Education News in India

Stress on schools, not higher education 13/Sep/2010
A day after Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal announced far-reaching proposed reforms in IIT entrance exams, senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh targeted the minister, saying the ministry should shift its focus from higher education to developing the school system. Digvijay ..
CBSE to make parents aware about CCE 13/Sep/2010
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) seems to be leaving no stone unturned to popularize its new Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) system and make it a success all over the nation. Now, the CBSE is trying to reach out to parents to guide them on how to help their children perform ..
Reforms mooted in Common Entrance Examination in Kerala 13/Sep/2010
In a step towards reforming edcuation sector, Kerala cabinet today decided to change the norms for admission to professional courses from next academic year. As per the new norms, the marks obtained for qualifying exam would also be considered along with the marks obtained for entrance examination ..
Obama adviser says high jobless rate to continue 13/Sep/2010
Indicating that the US unemployment rate to remain high for some time, President Barack Obama's new top economic advisor today said that it is going to be a long battle to get out of the recession. "I think it's fair to say that after this recession that began in 2007 put us very deep in the ..
TN govt to provide 3 eggs per week to school kids 13/Sep/2010
In an effort to improve the immunity of kids in Tamil Nadu, Minister for Health and Family Welfare M.R.K. Pannerselvam announced that three eggs a week will be provided to every school student for free. Pannerselvam spoke at a function organized to inaugurate two new buildings and facilities worth Rs. 14...
Foreign students, medical courses likely in IITs 13/Sep/2010
Foreign students and faculties, medical courses and a new pattern for entrance exams are among the reforms planned for Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), HRD Minister Sibal said on Sept 10. Talking to reporters after a nearly three-hour-long meeting of the council of IITs, Sibal said the decisions ..
A varsity with a difference 13/Sep/2010
One amongst five in India to receive ‘University with potential for Excellence’ status from the University Grants Commission, the University of Madras is among three universities started in the country by the British. Fashioned on the lines of London University, about 15 universities branched out of Madras ..
On an Indian mission 13/Sep/2010
The University of Cincinnati (UC), a public research university in the USA and known for various crucial discoveries, has announced that it would invest $1 million in undergraduate scholarships for Indian students beginning the fall 2011 intake. The varsity has committed two full scholarships to brilliant students, who ..
In the fast lane 13/Sep/2010
Love motor sports? Here’s a good news for all enthusiasts who want to make a career in this field. The University of Southampton’s School of Engineering Sciences has invited applications for its unique M.Sc. course in Race Car Aerodynamics. This is said to be the world’s only course dedicated to race ..
On a mission 13/Sep/2010
One of the most coveted examinations held by the UPSC, the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE) is the first step towards becoming an officer with the Indian Armed Forces. The CDSE, which attracts lakhs of applicants every year, needs serious preparations. Held twice a year (February and September), CDSE is a ..

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