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The Pros & Cons of Studying Abroad
A recent article on Canada Campus Visits looked at many of the benefits and drawbacks of the study abroad experience. For some, traveling to a new country can be something they have looked forward to for years. Others though might be hesitant to leave their friends and family before going to a part of the world they barely know.
WEBA India Student Fair 2019
A unique opportunity to meet qualified undergraduate candidates and decision making family members throughout the most vibrant markets.
10 Things to Know About Studying in India
Times Higher Education: India is an attractive destination for international students, but there a few things you should know before you head there.
Why India’s Lunar Mission is a ‘Giant Leap for Womankind’
Source: University World News
Women in India take a back seat in science and technology research, but they are at the forefront of the country’s world-class space agency.
IC3 Conference Welcomes 900+ to Mumbai
Source: The PIE News
Mumbai was witness to the fourth edition of the International Career & College Counselling Conference 2019 which saw more than 900 educators from leading Indian and global institutions from over 35 countries come together for a dialogue on collaborative and inclusive practices.
UGC Targets 30% Enrolment in Higher Education by 2020
Source: University World News
The UGC of India has set a target to increase the gross enrolment ratio in higher education to 30% by 2020.
More Indian Students Expected to Study Abroad
Source: Study International
Reports suggest more students from India will likely drive future international student growth.
14 More Universities Named Institutes of Eminence
Source: University World News
India has expanded its list of Institutes of Eminence to include another 14 institutions – seven public and seven private universities – that will be expected to rise up global university rankings.
Why There Is Going To Be Another “March For Science”
Source: The Wire
“A big part of the problem lies with our education system, whose methods leave much to be desired.”
‘No Anti-Nationalism’ Clause Threatens Critical Thinking
Source: University World News
Private universities are growing in India and are making quite noise about their global academic ambitions.
How the Indian International Student Body is Changing
Source: Study International
Indian students usually make up the second-largest group of international students in major English-speaking host countries. However digging deeper into the data shows how this demographic is changing.
Indian Ministry Seeks Work Rights for International Students
Source: The PIE News
India’s Human Resource Development Ministry has put together a proposal that will allow international students to work in certain fields while studying.
10 Things to Know About Studying in India
Source: Times Higher Education
India is an attractive destination for international students, but there a few things you should know before you head there.
Microsoft Launches AI Research Labs in Universities
Source: University World News
Microsoft is launching new artificial intelligence laboratories at a number of universities in India to skill nearly 150,000 students.
Alarm Raised Over Sub-Par English Centres
Source: The PIE News
English coaching centres in some Indian provinces are intentionally setting students up to fail formal English tests to create repeat business.
Higher Education Should Focus on Potential Rather Than Global Skills
Source: University World News
It is difficult to build a better country when such crucial jobs are carried out by people who are marked by their failures.
Regulator to Review Quality of PhD Theses Over 10 Years
Source: University World News
The University Grants Commission has launched a review of PhD theses in Indian universities over the last 10 years, amid concerns that doctoral degrees are being granted to candidates whose theses lack originality and quality.
Ambitious Modi Plan to Restructure HE and Boost Research
Source: University World News
India’s Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) this week unveiled a draft National Education Policy (NEP) 2019 just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured a solid majority for his Bharatiya Janata Party in national elections.
Should Publishing Journal Articles Be Mandatory for PhD Students?
Source: The Wire
PhD programs at most Indian universities are, despite what some would consider to be stringent UGC regulations, poorly run. The fault lies at several levels, not just with the rules, and not only with the UGC either.
Major Post-Election Higher Education Review Underway
Source: University World News
Even before Modi’s victory, preparations were underway for a wide-reaching review of the country’s higher education sector.
Institutes Gear Up India for Age of AI
Soure: University World News
According to the NASSCOM, India will require nearly 238,000 AI professionals in the next three years.
Seminar on Indian Elections 2019
With over 900 million eligible voters, the world is about witness the largest democratic exercise in history.
