NCERT does not distinguish between “Bharat” and “India”: Government

This question was brought up a few months after an NCERT panel recommended that all social science textbooks up to Class 12 refer to “India” as “Bharat.” Minister of State in the Ministry of Education Annapurna Devi stated in the Rajya Sabha that the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) does not distinguish…

ISB announces a fee waiver for veterans and active military people.

On December 7, the Indian School of Business (ISB) declared that it would waive 50% of the tuition for veterans of the military forces or active duty members who choose to move to civilian life. In cooperation with the Ministry of Defence’s Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, the fee exemptions have been announced. Up to 22…

At COP28 UAE, IIT-Mandi received the “Green University” honor.

At COP 28 in the United Arab Emirates, the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) was honored with the esteemed Green University Award. The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in the United States has granted special consultative status to Green Mentors, a non-governmental organization, for this award. This recognition was given credit…

Study Abroad: IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted in New Zealand

Today, New Zealand declared that it will now implement the One Skill Retake option for the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). If test takers do not receive the appropriate score in any of the four skills—listening, reading, writing, or speaking—they may retake the test using the IELTS One Skill Retake option. The choice was…

UGC publishes draft guidelines for short skill development courses

The rules for the establishment of short-term skill development courses in higher education institutions were approved today by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The New Education Policy (NEP), 2020 has influenced the preparation of the guidelines. This guideline’s goal is to lay the groundwork for the incorporation of skilling into higher education at all levels…

By December 31st, UGC orders universities to designate an Ombudsperson and carry out specified regulations.

By December 31, 2023, institutions are expected to have appointed Ombudspersons and put other UGC Regulations into effect, per a request from the University Grants Commission (UGC). After December 31, UGC will make public the names of the universities in default—those that neglect to designate an Ombudsperson and adhere to other regulatory requirements. By the…

AICTE expands its reach, adds management, eliminates the limit on admission for top-performing engineering colleges, and offers computer application courses.

The approval procedure manual for the academic year 2024–2027 was released today by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The programs and courses in computer applications (like BCA) and management (like BBA/BMS) have been brought “under the umbrella of AICTE to ensure coordinated development in technical and management education,” according to AICTE Chairman…

PG certificate program in healthcare management to be offered by IIM Tiruchirappalli and Jaro Education

The Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Healthcare Management is being offered by Jaro Education in partnership with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Tiruchirappalli. The new healthcare management program is intended for professionals, consultants, and business owners in healthcare and related fields who are eager to advance their knowledge and analytical abilities to spot chances…

The first batch of the Chief Business Officers program to be introduced by IIM-Udaipur and Imarticus Learning in March 2024

The Chief Business Officers (CBO) program has been launched in partnership with Imarticus Learning by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Udaipur. The goal of the new curriculum is to educate senior executives with the business acumen, leadership abilities, and strategic thinking needed to succeed in today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment. The inaugural class…

IIT Kharagpur opens applications for its new short-term online course in digital marketing.

Marketing in the Digital World is a short-term online course on digital marketing offered by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur. Applications for the online course are being accepted by the institute. The course material is intended for enthusiasts of digital marketing as well as MSME and startup entrepreneurs, as well as mid-level managers…