Three years of NEP: A status check of top 10 initiativesThree years since the new National Education Policy was notified, replacing the 34-year-old education policy in the country, several initia...
30 Jul, 2023, 05.09 PM IST
Single national test to scout for talented kids from class 8It is proposed that scholarships be distributed per district in the ratio reflecting the population of rural and urban children. A similar ...
31 May, 2023, 12.00 AM IST
2022: CUET's rocky debut, delayed academic session, return to single term board exams few education sector highlightsWhile the CBSE and CISCE board exams returned to the format of one single exam in a year rather than split terms, the NCERT dropped portion...
31 Dec, 2022, 01.38 PM IST
UP plans to allow only TET qualified teachers in MadrasasThe step is aimed at improving teaching standards of non-Islamic subjects such as science and social sciences in the madrasas, as well as t...
19 Jul, 2022, 12.15 AM IST
Development of curriculum for school education huge decentralised consultation exercise: NCERT"The development of National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for School Education is a huge consultative exercise, not limited in any way, to th...
21 Jun, 2022, 08.35 PM IST
The problems with Common University Entrance Test that need examinationThis 'marks inflation' has led to ridiculous cut-offs for admission, sometimes touching 100%. Also, it has made it essential to normalise t...
25 Mar, 2022, 12.07 AM IST
Government undecided on plan for conducting class 3, 5, 8 exams under new education policyThese examinations aim to test the achievement of basic learning outcomes, through assessment of core concepts and knowledge from the natio...
01 Aug, 2020, 07.49 AM IST
With age no bar, even 60-year-old register for MBBS entryAfter the Supreme Court recently lifted the age limit of 25 years for the national test, several have taken up the challenge to prepare for...
09 Apr, 2017, 11.22 AM IST
Will electrify all villages ahead of 2018 deadline: Piyush GoyalReferring to Modi government's pledge to electrify all villages by 2018, he said, "We have decided to fulfill it at least a year ahead of t...
17 Mar, 2016, 05.04 PM IST
Stammering to deny you B.Ed admission in CCS universityOnline registration for the MEd programme at the university opened on December 12. Over 1,000 seats are available in 36 colleges affiliated...
17 Dec, 2015, 12.25 PM IST
Khan Academy CEO Salman Khan’s India dream: Coaching 450 million in 10 yearsMeet Salman Khan, the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, a non-profit with the mission of "providing a free, world-class education for anyone...
04 Dec, 2015, 12.28 PM IST
New HRD Minister Smriti Irani bats for IITs in every state, review of Delhi University's FYUPIrani's list is a mix of progressive initiatives, the Sangh Parivar's ideas on education and the Gujarat model on teachers' training.
29 May, 2014, 01.08 PM IST
As the four-year undergraduate degree struggles to take off, there are warning signs aplentyIn its crisis of institutional identity, DU is not alone. The entire Indian higher education system is feeling unsure of its worth and want...
08 May, 2013, 11.06 AM IST
Delhi University calls special meeting of the Academic CouncilWith barely a month left before the undergraduate admissions begin; the Delhi University is moving rapidly to tie up loose ends.
07 May, 2013, 11.59 AM IST
- NCERT to be accorded university status: Kapil Sibal
The NCERT, which is celebrating its golden jubilee celebration, would be accorded university status, HRD Minister Kapil Sibal has said.
01 Sep, 2011, 06.05 PM IST
- From next year, pursue BEd in combo with BA or BSc
In a move aimed at providing more trained teachers , select universities will soon offer B Ed course along with graduation in science or ar...
04 Oct, 2010, 12.03 PM IST
- NSD raises curtains on a bold new act
The idea of a national theatre dominated post-Independence years. It was felt that such a concept was necessary and needed to be nurtured.
20 Jan, 2007, 03.34 AM IST