rajmohini

The order says that the suspended officials will be attached to the Administrative Department (School Education Department) for the duration of the suspension.

Copies Already Distributed to Schools

The government said that 123 copies of Personalities and Legends of J&K were already distributed to schools in Jammu, Ramban and Udhampur districts. It also said that 128 copies of Great Personalities of Jammu and Kashmir were provided to schools in Jammu and Baramulla districts before the books were pulled.

High-Level Inquiry Ordered

The government of Jammu and Kashmir has set up a high-level inquiry under the chairmanship of Financial Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Ashwani Kumar. The committee is tasked with providing a report within 30 days of the order, the committee has been given.

The authors and publishers of these books were blacklisted

The government has also banned and blacklisted the authors and publishers of both the books in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

The official order also says that all printed material written or published by them will also be withdrawn from the Union Territory.

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School holidays 2026, summer vacation, school closure today, Kashmir school holiday, Maharashtra school closure, West Bengal holiday, and Noida school timings are among the top education updates as several states have announced changes to their academic calendars due to heatwave conditions, heavy rainfall and official commemorative events. Education departments have advised students and parents to follow official notifications for the latest updates.

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has declared a two-week summer vacation for all government and recognised private schools up to the higher secondary level across the Kashmir Valley. The holiday will be observed from July 6 to July 19, with schools scheduled to reopen on July 20.

The decision follows a rise in temperatures across the Valley. Announcing the vacation, Education Minister Sakina Itoo urged students and teachers to stay hydrated, take precautions against the heat and use the break for reading, rest and family activities.

In Maharashtra, authorities in Palghar and Raigad declared a holiday for all primary, secondary and higher secondary schools on July 2 due to heavy monsoon conditions. While students were exempted from attending classes, headmasters, teachers and non-teaching staff were instructed to remain available for disaster management duties as directed by the local administration.

The University of Mumbai also cancelled examinations scheduled for July 2 for colleges located in Palghar district and those under the jurisdiction of the Panvel Municipal Corporation. The university said revised examination dates will be announced through its official website.

Meanwhile, the West Bengal government has declared a public holiday on July 6 to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Syama Prasad Mukherjee. Educational institutions and government offices are expected to remain closed on the occasion.

In Noida, Uttar Pradesh, district authorities have revised school timings for students of Classes 1 to 8 due to persistent high temperatures. Schools have been instructed to conduct classes only during the morning hours until further notice to reduce students' exposure to extreme heat and minimise the risk of heat-related illnesses.

Officials across states have advised parents, students and educational institutions to monitor notifications issued by the respective education departments and district administrations for any further changes to school schedules, holidays or examination dates.

XLRI Delhi-NCR, XLRI Director, Fr Antony R Uvari, XLRI Jamshedpur, management education, and B-school leadership are in focus after XLRI – Xavier School of Management announced the appointment of Fr Antony R. Uvari, SJ as the new Director of its Delhi-NCR campus. The appointment came into effect on July 1, 2026, with Fr Uvari succeeding Fr Nelson A. D'Silva, SJ, who has taken over as President of the Delhi Jesuit Society.

An alumnus of XLRI Jamshedpur, Fr Uvari holds a postgraduate degree from the institute and earned his PhD from the University of Madras. He brings more than 18 years of experience in academic leadership, administration and management education across some of India's leading institutions.

Fr Uvari has held several key positions within the Xavier education network. He began his academic career as a faculty member at the Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) between 2004 and 2010 before joining XLRI, where he served as Dean of Administration, Associate Dean, Chairperson of Admissions, and Professor from 2010 to 2013.

In October 2013, he was appointed Associate Director of XIMB while simultaneously serving as the Registrar of XIM University, Bhubaneswar. He later returned to XLRI from 2016 to 2019 before taking charge as Vice Chancellor of XIM University in September 2019, a role he held until September 2025. During his tenure, he oversaw significant institutional growth and academic expansion.

Fr Uvari's research focuses on leadership development, human resource management, and personnel effectiveness, particularly examining the relationship between HR practices and organisational performance. He has published research in national and international journals, developed management case studies and designed executive development programmes for corporate and development-sector organisations.

Accepting his new role, Fr Uvari said he looked forward to leading XLRI Delhi-NCR during its next phase of growth while strengthening the institution's commitment to academic excellence, ethical leadership, innovation, service and nation-building.

Located in Jhajjar district, Haryana, about 25 kilometres from Gurugram, the XLRI Delhi-NCR campus was inaugurated in 2020. The platinum-rated green campus is part of XLRI – Xavier School of Management, India's oldest business school, established in 1949, and continues to expand its footprint in management education and research.