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Renowned educator Khan Sir has joined a demonstration in Patna, Bihar, calling for a retake of the 70th BPSC Preliminary Exam. The protest, which has been going on for sixty-two days, alleges widespread exam manipulation.

According to Khan Sir, he has evidence of anomalies like the use of three sets of question papers and questionable manipulation of unseated papers. The Patna High Court has received this proof and is probably going to hear the case soon.

The protesters insist on a transparent re-examining process, and their case has attracted considerable judicial and public attention. The Patna High Court has already instructed the BPSC to file an affidavit, and several petitions, including those presented by Jan Suraaj and Pappu Yadav, have been consolidated in court.

Glaring differences in the exam results have also been highlighted by the protest; only 6% of the candidates passed the December 13 exam, whilst 19% passed the January 4 re-exam. These differences, in Khan Sir's opinion, are enough to prove rigging in court and obtain a reexamination order.

"Until justice is served," Khan Sir declared to the demonstrators. "The BPSC has to be made accountable for their actions, and a just re-examination should be carried out."

Students and educators who have joined the cause have overwhelmingly backed the demonstration. Everyone is anxiously awaiting the case's verdict since it may have significant ramifications for Bihar's competitive test system going forward.

Class X board exam faced a substantial delay in starting their test because of his late arrival as he was carrying the question papers. The state education authorities responded promptly, emphasizing the necessity of discipline and punctuality by teachers. The incident took place at Gasbari High School, Goreswar in lower Assam's Baksa district. 

News reports suggested that the headmaster's delay left students and examination authorities inordinately inconvenienced and raised questions on administrative efficiency when it mattered the most during the major academic examinations. The break not only had an impact on the performance of the students but also created logistics problems for invigilators responsible for overseeing a smooth process of examinations.

Assam's education department has made it clear that any negligence on the part of the teachers will be unacceptable. An inquiry has been initiated to investigate the conditions under which the incident took place. The suspended headmaster has been ordered to provide reasons why he was late, and further action will be based on the findings of the inquiry. Education authorities reasserted their commitment to maintaining discipline in the school system and preventing students from being prejudiced due to failure in administrative responsibility.

It was informed by officials that the teachers and the school principals are responsible for maintaining the dignity of the educational system, and neglect of duties will have stringent penalties. The suspension of the headmaster is an eye-opener for all teachers to maintain professional conduct and to follow up their activities on time. 

The incident has also triggered a discussion among teachers and parents with a majority calling for more regulation to determine responsibility and punctuality among school workers. Different associations of teachers have called for a decent investigation, with the need to investigate if the delay was a result of conditions beyond their control. 

While the investigation goes on, education authorities have ensured that measures will be taken so that such a situation does not recur in the future. The government of Assam continues to stress high standards of education so that students and teachers remain disciplined and professional.

Student union elections have come back to Ambedkar University after a five-year hiatus, and with it, the much-awaited democratic culture on campus. The move is a landmark one for student politics at the university, with the student groups poised to fight it out in an intriguing contest for representation. The elections, to be held within the next few weeks, are likely to witness full student participation as students wait impatiently to be heard.

The lack of a student council that was elected over the last half decade has brought mounting frustration regarding the non-official representation of students in issues related to administration and academics. The elections would hopefully restore a forum for the students to vent their complaints and fight for their rights.

Ambedkar University students' union elections were suspended in 2019, and the students did not have a formal body to negotiate on behalf of themselves. The break extension reason is unknown, but the student unions have been calling for the restoration of elections long on the basis that the lack of a union has hindered their voice for vital issues like hostel facilities, scholarships, academic concerns, and university facilities.

The results of the polls will not only decide the student body leadership but also reflect the broader aspirations and fears of the student community. The reinstatement of student polling has been regarded as a breakthrough towards the build-up of democratic engagement on campus. The students think that the reformed union will give them a voice they can utilize in negotiations with the administration and demanding necessary changes that must be imposed. University authorities have promised that the election will be free and fair, with regulations to see that the proceedings are peaceful and smooth. Now that campaigning is on, Ambedkar University students are waiting with bated breath for an election that not only determines their student life but also rekindles the tradition of student activism that has been the hallmark of university life.

More than 10 students of the Jamia Millia Islamia University were arrested by the Delhi Police on Tuesday after they protested against the disciplinary action initiated by the university against two PhD researchers. The students were agitating against show-cause notices sent to the two researchers on suspicion of conducting a protest in a staged manner last year.

The protest began on Monday with the students under the leadership of protesting against the "crackdown on student activism" of the administration. According to the students, the action of the university was meant to suppress the dissenting voice and stifle freedom of expression.

However, the university administration accused the protesting students of damaging university property, such as the central canteen, and shattering the security advisor's office gate.

Further charges have been made by the university administration against the agitating students. According to them, the students were found in possession of objectionable contraband material.

To offer opportunities for gifted students to excel, the Tamil Nadu government has initiated a holistic program to identify and develop gifted students in the state.

The government, as stated by Udhayanidhi Stalin, is dedicated to searching for thousands of methods to assist students in displaying their talents and skills. To that end, the government has started the Tamil Nadu Talent Search Exam (TN TSE), which is an exam aimed at selecting exceptionally gifted students from government schools. The TN TSE test is available for Class 11 students in government schools of Tamil Nadu.

For the purpose of eligibility, students should have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in Class 10 board examinations. The examination will be conducted in two papers, one each for mathematics and science and social science. These best 1000 performers in exams will be granted a four-year scholarship of Rs. 10,000 each month until their graduation. The scholarship scheme is aimed at government school students who are brilliant and want to proceed with higher studies without worrying about money.

Besides the TN TSE test, the Tamil Nadu government has also set up specialized academies to nurture talented students. The academies provide students with an opportunity to develop their talents and skills in sports, music, and art. The scheme is a significant step towards providing opportunities for talented students to develop their skills and positively contribute to society. The government of Tamil Nadu expects the scheme to create a culture of support through which the students will be motivated towards excellence, creativity, and innovation.

In the first exam held, Sunay Yadav from Narayana Olympiad School Gopalapuram, Chennai, was able to top the state with 99.993 percentile. With great performance like this, it is worthy of note about Sunil's toiling hard work as a source of strength and determination and outshining others at one of the most challenging-entered tests of India.

The JEE Main serves as the entrance to the best engineering institutes in the country, such as the IITs, NITs, and IIITs. Therefore, with this percentage, Topper Chennai has bright chances of admission to the prestigious engineering colleges such as IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, NIT Tiruchirappalli, and IIIT Allahabad.

However, for the city, the success of a student is a matter of pride for the whole city. Chennai has historically produced bright students in mechanical engineering, thus maintaining its educational hub status. The standard of difficulty varied between the sessions. The final ranking of students in JEE will be announced together with the second-session result. The JEE (Main) top 2.5 lakh applicants will be admitted to the JEE (Advanced).

Aspirants are prepared to face the next phase of their journey in securing a place at IITs and other top institutions as JEE Advanced serves as the next hurdle for the best students across the length and breadth of India. Apart from this, the main JEE also proves to be a significant parameter in engineering.

This exceptional performance not only brightens the future of the student but also inspires all aspiring engineers in Tamil Nadu. In line with the tradition of producing high-achieving students, Chennai's education sector is likely to see an improved demand for advanced coaching and mentoring services for future JEE aspirants.