Andhra Pradesh government is likely to announce senior Intermediate results by 31st July 2021. The government is formulating assessment criteria in the wake of cancellation of board examinations for 10th class and IPE second year students.

AP Govt has taken this decision after Supreme Court’s advise on conducting exams in the state. The Court has asked the Government to follow the CBSE and ISC precedents and cancel the exams considering the safety of the students.

Now, the Government has to come out with evaluation strategy for 10th class and IPE students. It is more likely to follow the scheme of weightage for internal marks and first year marks to allocate final marks for senior Inter students.

On the other hand, Government also cancelled SSC / 10th class public exams. Earlier all the exams were planned to be held in July 2021. But the Covid situation has not allowed AP Govt to go ahead with exam strategy. All the states in India have cancelled board exams for 10th and 12th classes.

National Book Trust has announced Yuva – Prime Ministers Mentorship scheme to encourage young writers in India. 75 writers from various languages will be selected for scholarship for 6 months. Following are details:

• Age: Should be below 30 years
• Language: Writings can be sent in 22 official languages and also in English
• Contest period: 01 June – 31 July 2021
• Stipend: Rs.50000 per month for 6 months
• Number of scholarships: 75
• Topics: Unsung heroes, freedom fighters and national movement.

For more details, mail to nbtyoungwriters@gmail.com . You can also check NBT website at www.nbtindia.gov.in . The contest is being organised by NBT, New Delhi.