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Now IITs, NITs to prove Sanskrit is scientific language
New Delhi, Aug 17 : Premier institutions of the country like the IITs and NITs now have a new task -- to prove that Sanskrit is indeed a scientific language. Full Story


Education and its economic outgrowths
In his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the issue of population explosion in the country and the need to address it. Full Story


No fee hike for Delhi SC/ST students: CBSE
By Joymala Bagchi, New Delhi, Aug 13 : On the direction of Human Resource Development Ministry, the Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to restore the earlier practice of charging Rs 50 only from SC and ST candidates appearing for Class X and XII board examinations in Delhi government schools. Full Story


Huge increase in papers cost, printing of confidential material, transportation behind fee hike: CBSE
By Joymala Bagchi, New Delhi, Aug 13: After drawing flak from different sections over examination fee hike, the Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday cited a huge increase in papers cost, printing of confidential material, transportation, storage and other logistics among other reasons which prompted the board to increase the fees. Full Story


Parents oppose CBSE's decision to hike board exam fee
New Delhi , Aug 12 : All India Parents Association (AIPA) has strongly opposed the decision by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to double the fees of Class X and XII board examinations from Rs 750 to Rs 1,500. Full Story


Extramarks wins Global Educators' Award for best education app
New Delhi, Aug 12 : Extramarks, Indias leading education technology company, was recognized for its efforts towards creating cutting-edge learning solutions at the Global Educators Fest 2019. Full Story


We will take full fees from SC/ST students, Delhi govt may reimburse it directly to students: CBSE
New Delhi , Aug 11 : The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday said that Delhi government may reimburse the examination fee paid by SC/ST students of Class X and XII studying in government schools directly to the students as the board will now take full amount from the reserved category (SC/ST) students. Full Story


CBSE hikes exam fees for SC, ST students by Rs 1,150
New Delhi, Aug 11 : The examination fee for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has been increased from Rs 50 to Rs 1,200, the board has notified. Full Story


CBSE doubles Class X and XII board examination fee to Rs 1,500
New Delhi , Aug 11 : The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has doubled the fee of Class X and XII Board examinations from Rs 750 to Rs 1,500. Full Story


Students don traditional attire at IIT-B convocation
New Delhi, Aug 10 : Ditching the ceremonial black robe and headgear, the students of IIT Bombay decided to go traditional with white kurta pyjama at their 57th convocation on Saturday. Full Story


889 students awarded degrees at JGU Convocation
New Delhi, Aug 9 : Donning ceremonial convocation robes, 889 students of O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) received their degrees at a glittering ceremony at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Delhi last evening. Full Story


UGC panel wants creation of Humanities research board
New Delhi, Aug 7 : To bring research in social sciences on par with science subjects, the University Grants Commission has recommended creation of a Humanities research board with special funding. Full Story


NSD awards diplomas to alumni of past 10 years
New Delhi, Aug 6 : Over 200 theatre students who graduated from the National School of Drama (NSD) in the last ten years have been awarded their diplomas in a single convocation ceremony held in the campus here. Full Story


UST Global to hold nation-wide hackathon
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 5 : UST Global, a leading digital transformation solutions company, on Monday announced the launch of the first edition of 'd3code', a hackathon for college and university students, currently pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree courses across the country. Full Story


VP assures central varsity status to Patna University
Patna, Aug 4 : Soon after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar raised his old demand of central university status to Patna University, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday assured him that he will take the initiative for it. Full Story


Bringing children back to books, the One Up way
New Delhi, Aug 4 : With walls painted pearl white and bright mats covering the floor, it looks like a fancy showroom in an upmarket neighbourhood. But don't get mistaken -- it's a library. And that too for children. Full Story


No seat vacant in IITs for the first time: HRD Ministry
New Delhi, Aug 3 : For the time, all seats of the 23 Indian Institutes of Technology have been filled, the Human Resource Development (HRD) ministry has said. Full Story


Jindal University welcomes 'historic recognition' as IoE
Sonipat (Haryana), Aug 2 : The O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), which was among the several private institutions recommended by the University Grants Commission for the "Institution of Eminence" status, thus giving them full autonomy, on Thursday welcomed the "historic recognition". Full Story


UGC recommends IoE tag for DU, Madras, Kharagpur IITs
New Delhi, Aug 2 : The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Friday recommended that Institutes of Eminence (IoE) be granted to IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur and the Delhi University. Full Story


UK working to extend post-study work rights for foreign students
New Delhi, Aug 1 : The number of Indians studying in the UK has almost doubled in the last three years, with over 21,000 student visas issued to Indians till March 2019. A white paper on extending the duration students can stay and work post study is also in the works in an effort to make Britain an attractive destination for Indian students, officials said. Full Story


Suggestions on draft education policy now till Aug 15
New Delhi, July 31 : The Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry has extended, another two weeks, the period to submit comments and suggestions on the draft National Education Policy. The deadline, which was Wednesday (July 31), has been extended till August 15, due to demand from various stake-holders, sources said. Full Story


Scholarship test 'ATSE 2019' to be held on August 4, 11 for classes IV to XII
Gurugram (Haryana) July 29 : ATSE 2019, the first-ever online scholarship test, will be held on August 4 and 11, 2019. The exam date for students of class 9-12 is August 04, 2019, whereas, the students of class 4-8 will take the test on August 11, 2019. Aglasem talent search exam will be held in a single slot on each date. Those who have applied are being intimated of their exam date and time via SMS and e-mail. Full Story


For The Most Up-to-date Knowledge About College Tips, This Article Is Where It's At
Chicago, July 30: Going to college will provide you with a wide array of benefits. Between the money you could earn and the knowledge you will gain, it is truly beneficial to attend college. If you don't know how to make decisions about school, read on for some helpful tips. Full Story


RSS-linked education body to develop varsity ranking system
New Delhi, July 27 : The Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal (BSM), an affiliate of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), focusing on revamping the academic ecosystem by developing India-centric research, is learnt to be drawing up a blueprint of a university ranking system termed the Global University Ranking Utility (GURU). Full Story


Experts back pvt players for quality assurance in education
New Delhi, July 26 : The need to involve private players for quality assurance in the functioning of the country's higher education system was emphasised by experts at a meet here on the new education policy. Full Story


IIT Delhi aims at at least 500 foreign students by 2024
New Delhi, July 24 : With a target of enrolling 500 foreign students within the next five years, the IIT Delhi on Wednesday organised a summit meeting for diplomats from various countries to showcase the opportunities at the premier institution. Full Story


Make students risk-takers to take India ahead: Pranab Mukherjee
Kolkata, July 24 : Former President Pranab Mukherjee has said the Indian education system needs to be re-oriented to make students 'risk-takers and innovation makers' and take the nation ahead. Full Story


Update syllabus to help kids understand smart technologies
Sydney, July 24 : Smart technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation can cause great harm to people if students are not taught in the classroom how to critically engage with those technologies, says an academic. Full Story


Jamia introduces four new courses
New Delhi, July 23 : In the current academic session, the Jamia Millia Islamia has decided to introduce four new courses, including two master's degrees. The university will also increase the number of seats in M.Tech. Mechanical Engineering from 18 to 30. Full Story


Extramarks opens 'EduCafe' for students in Kota
Kota, July 22 : Extramarks, a leading education technology company, has opened Extramarks EduCafe -- India's first lounge for students to unwind and learn at leisure -- in Kota, the city famous for engineering and medical college aspirants training at a grueling pace. Full Story