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UGC bars universities from using Aadhaar number on degrees and certificate

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UGC Increases Fellowship Amounts for Various Research Programs

The University Grants Commission has informed universities that printing a student’s Aadhaar number on their degrees and provisional certificates is not permitted. The higher education regulator’s instruction comes amid allegations that some states are considering writing complete Aadhaar numbers on provisional certificates and degrees granted by universities. These numbers would then be used to verify … Read more

IIT Delhi Accepting Applications for 6th Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation

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IIT Delhi Faculty Integrates Art for Holistic Education in Materials Engineering

The sixth certificate programme in Design Thinking and Innovation is now accepting applications through the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi’s Continuing Education Programme (CEP). Until September 13, interested and qualified candidates may submit an application via the official website, iitd.emeritus.org. On December 28, the 20-week training will begin. There will be over 150 recorded … Read more

NEET UG 2023 Third Phase Counselling Registration Commences, Deadline on September 4

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NEET UG 2024 updated syllabus out at nta.ac.in, check here

Registrations for the third phase of NEET UG 2023 counselling have begun, according to the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Candidates can register at the official website, mcc.nic.in, till 12 p.m. on September 4. The payment window will be available until 8 p.m. The option filling facility will be open beginning on September 1 and running … Read more

Former ISRO Chief Dr. K Sivan Appointed Chairman of IIT Indore’s Board of Governors

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Former ISRO Chief Dr. K Sivan Appointed Chairman of IIT Indore's Board of Governors

IIT Indore said on Thursday that Dr. K Sivan, a renowned space scientist and former head of ISRO, had been named the board of governors’ chairman for a three-year term. According to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore, which this year inaugurated a course in Space Science and Engineering, Dr. Sivan replaces Professor Deepak … Read more

OP Jindal Global University Addresses Food Safety Concerns Amidst Controversial Video

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OP Jindal Global University Addresses Food Safety Concerns Amidst Controversial Video

The private university, OP Jindal Global University (JGU), has written to students and their parents to reassure them that it treats food preparation with “extreme seriousness” in response to the widespread distribution of a video showing a worker stamping on what appears to be a jar of potatoes in the mess of JGU. “We have … Read more

CUET Not Mandatory for Central Universities, Centre Informs Delhi High Court

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CUET Not Mandatory for Central Universities, Centre Informs Delhi High Court

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET), a nationwide entrance exam that offers admission to a variety of UG, PG, and Ph.D. programmes, has not been made mandatory for central universities, according to the Centre, which has told the Delhi High Court. The argument was stated in a petition against Delhi University (DU)’s intention to give … Read more

IIT Madras Offers Online Cricket Analytics Course in Partnership with GITAA

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IIT Madras Suspends Faculty in Wake of PhD Research Scholar's Suicide

A cricket analytics course named “Howzzat – Cricstats? Exploring the world of cricket analytics” is being offered by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) in partnership with GITAA, a firm that was founded by IIT Madras. This course is available online and has an eight-week duration. Students who are interested in applying for it … Read more

NCERT to Include Chapter on National War Memorial in Class 7 Curriculum

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NCERT to Include Chapter on National War Memorial in Class 7 Curriculum

The NCERT curriculum will now include a chapter on the National War Memorial called “A Homage to our Brave Soldiers” for students in class 7. The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Defence are working together on this effort. According to a Press statement from the ministry, the initiative’s goal is to instill in schoolchildren the … Read more

Delhi University UG Spot Admission Round 1 for 2023 Begins Today

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Delhi University and OP Jindal Global University Co-Host 74th AICC

Today, August 29, the University of Delhi will start the registration process for DU UG spot admission Round 1 2023. The university published the schedule for the DU UG spot admission 2023 Round 1 on August 28. Accordingly, the institution will today announce the open seats for spot admission. To apply for a DU UG … Read more

B20: “Education is India’s Driving Force for Growth and Global Good” Pradhan Says

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Twice-Yearly Board Exams Optional, Not Mandatory: Dharmendra Pradhan

Dharmendra Pradhan, India’s minister of education, emphasized on Saturday that education is the mother ship that will power all growth and the coming knowledge civilization. He also said that India is a laboratory for global good and has a talent reservoir.India is a laboratory for global good, which stems from our civilizational principles of Vasudhaiv Kutumbukam, … Read more

Delhi University Approves New Initiatives and PhD Program in Fine Arts

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Delhi University and OP Jindal Global University Co-Host 74th AICC

During a recent meeting, the Executive Council (EC) of Delhi University gave its approval to a number of significant decisions. The institution will start a PhD programme in fine arts beginning the coming academic year. A one-time age relaxation for voting in student union elections has also been authorised by the EC. This choice grants … Read more

Smart India Hackathon 2023 Launched by Ministry of Education and AICTE

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Smart India Hackathon 2023 Launched by Ministry of Education and AICTE

The sixth edition of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2023 has been launched by the Innovation Cell of the Ministry of Education and the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). The event, which was attended by dignitaries including Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Chairman of the AICTE, K. Sanjay Murthy (IAS), Secretary of Higher Education, and … Read more

NEP’s Impact on Management Education Explored at AIMS Convention

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NEP's Impact on Management Education Explored at AIMS Convention

The National Education Policy (NEP), as well as its benefits and drawbacks, were discussed during the 34th Annual Management Education Convention, which was held on Thursday at the PSG ITech Convention Centre and was hosted by the Association of Indian Management Schools. J. Philip, the founder and president of AIMS and the chairman of the … Read more

IIM Sirmaur Introduces Executive MBA Programs for Working Professionals

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IIM Sirmaur Introduces Executive MBA Programs for Working Professionals

On Wednesday, August 23, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sirmaur introduced two cutting-edge programmes for working professionals: the Executive MBA and Executive MBA in Digital Transformation & Analytics. The recently introduced programmes are especially created to assist working professionals in data analysis, business practise improvement, and career growth. According to a news release from … Read more

Twice-a-Year Board Exams Introduced by Education Ministry’s New Curriculum

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Twice-a-Year Board Exams Introduced by Education Ministry's New Curriculum

Board exams will be held twice a year, and students will be permitted to keep their top score, according to a statement made by the Ministry of Education on Wednesday. In addition, the ministry unveiled the new curricular framework for school education in accordance with the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) and stated that textbooks … Read more