West Bengal university MAUKAT to supervise NBSP's 'Massive Open Online Course'
Jun 26, 2021, at 09:05 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Nikhil Bharat Shiksha Parisad (NBSP), a non-profit organization, has launched its Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) - 'Learn on Go' campaign- through its NBC-MOOCS mobile application under the banner of Nikhil Bharat Council for Massive Open Online Course
Andhra Pradesh cancels Class 10, 12 board exams after warning from Supreme Court
Jun 25, 2021, at 03:28 am
Hyderabad/IBNS: The Andhra Pradesh government has cancelled the Class 10 and Class 12 board exams after the Supreme Court warned that the state will be held responsible for even "one fatality".
J.D. Birla Institute adopts Observational Pedagogy for teaching in pandemic time
Jun 24, 2021, at 07:11 pm
Kolkata: Kolkata-based J.D. Birla Institute, which is a private unaided College affiliated with Jadavpur University (JU), has adopted an innovative approach to provide hands-on training through observational learning to its post-graduate students undertaking a one-year diploma course in Dietetics & Applied Nutrition under the university.
Will hold Andhra Pradesh govt responsible for even one fatality: SC on Class 12 exams
Jun 23, 2021, at 02:39 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Andhra Pradesh government, which is keen on holding the Class 12 examination, on Tuesday received a warning from the Supreme Court as well as two days' time to decide on the matter.
Schools, colleges in Telangana to reopen for physical classes from July 1
Jun 20, 2021, at 03:57 am
Hyderabad/IBNS: All educational institution in Telangana will reopen from July 1 for physical classes as the state government decided to end the anti-Covid lockdown amid the receding second wave of the virus.
Stalin starts textbooks distribution, launches new progs of Kalvi TV
Jun 20, 2021, at 12:28 am
Chennai/UNI: The online classes for the academic year 2021-22 commenced on Saturday with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin allowing the free books distribution scheme for government school students and videos of the new syllabus to be telecasted through the Kalvi TV channel.
Assam cancels class 10 and 12 examinations
Jun 19, 2021, at 12:27 am
Guwahati/UNI: In view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the Assam government on Friday said it has decided to cancel the class 10 and 12 board examinations.
Jun 17, 2021, at 08:58 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has told the Supreme Court the class 12 students will be marked in the final exams according to their performances in class 11 and class 10 result, according to media reports.
US embassy to start giving student visa interview slots from today: Report
Jun 14, 2021, at 01:34 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Don Heflin, the Minister Counselor for Consular Affair at US embassy has said that the mission in India is working actively to accommodate as many Indian student visa applicants as possible in July and August, and ensuring their legitimate travels is its top priority, said a media report.
Webinar on ‘Rhodes Scholarship’ held for law students in Kashmir University
Jun 14, 2021, at 03:54 am
Srinagar: The Internship and Placement (IP) Cell, School of Law, Kashmir University, Saturday organised a webinar on the ‘Rhodes Scholarship'.
Covid19: Delhi govt cancels final exams of classes 9 and 11
Jun 11, 2021, at 04:02 am
Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi government on Thursday cancelled the annual examination of classes 9 and 11 and announced that the students would be promoted on the basis of their performance in the mid-term exams.
JDBI Kolkata arranges for virtual internship for students
Jun 11, 2021, at 02:55 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based JD Birla Institute (JDBI) has launched a month-long Virtual Internship program for its students.
The NorthCap University implements Instructure Learning Platform for better digital solutions
Jun 11, 2021, at 02:50 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Gurugram-based NorthCap University (NCU) has entered into a collaboration with Canvas, part of the Instructure Learning Platform, to ramp up its e-learning solutions and blended learning.
JDBI Kolkata arranges for virtual internship for students
Jun 11, 2021, at 02:06 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based JD Birla Institute (JDBI) has launched a month-long Virtual Internship program for its students.
The NorthCap University implements Instructure Learning Platform for better digital solutions
Jun 11, 2021, at 01:33 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Gurugram-based NorthCap University (NCU) has entered into a collaboration with Canvas, part of the Instructure Learning Platform, to ramp up its e-learning solutions and blended learning.
Jun 10, 2021, at 02:24 am
New Delhi: Three Indian Universities have achieved top-200 positions in QS World University Rankings 2022.
Jun 09, 2021, at 09:20 pm
Guwahati: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, one of the premier educational and research institutes across the nation, has broken into the top 50 institutes and secured 41st rank globally (56th in 2021) in the ‘Research Citations per Faculty’ category, of the QS World University rankings 2022 announced on Tuesday.
Assam to hold class 10 and 12 board exams in August
Jun 09, 2021, at 01:00 am
Guwahati/UNI: Assam government today said that it will be holding the Class 10 (HSLC) and 12 (HSSLC) board exams between August 1 and August 15.
UP govt cancels class XII Board exams
Jun 03, 2021, at 11:00 pm
Lucknow/UNI: Days after 12th CBSE Board and ICSE examinations were scrapped, the Uttar Pradesh Government has cancelled the state's Secondary Board 12th examinations on Thursday.
Assam Education Minister flags off free textbook carrying vehicles for Class 12 students
Jun 03, 2021, at 09:00 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu on Wednesday formally flagged off free textbook carrying vehicles for students of Class 12 to all the districts from Assam State Textbooks Production and Publication Corporation Limited, complex at Bonda, Guwahati.
Bengal: Announcement of Secondary and Higher Secondary exam schedule postponed
Jun 02, 2021, at 07:32 pm
Kolkata/UNI: The much-awaited announcement of the Secondary and Higher Secondary examination schedules has been postponed and a committee to this effect was formed, according to a state education department source.
CBSE Class XII board exams cancelled, PM Modi says decision taken in students' interest
Jun 02, 2021, at 02:28 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In view of the "uncertain conditions" due to COVID and the feedback obtained from various stakeholders, the Centre on Tuesday decided that Class XII board exams of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) would not be held this year, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.
Covid-19: Digital gap fuels inequality among students worldwide
May 30, 2021, at 06:16 am
Education has always been rife with inequity worldwide and Covid-19 laid bare the widening gulf between haves and have-nots. Unequal access to technology left some kids stranded while others flourished – both in the United States and India, and across the globe. Ian Laird and DC Benincasa from USA and Shaibalina Choudhury from India report
Tips for Becoming a Better Online Educator
May 27, 2021, at 06:43 pm
The concept of online classrooms is comparatively new and unexplored for teachers and students. In addition to the logistical changes, the methodology also undergoes a drastic change when it comes to virtual education. In keeping with the changing times, educators need to familiarize themselves with this new medium of education but as it turns out, things can be slightly different when it comes to teaching students virtually. You may need to alter your teaching pace, clear doubts over virtualsessions, use audio-visual teaching aids and so on.Here are a few tips on how you can refine your teaching methods and keep students engaged.
May 22, 2021, at 11:02 pm
New Delhi: A High-level virtual meeting will be convened on Sunday with all the States/UT Education Ministers, Education Secretaries and Chairpersons of State Examination Boards and stakeholders to discuss the proposals for the conduct of exams for Class XII and entrance examinations for professional courses.
IIM Calcutta holds its 2021 Convocation online
May 16, 2021, at 04:12 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian Institute of Management Calcutta conducted its Annual Convocation 2021 through a virtual ceremony on May 15.
UPSC defers Civil Service prelims exams
May 13, 2021, at 07:49 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: UPSC has postponed the Civil Services preliminary exam which was scheduled on June 27 to October 10 due to the Covid-19 situation in the country, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has said.
IIM Calcutta to hold its 2021 annual convocation online
May 13, 2021, at 06:14 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In keeping with the ongoing pandemic situation, the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) has decided to take its Annual Convocation 2021 online.
Record number of students enrol for latest IIM Calcutta MBAEx program
May 06, 2021, at 03:33 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta recently welcomed the 15th batch of MBAEx students through virtual mode keeping in mind the pandemic.
Joy in South Sudan, as schools reopen after 14-month COVID lockdown
May 06, 2021, at 02:25 am
New York: The countrywide reopening of schools in South Sudan is a welcome step on the road to “normalcy” for youngsters, two in three of whom need humanitarian assistance, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday.