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The dates for the 2025 ICSE Class 10 test have been announced by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). The test will begin on February 18, 2025, and last through March 27, 2025.

By the CISCE, the test will take place offline between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. At least half an hour before the exam begins, students should arrive at the testing location.

The CISCE has also published the ICSE 10th Date Sheet 2025, which provides the dates and timings of the exams for all subjects. The date sheet can be downloaded from the official CISCE website.

The test will be administered offline by the CISCE from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students should be at the testing center at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the exam. The dates and times of the tests for every subject are listed in the ICSE 10th Date Sheet 2025, which was also released by the CISCE. 

Along with the exam dates and timings, the CISCE has also issued some crucial instructions for students to adhere to on exam day:

They will have to bring their admit card to the examination hall and be sure that all the correct details are printed thereon.

Personal electronic devices like mobile phones, calculators, or tablets should not be allowed into the exam hall.

A reading time of 15 minutes will be granted to the candidates before the test begins, with which they may get acquainted with the question paper.

Students are requested to go through the exam dates, timings, and instructions carefully so that they are well-prepared for the exams.

Education Minister Vows Action Against the Individuals Responsible for Placing the Future of 22 Kashmir Students in Peril. While making a strict notice, the Minister of Education assured to act upon the individuals involved in risking 22 Kashmiri students' lives.

The Minister's declaration came after it was exposed that the students had been victimized by a decision that had put their academic lives on hold. Although the nature of the incident remains unclear, it is said to be connected with an administrative matter or a row with educational authorities.

The incident has raised alarm among parents, students, and teachers in Kashmir, with most calling for action to be taken immediately to put things right. "These children's futures are at stake, and the authorities must act quickly and set things straight," a worried parent stated to Greater Kashmir journalist.

"We will never allow any laxity or malpractice which jeopardizes the future of our students," the Minister stated categorically.

The Minister also assured that the government would work their utmost to ensure that the students do not suffer any further academic losses. As the investigation progresses, the parents and students suspend their breath to await a judgment, hoping against hope for justice and a peaceful academic future.

The Minister of Education assured that a free and fair inquiry would be initiated to catch hold of the miscreants and take strong action against them. "We would never tolerate any leniency or malpractice which compromises our students' futures," the Minister asserted firmly. "We shall work day and night to fix this and see that such cases do not occur again," he vowed. Until the investigation continues, the parents and students hold their breath as they wait for a judgment, hoping for justice and a safe future at school.

The Education Minister has assured that a proper inquiry would be made to determine the perpetrators and take strict action against them. "We will never permit any slackness or malpractice which compromises the future of our students," the Minister said unequivocally.

The state government has been putting in a concerted effort to improve educational infrastructure. As part of this, Tamil Nadu has begun the process of opening 10 new arts and science colleges, providing greater access to quality education in the state.

Additionally, a stipend of ₹1,000 per month has also been given to girls who were pursuing higher studies in an attempt to promote education among them. Besides, primary and middle schools have reopened, with the following of stringent safety measures to ensure a secure learning environment.

The objective is to increase enrollment rates among young women and bridge the gender gap for higher studies. With such policies of the future, Tamil Nadu is still ahead in education reforms, making sure that children are provided with quality schools and an opportunity to construct a better future.

With a try to make girl students stronger, the government has also brought in a monthly monetary incentive of ₹1,000 in an attempt to encourage girls to continue higher studies.

Following an extended shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tamil Nadu had previously reopened classes for students of Classes 1 to 8 from November 1. SOPs were implemented by the government for safeguarding the students on reopening the schools for offline education.

The opening of a new college campus is an important milestone in the development of educational infrastructure in Tamil Nadu. Since the resumption of classes as originally scheduled, there was no disturbance to students undertaking studies. Secondly, the government also made ten new arts and science colleges more available for pursuit of higher learning.

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has formally started the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class 12 board exams for the year 2025. The examinations start today, February 13, 2025, and will run through April 5, 2025. This important evaluation phase will see students from all over the nation sitting for their respective subjects as they seek to secure their future academic and professional goals.

