Education: News
29 Aug 2018
IndiaIAS exam eligibility criteria: Age limit and number of attempts
All Indian citizens, aged above 21, who have completed their Bachelor's degree in any subject can appear for the UPSC Civil services exam for IAS.
28 Aug 2018
India#CareerBytes: Tips to help you prepare for IAS
One of the most prestigious Government positions, civil servants enjoy power, respect, and bag decent pay-checks.
28 Aug 2018
Delhi UniversityUGC to cut down funds of DU-colleges running without Principals
University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a warning to 21 colleges under the Delhi University, saying their financial grants will be withheld if they do not appoint full-time Principals.
28 Aug 2018
RajasthanTo promote entrepreneurship, Rajasthan-govt sends 91 students to Silicon Valley
Rajasthan government has sent 91 students under "Student Startup Exposure Program" to Silicon Valley as part of its efforts to promote entrepreneurship in the state.
23 Aug 2018
India5 online-courses to help 9th & 10th graders in JEE-preparation
The dates for JEE Mains exam 2019 have been announced.
23 Aug 2018
India#CareerBytes: 6 tech skills you need to get start-up jobs
Start-up jobs are in demand these days as more and more job seekers are looking for jobs offering learning opportunities and scope for growth.
21 Aug 2018
IndiaEx-President Pranab Mukherjee to be 'distinguished guest faculty' at IIM-Ahmedabad
Former President Pranab Mukherjee will be a distinguished guest faculty at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and interact with students for six days over the next three months, the institute said today.
21 Aug 2018
West BengalWB colleges can extend admission deadline beyond Aug-20: Education Minister
Colleges in West Bengal can extend the date for admission to undergraduate courses beyond the deadline of August 20 if there are vacant seats, state Education Minister Partha Chatterjee told reporters in Kolkata yesterday.
20 Aug 2018
IndiaMajority of India's private English-medium school students can't read English
Breaking the long-held stereotype that private schooling delivers better learning outcomes than government schooling, a survey has found that majority of students in India's English-medium private schools can barely read English.
19 Aug 2018
India#CareerBytes: Top 5 private engineering colleges in Bengaluru
Home to more than 2000 private companies (some of them counted among the Fortune 500 companies of the world), the Silicon Valley of India, Bengaluru identifies itself as the undisputed tech hub of the country.
17 Aug 2018
India#CareerBytes: Top 5 medical colleges in Mumbai
Mumbai is the city of dreams, and when we say so, money isn't the only thing we refer to.
16 Aug 2018
India#CareerBytes: Top 5 medical colleges in Bengaluru
Bengaluru excels as a city with international standards in education, housing some of the country's best ranked colleges and schools.
15 Aug 2018
IndiaAustralia: Senator Fraser Anning seeks drastic cut in student visas
An Australian senator has called for drastically reducing the student visa numbers in the country, where India is the second largest source of international students after China.
14 Aug 2018
India#CareerBytes: Top 5 mass communication colleges for post-graduation
The ever-evolving and dynamic media industry requires learned and skilled individuals to improve mass communication methods, and keep the society well informed.
13 Aug 2018
IndiaCBSE joins hands with Microsoft for preventing question paper leaks
After facing embarrassment and criticism following the leak of Class 10 and 12 exam papers earlier this year, the CBSE, in a bid to prevent such instances in the future, has partnered with tech giant Microsoft.
12 Aug 2018
IndiaJNU's attitude towards the differently-abled students is better: Differently-abled scholars
Jawaharlal Nehru University's differently-abled scholars feel the university is quite inclusive and even the perception towards them on campus is without any bias.
12 Aug 2018
India#CareerBytes: 7 scholarships for engineering, medical students offered by government
Engineers and doctors are both equally important for the development of the country.
12 Aug 2018
India2,800 faculty posts lying vacant in IITs, 260 in IIMs
It is not just seats that are going vacant in Indian institutes. According to data from the HRD Ministry, 5,606 posts of faculty members in central universities are yet to be filled.
11 Aug 2018
Mahatma GandhiNo university set-up Mahatma Gandhi chair despite UGC nod: MHRD
No university in the country has established Mahatma Gandhi chair despite a nod from the University Grants Commission, HRD Ministry said.
