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IIT-Indore teaches ancient sciences, mathematics in Sanskrit
August 29, 2020 17:11 IST
Titled "Understanding Classical Scientific Texts of India in an Immersive Sanskrit Environment", the course was started in a bid to expose the present generation to ancient knowledge, the official from the institute said.
Chinese, Indians constitute 48% of foreign students in US in 2019: Report
August 29, 2020 16:12 IST
Forty-eight per cent or 733,718 of all active SEVIS records hailed from either China (474,497) or India (249,221) in 2019, a slight increase from 47 per cent in calendar year 2018
Five months and counting: EWS students continue to miss online classesSubscriber Only
August 29, 2020 16:09 IST
No phone, no internet, thousands of students have been out of school for months. Among those attending online classes, math and science are trickier. Meanwhile, academicians worry about the foundation of younger kids and board exams for the older ones
To curb shortage of doctors, govt revives two-year PG diploma courses for medical graduates
August 29, 2020 16:04 IST
The NBE diploma courses in anesthesiology, family medicine, tuberculosis and chest disease will provide trained manpower within the geographic region of the community for handling epidemics and common diseases, the NBE executive director said.
Most students turn to WhatsApp, Zoom for online learning: Report
August 29, 2020 16:15 IST
Among students who are accessing the online classes, a vast majority of students (79 per cent) use smartphones followed by 17 per cent of students attend their online classes using laptops and computers and rest 4 per cent students attend it through mediums such as tablets.
Jharkhand allows public transport, hotels, lodges to reopen in view of JEE, NEET exams
August 29, 2020 18:36 IST
Examinees living in containment zones would be allowed to move out to appear for the exams. "Their admit cards will be deemed as movement permits. They will not need to take any separate permission from local authorities," the chief minister informed.
Delhi University entrance exam DUET admit card 2020 released: Steps to download
August 29, 2020 16:20 IST
DUET admit card 2020: The exam will be held in three different slots from September 6 to 11. Hall ticket released at nta.ac.in and du.ac.in.
GUJCET 2020 answer key released: Steps to download, raise objection
August 29, 2020 12:36 IST
GUJCET 2020 answer key: Candidates can download the preliminary answer key from gseb.org, raise objections if any till September 1.
Tokyo professor sends books for Maharashtra village kids to learn Japanese
August 29, 2020 11:39 IST
In September last year, the school decided to launch a foreign language programme, under which students from Classes 4 to 8 were asked to choose a language they would like to learn. Most of them chose Japanese as they were interested in robotics and technology.
Jamia Hamdard extends application submission date for UG, PG admissions
August 29, 2020 11:26 IST
The last date to fill application form was extended to September 6, which was scheduled to be closed on August 25. Apply at jamiahamdard.edu
IGNOU, Indian Army renew ‘Army Educational Project’
August 29, 2020 11:07 IST
Through this project, the varsity extends the outreach of its academic programmes to the defence personnel and their families on a single window basis
Karnataka PUE II re-evaluation result 2020: Steps to check result
August 29, 2020 10:58 IST
Karnataka PUE II re-evaluation result 2020: Students can check their result at the official website pue.kar.nic.in. The change in marks, if any, after re-evaluation will be effective in the final mark sheet, as per rules.
Efforts being made to introduce agriculture as a subject in middle school: PM Modi
August 29, 2020 16:32 IST
We are trying to sync research with agriculture. Our aim is to make scientific research available to the smallest of small farmers. The university, young researchers, and students can play a great role in it. Agriculture as a subject should be introduced at the mid-school level, said PM.
Bengal: ‘71% kids have no access to digital education, child labour doubles’Subscriber Only
August 29, 2020 14:20 IST
“At least Bengal's data is better than the national data. Across India, only 14 per cent of the school children have been able to continue their education," said Prabir Basu, Joint Convener of RTE Forum (Campaign).
12 students in a room, thermal screening: A Kolkata exam centre prepares for NEETSubscriber Only
August 29, 2020 18:37 IST
The test centres, meanwhile, are taking all precautions to ensure the safety and security of candidates. On Friday, the staff at DPS Ruby Park were seen sanitising benches, and disinfecting corridors and washrooms.
Bogged down by evaluation, no clarity on marking scheme, say DU teachersSubscriber Only
August 29, 2020 10:39 IST
Some teachers also expressed apprehension over the names of students appearing on the answer sheets, and pointed out that no deadline has been given to them for completing evaluation.
Gujarat: State varsities to form panels to implement NEP speedily
August 29, 2020 11:02 IST
“In the context of the new education policy, now is not the time to think, but time to implement it. We all have to move in that direction,” Bhupendrasinh Chudasama said, adding that the education policy has considered the totality of secondary and higher education.
Respect order, will hold talks with V-Cs, students: Uday SamantSubscriber Only
August 29, 2020 11:46 IST
While the health of the students will be a priority, Uday Samant said the government will also ensure they get sufficient time to prepare after a decision in the matter is taken.
Ministers from 6 Oppn states move SC, seek review of court’s nod for NEET, JEE exams
August 29, 2020 18:38 IST
Petitioners point at lack of preparedness to hold entrance tests amid rising Covid cases.
Delhi private schools can’t charge annual and development fee till they openSubscriber Only
August 29, 2020 12:33 IST
In the early days of the nationwide lockdown, on April 18, the Delhi government had issued an order stating, “No fee, except tuition fee, will be charged from parents during the lockdown period.”
Just week after launch, Tripura suspends ‘neighbourhood classes’ after spike in COVID-19 casesSubscriber Only
August 28, 2020 22:06 IST
It is unfortunate that we have to temporarily suspend these neighbourhood classes. We tried our best to provide education to students unable to attend online classes. We are hopeful of resuming school work soon, Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath said
JEE Main, NEET 2020 HIGHLIGHTS: Delhi L-G Anil Baijal gives nod to hold JEE, NEET in city
August 31, 2020 10:28 IST
JEE Main, NEET 2020 Admit Card, Exam Date HIGHLIGHTS: JEE Main is scheduled to be held from September 1. Follow this necessary COVID-19 guidelines before appearing for the exam
JEE-Advanced: IIT Delhi appeals students, alumni to help candidates with transport facility
August 28, 2020 19:50 IST
Can IIT alumni or current students, who are spread all over the country, take a lead in creating a registration portal for such needy students and help take care of their logistics? The Olas and Ubers have IIT alumni at the helm. Can they participate in this initiative?, the IIT said.
COVID-19 effect: Pandemic management now part of MBBS course
August 28, 2020 18:07 IST
One of the desirable outcomes of the competency derived education programme is to enable the Indian medical graduate to be prepared for the unknown - to be able to understand, investigate, treat and prevent new and emerging diseases, as per the MCI.
CLAT postponed again, to be held on September 28
August 28, 2020 18:03 IST
CLAT 2020: The exam will be conducted on September 28. The admit card will be available at the website- consortiumofnlus.ac.in soon
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