The Environmental Science paper is the first paper of the ISC Class 12 board exams, to be held on February 13, 2025. Next, the English - Paper 1 (English Language) examination will be conducted on February 14, 2025. Over the coming weeks, the students will appear for different subjects, such as but not limited to Mass Media & Communication, Indian Music, Western Music, Fashion Designing, Economics, and Biotechnology. These tests will be carried out during February, March, and April 2025.

As guidelines. the students are asked the following. While the exams are conducted, students are required to follow the following guidelines implemented by CISCE. They need to arrive at their examination center well in time. Late admission after the set time may not be allowed. The admit card must be carried by all students. No entry to the examination hall will be granted without it. Students are required to carry their necessary stationery, such as pens, pencils, erasers, rulers, and any tool required for specific subjects. Borrowing equipment during the exam is strictly prohibited.

Electronic Devices like Mobile phones, smartwatches, and any electronic devices must not be used within the examination hall.  Students are required to adhere to their school dress code to ensure uniformity and discipline. Even though the restrictions have been relaxed, students are advised to adhere to required health protocols to provide a safe examination atmosphere.

ISC Class 12 board exam results are expected to be declared in May 2025. Students can view their marks on the CISCE website by using their credentials.Students should visit the CISCE official website to view the full exam schedule and subject-specific schedule. The website also releases crucial notifications and guidelines for examinations.

Tamil Nadu government schools are in dire straits due to financial constraints, with tensions rising between the state and the central governments concerning the flow of funds. The shortfall is preventing the majority of the several thousand schools from being able to pay teachers' salaries and keep their primary infrastructure afloat. 

While state officials accused the Centre of blocking important funds from reaching the schools, the Centre, in turn, denied the allegations and argued that they were not released due to inefficient utilization by the state. 

These problems of funding have raised major questions about the quality of education in government schools. Several institutions lack the resources to provide students with a beneficial atmosphere. The Tamil Nadu government claimed also that grants for Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan--a project meant to assist improvement in of school education--have not been disbursed in full.

With more than 20,000 government schools under dispute, the education of millions of students lies in limbo. The Tamil Nadu government has maintained that it would take all possible action to minimize disruptions; but indeed, schools are bearing a continuing financial burden.

Unless an agreement is reached regarding funds or somewhere down the line between the two governments, Tamil Nadu's government schools are still going to be in a quagmire, thereby raising doubts regarding the future of public education in the state

Students, as well as parents, are concerned with the particulars regarding the rules of the CBSE Board Exams 2025. To provide assistance, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has prepared answers for common queries pertaining to the conduct of the examination, marking, and preparation methods.

While CBSE has made a considerable number of rules, none are as crucial as the one that stipulates the use of correction fluid/tape and any liquid papers are absolutely prohibited. Examiners must ensure that their work is presented in blue ink or royal blue gel pens. In order to help oneself, it is better to write in an organized manner and while presentation does not attract direct marks, it can help improve readability. However, for language papers, the marks awarded can get reduced for spelling and grammar mistakes.

The maximum word limit can be quite a source of concern for students attempting the exam. CBSE does state, however, that as long as the answers supplied are as concise and to-the-point as possible, then no penalty will be applied for going over the word limit. Regardless of all this, students should aim to balance detail with clarity in order to manage their time properly.

Many believe that a student not passing in the pre-board exams means that the particular student cannot sit for the board exams. CBSE ensures to tell students that self assessment through pre-board exams is allowed, but does not factor in any eligibility for the board exams. These examinations are essentially drills to assist students in uncovering areas that require work before the final exam day.

To help students understand the steps involved in the exam along with the content that is to be evaluated, as well as the assessment criteria, CBSE provides sample papers every year. However, it is important for students to take note that there may be questions from all topics of the syllabus in actual exams. Students are always advised not to depend wholly on sample papers. Instead, students should learn the concepts clearly from the NCERT textbooks and some of the suggested materials.

CBSE, by answering some of these questions, seeks to provide clarity and reassurance to students which may allow them to concentrate on preparing for exams with assured focus. If they adhere to the instructions given, practice proper allocation of time, and decide to remain positive, it is certain that students will do excellently in the CBSE Board Exams 2025.