11 Aug 2018
Tamil NaduMadras HC reprimands CBSE for not issuing 'no homework' order
The Madras HC yesterday pulled up the CBSE for not issuing a circular to all affiliated schools to implement the court's recent order banning homework for students of Classes I and II.
11 Aug 2018
IndiaTop 5 preschools in Delhi-NCR
Sending your kid to a quality preschool is crucial to their overall mental, physical, and cognitive development, and also for making them ready for primary school-level education.
10 Aug 2018
LinkedIn#CareerBytes: Top 5 websites to help you become a blogger
If you've always been fascinated by a career in blogging, stop thinking and make it happen.
08 Aug 2018
Indian GovernmentCentral government scholarships for engineering, medical students
Both engineers and doctors play equally significant roles in the development of the country.
07 Aug 2018
CareerDistance education: Top open universities in India
Distance education is the perfect option for those who can't attend regular/physical college owing to their jobs or unwillingness to shift to a different city.
07 Aug 2018
IndiaOver 45% engineering seats remained vacant in four years: Government
The dismal engineering education sector in India is far from recovery. Over 45% seats in AICTE-approved engineering colleges remained vacant in four years, government data shows.
05 Aug 2018
Delhi UniversityDelhi University releases 7th cut-off list for admission to UG-courses
Delhi University yesterday released its seventh cut-off list for admission to undergraduate courses with many off-campus colleges declaring the availability of seats in Science and Commerce streams.
04 Aug 2018
Hindustan TimesSoon, graduates can apply for direct PhDs in IIMs
In what might be a hugely beneficial move for students, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) is expected to give the nod to IIMs allowing them to admit graduates directly into PhD programs, like IITs are allowed to do.
04 Aug 2018
IndiaWant a government job? Do appear for these 5 competitive-exams
Each year, lakhs of graduates in India appear for a number of competitive exams to secure one of the coveted posts in various Government departments and corporations.
03 Aug 2018
Manish SisodiaDelhi: NSIT shocks students, charges Rs. 10,000/subject for back-log exams
Students of Netaji Subhash Institute of Technology in Delhi have sought Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's intervention, alleging the college authorities were charging enormous fees to allow them to register for back-log exams.
03 Aug 2018
OdishaOdisha govt to provide skills training to surrendered Maoists
The Odisha government has decided to relax the educational requirement for former Maoists to facilitate their skill development training in state-run centers in Left Wing Extremist-affected districts.
03 Aug 2018
Computer ScienceWhere are the toppers of CAT (IIM) 2011-15 now?
The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are the most sought-after B-schools that provide quality management education in the country.
02 Aug 2018
West Bengal277 'fake' engineering colleges in India, Delhi tops list
Delhi, India's capital, is one of the top rankers in several undesirable aspects: crimes against women, general crimes, drug consumption, drug trafficking, and even human trafficking.
01 Aug 2018
IndiaStudy says India's population growth rate is highly overestimated
India's population growth rate is highly overestimated by existing models, say scientists who suggest that accounting for the diversity and differences in the levels of education among people can help arrive at more accurate projections.
01 Aug 2018
India8 best colleges, universities for engineering in North India
Most science students in India opt for engineering after Class 12; a career in engineering is preferred by many as it offers an exciting variety of job opportunities.
31 Jul 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra Class-10 students are reading textbooks full of errors
If you or someone you know studies under the Maharashtra board, what you're learning might cause big trouble.
31 Jul 2018
MuslimsNCP demands 5% quota for Muslims in education in Maharashtra
NCP MP Majeed Memon wrote a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today demanding 5% quota for Muslims in education.
31 Jul 2018
University Grants CommissionNET July 2018 results declared: Here's how to check
The CBSE has declared the results of the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted this month.
30 Jul 2018
IndiaAll five Indians win gold at International Physics Olympiad
At the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO 2018) that concluded on July 29, India created history.
30 Jul 2018
Narendra ModiPM lauds differently-abled CBSE topper on 'Mann Ki Baat'
A differently-abled girl, Anushka Panda (15), from Gurgaon is in seventh heaven after Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned her achievement in his monthly radio program "Mann Ki Baat" yesterday.
NCERT's technology guidelines for preschoolers uphold privacy, regulate screen time
The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has come up with guidelines for preschools and asked institutions to protect the privacy of students.
