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Topic: Ministry of Education

From alumnus to 1st woman to lead an IIT — all about IIT-M’s Zanzibar campus head Preeti Aghalayam

Aghalayam, who taught at IIT-Madras for 25 years, has been appointed director in-charge of its Zanzibar-Tanzania campus as well as dean of its School of Science and Engineering.

3/5th of India’s districts score less than 30% in digital learning, shows Modi govt’s school survey

Arunachal, Meghalaya, Mizoram worst performing states overall, according to Performance Grading Index which rates districts based on learning outcomes, infrastructure, digital learning etc.

IIM Ahmedabad may set up campus in UAE in 1st global foray by any IIM

Education ministry has held at least one round of meetings on the proposal, it is learnt. Three IITs already in process of setting up campuses overseas. 

IITs want to hold stake in businesses they help launch, send proposal to education ministry 

First mooted at a meeting on 18 April, the proposal is aimed at helping IITs generate revenue. If accepted, it will be in line with practice followed by international institutions.

Can same yardstick apply to medical & engg colleges? Changes colleges want in govt assessment & ranking norms

Govt had sought suggestions from higher education institutions after Radhakrishnan committee, tasked with strengthening accreditation system, submitted its report.

‘Not on toppers’ radar’ to top of NIRF charts: How DU’s Atma Ram waltzed past likes of LSR & Stephen’s

In 2018, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College was ranked No.14 on NIRF’s rankings for best colleges. In 2023, the college ranked No. 6, ahead of some of DU’s most celebrated colleges. 

Data from state boards’ Class 10 results shows rise in dropouts, fall in pass percentage

New Delhi: In this year's Class 10 results, 157 schools from the Gujarat state board saw zero students pass, while another 1,084 reported a pass...

‘Distinct’ tag for institutions promoting culture, sports — UGC norms for ‘deemed to be’ universities

These institutions will also be exempt from having to meet eligibility criteria of accreditation and ranking set by University Grants Commission, according to the new regulations.

School education secy hits out at ‘Kota model, coaching pressure’ — ‘Where is joyful learning?’

Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, made the remarks Thursday at an interaction with principals of CBSE schools.

Govt looks at standardising board exam assessment across states to curb vast variations in results

Variation may be due to state boards' different approaches, says education ministry report. All states have been asked to work on process of standardising assessment.

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.