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IIT-Madras, IIT-Bombay, IIT-Kharagpur make it to top 50 in QS World Rankings by Subject

12 Indians institutes are in top 100 as QS releases rankings on performance of 253 programmes at 52 Indian higher education institutions across 51 academic disciplines.

Covid impacted 247 mn children in India due to closure of 1.5 mn schools, UNICEF study shows

The UNICEF report also stated that online education is not an option for all as only one in four children has access to digital devices and internet connectivity in the country.

IIT-Delhi wants to set up campus abroad, asks for ‘clear directions’ from education ministry

Under UGC regulations, IIT-Delhi will have to submit a 5-yr and a 10-yr strategic plans to set up a foreign campus, with details on infrastructure, staff recruitment, student admissions.

ICSE Class 10 board exams from 5 May, ISC Class 12 papers from 8 April

The CICSE board exams, which are usually conducted in February-March, have been delayed this year due to the Covid pandemic.

Lower-income countries slashed education budgets by 65 per cent due to Covid-19 pandemic

The report states that the current levels of government spending in low and lower-middle income countries fall short of those required to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Maharashtra State Board to conduct class 10, 12 exams from 23 April to 21 May

While the Higher Secondary Certificate exam will be held between 23 April and 21 May, the Secondary School Certificate exam will be held between 29 April and 20 May.

4-hr playtime, identifying 3 crore out-of-school kids — Niti Aayog lays roadmap for education

Delineating a roadmap for the National Education Policy, the Niti Aayog made the suggestions to states to improve education levels.

Less work, fewer hirings — what DU teachers fear will happen when 4-year UG programme returns

Delhi University teachers say that while FYUP is student-friendly given the multiple exit options, it ignores staff welfare. They also said its implementation was being rushed.

Tamil Nadu govt declares ‘all pass’ for class 9, 10 & 11 students in view of Covid-19

Taking into consideration the unusual situation, class 9, 10, 11 students facing the exams in 2020-21, are announced as passed without writing the exam, said CM Palaniswami.

Govt will not hike M.Tech fee at IITs this year, plans incentives to check dropouts

In 2019, a committee on reforms in M.Tech education in the IITs had suggested that the fee fee be increased to the level of B.Tech courses over the next three years.

On Camera

Ukraine foreign minister’s visit to India opens door for Delhi to shape post-war Europe

Ukraine’s outreach to India is about constructive engagement of a rising power that has bridged the broken links between East and West and North and South on many occasions.

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.