‘Budget’ study abroad programmes find many takers
Call it? ‘budget’ education or blended degrees. For an increasing number of students from India, they are just what the doctor ordered. The fact that they reduce the burden on the wallet is just one — but important reason — for their attraction.
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Fake News! NTA dismisses rumour claiming students who vote will be barred from appearing in exams
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday dismissed as false a rumour claiming that students with the voting ink on their fingers will be barred from appearing for the examination. In a press release issued today, the NTA said it had come across a piece of information circulating on social media platforms that claimed that students will be prevented from appearing for the exam if they are found with a blue mark of voting on their index fingers
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UP board 10th and 12th result 2024: Announcement expected soon; how to check, other details
UP Board Result 2024: The results of the UP Board Class 10 and Class 12 exams 2024 will soon be announced by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad. According to a statement by an official of the UP Board, it is expected that the results of the UP Board will be declared by the end of this month.
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Gender parity in management: How IIM Kozhikode got 50% female students
Last month, the Indian Express published an article titled ‘The changing IIM: Over two decades, more and more women; engineers still dominate but their share dips’. It mentioned that while the percentage of female students has been increasing at most Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), it had touched almost 50% at IIM Kozhikode in the class of 2022.
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National Testing Agency Releases CUET PG 2024 Provisional Answer Keys
On April 5, the National Testing Agency (NTA) published the provisional answer keys for CUET PG 2024. Aspiring candidates can access these keys on the official websites: pgcuet.samarth.ac.in or nta.ac.in.
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Byju’s seeks arbitration in dispute with investors
Troubled edtech major Byju’s on Thursday sought arbitration as a way to resolve the dispute with a group of investors, filing an application with the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The company cited the arbitration clause in its agreement with the investors, saying such disputes should ideally be adjudicated through that process. The investors have been directed to respond to Byju’s plea and the next hearing is scheduled for April 23.
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CBSE shifts focus to competency-based assessment, changes Class 11, 12 question paper format
CBSE has revised its assessment and evaluation methods to implement the principles outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) of 2020. Notably, the board exams for Classes 11 and 12 will now feature a greater proportion of competency-based questions and fewer constructed response items.
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Australia’s Monash University appoints Sunny Yang as vice president of International Engagement
Australia’s Monash University has appointed Sunny Yang, former pro vice-chancellor (Global Partnerships) at the University of Newcastle. Yang will assist as vice-president (International Engagement) as part of the expansion of the University’s International portfolio. She will commence her new position on Monday 20 May 2024, as per the press release.?
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NCERT tweaks grade 12 History book; stresses indigenous origins, no Aryan migration clarity
The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced significant changes to the history chapter on the origins and fall of the Indus Valley Civilization for Class 12 students. These changes are part of the revision and updating of history textbooks for the academic year 2024-25, recently communicated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), according to the Indian Express.
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NCLT defers ruling on Byju’s rights issue
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Wednesday deferred its ruling on a plea by the Byju’s management seeking a reversal of a previous order related to the $200-million rights issue.
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NCERT to release updated textbooks for grades 3rd, 6th in April and May
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is set to unveil the updated textbooks for grades 3rd and 6th in April and May respectively, as per the new syllabus. In light of this, the council urges parents and students to remain patient and reassured. This decision aligns with the recent directive from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), which mandated affiliated schools to adopt the new syllabi and textbooks for these classes starting from the 2024-25 academic session.
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