The University Grants Commission (UGC) in a public notice issued on Wednesday informed that the NET- score can be used by students for admission to Ph.D. programmes in place of entrance tests conducted by the different universities/HEIs. UGC also informed that for candidates who qualify in categories 2 and 3, 70% weightage will be given … Read more
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has added two new subjects to the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG – namely Fashion Studies and Tourism. In an official notification, the NTA said subjects have been added in pursuance to the direction of UGC and CBSE to promote skill subjects in true spirit in line with NEP … Read more
To offer employability and professional development-focused programmes in partnership with industry players, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday launched the SWAYAM Plus platform which will be operated by IIT-Madras. SWAYAM Plus features innovative elements such as multilingual content, AI-enabled guidance, credit recognition and pathways to employment.(File Photo) “Working professionals to participate in the SWAYAM … Read more
The Education Ministry recently launched the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) in rural regions through Common Service Centres (CSCs). According to the ministry, Academic Bank of Credits is like a digital storage where students can avail its benefits. According to a press release by the Ministry of Education, APAAR has been conceptualised under the … Read more
HYDERABAD: On Friday, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that nearly all states are actively incorporating the National Education Policy 2020. He emphasized that even states appearing hesitant are, in fact, embracing the policy, albeit employing different terminology.“I am happy. Let them be satisfied with using different terminology.But, with full responsibility I can say almost … Read more
Home Education IISF 2023 To Let Students Explore And Engage With Science In Fun, Interactive Manner The special focus lies on students from aspirational districts, first villages of the international border districts and far-flung regions of the country. The students from class VIII to class XI are invited from every State and Union Territory of … Read more
Anand (Guj): India has set the target to raise its gross enrolment ratio in higher education to 50 per cent by 2030 from the present 27 per cent in its effort to become a developed economy by involving more people to study and join the skilled workforce, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said here Saturday. … Read more
