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Delhi: Over one lakh children failed in class IX, 50000 in Xl in Delhi govt schools In 2023-24, over one lakh 9th class students failed in Delhi government schools. RTI by PTI Bhasha highlights failures in 8th and 11th classes. The DDE reports increases post 'no-detention policy' cancellation. The new Promotion Policy mandates 25% ...
10 Jul, 2024, 09.02 PM ISTNo change in existing curriculum, expect classes 3 and 6, says CBSE "There will be no change in the curriculum and textbooks for other classes for the academic year 2024-25, commencing from 1st April 2024," the board further stated. The board also mentioned that it will provide the annual curriculum for classes 9 to...
10 Jul, 2024, 02.36 PM ISTIIM Shillong and AIT Thailand sign MoU for academic collaboration IIM Shillong and AIT Thailand signed an MoU to enhance collaboration in cultural exchanges, dual/joint masters, joint research, and internships. The partnership aims to improve educational standards through shared resources like library databases an...
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HSB commenced the 2024 academic session with esteemed guests and an engaging orientation week HSB inaugurated its academic session on June 24, 2024. Dean Dr. Gregory J. Dunn and Pro-Chancellor Harsh Pati Singhania spoke, with a special message from Prof. Hans Bernd Kittlaus. JKO leadership, IIM faculty, industry leaders, students, and famili...
05 Jul, 2024, 03.02 PM ISTNIT Mizoram achieves impressive placement record for 2023-2024 academic session with 86.7% overall placement NIT Mizoram posted an 86.7% placement rate for 2023-2024, with the highest salary package at 14.5 LPA and an average over 7 LPA. Over 75 companies, including Adobe, Deloitte, Vedanta, and Mahindra & Mahindra, recruited students. Among the students, ...
04 Jul, 2024, 06.36 PM ISTOSU explores collaboration with premier Indian institutes Oregon State University (OSU) is seeking partnerships with Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs). OSU president Jayathi Y Murthy announced they will visit IIT-Kanpur, IIT-Delhi, IIT-Madras, IIT...
04 Jul, 2024, 05.45 PM ISTDevelopment of Class-6 textbooks in final phase, to be available soon: Education ministry Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed the development of school textbooks in accordance with the New Curriculum Framework (NCF) at a meeting. The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) announced new textbooks f...
04 Jul, 2024, 05.25 PM ISTIGNOU launches up to 4-year MA in Bhagavadgita studies IGNOU introduces MA Bhagavadgita Studies in ODL mode from July 2024, requiring a higher degree for eligibility. The programme, with 80 credits, spans 2-4 years and costs Rs 12,600. Recognised university graduates can enroll in this course.
02 Jul, 2024, 10.32 PM ISTChatGPT answers went 'undetected', secured better grades than students, study finds On behalf of 33 'fake students', the researchers at the University of Reading, UK, submitted answers generated by ChatGPT to the examinations system of the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences of the same university.
27 Jun, 2024, 06.24 PM ISTIndia's social welfare schemes don't speak to each other: Andaleeb Rahman, Cornell University academic Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the transfer of funds for PM-Kisan and approved housing assistance under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. In 'The Future of India’s Social Safety Nets,' Andaleeb Rahman and Prabhu Pingali advocate for a systemic app...
22 Jun, 2024, 11.13 PM ISTAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma bats for starting Skill University Academic session from July 2025 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the construction sites of Assam Skill University, Mangaldai Bypass, and Darrang Medical College & Hospital. He expressed concern over the slow progress of the projects and directed authorities to expe...
20 Jun, 2024, 09.19 PM ISTVolvo Group partners with Indian universities to augment engineering education in the country Volvo group Inks MoU with Manipal University, KIIT University and SRM University to build a stronger industry-academia engagement and enhance industry readiness of students in the automotive arena.
07 Jun, 2024, 09.24 PM ISTPM Modi lauds decades of educational progress as Indian universities climb world QS rankings "Over the last decade, we have focused on qualitative changes in the education sector. This is reflected in the QS World University Rankings. Compliments to the students, faculty and institutions for their hard work and dedication. In this term, we ...
07 Jun, 2024, 09.11 AM ISTTake your ambition further with the Kent Future Student Scholarship Indian students are increasingly choosing the United Kingdom for higher education, with a 54% rise in study visas. Scholarships, like the Kent Future Student Scholarships, make studying in the UK more accessible and affordable.
06 Jun, 2024, 12.33 PM ISTSilver Medal Linings: In sports, business, or elections, it is the runner-up who defines a memorable winner Evolution has hardwired into us the idea of a winner and, by the principle of complementarity, a loser. Out of breath and hiding away from a sabre-toothed tiger, managing to grab a seat on one of those Polynesian canoes headed to Hawaii (no stops), ...
02 Jun, 2024, 12.19 AM ISTDU opens CSAS portal for undergraduate admissions Delhi University launched the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) for undergraduate admissions for the academic year 2024-25, introducing supernumerary seats for single-child girl students in every course. The CSAS website is now open for student r...
28 May, 2024, 03.19 PM ISTBack-to-school season spurs surge in retail and e-commerce sales As students gear up for the new academic year, retailers and stationery companies prepare for a surge in demand during the April to June peak back-to-school shopping period. This significantly boosts sales for brands like ITC and DOMS, laptop manufa...
21 May, 2024, 05.52 PM ISTBoard exams twice a year from 2025: MoE asks CBSE to work out logistics, no plan for semesters The Ministry of Education has directed the CBSE to plan for conducting board exams twice a year starting from the 2025-26 academic session. However, the introduction of a semester system has been ruled out. The CBSE will consult with school principa...
26 Apr, 2024, 06.44 PM ISTJharkhand Board 10th Result 2024 date and time announced, check details Jharkhand Board 10th Result 2024 to be announced tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. in a press conference with 4.2 lakh students from 1,238 locations. Last year saw a 95.38% pass rate in exams.
18 Apr, 2024, 07.24 PM ISTNTA declares CUET-PG results, check toppers list here The NTA conducted the CUET PG 2024 between March 11 and 28, 2024 via a computer-based test (CBT) in 572 different centres located in 262 cities including nine cities outside India (Manama, Dubai, Kathmandu, Muscat, Riyadh, Ottawa, Abu Dhabi, Vienna,...
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