EDUCATION NEWS - Page 96

Govt for introducing semester system in universitiesSubscriber Only

December 18, 2009 13:22 IST

The govt is in favour of introducing semester system in universities to ensure continuous evaluation of students,Kapil Sibal informed the RS.

CAT 2009 will not be scrapped: CAT committeeSubscriber Only

December 16, 2009 18:04 IST

This year's computerized Common Admission Test (CAT),which was marred by technical glitches,will not be scrapped,the exam committee announced on Wednesday.

Texting,tweeting could be used as teaching tools: ExpertSubscriber Only

December 11, 2009 12:57 IST

A media literacy expert at University of Illinois has said that these new forms of communication like texting have a far bigger role to play in education and research.

Prometric will get Rs 870 per candidate from CAT comm: MinisterSubscriber Only

December 9, 2009 18:54 IST

American firm Prometric will get Rs 870 per candidate from the CAT committee after adjusting the expenses incurred on test development and other related things,the Lok Sabha was informed.

IIT officers resent HRD ministry’s apathySubscriber Only

December 8, 2009 19:39 IST

All IIT Group-A officers have expressed their resentment over the alleged apathy of the HRD Ministry particularly on the issue of absence of a promotional policy for them.

Helix Tech Solutions launches LearnNextSubscriber Only

December 8, 2009 17:21 IST

Helix Tech Solutions,a leading e-learning company have launched a computer based learning aid called LearnNext,for CBSE students.

CAT extended by a day till Dec 8Subscriber Only

December 4, 2009 16:20 IST

The first computer-based Common Admission Test,which has been disrupted by virus attacks,was extended by a day till Dec 8.

Sibal for making secondary education a right of every childSubscriber Only

December 4, 2009 16:09 IST

After elementary education,the government aims to make secondary education a right of every child in the country in the next five years.

US college offers course for aspiring teachers in IndiaSubscriber Only

December 4, 2009 13:39 IST

Aspiring teachers in India can now take an advantage of a new programme and earn a master's in education on Westminster Campus,thanks to a new McDaniel Global College partnership.

Aus group ask for freeze in registration of new collegesSubscriber Only

December 4, 2009 11:58 IST

An Australian group of colleges in Victoria has asked for immediate freeze in registration of new private colleges for international students until the State Government's emergency audit of 41 high-risk colleges is complete.

Final decision on crashed CAT on Dec 7Subscriber Only

December 4, 2009 08:54 IST

A decision on extending or rescheduling the CAT will be taken once the entire process draws to a close on December 7,said Sekhar Chowdhury,Director of IIM-Calcutta.

Reservation for SCs,STs not mandatory in PG courses: SCSubscriber Only

December 2, 2009 19:58 IST

The SC has ruled that providing reservation benefits to SC,ST and OBC candidates in postgraduate courses is the sole discretion of the government.

Wanted: Newer pedagogy for 21st century studentsSubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 20:13 IST

Talking about the educational reform and not mentioning the role of our great teachers will be a big blunder.

Day 4: IIM-A submits report on CAT,tests disrupted againSubscriber Only

December 1, 2009 19:21 IST

IIM Ahmedabad submitted a report to the govt on the disruption of the Computer-based CAT exams which continued to be affected for the fourth day in a row.

Govt seeks report on CAT test disruptionSubscriber Only

November 30, 2009 17:27 IST

Swinging into action,government on Monday sought a report from the Convener of Common Admission Test (CAT) Satish Deodhar on the ongoing disruption of the computer-based entrance test for admission into IIMs.

50 CAT exam centres closed today after technical gliches disrupt examsSubscriber Only

November 29, 2009 11:34 IST

The computer-based Common Admission Test in around 50 centres across the country were on Sunday rescheduled to allow necessary repairs to be completed at the labs.

Major reforms Bills in higher education likely in Parliament sessionSubscriber Only

November 29, 2009 11:02 IST

Aimed at taking its reforms process on a fast track,the HRD Ministry plans to introduce three Bills on higher education,including one on setting up of a national accreditation body during the current parliament session.

Server crash reports mar first online CAT testSubscriber Only

November 28, 2009 14:17 IST

Reports said there were glitches in certain exam centres in Bangalore,Chennai,Pune,Delhi,Mumbai,Kolkata and Bhopal.

Parl panel against setting up of model schools in PPP modeSubscriber Only

November 27, 2009 13:39 IST

Govt's move to set up 2,500 Model Schools in Public-Private-Partnership mode has been opposed by a Parliamentary panel.

Pearson India and Educomp announce the launch of IndiaCaNSubscriber Only

November 26, 2009 16:44 IST

The newly launched IndiaCan,combines Educomp and Pearson in a joint venture,that will target one of the country's biggest opportunities that is training young people.

India,US agree to expand educational exchangesSubscriber Only

November 25, 2009 16:07 IST

India and the US have agreed to expand educational exchanges that will fuel their 'knowledge- based' economies and announced the launch of USD 10 million Obama-Singh 21st Century Knowledge Initiative'.