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Smart Classrooms and ICT Labs Coming to 79 Dhanbad Schools
BCCL (Bharat Coking Coal Limited) has executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EdCIL (India) Limited to advance digital education. According to this agreement, 79 government schools in the Dhanbad district will be equipped with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) laboratories and digital classrooms. The agreement was executed on Thursday at Coal Bhawan in the presence of BCCL CMD Samiran Dutta and Director (Personnel) Murali Krishna Ramaiya.
President Murmu Champions Research in Education System
On Tuesday, 3rd September 2024, Honourable President Droupadi Murmu underscored the necessity of promoting research in the education system and asserted that research scholars in India can identify solutions to the challenges the world and the country face. Addressing the 21st convocation ceremony at Symbiosis International (Deemed University) in Pune, she observed that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 stimulates research.
Meet India’s Best Teachers This Teachers Day 2024
The Ministry of Education's Department of School Education and Literacy has revealed the National Teachers' Award 2024 winners. Fifty educators nationwide have been chosen to receive this honour.
Students' Hope and Hard Work Triumph Against the Odds in NEET Exam
In the heartlands of Odisha, Gujarat and Noida, Mangala Muduli, Ruby Prajapati and Sunny Kumar have risen as symbols of hope and inspiration. Their accomplishments have profoundly impacted their communities and extended far beyond, despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles.
Inspiring Urfana Amin Selected for National Teachers’ Award 2024!
Respected Urfana Amin, a distinguished educator from Srinagar, is the focus of attention as the nation prepares to recognise educators on National Teachers' Day, 5th September 2024. Honourable President Shri Droupadi Murmu will present her with the esteemed National Teachers' Award 2024. This award acknowledges her exceptional contributions to education and her profound impact on the lives of her students.
Schools to Install Skill Labs as CBSE Enhances Education Focus
All schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) have been directed to establish a "Composite Skill Lab" equipped with all necessary apparatus and equipment to implement the recommendations of NEP and NCF-SE effectively.
Raj Bhavan Initiative: Governor Seeks Student Input on Education Enhancement!
On Tuesday i.e. 27th of August 2024, Honourable Governor Mr Santosh Kumar Gangwar of Jharkhand, while interacting with female students from residential schools in Gumla district, said that students with innovative ideas for the education system can directly share them with Raj Bhawan. The Raj Bhawan of Jharkhand will now take students' suggestions seriously.
Himachal Pradesh Launches Rs 53.21 Crore Education Scheme!
According to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the Himachal Pradesh government will allot Rs 53.21 crore every year to the 'Mukhya Mantri Sukh Shiksha Yojana,' a project that provides financial assistance to widows, poor women, divorced women, and disabled parents to help them finance their children's education and well-being.
Admission News
Alert! IGNOU Admission 2024 Deadline Extended
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the deadline for new admission to the July 2024 academic year. Students planning to apply for the July 2024 session of online distance learning (ODL) and online programs will now have another registration deadline. The revised deadline is 15th October 2024. Previously, the registration deadline for the ODL and online programmes was 30th September 2024.
KEAM 3rd Round Counselling Final Allotment
The Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) 2024 Round 3 seat allotment results were announced by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala on 6th of September 2024. Candidates who have registered for the counselling process can access the results by logging into the official website i.e, https://cee.kerala.gov.in/ with their application number and password.
DU NCWEB 3rd Round Admission Cutoff Released
The University of Delhi's Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board (DU NCWEB) has announced the third cutoff list for B.A and B.Com courses. Students who have submitted an application for admission to DU NCWEB in 2024 may access the third cut-off list by visiting the official website, ncweb.du.ac.in. Furthermore, the admission process has commenced. Additionally, students may consult the University of Delhi's official website, du.ac.in, to verify the cut-off list.
TS ICET 2024 Counselling Begins!
The Telangana State Council for Higher Education (TSCHE) commenced round 1 of the registration procedure for TS ICET counselling 2024 on 1st September 2024. The registration will be done at the official website tgicet.nic.in. Candidates can register till 8th September 2024.
Campus News
BITS Pilani Shines Bright with Top NAAC Accreditation
According to the most recent NAAC certification circular, BITS Pilani received an A++ grade of 3.68 out of 4. This will position it in the country's top 4% NAAC-accredited universities.
IIM Kozhikode Launches AI Programme for Senior Professionals
On 12 December 2024, IIM Kozhikode, in a prestigious collaboration with ed-tech company Emeritus and an extra course from Kellogg Executive Education, announced the commencement of its AI for Senior Executives programme in India. This 30-week programme, a unique opportunity for our esteemed audience, starts on 14 March 2025, and the fee is Rs 4.00 lakhs+ GST. Candidates can apply by 19 December 2024.
IIT Placement 2024-25: IIT Madras & Kharagpur Exceptional Day 1 Results
Early reports from IIT Madras and IIT Kharagpur indicate promising trends as the placement season commenced on 1st December at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). These premier institutions exhibit exceptional performance in the ongoing placement drive despite previous apprehensions regarding students receiving inadequate compensation or needing help obtaining placements.
Galgotias University Honoured for Excellence at Global Library Science Forum
Galgotias University hosted the 12th International Conference on Library and Information Science on 2nd December 2024, which spanned three days. The event's Chief Guest, Shri Yogendra Upadhyay, the Higher Education Minister of Uttar Pradesh, underscored the importance of education in developing morality and transmitting knowledge and wisdom. He stated, "The primary foundation of education is to instill good values and strengthen our understanding through technology. I urge students and youth of our country to master modern technologies and establish new milestones for the welfare of the world. Always remember that hard work, reflection, and contemplation yield immense rewards."
