Page 13 - Higher Education

K'taka to consider opening higher education institutions on experts advice

This comes following recommendations from the Dr Devi Shetty-led expert committee on possible Covid-19 third wave.

Indian students to benefit from UK post-study visa deadline extension

Indian students are one of the largest groups of international students enrolling at UK universities over the past year

'India's gross enrolment in higher education rose marginally in 2019-20'

According to data, total enrolment improved on a year-on-year basis, but the pupil teacher ratio in universities and colleges fell from 29 in 2018-19 to 28 in 2019-20

CET entrance examinations to be held on August 28, 29 in Karnataka

The Karnataka Common Entrance Test for various vocational courses, including engineering, is scheduled to be conducted on August 28 and 29.

Class 12 boards: Challenge to decide fair evaluation criteria, say experts

The experts hailed the decision to cancel the board exams which were earlier postponed

JNU entrance exam will be conducted whenever it is safe for students: VC

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) entrance exam will be conducted whenever it is safe for the students to write it, assured JNU Vice-Chancellor Jagadesh Kumar on Wednesday.

Uttar Pradesh universities to promote first-year students owing to Covid

All first-year students in undergraduate and postgraduate classes in the Uttar Pradesh universities will be promoted to the second year

Upgrad aims to close March 2022 at $500-million revenue run rate

upGrad, South Asia's largest online higher education company, in its recently held company meeting announced that it aims to close March'22 at half a Billion Dollar Revenue Run Rate.Highlighting the future of online higher education, Ronnie Screwvala, Co-founder, and Chairman firmly believes Higher Edtech is the frontrunner in the overall Education space. "There is just a lot of buzz, and fund 'fan' following in the K12 space worldwide, but the real growth and stable revenues will come from Higher Education when the pandemic settles - in the next couple of years, Higher edtech sector will overtake K12 in emerging and mature markets too.""upGrad is now best-placed, being the most integrated Higher Edtech company - spanning all aspects of LifeLongLearning - from under-grads to test prep to being the first port of call for colleges/universities to go digital through technology & SaaS enablement, to offering degrees in the most sought-after fields for learners to build their careers

Online higher education firm upGrad goes bullish on small town India

upGrad said it is witnessing a great response from learners in the tier 2 and 3 cities and small towns in India

CICSE asks for average scores of students in class 11, internal exams

The CICSE board has asked its affiliated schools to submit data including average of marks obtained by class 12 students in class 11 and during this session, according to an official letter

upGrad acquires video-enabled learning platform Impartus in Rs 150cr deal

Post the acquisition, Impartus has been integrated into the upGrad ecosystem and rebranded as 'upGrad Campus'

Jamia announces entrance exam dates; introduces 8 new courses, 4 depts

The Jamia Millia Islamia on Monday announced the dates of the entrance exams for 134 courses, while introducing eight new courses and four new departments.

The manpower crisis

Urgent steps need to be taken on the shortage of medical personnel

Open book exams for UG and PG students: MP Higher Education Minister

Amid a surge in cases, Madhya Pradesh Higher Education Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday informed that open-book exams will be held for final year students of Under Graduate and Post Graduate programs

University exams will be conducted as scheduled: Karnataka Deputy CM

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, CN Ashwath Narayan on Saturday assured that the state's University exams will be conducted as per schedule, despite witnessing a surge in COVID cases.Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister told ANI, "University exams will be conducted as per schedule. Classes will start as soon as exams are over. There will be no vacation. Initially, online classes will be held and then an option will be given to students to attend offline classes."The 11-day 'corona curfew' will come into effect in some districts of Karnataka, including the state capital, from Saturday night to contain the spread of coronavirus.The state government had announced a night curfew between 10 pm and 5 am every day from April 10 to 20 in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Kalaburagi, Bidar, Tumakuru, Udupi-Manipal cities.Police baton charge people found wandering at public places during night curfew in Kalaburagi."Kalaburagi City Police are enforcing the night curfew (between 10 pm & 5 am) very ..

University exams will be conducted as scheduled: Karnataka Dy CM

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, CN Ashwath Narayan on Saturday assured that the state's University exams will be conducted as per schedule, despite witnessing a surge in COVID cases.Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister told ANI, "University exams will be conducted as per schedule. Classes will start as soon as exams are over. There will be no vacation. Initially, online classes will be held and then an option will be given to students to attend offline classes."The 11-day 'corona curfew' will come into effect in some districts of Karnataka, including the state capital, from Saturday night to contain the spread of coronavirus.The state government had announced a night curfew between 10 pm and 5 am every day from April 10 to 20 in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Kalaburagi, Bidar, Tumakuru, Udupi-Manipal cities.Police baton charge people found wandering at public places during night curfew in Kalaburagi."Kalaburagi City Police are enforcing the night curfew (between 10 pm & 5 am) very ..

Ronnie Screwvala's upGrad breaches Rs 1,200-crore annual revenue rate

Clocks revenue of Rs 100 cr in March; set to acquire two start-ups to strengthen presence in higher education sector

Bihar Board 12th Result 2021 out on biharboard.ac.in: Direct download link

Bihar Board 12th result 2021 has been declared on biharboard.ac.in. Once the result is announced, check details for BSEB toppers' lists, pass percentage on Business Standard

Amid controversy, IIM Calcutta Board accepts director Seth's resignation

Seth's position as Director-In-Charge has been replaced by Professor Subir Bhattacharya.

Centre sets stage as measure to attract international students to India

The Ministry of Education is deliberating on measures to increase the number of international students coming to India for higher studies