Education News in India

CBSE to introduce open book exam for class X and XII exams 12/Apr/2013
Ushering in what could be the biggest change in the country's school examination system, the Central Board of Secondary Education will introduce an 'open book' section in the final exams for classes 9, 10 and 11 from the current academic year and for class 12 boards from next year (2014-15). For the 'open ..
Madras HC stays single judge order on dual degree 11/Apr/2013
The Madras High Court has stayed a single judge's order, which held that the additional degree obtained by undergoing a one-year course was not equivalent to three-year degree course. A division bench comprising, Justices Elipe Dharma Rao and M Vijayaraghavan granted the injunction while admitting a writ ..
RICS ties up with Amity University to open a school for specialised degree .. 11/Apr/2013
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) announced tie-up with Amity University to open a school for specialised degree courses in real estate, construction and infrastructure. Amity has provided the infrastructure facility at its Noida campus for the new institution 'RICS School of Built ..
Spelling Bee contest adds word meaning in addition to spelling 11/Apr/2013
The prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee contest, which the Indian Americans having won 10 of the last 14 times, has changed the rules of the game just two months before the finals, under which the kids will be quizzed on what the word means in addition to spelling them. For the first time in the ..
AP government for revival of defunct academies to promote Telugu .. 11/Apr/2013
The Andhra Pradesh government issued orders to revive the defunct academies for the promotion of Telugu literature, music, drama and fine arts in the state, on the eve of Telugu new year 'Ugadi'. A Government Order (GO) issued directed the director of cultural affairs to take steps for revival of Andhra ..
Governor describes Nandan Nilekani as a true role model for the youth 11/Apr/2013
Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani is truly a role model for the youth, said Jharkhand Governor Syed Ahmed. "He is truly a role model for the youth. I hope that many of you (students), graduating today, shall make an effort to emulate him both in inculcating a spirit and dedication towards ..
Lord Paul stresses on education for women for their empowerment 11/Apr/2013
NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul said education plays a key role for the empowerment of women, who are facing increasing incidences of violence. "Whatever has happened in the country during the last six months has made us hang our heads in shame. We need education to empower women," Lord Paul ..
Multi-city roadshow from Germany offering an interactive platform to .. 11/Apr/2013
Germany will kick-off its 'excellence on tour 2013' across India from April 26, a multi-city roadshow which offers an interactive platform to academicians, researchers and students from both the countries. The roadshow follows its launch of the German house for research and innovation here in October last ..
CBSE postpones NEET for MBBS admission in view of assembly elections in .. 11/Apr/2013
In view of the assembly elections in Karnataka on May 5, CBSE today postponed the first National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to MBBS courses to May 18 in the state. The NEET for under-graduate medical courses was to be held on May 5, as per the announcement made by CBSE in September ..
Business groups and labor unions have agreed to allow low-skilled foreign .. 10/Apr/2013
US employers struggling to fill certain jobs like washing dishes, cleaning hotels, caring for the elderly could soon get help now that business groups and labor unions have agreed on a plan to allow thousands of new low-skilled foreign workers into the workforce. The deal still needs final agreement from ..

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