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Budget 2023: Allocating 6% of GDP by 2030 a must, say education experts

From giving a boost to allocation for education to mental health of students and a push to edtech startups, here are the expectations of the experts for education sector from Union Budget 2023

Will education outlay improve amidst widening learning gap? Sector hopes so

Ahead of International Education Day on Jan 24, a case for more funding, reducing digital divide in education

Story in numbers: School was out, but class was on, shows ASER data

The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) phone surveys of 2020 and 2021 found that parents' belief in the importance of education was strong even when schools were closed

Children's basic reading ability down to pre-2012 levels: ASER report

ASER is a nationwide, citizen-led household survey that provides a snapshot of children's schooling and learning in rural India

For first time, percentage of rural kids not enrolled in school under 2%

The main reason for the rise in enrollment rate was a steep rise in admissions in the government schools, said ASER report

Poorest learners benefit least from public education funding: UNICEF

Only 16 per cent of public education funding goes to the poorest 20 per cent of learners, while 28 per cent goes to the richest 20 per cent, the UNICEF said in a report

UGC extends deadline to submit feedback on foreign campuses in India

No Foreign Higher Educational Institutions (FHEIs) will be allowed to set up campuses in the country without the approval of the UGC

Foreign varsities to set up campuses in India: A new phase of tranquillity

The proposal that foreign universities be allowed to establish campuses in India was opposed by RSS affiliates until recently. However, they seem to be reviewing their position

Government extends MBBS internship cut-off date to June 30: Report

Presently, the cut-off date for aspirants to complete their mandatory one-year internship is March 31, 2023

Asci report calls out edtech ads for uneven focus on marks, maths, science

Gender imbalance evident with spotlight on boys; preference for celebs over teachers

Foreign varsities in India will offer healthy competition: Pvt universities

Foreign universities setting up their campuses in India will offer healthy competition to leading private universities in the country, according to several Vice Chancellors, even as they maintained that the "devil lies in the details." The University Grants Commission (UGC) last week unveiled draft norms for allowing, for the first time, foreign universities to set up campuses in India with autonomy to decide the admission procedure, fees structure, and even repatriate funds back home. According to Dr Aman Mittal, Vice President, Lovely Professional University, Punjab, the foreign universities setting up their campuses in India will offer healthy competition to top private universities here. "India is a very large country with a very large number of students who are pursuing their higher education dream. The existing leading universities need not worry as it will be a healthy competition. "That being said, competition improves the ecosystem in a better way in that sector and we hav

Foreign education

Balanced regulation is the key to success

Statsguru: Opening door to foreign universities to set up campuses in India

Student numbers have grown meanwhile, with over 9.4 million students completing their studies annually

Regret not completing college education: Gautam Adani, Asia's richest man

He dropped out of formal education at the age of 16 in 1978 to take a train to Mumbai to try his luck and three years later made his first killing -- a Rs 10,000 commission doing a diamond trade with a Japanese buyer. That marked the beginning of the entrepreneurial journey of Gautam Adani, now Asia's richest man. He, however, regrets not finishing college, saying early experiences made him wise but formal education rapidly expands one's knowledge. Speaking at the 75th year celebrations of Vidya Mandir Trust Palanpur in Gujarat, Adani recounted his phenomenal journey that has made his group the world's largest solar power company, largest airport and sea port operator in India, nation's largest integrated energy player, country's second largest cement manufacturer and a conglomerate with market capitalisation of over USD 225 billion -- all in a span of four-and-a-half decades. While the dry and tough living conditions of Gujarat's Banaskantha shaped his social behaviour, his father'

Foreign varsities can now set up India campuses, but no e-classes

The University Grants Commission (UGC) announced the draft regulations for 'Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India'

Foreign universities will need UGC's nod to set up campuses in India

They will only be allowed to offer full-time programmes in physical mode and not online or distance learning

Pariksha Pe Charcha an opportunity to support students, says PM Modi

Pariksha Pe Charcha is among the most exciting programmes which gives an opportunity to discuss ways to make exams stress-free and support students, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday. PM Modi will interact with students, parents and teachers during the annual 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' on January 27. The sixth edition of the interaction will be held at the Talkatora Indoor stadium here. "Pariksha Pe Charcha is among the most exciting programmes, giving an opportunity to discuss ways to make exams stress-free and support our #ExamWarriors. I look forward to the programme on the 27th of this month and urge you all to take part in this unique interaction. #PPC2023," Modi tweeted on Wednesday. Pariksha Pe Charcha is an annual event where Modi interacts with students appearing for the forthcoming board examination. During the event, he also answers students' queries related to exam stress and other issues. The first edition of the prime minister's interactive programme with scho

Amid funding crunch, edtech startups tread an alternative path to success

According to data from Tracxn, a market intelligence platform, investments in the edtech sector took a plunge from $4.1 billion across 322 deals in 2021 to $2.5 billion in 2022 across 164 deals

PM Modi to interact with students on 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' on January 27

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with students, parents and teachers during his annual 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' on January 27, the Ministry of Education announced on Tuesday. The sixth edition of the interaction will be held at the Talkatora Indoor stadium here, it said. "The wait is over! #PPC2023 is going to be held on 27th January 2023 at Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi will interact with students, parents, and teachers. Stay Tuned! #ExamWarriors," the ministry said in a tweet. Pariksha Pe Charcha is an annual event where Modi interacts with students appearing for the forthcoming board examination. During the event, he also answers students' queries related to exam stress and other issues. The first edition of the prime minister's interactive programme with school and college students was held at the stadium on February 16, 2018. "Pariksha Pe Charcha is part of the larger movement - 'Exam Warriors' - led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,

Integrated UP Education Service Selection Commission to be formed soon: CM

Uttar Pradesh government is committed to timely selection of teachers for basic, secondary and higher educational institutes and an integrated service selection commission will soon be set up for the purpose, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday. While reviewing the teacher recruitment process in educational institutions in the state, Adityanath also gave necessary guidelines regarding the formation of 'Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission' as an integrated commission, according to an official statement. Different authorities, boards and commissions operate for the selection of qualified teachers in basic, secondary, higher and technical educational institutions of the state, the statement said. Apart from the Examination Regulatory Authority, Secondary Education Service Selection Commission and Higher Education Service Selection Commission, selection is also done through Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, it said. Keeping in view the future ...