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UGC Chairman praises the initiative to establish branch campuses in India and the United States, calling it vital for NEP
Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), has welcomed the establishment of a joint task force to assist worldwide universities in establishing branch campuses in India and the United States. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in the United States for a four-day State Visit to improve bilateral ties and develop strategic cooperation between Indian and American colleges.
World Bank approves USD 255.5 million loans to improve technical edu in the govt-run institution
The World Bank has granted a loan of USD 255.5 million to improve the quality of technical education in India's government-run institutions. Over the next five years, the project will assist over 275 government-run technical colleges in various states across the country, benefiting over 350,000 students each year.
Following the withdrawal of GMER 2023, NMC is seeking feedback from stakeholders on education standards and new colleges
Following the withdrawal of the Graduate Medical Education Regulations (GMER) 2023 guidelines, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has sought comments from stakeholders on draught regulations regarding the Competency-Based Medical Education curriculum, medical education standards maintenance, the establishment of new medical colleges, and the increase of seats in the MBBS course.
Offices In Diplomatic Outposts To Help Global Varsities Set Campuses In India-US
At a time when India is preparing to admit international institutions into the country, a joint task force comprised of stakeholders from the United States and India has recommended the construction of specialised offices within their respective diplomatic outposts. These offices will help international universities establish branch campuses in each other's countries.
THE ASIA RANKINGS 2023: 18 Indian universities rank within the top 200. However, JNU is absent
In the Times Higher Education's (THE) annual Asia university rankings for 2023, eighteen Indian universities have made their way into the top 200, with the Indian Institute of Science continuing to rank highest among Indian institutions at 48th. However, IISc has dropped six positions since last year. Overall, India has one top-50 university, four top-100 institutions, and 18 top-200 universities.
CBSE likely to become an international board in Global South: Dharmendra Pradhan
Given its popularity in the region, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has the potential to become an international board in the Global South, according to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
PM Modi Meets US Academicians To Discuss Ways To Strengthen The Education System In India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the United States, and on Tuesday, he met and spoke with a group of US academicians to discuss educational growth and how to strengthen India's education system through skills and innovation.
With AUD, Working Professionals Can Take Courses Without Enrolling In A Degree Programmes
Anu Singh Lather, the vice chancellor of the state-run Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi (also known as AUD), announced on Monday that starting in the upcoming academic year, professionals, practitioners, and other members of society will be able to take one or two courses per semester without having to enrol in any degree programmes.
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."
