EDUCATION NEWS - Page 94

CBSE set to go global from next sessionSubscriber Only

March 17, 2010 13:53 IST

CBSE is introducing a new syllabus for international students and would affiliate any school from any country from the next academic session.

British universities cool to India campus plansSubscriber Only

March 17, 2010 13:33 IST

Buffeted by major funding cuts,major British universities have noted the Indian Cabinet's approval this week of a bill allowing foreign universities to set up campuses in India,but have no immediate plans to do so.

RCBS,Kochi announces admissions to its 2 year PGMPsSubscriber Only

March 16, 2010 19:48 IST

RCBS announces admissions for the academic session 2010 2012 for MBA,MHRM & PGDM postgraduate programme from students residing in Delhi & nearby towns.

Common curricula in Science,Math draws ire of academicsSubscriber Only

March 16, 2010 13:50 IST

The effort of the Council of School Board of Education to push for a common curriculum in Science and Mathematics across the country has drawn flak from academics.

College closures to lower Indian students coming to OzSubscriber Only

March 10, 2010 15:31 IST

Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith expects the collapse of some colleges to translate into a drop in enrolments by Indian students.

IIT status to IT-BHU soon: SibalSubscriber Only

March 7, 2010 13:21 IST

The Centre has already approved the proposal to confer the IIT status on the Institute of Technology-Banaras Hindu University and it is just a matter of time that it gets it,HRD Minister Kapil Sibal said on Sunday. The process of granting the status is underway,he told reporters during his visit to participate in the convocation […]

Class X Social Science exams on expected lines,say studentsSubscriber Only

March 5, 2010 15:59 IST

On expected lines sans any surprise -- this was how the students who appeared for the CBSE Class X Social Science paper on Friday summed up their experience.

New UK student visa rules come into effectSubscriber Only

March 5, 2010 12:45 IST

Indian students will need to demonstrate higher English language skills while applying for UK student visas after new requirements into effect this week.

Quality foreign institutes will be allowed in India: SibalSubscriber Only

March 3, 2010 18:57 IST

HRD Minister Kapil Sibal said only quality institutions from abroad will be allowed to offer education in India.

CBSE Class X and XII exams begins todaySubscriber Only

March 3, 2010 11:51 IST

Lakhs of students on Wednesday appeared for the CBSE Class X and XII examinations at over 5,300 centres across the country.

Showcause notices to 44 deemed universties: Centre to SCSubscriber Only

February 25, 2010 17:32 IST

The Centre has told the Supreme Court that it has decided to issue showcause notices to 44 universities as to why they should not be stripped of their "deemed" status.

Good diet can help children tide over exam stressSubscriber Only

February 25, 2010 09:23 IST

As exam time approaches so does stress. Students do everything possible to soothe their frayed nerves but all they need is a good diet that will help them tide over this period.

Maha likely to finalise ‘best of five’ system for studentsSubscriber Only

February 24, 2010 09:41 IST

The students will have a choice to drop any subject among four,namely Mathematics,Social Sciences,Science and Hindi,where they fear less score.

IIMK partners Singapore based GIIS to nurture talentSubscriber Only

February 23, 2010 21:46 IST

The weekend saw the start of a series of innovations in education pioneered by the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode in partnership with the Singapore headquartered Global Indian International network of schools.

Delhi CM to meet Sibal,discuss private school fee issueSubscriber Only

February 20, 2010 12:43 IST

With HRD Minister Kapil Sibal suggesting that fees or teachers' salaries in private schools cannot be regulated by government,Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Saturday said she will meet him to discuss the issue.

Govt to introduce bill to allow entry of foreign univsSubscriber Only

February 17, 2010 12:14 IST

The government will introduce a bill to allow the entry of foreign universities during the parliament session that begins on Monday,an official said,a long-awaited reform that would revamp the country’s education system. Goldman Sachs counts the lack of quality education as one of the 10 factors holding India back from rapid economic growth. The demand […]

50 Kendriya Vidyalayas to come up on railway landSubscriber Only

February 16, 2010 19:52 IST

HRD Ministry joined hands with railways for setting up 50 Kendriya Vidyalayas on railway land across the country.

Single national-level entrance test for students in the offingSubscriber Only

February 16, 2010 11:35 IST

Efforts are underway to hold a single national-level entrance test for students to get admission into engineering,medical and commerce courses from 2013,HRD Minister Kapil Sibal on Tuesday said.

Govt considering framing policy on open school systemSubscriber Only

February 15, 2010 12:53 IST

The Govt is considering framing a policy which will enable regular schools adapt distance education programme.

Right To Education Act to be implemented from AprilSubscriber Only

February 13, 2010 13:20 IST

After much consultations,the government has finalised the sharing of funds in the ratio of 65 to 35 between the Centre and the states for implementing the law making education a fundamental right.

Will never allow profiteering in education by pvt sector:SibalSubscriber Only

February 10, 2010 14:04 IST

Asserting that education would remain a not-for-profit sector,HRD Minister Kapil Sibal made it clear on Wednesday that government will never allow profiteering in education.

Cambridge to welcome first Manmohan Singh scholarsSubscriber Only

February 5, 2010 12:15 IST

The University of Cambridge is all set to welcome the first three outstanding Indian students who have been awarded scholarships named after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh,who graduated from the university in the 1950s.

Indian varsities may soon match Oxbridge: US expertSubscriber Only

February 3, 2010 13:53 IST

A top US academic has told a London audience that India and China could soon build institutions that match Oxford and Cambridge.

SC issues notice to Centre on law relating to deemed statusSubscriber Only

January 29, 2010 17:44 IST

SC issued notice to the Centre on a petition challenging the validity of the law conferring power on the Centre and the UGC to grant deemed university status.