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No shoes and socks in the examination hall – this is Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board’s novel idea to ensure students don’t cheat for the Class 10 and Class 12 board exams 2025 to be held from February 27. It’s not certain yet whether kerchiefs, where students hide small answer chits, have been […]
The bill that Union Minister of State for Cooperation Krishan Pal Gurjar introduced in the Lok Sabha to establish the Tribhuvan Sahkari University is intended to serve as a beacon of knowledge, imparting technical and management education specific to the cooperative sector. According to a national daily, the institute, planned on the 60-acre campus of […]
The Government of India has abolished the no-detention policy in schools under its control, including Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, enabling the retention of pupils in grades 5 and 8 who fail to meet academic standards. This decision will affect approximately 3,000 schools, encompassing Sainik Schools, which operate under the Ministry of Defence, and […]
In the evolving landscape of higher education, modern universities and schools are redefining the academic experience for international students. Here are the top 10 institutions in 2025 that stand out for their innovative approaches, global outreach, and excellence in education. ISBM International School of Business Management in Lucerne Location:Lucerne, SwitzerlandWebsite:www.isbm-school.ch The ISBM International School of […]
The University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) was cancelled by the Ministry of Education late on Wednesday, just a day after it was held. In a statement, the Ministry said that it received inputs from the National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre indicating that the integrity of the examination […]
No ST and OBC faculty at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay were recruited in 2023. Sixteen departments at IIT Bombay did not take a single student belonging to the ST community during PhD admissions for 2023-24. No ST student was admitted in five departments at IIT Bombay in the last nine years. This […]
The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, has its 59th convocation on Saturday evening. This year, the popular, one-year PGPX programme has one of the largest (148 students) and most diverse batches, with students from more than 30 sectors. There is diversity in terms of gender, educational background, sectors, and even the regions students come from, […]
With the current exchange rate hovering around Rs 83 for one US dollar, Indian students aspiring to study abroad are facing a daunting financial challenge. The dream of enrolling in some of the world’s top universities and colleges comes with a hefty price tag, with annual tuition fees reaching as high as Rs 52 lakhs. […]
Colossal Biosciences, a company dedicated to de-extinction, announced a significant advancement in their efforts to bring back the woolly mammoth. Scientists successfully reprogrammed elephant skin cells into a state resembling embryonic stem cells, marking a crucial step towards their goal. “This achievement represents a major milestone in our de-extinction endeavors,” said Dr. George Church, co-founder […]
Ahmedabad: Tarun Kumar Vashisth, a 42-year-old scholar from Uttarakhand, has become the first visually impaired person to receive a PhD from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A). Vashisth’s doctoral thesis focused on the experiences of blind employees in Indian corporations. Vashisth is set to join IIM Bodh Gaya as an assistant professor later […]
The Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DAIICT) has been renamed Dhirubhai Ambani University. A Bill proposing the name change was passed by the Gujarat Assembly on Thursday. The Bill seeks to include education, training and research in subjects other than information and communication technology. It was presented in Assembly by the Minister […]
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued directives to all medical colleges, urging them to respect the autonomy of postgraduate medical students regarding accommodation choices. Under Regulation 5.6 of the Post Graduate Medical Education Regulation (PGMER) 2023, colleges are mandated to provide suitable residential arrangements for postgraduate students. However, the regulation does not enforce compulsory […]
The Gujarat state board exams are starting from March 11 and Surat students are gearing up for it. The city has seen a huge surge in the number of students who have registered for the exams this year. Around 1.91 lakh students have enrolled for the exams, which is more than 51,000 higher than the […]
Ahmedabad, India: Gujarat University (GU) witnessed a tumultuous scene on Friday as student bodies from both BJP and Congress joined forces to protest against alleged shortcomings in the Higher Payment Program (HPP). Chanting slogans and demanding action, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and National Students Union of India (NSUI) raised concerns about faculty shortages […]
Ahmedabad, India: The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), renowned for its rigorous business education, is expanding its reach with the launch of a new two-year online MBA program. Designed for working professionals and entrepreneurs, the program offers a unique blend of online learning and on-campus immersion. This hybrid delivery mode combines live interactive online […]
In the 7th edition of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a dialogue with “exam warriors” at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. The discussion encompassed various subjects, including mobile phone usage, parent-child dynamics, and academic stream selection. PM Modi emphasized the importance of moderation in mobile phone usage, stating that “excess of everything […]
New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi will engage in a live session with students, teachers, and parents to address exam-related stress and anxieties during “Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024” tomorrow, January 29th. Scheduled for 11:00 AM at Bharat Mandapam, ITPO, New Delhi, the event marks the seventh edition of “Pariksha Pe Charcha,” an initiative by PM Modi […]
Gandhinagar, India: The National Forensic Science University (NFSU), renowned for its specialized education in forensic science, is embarking on a significant expansion. Aiming to double its presence across India by December 2024, NFSU plans to establish eight new campuses, bringing its total to an impressive 17. This ambitious move stems from the university’s burgeoning reputation, […]
New Delhi, January 20, 2024: With diversity becoming a key priority for Indian companies, women in tech are experiencing a rise in employment opportunities. Recognizing this shift, TalentSprint, in partnership with Google, has launched an innovative program aimed at empowering first-year women engineering students for leadership roles in the tech sector. The “Women Engineers (WE)” […]
Gandhinagar, Gujarat: In a landmark move, the New Age Makers Institute of Technology (NAMTECH) and ITE Education Services (ITEES) Singapore have signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to revolutionize India’s technical and vocational education (TVET) ecosystem. This strategic partnership, witnessed by the Union Education Minister, paves the way for a dynamic collaboration aimed at […]
