Source: Study International
“There is a dire need in the higher education system and we want students to prosper”
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Students Hit By Tax Hike on Higher Education Services
Source: University World News
India’s new GST will mean applying to foreign universities will become more expensive, but the main effect will be on students at local universities.
Modi Government Intends to Unshackle Universities
Source: Times of India
PM Modi recently claimed measures like the granting of central status were “a thing of the past”.
Rs 6,655 Crore Schemes to Boost Skill India Mission to get Cabinet Nod
Source: Economic Times
Cabinet nod to major skill development schemes.
Why Are Indian Students at this Canadian College Stressed?
Source: Study International
International students are drawn to Canada due to the Trump effect & cheaper tuition fees – until they encounter this problem.
Lucknow Boy Co-Authors Paper with Oxford Scientist
Source: Times of India
A 21-year-old student from Lucknow, Aadarsh Mishra, currently working on a project for DRDO with experts from IITDelhi, has achieved a rare feat.
Minister Threatens To Jail, Kill Parents Who Don’t Send Kids To School
Source: Study International
“I am even ready for capital punishment for this.”
Police Zero in on Medical Students, Supervisors Over Scandal
Source: Study International
Students have been accused of getting help from supervisors to cheat for the December 2016 NEET.
Hostel Rules of 8 Indian Colleges
Source: Huff Post India
Different curfew hours for men and women, ‘local guardians’ for adult students.
Indian Uni Suspends Professor for Insulting Goddess Durga
Source: Study International
Gods are off-limit.
Changing Higher Education to Achieve Social Inclusion
Source: University World News
Higher education can be used for the social and economic mobility of underprivileged sections. This is achieved usually by providing admission to a set of students from these sections in universities and other institutes of higher education through the reservation of a quota of seats.
Despair Over Admissions System After Student’s Suicide
Source: University World News
The tragic suicide by a medical school hopeful in the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu after she unsuccessfully fought against the NEET in India’s Supreme Court has touched a nerve in the country.
Medical Aspirants Forfeit Seats As Colleges Demand High Fee
Source: Hindustan Times
Private colleges sought astronomical fees from students who bagged MBBS seats after clearing NEET.
Why Indian Unis Should Have Subject-Wise Ranking
Source: NDTV
Though Indian Universities are ranked by NIRF, there is no framework for subject-wise ranking of Indian Universities, something which global ranking systems exhibit.
Pearson India to Provide Virtual International Education
Source: Eletsonline
Pearson India partners with iNaCA to provide virtual international education in India.
Indian Student’s Shoes Will Stun You
Source: Study International
After 17 failed prototypes, a viable version was finally born.
What’s Stopping India’s Tech Grads From Dream Jobs in the US?
Source: Study International
This has led to some graduates settling for placements at less attractive companies, as well as other countries.
What Freedoms Do ‘Institutions of Eminence’ Need?
Source: University World News
The Indian government’s proposal to create 20 ‘institutions of eminence’ presents a maze of difficult choices.
Indian Students Think Foreign Degrees Not Worth The Money
Source: Study International
Indian students were found to be the least impressed with the return on investment from their degrees obtained abroad.
More Non-Engineers Making it to IIMs
Source: Economic Times
Diversity in academic background is extremely important.
Plan for Unis To Hold Jobs For Foreign Faculty
Source: University World News
Plans to keep one in five faculty jobs in India for foreign academics have led to fears that universities will have to pay the cost without any increase in funding.
India Moves On From Branch Campus Plan
Source: ICEF
A high-policy document from the Indian government sets out plans for significant reforms and enrolment targets in Indian higher education and skills training.
Driving Positive Change Through University Rankings
Source: University World News
Global and domestic rankings can be harnessed to drive change in India’s higher education sector.
Students With International Exposure Preferred For Jobs In India
Source: Hindustan Times
98% of universities also feel that more information and counselling at the school level would better prepare students for university/college.
India’s 1st Exclusively Tribal University
Source: Study International
The institute claims to be the world’s largest tribal school, providing education to over 27,000 students.
All-Female Madrassas Mixing Tradition with Science
Source: Study International
The Islamic seminary is aiming to reclaim women’s place within the enterprise of Islamic scholarship.
India Shelves Branch Campus Dream for Domestic Eminence
Source: Times Higher Education
Foreign providers plan was misguided, but domestic selective funding option brings huge challenges.
