For the third year running, most Indian IITs have refused to participate in the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings over fears of bias. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has continued to be the best institution in India. The IISc is the best Indian institution overall, coming in at positions 251-300. The University of Oxford […]
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The Union ministry of education on Wednesday launched the draft of the first ‘National Credit Framework’ (NCrF) that integrates the credits earned through school education, higher education, and vocational and skill education. Launching the draft of NCrF for public consultation, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan termed it a “game-changer”. It will open numerous options for […]
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The Centre will release the draft of the National Credit Framework (NCrF) on Wednesday and start the process of seeking public consultation on the same, the union ministry of education announced on Tuesday. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by union minister of education Dharmendra Pradhan with the committee preparing the National Credit […]
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On October 16, 2022, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the National Education Policy-2020 for the academic session 2022-23 in higher education at the Mukhya Sevak Sadan at the Chief Minister’s residence in the state. Key Points Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that Uttarakhand has launched the […]
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Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday launched the National Education Policy – 2020 in higher education in Uttarakhand for the academic session 2022-23. Uttarakhand was the first state in the country to launch a new education policy in primary education with Bal Vatikas. Efforts will have to […]
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Dr. Ashwath Narayan C. N flags Off The Karnataka Education Innovation Conference, Hosted by ISDC and Karnataka State Higher Education Council
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The International Skill Development Corporation (ISDC), UK, hosted the Karnataka Education Innovation Conference (KEIC) 2022 in collaboration with the Karnataka State Higher Education Council. The conference was inaugurated by Dr. Ashwath Narayan C. N, Honourable Minister for Higher Education, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship today at Hotel Shangri-La, Bengaluru. ISDC is a UK-headquartered skill development and […]
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Scholars have called a proposal by the Indian Institutes of Technology to quadruple their international student intake by 2025 “feasible” but say they will first need to decide whether they are willing to lower entry requirements for nonlocal applicants. The Times Higher Education logo, with a red T, a purple H, and a blue E. […]
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The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023 has finally been released and as expected, the University of Oxford has once again topped the ranking list- for 7th time in a row. As per THE World University Rankings, the University of Oxford (UK) is followed by the University of Harvard (US) and the University […]
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UGC Directs Varsities To Appoint Compliance Officers To Coordinate With Fros For Foreign Students
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Higher education institutions (HEIs) have been directed to appoint compliance officers to coordinate with Foreigners Registration Offices (FROs) for ascertaining facts in respect of foreign students during the grant of various services such as visa registration or extension, the University Grants Commission (UGC), said. The direction comes after concerns of “undue harassment” of foreign students […]
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UGC Asks Higher Education Institutes to Create 25% Seats For International Students in UG, PG Programmes
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University Grants Commission, UGC has asked universities, colleges and other higher educational institutions to create 25 per cent of supernumerary seats specifically for international students. The commission has asked Indian HEIs to do this in order to make India a preference for higher education in the eyes of foreign students.