It now ranks higher than IIT-Delhi (172) and has also overtaken the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, which is ranked 170.
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Indian Students Among Apple WWDC 2018 Scholarship Winners
Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a Twitter video about the 530-plus winners of WWDC 2018 student scholarship.
Higher Education Blown By Light Winds of Change
Several new proposals for Indian higher education promise incremental change to the system.
IISc Back in Top University List
IISc has made it to the top 100 in the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2018. It is the only Indian institution in the list.
Central Universities Have Over 80% Reserved Seats for Senior Faculty Lying Vacant
The problem is starkest in Allahabad and Delhi universities where 98.36% & 93.10% of seats reserved for SCs and STs are vacant.
Launched By IIT-M, Startup to Help Other Startups
IIT Madras has incubated a startup to help the founders of other startups in the early stages of their ventures.
Google India Offers Educational Programme for Summer Vacations
Google will release one assignment every week for four weeks.
Why IISc is India’s Best, but Lags Among Global Peers
Teachers feel huge domestic demand puts Indian universities at a disadvantage.
College Board Makes Admission to Indian Universities Easier
Can’t afford to pay for SAT fees? Check out the new College Board Scholars Program for fee reductions and scholarships.
India Is Producing Masters in Learning Deficits
Researchers have relied upon school children for evidence of learning deficits in but teachers could be vectors themselves.
Over Half of Canada’s International Students Want to Stay After Graduation
Source: Study International
The results of a recent survey suggest that more than 60% of students who come to Canada to complete their post-secondary education hope to become permanent residents of ‘The Great White North’ after they graduate.
While pathways to citizenship currently exist for international students, both the government and various institutions feel more can be done. In the coming years, an increased number of employment opportunities, international programs and scholarships will be made available to help make these students feel more at home while they study abroad in Canada.
For further details on the study, visit Study International.
Jobs Top Priority as UGC Sets Target for 2022 for All Institutes
UGC comes up with a 5-point plan to help Modi get the jobs he is looking for.