March For Science Highlights Parlous State of Research
Source: University World News
Thousands of students, scientists and supporters gathered in 30 Indian cities to support the country’s ‘March for Science’ earlier this month.
Closing The Gender Gap At IIMs
Source: Study International
“We have not given any direct advantage to female candidates this year, yet the numbers are higher.” – IIM’s
Most Students Keep Mum Over Ragging
Source: Study International
The scourge of ragging on Indian university campuses is still prevalent, with students accepting abusive behaviour and showing a reluctance to report cases of misconduct.
IIMs Reach Gender Diversity Milestone
Source: Economic Times
The trend reflects improved gender diversity in corporate India as many big companies actively remove biases against women, such as lesser pay and fewer promotions.
Foreigners Lack Interest in Joining Indian Universities
Source: Study International
In 2014, there were only 30,423 international students enrolled in Indian universities – a far cry from the 4.85 million allowed to enrol.
Education System Fails in Producing Job-Ready Grads
Source: Study International
A new survey found millennials and Gen Z’ers feel their education did not significantly contribute to landing their first jobs.
Government Puts on Hold Plan to Let in Foreign Universities
Source: Mint
The centre seeks to focus on building domestic world-class universities.
Indian International Student Body Shrinking
Source: The PIE
According to the AIU, only 30,423 international students enrolled in India’s universities in 2016, a drop of nearly a thousand on 2015.
1 in 2 MBAs In India Fails to Land a Job
Source: Economic Times
The MBA programme was once supreme. The last few years, though, have proved to be rough.
Confusion Reigns as New GST Hits Agents in India
Source: The PIE
Education agents say ambiguity over India’s new Goods and Sales Tax has caused confusion in the sector leading some to avoid it altogether.
IIMs Gain Greater Autonomy, Can Award MBAs Under New Law
Source: University World News
India’s prestigious Indian Institutes of Management are set to gain increased autonomy after the lower house of parliament passed a bill anointing them ‘institutions of national importance’.
No Plans to Replace UGC, AICTE With Single Regulator
Source: Mint
The government is not considering any merger of the UGC and the AICTE into a single higher education regulator at present.
Indian Science Needs More Funds, Faith & Support
Source: Hindustan Times
For India to be on par with the scientific enterprise in developed nations, we have to have consistent funding for science.
Govt to Establish Separate Board for ITIs
Source: Times of India
Around 23 lakh students graduating from over 13,000 industrial training institutes across India may soon be awarded certificates equivalent to the ones given to ICSE and CBSE Board pass-outs.
New IITs, IIMs Look at Indian Diaspora as Alternative to Alumni Base
Source: Mint
New IITs, IIMs are finding novel ways to build brand equity and reach, and are looking to tap unconventional sources like government funds or sponsored projects.
IIT-Kharagpur to Raise Number of Female Students
Source: Times of India
IIT-Kharagpur will raise the number of female students at its undergraduate level to give girls more scope in the premier institution.
10 Most-Popular Engineering Colleges for Top 1000 JEE Rankers
Source: Gadgets Now
There was a time when getting into IIT-Kharagpur or IIT-Kanpur was the ultimate aim of those who wanted to study engineering in the country. That is no longer the case.
After IIMs, Govt Mulls More Autonomy for Private B-schools
Source: Mint
After deciding to give the elite Indian Institutes of Management greater administrative, academic and financial autonomy, the central government may give more operational freedom to private business schools.
Modi Making Moves to Pull Engineering Back From Brink
Source: The Economic Times
After a slew of recent reports on employability of Indian engineers, the govt is finally making an effort to mend things.
Gov Body Refuses to Recognise Medical Degrees
Source: Study International
Thousands of graduates from foreign medical universities are now in a fix as India’s National Board of Examinations does not recognise their degrees.
Now, IIITs can award MTech, PhD degrees
Source: Times of India
The Lok Sabha passed a bill on Wednesday to enable Indian Institutes of Information Technology to award degrees.
India Moots Higher Education Regulation Streamline With HEERA
Source: The PIE
India’s government plans to merge the University Grants Commission and the All India Council for Technical Education into one national regulator, HEERA.
Gender Equality Charter May Head To India
Source: Times Higher Education
Universities in India should introduce a charter mark for gender equality that originated in the UK to help boost the number of women working in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.