For the first time since they were set up, IITs have placed advertisements for quota-based hiring of faculty members. The recruitment process, for which IITs had autonomy, has been changed at the behest of the Centre and new deadlines set. Since 2019, the education ministry (then called HRD ministry) has been pushing centrally funded higher […]
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In a bid to provide quality education to all and make India a global knowledge superpower through active participation of Higher Educational Institutions, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has urged Universities to work in tandem in achieving the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. In a letter, UGC has asked the vice-chancellors of […]
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Why is my university not on the so-called prestigious ‘QS World Rankings’? After almost a year of contemplation, I arrived at this question: “How can a place as vibrant as a university be given a numerical value?” A great university isn’t just about good placements, fancy buildings,s, and well-paid faculty; it also must provide its […]
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West Bengal school and higher education and tourism departments have received the Skoch award. Instituted in 2003, the Skoch award recognizes efforts in digital, financial, social inclusion, governance, inclusive growth, technology and applications, and corporate leadership. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, amongst other leaders, has praised the recognition. Praising pouring for Skoch Award School Education Department […]
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Dr. C N Ashwath Narayan, the Karnataka minister for higher education said that the effective implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP-2020) will help increase the employability levels of candidates, which is currently at around just 20 percent. The minister made the comments while addressing Karnataka’s first National Education Policy conclave on the theme “Strategising […]
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Delhi University has released guidelines regarding the open book examinations that will commence from November 30, 2021. According to the guidelines, students who have opted for the physical mode can also take the examinations from their homes. But, those who have opted for the online mode cannot choose the physical mode of examination. Students can […]
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India and the United States are natural allies, especially in the field of education, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said. He stressed that there is immense potential to strengthen collaborations between educational institutions of the two countries. He was speaking during a virtual roundtable on ‘Advancing India-US Education Partnership’ on Wednesday. The roundtable was organized […]
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National Education Day 2021: Why we Celebrate it on Nov. 11 – Honouring Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s Legacy
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National Education Day 2021 is celebrated on November 11. National Education Day is celebrated since 2008, every year on November 11. The question arises as to why National Education Day is celebrated on November 11. The day is dedicated every year to honor the legacy of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. A brilliant mind, Kalam was […]
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The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore’s Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) will host two webinars on November 8 and November 15 as part of the Samiksha Series on the National Education Policy (NEP). The first webinar titled ‘National Education Policy and its impact on the Education Landscape in India’ will be led by […]
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India has witnessed a rapid growth in the number of students aspiring to be a doctor, one of the oldest and most respected professions. We can all agree that to shape a career in medicine, one needs to possess strong decision-making skills. The first decision any aspirant needs to take is which college is best […]