Source: NDTV
The scholarship titled ‘Jagannath Arora Scholarship’ has been named after WhatsApp VP’s father. The scholarship will be awarded to a young and talented woman enrolled in Post Graduate Programme in Mangaement at ISB.
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Screwvala to Set Up Rs100 Crore Fund for Scholarships
Source: Live Mint
Ronnie Screwvala, who runs the online education start-up Upgrad, will set up the Rs100 crore online scholarships for professionals.
Delhi University Could Add Facebook Course To English Degrees
IIT Kharagpur to Introduce Vastu Shastra
Source: Times of India
IIT Kharagpur will introduce rudiments of Vaastu Shastra to 1st and 2nd-year undergrad architecture students this August.
Beware of Fake Handbook of International Unis
Source: Times of India
In their ongoing quest to avoid higher education scams, students must now beware of a fake handbook of international universities sold online.
India: 8 Courses That Lead To High-Paying Jobs
Source: Study International
Students who take Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) courses look set to rake in the money once they enter the job market. And it seems to be a choice that will ultimately pay off, given the lucrative remuneration packages companies are giving to graduates from these fields. “Generally, STEM courses stand as one of the highest-paying jobs worldwide,” international education consultancy The Chopras managing director Natasha Chopra said.
For the complete list, visit Study International.
37% of Indian Uni Students Suffer Moderate Depression
Colleges Flouting Student-Faculty Ratio To Face Action
Source: Hindustan Times
Engineering colleges not maintaining the prescribed student-faculty ratio will be liable for action, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has said.
The complete story can be read on the Hindustan Times website.
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Second Uni Ranking Adds New Category
Source: University World News
India’s second annual round of ranking of its universities and other higher education institutions released this week includes a new overall category, looking at institutions across all disciplines. The Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore came top.
For the complete text, view University World News online.
Canadian Unis Report Bump in Applications for 2017
Source: ICEF
Canadian universities are reporting significant increases in the number of foreign applications received for this year. For many institutions, year-over-year growth is often on the order of 20-30% or more.
The increase is being attributed to political developments in the UK and US, but also to expanded recruiting by Canadian institutions and the relative affordability of Canadian education.
For the full report, please visit the ICEF website.
IISc Bangalore Best Uni; Miranda House Top College
Source: Hindustan Times
The human resource development ministry has released the India Rankings 2017 of National Institutional Ranking Framework- NIRF in New Delhi.
Perks of Studying at a North American Community College
Source: Study International
Are you looking for an affordable education in Canada or the USA? Find out more about the community colleges in North America that are providing excellent graduate pathways to top universities!