Education News in India

Sibal moots new institutional framework 18/Jan/2011
Kapil Sibal, Union Minister for Human Resource and Development (HRD), has mooted the framework for an institution that will be set up constituting the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and the State Councils of Educational Research and Training (SCERTs). This framework could ..
Canada's Carleton University to have an India chair 18/Jan/2011
Canada's Carleton University will soon have an India Chair to promote research and understanding about the emerging global powerhouse. The Ottawa-based university will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian government on January 24 for setting up an India Chair at its Canada-India Centre ..
Saakshar Bharat Mission curriculum revised to meet educational needs 19/Jan/2011
The curriculum of the Saakshar Bharat Mission, a project of the National Literacy Mission (NLM), has been revised to meet the educational needs of neo-literates and non-literates above the age of 14. According to NLM officials, the focus would be on functional literacy, traditionally acquired knowledge of ..
Moving evaluation beyond the exam paradigm 19/Jan/2011
For many students, teachers and parents, every mark bears significance. With the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) introducing changes in its pattern of assessment and other Boards also beginning to ponder over their assessment practices, there seems to be potential for a shift in outlook on evaluation of ..
Tackling the new pattern 18/Jan/2011
The new pattern of Preliminary Examination for the Civil Services will come into force from this year. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced that the official notification including the new prospectus will be published on February 19, and the last date for applying will be Monday, March ..
Learning centres for foreign languages 18/Jan/2011
Eight universities that provide facilities for studying foreign languages had been listed earlier in these columns. There are many more universities and other institutions with similar facilities. Let us look at some of them. University of Pune Address: University of Pune, ..
Charting a new course in education 18/Jan/2011
Decks have been cleared for setting up the innovation university proposed by the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) in the State. The Cabinet has given its nod for the university, which was initially called ‘world class university'. Nearly 325 acres have been identified in Puthur ..
Happy times ahead for job-seekers 18/Jan/2011
Reflecting the positive sentiment among recruiters, an eight per cent rise has been seen in hiring in the city in December 2010 compared to November 10, according to Naukri.com, a recruitment platform. Traditionally, December witnesses a dip in hiring owing to the end of year holiday season but this year ..
Study at Maastricht varsity is a stimulating experience 18/Jan/2011
Holland is not a very common place for Indian students to go and study. In fact, people would have not even heard about Maastricht! However, I consider myself fortunate to have been able to come and explore an entirely different and unique place in the world. Maastricht is one of the oldest cities of the ..
It's special, research-oriented 18/Jan/2011
The first batch of the four-year Bachelor of Science (B.S.) integrated programme, first-of-its-kind among the universities in the country, started by the Bangalore University from the academic year 2010-11, had many surprise takers. Of the 17 students admitted to the course, some have joined after ..

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