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Wait for Class 12 CBSE results to fix last date for admissions, UGC tells universities

UGC order comes after CBSE writes to commission saying some universities have already begun admissions process. CBSE Class 12 final results are expected in last week of July.

Edtech start-ups funding down 50% in Q2 2022 from Q1, report says. Insiders blame ‘bad phase’

Funding in the Indian start-up ecosystem also tanked by 40 per cent from USD 11.3 billion in the first quarter to settle at USD 6.8 billion in the second quarter.

China has 20-year edge but NEP can help India improve education quality — UN University paper

Paper — published by UN University’s World Institute for Development Economics & Research — authored by duo from University of California San Diego & University of Illinois, Chicago.

NEP 2020 will help ‘decolonise’ education, says Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

A three-day conference, the Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Samagam, concluded in Varanasi Saturday. The key focus was on  promoting the Indian Knowledge System

‘Embezzlement, violations’ — Haryana issues notice to Ashoka, 2 other private universities

Ashoka University, SRM University and World University of Design have been sent showcause notices for allegedly violating Haryana Private Universities Act. Universities deny allegations.   

‘No students in class’, star Bihar professor wants to return 33-month salary of Rs 23 lakh

In letter to V-C of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University, Lalan Kumar says he was ‘unable to fulfil duty’ as attendance was ‘almost zero’, seeks transfer to another college.

Disbelief over Modi govt plan to stop funding engineering academy linked to Kalam, Kakodkar

Scientists & academicians associated with Indian National Academy of Engineering have asked Dept of Science and Technology to reconsider decision. Senior DST official says decision not final.

‘NEET not an option’ — Medical students back from Ukraine seek road map from NMC to resume course

National Medical Commission yet to announce decision on accommodating Ukraine returnees in Indian medical colleges. Students & parents protested outside regulator's office Tuesday.

Parliamentary panel cracks whip at college-coaching institute ‘nexus’, recommends derecognition

The panel in a report made public Monday made observations & recommendations related to exam reforms, accreditation, research & academic environment in higher education institutions.

No delay in CBSE class 10, 12 results, to be declared in last week of July, says official

This year, CBSE is going to declare results early despite COVID 19 impact because the examinations were started late and were conducted for more than 50 days.

On Camera

Stop asking fans to explain why they like Taylor Swift. Belittling Swifties reeks of sexism

She’s perhaps the only artist that one still has to offer a ‘reason’ for liking. No one bats an eye if you like Harry Styles or Beyonce. But god forbid you express your love for Swift publicly.

CBDT signs record 125 Advance Pricing Agreements, 31% more than last year

The 125 APAs include 86 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and 39 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs). The total number of APAs since the start of the APA programme has risen to 641, with 506 UAPAs and 135 BAPAs.

Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi to take over as Chief of the Naval Staff

He has been the chief of personnel and the flag officer commanding-in-chief, Western Naval Command, in the rank of vice admiral.

44 years on, two things that have changed in Modi’s BJP, and one that hasn’t

As the BJP heads for a likely third successive term in power, it's fascinating to debate how true it looks to the original proposition: a party with a difference.