Several states and union territories, including Maharashtra, Punjab and Delhi, have announced closure of schools or suspended classes briefly till the COVID-19 situation is further reviewed in the wake of rising cases across the country.
Most of the holidays had been declared by the previous Bahujan Samaj Party and Samajwadi Party governments apparently to keep certain sections of the society in good humour, often with an eye on the vote bank.
20 defence ministry reforms 'is a reflection of the resolve of the government to make the defence sector stronger and more efficient.'
The implementation of the NEP and four-year undergraduate programme were approved by the Standing Committee on Academic Matters and the Academic Council last week.
Faced with growing demand from students for admission to prestigious engineering institutions, the government has decided to start new courses in three leading Indian Institutes of Technology from 2005-06 academic session.
Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com tracks Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi's project-launching spree with just about three months to go for the assembly election in India's most populous state.
After IIT-Bombay, IITs at Madras, Kanpur and Kharagpur are evaluating options to move some or most of their courses online.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj formally inaugurated Nalanda University in Bihar on Friday. Inaugurating the university, Swaraj called it a historic occasion for her as well as the country.
"Opening of schools in July will be the worst decision by the government. It's like playing with fire when we ought to douse it with full force. The current academic session should continue in e-learning mode. If the schools claim that they are doing a good job via virtual learning then why not continue it for the rest of the academic year," said the petition, which has been signed by over 2.13 lakh parents.
He also asserted that the freedom of press has to be preserved at any cost in a democracy but media should remember that freedom comes with responsibility.
It is almost three months into the new academic session and still just 38 per cent of top 100 schools have come out with their placement report. What is wrong?
Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi arrived in Thrissur on Tuesday to learn about Kerala's experience in panchayati raj system.
The CBSE had announced that it had rationalised the syllabus for Classes 9 to 12 for the 2020-21 session by up to 30 per cent to make up for the academic loss caused due to COVID-19. However, it was the decision to drop topics related to Social Sciences which drew sharp reaction from opposition parties like the Congress, Left, Trinamool Congress, Nationalist Congress Party and Shiv Sena.
With IITs and IIMs hiking their annual fees for the upcoming academic session, we'd like to know from you, dear readers, your views on the rising cost of education in India and how it affects your aspirations to study in these prestigious institutes and aspire for a better life.
The India-friendly president of the Yale University, Richard Levin, has announced stepping down from the helm of the prestigious American varsity at the end of the current academic session after a 20-year stint.
For an institution looking to revive past glory, the Nalanda University's initial days have been far from glorious.
This development amounts to "downgrade" of Pakistan as a "non-school-going station", an official said.
Adopting a zero-tolerance approach towards ragging, Delhi University has put a strict mechanism in place to make breaking the ice with seniors a smooth affair for the freshers.
The officials told MPs at the Consultative Committee Meeting on Health that the proposed common tests, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET-UG) and Postgraduate (NEET-PG) medical courses, have been notified for commencement from 2013-14.
The comments by the minister came following a controversy over the reduction of syllabus by the CBSE due to the COVID-19 situation, with the Opposition alleging that chapters on India's democracy and plurality are being "dropped" to propagate a particular ideology.
Days after being hailed as a hero for leading the India Under 19 side to World Cup victory, Unmukt Chand is in an unenviable position as he stands to lose a year of college due to low attendance.
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted the central government to provide a 22.5 per cent quota to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Money sent abroad rises sharply in July; maintenance of close relatives, education expenses top the chart
The Supreme Court on Monday, directed the central government to hold a single eligibility-cum-entrance examination for MBBS and post-graduate medical courses in the country from this academic session.The bench asked the government to hold the single common entrance test on a plea by Medical Council of India seeking to start a single eligibility-cum-entrance examination for MBBS and post-graduate medical courses in the country.
According to officials, the board will inform students about the schedule 10 days in advance.
Fresh admissions to Delhi University for the 2014-15 academic session under the three-year course will commence from Tuesday, a week behind schedule following the row over the controversial four-year undergraduate programme.
A student rejected the allegation and said they were allegedly manhandled by the security personnel.
The Right to Education Act that came into operation from this academic session prohibits screening of students and parents for admissions in schools, but it has been flouted by not only by many private schools but even by the Navodaya schools run by the Centre in Andhra Pradesh and many other states.
The Union Public Service Commission opposed the plea saying all necessary precautions have been taken and adequate arrangements have been made for holding the exam.
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to consider not replacing German language with Sanskrit in Kendriya Vidyalayas in the middle of the ongoing academic session and implement the decision from next academic year, saying, "Why are you punishing students for your mistake?"
Detailing the guidelines for examinations and academic calendar for the universities in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown, the commission said the exams for final semester students be conducted in July. The varsities may decide whether to conduct exams online or offline keeping in view the support system available with them and ensuring fair opportunity to all students.
The education sector has been badly hit in Kashmir Valley during the five-month-long unrest, causing "irreversible loss" to students, the Economic Survey Report has said.
The SC ruling on 'best of 5' in Maharashtra clears the way for this year's junior college admissions. Students and college authorities prepare to begin the new academic year.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management, Gwalior announces admissions to MBA programme for academic session 2009-11.
The Medical Council of India (MCI) has suggested a common entrance exam for undergrad and postgrad courses in the country that will apply to all govt, private and minority institutes.
ABV Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior opens applications for admission to the MBA Programme for 2009-2010.
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore has made a provision of Rs 4 crore (Rs 40 million) in the coming academic session to provide assistance to the needy students in its flagship Post-Graduate Programme (PGP).
The Department of Social Work, University of Delhi announces admission to MA in Social Work for the academic session 2009-2011.
Indian Statistical Institute announces admission procedure for 2008-2009.
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