Parties Vie for 84 million First-time Votes with Higher Education Pledges
Source: University World News
With the first phase of polling for general elections in the world’s largest democracy underway, India’s main political parties have released their manifestos promising much for higher education.
Job Quotas Confusion Leaves Thousands of Posts Empty
Source: University World News
Thousands of university faculty jobs in India remain unfilled over competing interpretations of the country’s constitutional guarantee of job quotas in higher education institutions for lower castes and marginalised groups.
University Body Defers Decision On Institutes Of Eminence
Source: University World News
The UGC has deferred their decision as more names have been recommended than the government allowed for.
Nalanda University Seeks To Rise Above Regional Tensions
Source: University World News
The institution aims to become a symbol of India’s soft power.
What Will Reserving One In 10 Higher Education Places Achieve?
Source: University World News
The Indian government has decided to reserve 10% of higher education places for less affluent members of the upper castes of the country.
Freeze On New Engineering Institutes Due To Empty Seats
Source: University World News
Is India’s love affair with Engineering as a career path over?
‘Surveillance’ of Academics Condemned Globally
Source: University World News
Academics from around the world contacted by the Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers’ Association in New Delhi have criticised attendance-monitoring rules for the university’s faculty.
St. Xavier’s National Alumni Meet Unveils Future Plans for College
St. Xavier College Calcutta Alumni Association has decided to offer the Kapil Dev Nikhanj scholarship.
New Universities Likely to Boost Gross Enrolment Ratio in Bihar
With the establishment of four new public universities and six private universities in the last year, students are expected to flock to the state.
Government OKs Land for Medical Colleges
The state cabinet approved a proposal for the revenue and land reforms department to transfer the required land.
Education Department Plans Question Banks for State Boards
Matriculation and intermediate students across the Ranchi district will be given the chance to get curated question banks.
MSU Peon Arrested in Bogus Mark Sheet Scam
The SOG has arrested a member of MS University for involvement in the scam.
AICTE to Begin Training Faculty of Technical Institutes Soon
The semester-long training program will be mandatory for recruiting faculty members in technical institutions.
Heritage Walk for Students
Gujarati students participated in a heritage walk organized by Raipur Smart City Limited.
Ministry Backpedals on Gagging Rules for Academics
Attempts by the government of India to impose new rules on centrally funded universities that would restrict academic freedoms and the right to protest or strike are being reversed.
Start-Ups Helping International Students Find Accommodation in India
Avoid unsafe housing with these clever start-ups.
Reduce Publishing in India and Increase Quality
The publishing crisis in India is due to the government’s policy of making research compulsory across all institutions without taking into account their different nature.
Top Technology Institutes Recruit Global Staff Jointly
Indian Institutes of Technology will pool their resources to hire professors collectively from abroad.
Revamp of University Regulatory Body Faces Opposition
The Indian government’s move to replace the University Grants Commission, with a new body to allow institutions more autonomy faces opposition in parliament.
Internationalization Ambition Faces Stiff Ambition
India has announced several initiatives aimed at boosting its universities’ international rankings and image worldwide.
IIT-Delhi Set for a Makeover
IITD is set to extend its reputation beyond engineering.
Number of Female Students Making IIT Entry Doubles
Number of female students making IIT entry doubles.
To Boost Global Rankings, IITs Foo Foreign Students, Faculty
IITs to promote institutions via dinner meetings, lectures, tie-ups, journal ads & social media.
Indian Students Win Microsoft Award for App to Spot Fake Medicines
The Microsoft Imagine Cup is a technology competition where students from around the globe team up to solve some of the world’s biggest problems.
IIT-B Generates Highest Revenue Among IITs
IIT-Bombay, was followed by IIT-Madras and IIT-Delhi in terms of revenue generated.
Indian Conference Visa Denial Sparks Scholars Protest
Academics have reacted strongly to the denial by the Indian government of visas to Pakistani scholar.
Blockbuster Placement Year at Young IITs
It’s an incredible hiring season at new IITs, their best ever.