IIT Madras launches two diploma courses in programming and data science

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras is launching two diploma programmes in programming and data science. The courses would be delivered through a comprehensive learning delivery model that competes with a classroom learning experience. The courses include lecture videos, lecture-based activity…

From personalised classes to training teachers for emotional support, schools reopen with customised learning curriculum

In its recently released report, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education recommended several measures to bridge the learning gap in a post pandemic world. Among the recommendations are: extra classes, curtailment of vacations, assigning expert teachers for personalised coaching, parental engagement,…

Assam down town University (AdtU) hosts its 8th convocation ceremony

Assam down town University hosted the 8th Convocation Ceremony recently. This year, a total of 944 students and research scholars have been awarded degrees, out of which 724 are graduates, 213 post graduates, and 7 PhD.  The university conferred honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt) to Prafulla Kumar Mahanta,…

GATE 2022: Application deadline re-extended, check details

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has further extended the GATE 2022 registration deadline till September 30. Candidates who have not yet applied can do so by visiting the official website gate.iitkgp.ac.in without paying any late fees. Candidate have to make a fee payment of Rs 1500. For SC/ ST/…

IIM-Kozhikode registers 100% summer placement with highest stipend at Rs 3.74 lakh

IIM Kozhikode has wrapped up this year’s summer placements drive for the 25th batch of its Post Graduate Program (PGP) and the second batches of PGP Liberal Studies and Management, and PGP Finance with the highest stipend pegged at Rs 3.74 lakh. This season attracted participation from 132 recruiters which offered…

Top Medical Body For Phased School Reopening, Prioritises Junior Classes

New Delhi:  Schools need to be reopened in a phased manner (beginning with primary schools followed by secondary schools) and allowed to remain open and safe with multi-layered mitigation measures, according to experts at the top medical body, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). In an opinion piece…

Here’s how NEET UG aspirants can calculate scores, check previous year’s cut-off

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET 2021) exam was conducted on September 12, 2021. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the NEET 2021 answer key in the last week of September on the official website neet.nta.nic.in. Although NTA is yet to release the answer key but many reputed…

From selling newspapers to reviving lake: Tale of two Indian teachers shortlisted for Global Teacher Prize 2021

Two teachers from India have made it to the list of 50 candidates for this year’s Global Teacher Prize – a $1-million award ‘set up to recognise one exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession as well as to shine a spotlight on the important role teachers play in society’.…

Kerala govt hails SC verdict, says Class XI exams will be held adhering to COVID protocol

Welcoming the Supreme Court verdict allowing the Kerala government to hold physical exam for Class XI, the state government on Friday said it was prepared to hold the exam adhering to COVID-19 protocol. Reacting to the verdict, state General Education Minister V Sivankutty said a majority of students wanted…

IGNOU launches AICTE approved Neo MBA programmes

School of Management Studies (SOMS), IGNOU today launched a Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme. The MBA programme on offer from July 2021 admission cycle is approved by AICTE. The last date for admission to the programmes is September 30. Interested and eligible students can apply at…