Author Archives: Eduvoice Correspondent

As Uttar Pradesh Goes Big On Sanskrit, Few Takers For The Language In Colleges

Sanskrit

As per the state education department, as many as 1,148 posts of principals and assistant teachers are lying vacant in 921 schools teaching Sanskrit that is referred to as the ‘language of gods’. Even as the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is trying to promote Sanskrit in a big way by issuing press statements in this […]

‘Avoid Publication In Predatory Or Dubious Journals’: UGC To Academia

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UGC’s direction is coming after “it has been observed that unethical/deceptive practices in publishing are leading to an increased number of dubious/predatory journals worldwide”. University Grants Commission or UGC, the national higher education regulator, asked the academic community to avoid publication in predatory or dubious journals or participation in predatory conferences. UGC’s direction is coming after, […]

Delhi University Changes Degree Admission Criteria

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The registration process for DU’s degree courses will be concluded on June 22. Delhi University (DU) has released a notice with the changed admission criteria for Undergraduate (UG) admission in affiliated colleges in the varsity. DU has changed the admission criteria for Bachelor of Arts (BA) Economics and Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Honours courses after […]

US Embassy Launches App For Indian Students

App

As per the estimates, Indian students represent over 17 percent of the total international student population in the US, the second largest community in the US followed by China. Indian students aspiring to enroll themselves in the US universities can now get authentic information, with the American Embassy here launching an App on Wednesday for […]

P Christie Appointed Director of XLRI – Xavier School of Management

P Christie

Fr. P. Christie has taken over the responsibilities as the new Director of XLRI with immediate effect. Xavier School of Management today announced a change in leadership. After completion of his second term, Fr. E. Abraham S.J. handed over the reins to Fr. P. Christie, S.J., as the new Director of the management institute, a […]

Delhi University’s New Admission Norms To UG Courses Could Have Been Announced Earlier: Delhi High Court

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Delhi University’s recent decision to change the admission norms for various undergraduate courses could have been announced much earlier, the Delhi High Court observed Friday. DU’s recent decision to change the admission norms for various undergraduate courses could have been announced much earlier, the Delhi High Court observed Friday while hearing pleas against the varsity […]

TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2019 Released For 6491 Vacancies; Details Here

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TNPSC Group 4 notification 2019: The TNPSC Group 4 applications can be filled on the official website, tnpsc.gov.in. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission or TNPSC has released the TNPSC Group 4 notification for 6,491 posts. The registration process for Combined Civil Services Examination – 4 (Group-IV) or TNPSC Group 4 will be done from June 14 to […]

National Education Policy: Student Body Demands Extension For Filing Suggestions

National Education Policy

The draft policy is prepared by Dr. K Kasturirangan Commission and invited the public and civil society participants to submit their inputs by July 1. Students Islamic Organisation or SIO, a student body, demanded the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) extend the deadline for filing suggestions towards the recently released draft National Education Policy (NEP). […]

Delhi High Court Quashes Delhi University Admission Criteria; Application Date Extended To June 22

Delhi university

A bench of Justices Anu Malhotra and Talwant Singh extended the deadline from June 14 to June 22 for students to apply for the undergraduate courses in DU. The Delhi High Court Friday directed Delhi University and the University Grants Commission (UGC) to allow students to apply for admission to undergraduate (UG) courses at the varsity for […]