Page 16 - Higher Education

National Education Policy highlights: 10 reforms in colleges, universities

From SAT-like college test, changes in UG programme to exclusion of MPhil and cap on college fee, here are 10 major reforms under the National Education Policy 2020 for higher education

Youngsters in India shunning higher education, new govt survey suggests

Dropout rates at diploma and graduation levels are on the rise, one in five students still drop out from school, but attendance of existing students has improved, a new govt survey on education shows

IIM Calcutta to begin online classes for fresh MBA batch from August 10

IIM Calcutta on Thursday said it will be digitally conducting the flagship two-year MBA programme for the incoming batch of 2020-2022 from August 10.

Flexible degree courses, multiple exit options among others reforms in NEP

Elaborating on the reforms, HRD Secretary Amit Khare said at a press briefing the policy aims to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education

Haryana to reduce syllabus of classes 9 to 12, says education minister

In a bid to reduce mental pressure on students, the Haryana government has now decided to reduce the syllabus for the academic session 2020-21

Learning to grow

India has a lot of catching up to do in higher education

Explained in pics: How CBSE will award marks to Class 10, Class 12 students

Both CBSE and ICSE told the top court that the results of the class 10 and 12 board exams can be declared by mid of July

Bridging the gender and community gaps in India's higher education system

A study of higher education trends in India points towards many desirable and prospective policy recommendations to fill arising discrepancies

BS READS: The curious case of Indian students who planned to study abroad

While there are many reasons why Indian students choose universities abroad, the advantage one gets in post-study work visas and employment opportunities are the main incentives

Tamil Nadu 10th exam 2020 cancelled; All 950,000 students to be promoted

Tamil Nadu 10th exam 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus; 950,000 students to be promoted to next grade

India making attempt to reduce learning poverty via foundational education

India's learning poverty levels are at new highs, according to World Bank estimates

Covid-19 impact: IIMs likely to resume classes in August this year

Usually, sessions for new incoming batches for their flagship two-year post graduate programmes in management start by July every year

IIT Kanpur partners ICICI Securities for producing affordable ventilators

To meet this growing demand for ventilators, it is deemed vital that the country's innovators and experts work together to develop affordable and simple solutions

Coronavirus impact: GMAT exams to be held online from April 20

The GMAT test is conducted at over 650 test centres in 114 countries

IGNOU OPENMAT 2020: NTA extends last date of registration to April 30

IGNOU OPENMAT 2020: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has yet to announce the final date of the exam

CLAT 2020 postponed due to coronavirus: Know revised date, schedule here

The earlier date of the CLAT 2020 exam was May 10, 2020

Bihar Board 12th Result 2020 out on biharboard.ac.in: Check toppers' list

Bihar Board 12th result 2020 has been declared on biharboard.ac.in. Check details for BSEB toppers' lists, pass percentage read Business Standard

TS ICET 2020 registration begins today on tsche.ac.in: All you need to know

The TS ICET 2020: The last date for filling the TS ICET 2020 application form is April 30, 2020

RBSE 12th Board exam begins from today: Time table, important instructions

RBSE 12th Board exam 2020: Around 1.1 million students have registered for the RBSE class 12 examination

NEET PG 2020 counselling schedule released: Here's all you need to know

Candidates who have qualified for the NEET PG 2020 examination can download the counselling schedule online at mcc.nic.in