EDUCATION
IIT-K improves ranking in world's best varsity list
This year, IIT-K has been ranked as the 277th position in the list of world's best university compared to the 350th position in the last edition. "No other Indian University has been able to achieve such a significant growth in this year's rankings. Amongst the best universities in India, IIT-K has been ranked number 4, improving its performance by a rank.
India's higher education enrollment stands at 3.85cr
The findings came after the release of All India Survey on Higher Education 2019-20. The report provides key performance indicators on the current status of higher education in the country. The total enrollment was 3.42 crore in 2014-15, mentioned the report released by Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'. He noted that in the last five years from 2015-16 to 2019-20, there has been a growth of 11.4 per cent in the student enrollment.
UP student secures free pass to Stanford University
Manu Chauhan, who belongs to Akrabad village was studying at VidyaGyan, a residential co-ed school that offers free world-class education to rural, underprivileged meritorious students from families with an annual income of less than Rs 1 lakh. He has been selected at Stanford University to study International Relations and Economics on 100 per cent scholarship. He will be joining in August end.
Australia researchers urge pandemic-proof education system
Researchers from Australia's University of Queensland (UQ) and Paul Ramsay Foundation explored the impact of the national lockdown on educational disadvantage, saying on Wednesday it was the first study to present evidence-based solutions to help inform policy, reports Xinhua news agency.
Shut down Telegram group for undue help during open book exams: DU
Open book examinations in Delhi University have started from Monday and have been conducted only for the final year students. These examinations have been conducted for all the three categories of students -- Regular, School of Open Learning (SOL) and Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board (NCWEB).
No minimum marks for Karnataka entrance test: Minister
"PUC students don't need minimum marks for the CET on August 28-30 to get a seat in engineering and medical colleges in 2021-22 academic year," state deputy chief minister C.N. Ashwath Narayan told reporters here. Narayan is also in-charge of the state higher education department. CET will be held at designated centres across the state under the Covid-induced guidelines in maths and biology on August 28 and physics.
Assam to hold Class X, XII board exams with reduced subjects
After holding meetings with all the stakeholders, including students' bodies and teachers, on Tuesday, Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu told the media that before holding the High School Leaving Certification (HSLC or Class X) and higher secondary (Class XII) examinations, all the invigilators and staff involved in the entire process would be vaccinated.
Mamata announces cancellation of Class X, XII board exams
The evaluation process for the students will be decided by the respective boards in consultation with the expert committee and the state education department, which will be announced within seven days. "We had formed an expert committee and majority of its members are of the view that given the pandemic situation, the students should not be allowed to go to schools to appear for the exams.
Career counseling in a post-Covid world
At the outset, it is important to understand that career guidance helps learners understand their strengths and weaknesses and then match them with their skills and interests so that they can get the best suitable career choice. The pressure to make career and higher education choices is a nerve-wracking experience for most learners.
BHU to set up research centre in Shimla
According to a BHU spokesman, among the major decisions approved by the executive council, the proposal of utilising the varsity's property in Shimla was on top. Another major proposal was to set up a world class auditorium on campus. The members approved a proposal given by Sanganeria Foundation to build this auditorium of 1,000-seat capacity.
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