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rote learning

Delhi toppers adopt concept-based study over rote learning

CBSE declared the Class 10 board exam results on Wednesday.
Updated on Apr 16, 2026 10:43 am IST

‘Learn it by heart’ hurts your mental health: Top demerits of rote learning

Take learning at a healthy pace, instead of cramming word-for-word.
Updated on Aug 23, 2025 02:37 pm IST

Narayana Murthy says he hates coaching classes: ‘Wrong way to help children…’

Narayana Murthy believes coaching classes are unnecessary for attentive students, arguing they distract from genuine learning. He stresses that education should encourage observation, analysis, and hypothesis testing, guiding students to think critically and solve real-world problems.
Updated on Sept 10, 2024 08:30 am IST

6 ways to tweak CUET and fulfil NEP’s promise

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The rationale behind CUET is simple: It is fairer and easier on students and colleges to have one common entrance test for admission to non-professional college courses across the country (Representational)
Published on Aug 17, 2023 09:55 pm IST

CBSE 2024 board exams to have more MCQs, questions based on competency

CBSE has been gradually introducing such patterns in its papers since 2020-21. (HT file)
Updated on Apr 07, 2023 12:03 am IST