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Education Budget 2022: One Class One TV channel, digital university set up, check key highlights here

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting the Union Budget 2022-23 today. From expanding the present PM e-Vidya Scheme to the launch of Digital University, check out the key highlights for the Education Sector here.

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Education Budget 2022: One Class One TV channel, digital university set up, check key highlights here

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2022-23 today. This is the 10th budget by the Narendra Modi government and FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s fourth budget in Parliament. This budget is vital for the government as there are just two years left for Narendra Modi’s government tenure.

The Union Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which starts from April 1 and ends on March 31 of the next year. The budget focuses on boosting rural areas, estimated GDP growth, sports budget, education sector, health, finance, infrastructure, and new schemes and packages for farmers, women, children, and senior citizens.

While presenting the Union Budget, Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to amend the education sector to make up for the loss of education to the Covid-19 pandemic.

From expanding the present PM e-Vidya Scheme to the launch of Digital University, check out the key highlights for the Education Sector here.

  1. One Class One TV Channel

SWAYAM PRABHA Channels under the PM e-Vidya scheme will be expanded from 12 channels to 200 channels to facilitate supplementary learning for classes 1-12 in regional languages. The new e-learning content delivery platforms will be launched via the internet, TV, and smartphones to help students in rural and semi-urban areas.

  1. Digital University

To compensate for the loss of education in the last 2 years, the government has decided to develop Digital University with an aim to provide access to world-class quality education to the students. The minister also stated that the digital university will offer courses in all regional languages, forming a “hub and spoke” network. The university will collaborate with the country’s other central universities to offer the necessary digital infrastructure and training.

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  1. Agriculture University

The government has also prioritized agricultural education. The finance minister emphasized that the agricultural university syllabus will be revised to satisfy the needs of natural, zero-budget, and organic farming, as well as modern-day agriculture.

  • 4. Vocational Training

In vocational courses, to promote crucial critical thinking skills, to give space for creativity, 750 virtual labs in science and mathematics, and 75 skilling e-labs for a simulated learning environment, will be set up in 2022-23.

Besides this, the Budget also focuses on quality e-content which will train teachers to use better e-teaching outcomes. 5 Centres of Excellence to be set with an endowment fund of Rs 250 crore each for Urban Planning courses that would assist in Urban Sector Development.

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Indian Army Agniveer CEE Result 2026 declared, ARO-wise merit list released

The Indian Army has announced the Agniveer CEE Result 2026. Candidates can now download the ARO-wise merit list and check their eligibility for the next stages of recruitment.

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Indian Army Agniveer Result

The Indian Army has announced the Agniveer Common Entrance Examination (CEE) Result 2026, allowing candidates to check their qualifying status through the official recruitment portal. The Army Recruitment Office (ARO)-wise merit lists have been uploaded on joinindianarmy.nic.in, where candidates can download the PDF corresponding to their recruitment region.

The merit lists contain the names and roll numbers of candidates who have successfully cleared the written examination and become eligible for the next phase of the Agniveer recruitment process.

How to check Indian Army Agniveer CEE Result 2026

Candidates can access their results by following these steps:

  • Visit the official Indian Army recruitment website.
  • Click on the Agniveer CEE Result 2026 link available on the homepage.
  • Select the relevant Army Recruitment Office (ARO) or recruitment region.
  • Download the merit list PDF.
  • Search for your roll number or name to confirm your qualification status.

What happens after the Agniveer CEE result?

Candidates shortlisted in the Common Entrance Examination will now have to undergo the remaining stages of the recruitment process. These include:

  • Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
  • Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
  • Document Verification (DV)
  • Medical Examination

Only candidates who successfully clear every stage will be considered for final selection under the Agniveer recruitment programme.

Candidates advised to verify details carefully

After downloading the merit list, candidates should carefully check all the information mentioned in the document. If they notice any discrepancy related to their result or personal details, they should immediately contact their respective Army Recruitment Office (ARO) for assistance.

Candidates are also advised to keep checking the official Indian Army recruitment portal for updates regarding the schedule, venue and instructions for the upcoming physical tests, document verification and medical examination.

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Board exam marks may get 50% weightage in NEET, JEE admissions under proposed reforms

The Centre is considering giving 50% weightage to board exam marks in admissions based on NEET and JEE. The proposal is part of broader education reforms aimed at reducing exam stress and improving fairness in the admission process.

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Board examination marks could soon carry greater significance in admissions to medical and engineering courses, with the Centre reportedly considering a proposal to assign 50% weightage to board scores alongside entrance examinations such as NEET and JEE.

The proposal is part of a broader set of education reforms aimed at reducing the pressure associated with high-stakes examinations and making the admission process more balanced.

Education Ministry panel reviewing admission reforms

According to sources, the proposal is being examined by the Ministry of Education’s nine-member committee that was constituted last year. The panel was tasked with studying students’ growing dependence on coaching institutes, the rise of “dummy schools”, and concerns over fairness in major entrance examinations.

The committee is exploring several measures to improve the existing admission system while reducing the emphasis on a single examination.

Why the reforms are being considered

The discussions come in the wake of multiple controversies involving the examination system, including reported evaluation errors and paper leak incidents. These developments have sparked a wider debate over the credibility and reliability of high-stakes entrance examinations.

To address these concerns, the committee is considering giving 50% weightage to board examination marks in the admission merit process.

Other changes under consideration

Apart from increasing the role of board examination scores, the panel is also examining several other reforms.

These include aligning entrance examinations more closely with school syllabi to reduce students’ dependence on coaching centres, allowing multiple attempts for entrance tests, and gradually introducing adaptive, on-demand computer-based examinations.

Current admission process

At present, admissions to medical and engineering programmes are primarily based on candidates’ performance in entrance examinations such as NEET and JEE. Students are also required to secure the prescribed qualifying marks in their board examinations to become eligible for these entrance tests.

The proposed reforms are currently under consideration, and no final decision has been announced.

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Maharashtra TET 2026 postponed a day before exam after alleged paper leak, three arrested

Maharashtra postponed the MAHA TET 2026 examination after an alleged paper leak came to light in Thane district, leading to the arrest of three individuals

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The Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (MAHA TET) 2026, scheduled to be conducted on June 28, has been postponed following allegations of a question paper leak. The decision was announced after police uncovered material suspected to be linked to the examination during a raid in Thane district.

Authorities said the suspected leak came to light during an early morning operation in Bhiwandi, where individuals were allegedly found in possession of question papers that matched the actual examination material. Three people have been arrested in connection with the case, while further investigations are underway.

The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) subsequently decided to postpone the examination to maintain the integrity and transparency of the recruitment process. Officials stated that a fresh date for the examination will be announced later. Candidates will be required to download new admit cards once the revised schedule is released.

According to officials, more than six lakh candidates were expected to appear for the examination across 1,700-plus centres in the state. The postponement, announced just a day before the test, has affected thousands of aspirants preparing for teaching positions in Maharashtra schools.

The incident has once again raised concerns over the security of competitive examinations in the state, with opposition parties criticising the government over recurring allegations of paper leaks.

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