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Youth Must have self-Confidence, Faith in Education: PM Modi in Atmanirbhar Bharat Seminar

10 key Takeaways From PM Narendra Modi's Pariksha Pe Charcha

PM Modi addressed students and youth of India today during a seminar, where he emphasized the importance of education and self-confidence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the youth of the nation in a seminar today, where he shone a light on the importance of education and self-confidence for transforming India into ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ in the […]

IIT-Delhi Wants to set up Campus Abroad, asks for ‘Clear Directions’ from Education Ministry

First IIT in UAE to admit Indian expats, Emiratis and other international students: Indian Ambassador

Under UGC regulations, IIT-Delhi will have to submit a 5-yr and 10-yr strategic plan to set up a foreign campus, with details on infrastructure, staff recruitment, student admissions. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Delhi is considering opening a campus outside India and has written to the education ministry seeking “clear directions” on this, […]

CEPT University signs MoU with McGan’s Ooty School of Architecture

CEPT University signs MoU with McGan’s Ooty School of Architecture

On 27th Feb 2021, CEPT University signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a mentorship program with McGan’s Ooty School of Architecture, Ooty. Presided over by Chief Guest, Smt. Anju Sharma, Principal Secretary for Higher Education, the MoU is in line with the New Education Policy of the Government of India. It marks a new beginning […]

Foreign Countries Want to Implement India’s NEP: Education Minister

Foreign Countries Want to Implement India's NEP: Education Minister

The minister at the 97th annual convocation of Delhi University said the NEP has been brought into place after “much deliberation” will see India “reform, perform and transform”. Topmost institutes, as well as various countries, have hailed India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 as the world’s “biggest reform” and shown interest in implementing it, said […]

IIT Kanpur Organizes LEAP 2021 In New Delhi

IIT Kanpur Organizes LEAP 2021 In New Delhi

In its endeavor to groom more leaders within academicians, the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is currently hosting the Leadership for Academicians Program (LEAP) in New Delhi this year. The two-week training program followed by a week-long training at Oxford University, the UK for 30 potential academic administrators, began on 19th February 2021 and will […]

Students of Classes 6 to 12 to Receive free Textbooks: Ramesh Pokhriyal

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

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal attended the meeting of the executive committee of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) yesterday, February 25, and announced that students of classes 6 to 12 will be given free textbooks under some new policies. In yesterday’s meeting, the NVS discussed several issues and policies regarding education in this samitis. Apart from […]

University Of Technology Successfully Organizes First Convocation Ceremony

University Of Technology Successfully Organizes First Convocation Ceremony

The first Convocation of the University of Technology, Vatika, Jaipur was organized recently. Former President of India Smt. Pratibha Devi Patil was the chief guest of the program and said that a great country like India can become a world guru only when we will be able to provide a world-class educational system and facilities […]

IIT Jammu and J&K govt sign MoU to Enhance Quality of Higher Education

IIT Jammu and J&K govt sign MoU to Enhance Quality of Higher Education

The scope of the agreement between the Higher Education Department Jammu and Kashmir and IIT Jammu includes academic, research, administrative, and consultancy collaborations IIT Jammu and the Higher Education Department have signed an agreement to pave the way for improving the state of higher education in Jammu and Kashmir. It was signed at a meeting […]

DU Mulls mix of Boards, Entrance for Admissions

DU Admission Big Update: University To Put Out Special Cut-Off List for UG Courses

With a common entrance test for admissions to central universities on the cards, Delhi University is considering an admission process based 50% on the Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET) and 50% on board exam results. DU acting vice-chancellor P C Joshi said the university will try to move away from looking at board exam […]

Universities Are not Only Educational Institutions but Are Laboratories of Nation-Building: President Kovind

Universities Are not Only Educational Institutions but Are Laboratories of Nation-Building: President Kovind

While addressing the 3rd convocation of the Central University of Gujarat at Gandhinagar, President of India, Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, said Educational institutions should try to make students capable citizens of the modern world community. The Governor of Gujarat Acharya Devvrat, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal, and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister […]