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Make public complete reports of medical colleges inspection within 6 weeks: CIC to MCI
The Central Information Commission has directed the Medical Council of India to place in the public domain inspection reports of all medical institutions in the country within six weeks, in a major decision for the cause of transparency. The Council is a statutory regulator of medical education infrastructure in the country. It monitors and regulates number of seats, course structure and quality of education. The CBI is probing a number of cases related to alleged corruption in finalising inspection reports of MCI on the basis of which clearance are given to a medical college to run a course and take admissions. "Keeping assessment reports hidden in files away from public gaze is counter-productive for efficiency of medical education system as prevailing in the nation," Information Commissioner Yashovardhan Azad said in his order. Azad said, leaving no room for administrative ambiguity and countering likelihood of corruption is as important as fighting actual corruption in all forms ..
Will ensure state's interests are not affected on UGC issue:TN
The Tamil Nadu government today said it will ensure that the state's interests were not affected in the wake of the Centre deciding to replace the University Grants Commission with the Higher Education Commission of India. The government's response came after the DMK raised the issue in the state Assembly, with the Leader of Opposition M K Stalin referring to 'fears' over fund allocation patterns to states vis-a-vis higher education. He wanted to know whether the state government was consulted on the matter and what it proposed to tell the Centre on the new body. Higher Education Minister K P Anbalagan said the state government would submit its views to the Centre on the matter by July 7. "We will ensure our interests are not affected, and accordingly give our views," he said, responding to Stalin. The opinions of various Vice-Chancellors in the state have been sought on this matter before finalising the government's response, Anbalagan added. The HRD ministry had last ..
Cabinet approves transfer of 4 acres of Defence land on lease basis to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
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TGs to get seat reservation in colleges, universities in Ker
Transgender students will now get reservation in universities and affiliated colleges in Kerala. The state government has issued an order reserving two additional seats exclusively for TG members in all courses in universities and affiliated arts and science colleges in the state. The admission of TGs in the reserved seats would be subject to the fulfilment of qualification, the order issued by the Higher Education Department said. The objective of the move is to provide the marginalised group better opportunities for higher education and bring them to the forefront of society, official sources said. The order is based on a recommendation of the Social Justice Department. "Due to societal issues, these students often have to discontinue their studies or join other academic institutions after an academic year or after the admission process is closed," the order said. The CPI(M)-led LDF government had recently decided to provide shelter homes for TGs who would join the ...
Asian-American group hails rescinding of Obama-era admission guidelines
A group of Asian-Americans today welcomed the Trump Administration's move to rescind the Obama -era policy guidelines which encouraged schools, colleges and institutes of higher education to use race and ethnicity as a factor in the admissions. The Asian American Coalition for Education (AACE) had filed complaints with the Department of Justice and the Department of Education against the Harvard University's discriminatory treatment of Asian-American applicants in admissions. "This is a triumphant moment for Asian American communities," the AACE said, adding this timely update signifies a culmination of much-needed government actions to revamp misguided policies that facilitated widespread abuses of race-based affirmative action in higher education. The Trump Administration has rescinded the Obama-era guidelines that encouraged American schools, colleges and institutes of higher education to use race and ethnicity as a factor in the admissions process to promote diversity among ...
Maruti Suzuki India update on Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing at Mehsana, Gujarat
First batch of students achieve certificate of course completion
IGNCA accepting applications for arts, culture diploma courses
Students, scholars and researchers looking to pursue some off beat courses in the field of arts, culture and related fields have an interesting opportunity as the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) here is currently accepting applications for five one-year, part-time post-graduate diploma courses.
Muslim clerics oppose UP govt's plan to introduce dress code for Madrasas
Muslim clerics and scholars are opposing the Uttar Pradesh government's plan to introduce a dress code for Madrasa students.Questioning the requirement for bringing a change in the traditional attire worn by Madrasas students, Sufiyan Nizami told ANI, "Dress code for all the Madrasas and colleges that are running in this country is not decided by the government. It is decided by the managing committee of that institution. So, why such discrimination against the Madrasas?"Echoing similar sentiments Madarasa Darul Uloom Firangi Mahal has raised its objection towards this plan.Cleric Mohd Haroon said, "It should be left to us to decide what is good for Madrasas, in any case hardly 1-2 percent of Muslim children study there. Government should not worry."Yesterday, the Uttar Pradesh government decided to make madrasas across the state "more formal" by introducing a dress code for the students."Our aim is to bring madrasas at par with other educational institutions. Till now, students in ...
Trump revokes Obama guidance on race in school admissions
The Trump administration rescinded an Obama-era guidance that encouraged schools to take a student's race into account to promote diversity in admissions. The shift suggests schools will have the federal government's blessing to leave race out of admissions and enrollment decisions, and it underscores the contentious politics that continue to surround affirmative action policies, which have repeatedly been challenged before the Supreme Court. The admissions memos were among 24 policy documents revoked by the Justice Department yesterday for being "unnecessary, outdated, inconsistent with existing law, or otherwise improper." Attorney General Jeff Sessions called the changes an effort to restore the "rule of law" and blamed past administrations for imposing new rules without seeking public comment. "That's wrong, and it's not good government," Sessions said in a statement. The action comes amid a high-profile court fight over Harvard University admissions as well as Supreme Court ...
Five lakh applications for 4,257 guest teachers in Bihar
Nearly five lakh candidates, mostly engineering and Ph.D degree holders, have applied for 4,257 posts of guest teachers in the government-run schools of Bihar, officials said on Tuesday.
NHRC asks Arunachal compensate 88 girl students
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday recommended to the Arunachal Pradesh government that it pay Rs 5,000 each, as compensation, to the 88 girl students of a state school who were ordered to strip by three teachers in November last year, a statement said.
UP minister rejects colleague's remarks on new dress code for madrassa students
Hours after Uttar Pradesh Minister of State Mohsin Raza claimed that the state government might soon propose a new dress code for madrassa students, his senior ministerial colleague rejected the statement, saying that the government has not formed any new policy in this regard. Cabinet minister Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary tonight tweeted, Madarso mein dress code ko lekar sarkar ne koi nayi niti nirdharit nahi ki hai. Iss vishay ko lekar vibhaag ka koi mat nahi hai (The government has not formed any new policy pertaining to the dress code of the madrassas. On this issue, there is no view of the department). Chaudhary is the Cabinet Minister for Minority Welfare, Muslim Waqf and Haj. Earlier in the day, the Minister of State for Muslim Waqf and Haj, Mohsin Raza, said, The aim of the UP government is to bring madrassas at par with other educational institutions in every sense. Till now, students in madrassas have been wearing 'kurta-payjamas' but now this dress code will make it more ...
Have not seen a single movie in 30 years: Army Chief tells kids
Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Tuesday told school students from Chhattisgarh that he has not seen a single movie in the past 30 years.
UP govt moots new dress code for madrassa students, triggers mixed reaction
After introducing modern education in madrassas, the Yogi Adityanath government has mooted a new dress code for their students to end their "demarcation" from other school pupils, evoking mixed reactions from community leaders. The state government is yet to disclose the new dress code for madrassa students, but said it might also fund it. "The aim of the UP government is to bring madrassas at par with other educational institutions in every sense. Till now, students in madrassas have been wearing 'kurta-payjamas' but now this dress code will make it more formal... We might also try to meet the expenses," said State Minister for Muslim Waqf and Haj Mohsin Raza here today. Stressing that it is only the BJP-led governments which have doing justice with the minorities, the minister said the other political parties have been considering them as only a vote-bank. Raza said the current dressing style of madrassa students reflects a clear demarcation between them and the students of ...
College admission fees only through banks from next yr: Mamata
Amidst complaints of extortion from students for admission to colleges, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said that fees for the purpose will have to be deposited though banks from next year. Banerjee, who paid a sudden visit to her alma mater Ashutosh College in south Kolkata yesterday, said the merit list will be the only criteria for admission to colleges. State Education minister Partha Chatterjee said some outsiders are involved in the alleged extortion and the government will identify them and take strict action against them. Several persons have been arrested in connection with the alleged extortion. Chatterjee asked the students to pay the admission fees to the colleges through banks if their names featured in the merit list. "We have already told the colleges that there is no need for counselling. The list (for admission) should be prepared on the basis of merit only and the students can submit the admission fees in the bank directly or through ..
Maha: 5 pc quota for disabled in education from this year
The Maharashtra government has directed all government-run as well as aided educational institutes in the state to reserve five per cent of the seats for students with disabilities. The quota will come into effect from this academic year (2018-19), said a Government Resolution (GR) issued by the Higher and Technical Education Department. Section 32 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 provides for such a reservation, the GR said. Apart from the quota, disabled students will also get a relaxation of five years in the upper age limit for admission to institutions of higher education, the GR said.
JU emergency meet on admission procedure remains inconclusive
An emergency meeting of senior officials of Jadavpur University over the involvement of external experts in the admission procedure, remained inconclusive today. A spokesman of the Jadavpur University Teachers' Association (JUTA) said the meeting "failed" to arrive at a consensus, and now an Executive Council meeting will be held soon, where the final decision regarding sole involvement of varsity teachers or both varsity teachers-external experts in admission process, will be discussed. "At today's meeting, we had pointed out to the vice-chancellor that there had been no complaint about any irregularity in JU's admission process-both in humanities and science streams. Then, why this sudden need to involve experts from outside in setting of question papers and evaluating answer sheets of admission tests?" the JUTA member said. The JU authorities declared the new '50-50 formula' last week, according to which the admission eligibility to humanities streams will be based ..
Political parties can adopt meritorious students: HC
The Madras High Court today orally observed that political parties which sympathised with students who attempt or commit suicide over failure to get medical seats can adopt meritorious students of poor economic background who cannot afford the fees and help them pursue education. Justice N Kirubakaran made the oral observation during the hearing of a batch of petitions related to nativity certificates after a counsel submitted that some students were committing suicide upset over not getting medical seats. The Judge said if members of each political party adopt at least 10 candidates who are poor and meritorious, they would become a role model to others in society. They can even mention it in their election manifestoes. The petitioners have alleged that many students from other states have been allotted MBBS seats in Tamil Nadu based on nativity certificates obtained 'fraudulently', adversely affecting the scope of students from Tamil Nadu. In his interim order on the petitions, ...
Strict action against those extorting money from students: Bengal Minister
West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee on Tuesday said stern action will be taken against those tried to extort money from students for admission to colleges.
Honorary colonel rank conferred on SNDT University VC
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) today conferred the rank of honorary colonel to Shashikala Wanjari, Vice-Chancellor of the SNDT University. The honorary rank of colonel has been conferred by the DG of NCC to a Vice Chancellor of the SNDT University after a gap of 11 years, stated an official communication from the Army. The rank was conferred on Wanjari by Brig Shardendu, group commander, NCC group headquarters here at a function organised by 5 Maharashtra girls battalion of NCC. The university was also presented the Vice Chancellor Banner for its contribution in NCC activities and various competitive camps.