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Action for Universalization of Education up to Senior Secondary Initiated: Govt

Central Board of Secondary Education

The Centre has told the Delhi High Court that it has already initiated action for universalization of education up to senior secondary level, as envisaged by the NEP 2020. In its reply filed through Central Government Standing Counsel Anurag Ahluwalia submitted that the schools under the Delhi Government as well as most of the private […]

President Of India Graces The 16th Annual Convocation Of Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore

We all have the solemn responsibility to do our part in making India shine on the world stage, said the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind while addressing the 16th annual convocation of the Thiruvalluvar University in Vellore yesterday (March 10, 2021). The President said that it is a matter of great satisfaction that […]

Sri Venkateswara College Will Lose Charm if it gets Disaffiliated From DU

DU’s Academic Council Meeting on Feb 9 to Discuss Implementation of NEP in UG Curriculum

The news about the Andhra Pradesh government reportedly requesting the education ministry to disaffiliate Sri Venkateswara College (SVC) from Delhi University has got the staff and students concerned. “If the central government gives its nod to disaffiliation of the college from DU, it will encourage other states to take similar action to get other colleges […]

Uttar Pradesh govt to Establish Lord Ram University in Ayodhya will Focus on Hindu Religious and Cultural Studies

Uttar Pradesh govt to Establish Lord Ram University in Ayodhya will Focus on Hindu Religious and Cultural Studies

Uttar Pradesh government is reportedly planning to establish a university named after Lord Ram in Ayodhya. The proposed varsity will hold studies and conduct research on culture, beliefs, scriptures, and religious facts related to Lord Ram. Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Dinesh Sharma, who holds the higher education portfolio, said that the university will […]

Delhi govt to Introduce a Virtual Model of Education, says Manish Sisodia

Delhi Govt To Set Up 100 'Specialised Excellence' Schools For 'New Age' Learning

Based on the principle of “anywhere living, anytime learning, anytime testing“, the virtual schools will benefit students residing across the country to learn under Delhi’s education model, said Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. The Delhi government is all set to introduce a first-of-its-kind “virtual model of education.” The initiative by the government is an outcome […]

NEP will Once Again Make India ‘Vishwa Guru’: Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal

MP Govt Aiming to Have a College Under 'Well Equipped' Category in Every District: Higher Education Minister

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ said on Tuesday the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) will transform India and once again make the country a ‘Vishwa Guru’ (global teacher). This new policy is both national and international, inclusive and innovative, impactful and interactive, and built on the cornerstone of “equity, quality, and access,” he said […]

IIT Madras Launches ‘Women Leading IITM’ program

IIT Madras

Indian Institute of Technology Madras has launched the ‘Women Leading IITM’ (WLI) program to boost women’s leadership in science and technology. The Institute has already made considerable progress on improving the number of women students, faculty, staff and creating opportunities for success. This program will help to build on the progress achieved so far and […]

Technical Colleges will now Need AICTE Approval to Begin Online, Distance Learning Courses

AICTE says Merger of Education Regulators Including UGC, NCTE will take Place This Year

AICTE says an institution that has a NAAC score of 3.26 or has featured in the top 100 of NIRF ranking at least twice in 3 preceding cycles will be allowed to start open or ODL courses. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has released a set of regulations to improve the quality […]

12 Indian Institutes Among 100 in QS World Ranking: Here’s the List

DU’s Academic Council Meeting on Feb 9 to Discuss Implementation of NEP in UG Curriculum

QS Subject Rankings are published each year based on research quality and accomplishments, academic reputation, and graduate employment. Among the 12, IIT Madras has been ranked 30th in Petroleum EngineeringTwelve Indian institutes are among the top 100 in QS World University Ranking this year. Here is all you need to know about them: Among the […]

IGNOU OPENMAT Entrance Test Registrations Begin

IGNOU OPENMAT Entrance Test Registrations Begin

IGNOU OPENMAT XLIX window has been opened for admissions to management programmes at the university. The date of entrance for the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) OPENMAT January 2021 session is April 11. Candidates can apply for the entrance test of OPENMAT at sedservices.ignou.ac.in/entranceopenmat till March 20, 2021. Candidates interested should be graduate in […]