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Delhi schools reopen after 10-month hiatus, but receive lukewarm response from students

Most schools across Delhi saw a student turnout of below 50 per cent despite intense preparations by administrations and the government.

JNU to allow entry of 4th year PhD, MSc, MCA students in 5th, 6th phase of reopening

4th year PhD science students who need access to laboratories are allowed to enter JNU campus from Friday, while for MSc & MCA, the date will be 1 February.

Technical colleges likely to see two-three month delay in 2021-22 academic session

States like Maharashtra haven’t been able to finish their admission counselling for 2020-21 so far. As a result, AICTE expects a delay in the next session.

Delhi schools allowed to open for Class 10, 12 from 18 Jan, students to get parents’ nod

The order has been given to conduct activities related to pre-board preparations and practical work. However, physical attendance is not compulsory.

Amazon India launches ‘Amazon Academy’ to help students prep for JEE

Amazon Academy includes curated learning material, live lectures and assessments in Maths, Physics and Chemistry. It is available on the web and Google Play Store.

Its newly opened English medium schools in high demand, Chhattisgarh govt plans to scale up

Chhattisgarh govt has opened 52 English medium schools across the state. It is planning to open more such schools from academic session 2021-22.

Indian students enrolled in Chinese universities denied permission to return

The Indian Embassy said that in light of resurgence of Covid cases in China, authorities have reinforced controls and restrictions on travel and entry into the country.

IITs, other Institutes of Eminence can set up offshore campuses now — UGC issues new rules

The new regulations allow IoEs to start a maximum of three off-campus centres in five years, but not more than one in an academic year.

CBSE practical exams from 1 March, schools want states to allow offline classes before that

Only a handful of states have allowed students, from classes 10 and 12, to attend school. Others including Delhi haven’t given permission to reopen schools yet.

JEE-Advanced test for IIT admissions to be held on 3 July

The relaxation in admission requirement of 75 per cent marks in class 12 will be offered this year too, said Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal.

On Camera

Climate change doesn’t just affect poor people, farmers. Cities and banks aren’t safe either

In India, only 17% of public sector banks and 25% of private sector banks claimed to have an internal strategy for integrating climate risks into their risk management framework.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.