Source: Study International
The good news is that a steadily increasing number of Indian young people from rural areas are choosing to continue their studies.
Students
Indian Flagship Program to Retain Young Scientists Hits Rough Patch
Source: The Wire
About 35% of the initial batches of INSPIRE faculty fellows now find themselves at the end of the road, with neither a job in hand nor any encouraging prospects.
How One Student Scored 100% in Their CAT Exam
Source: Study International
Thought it was possible to get 100 percent in the infamous CAT exam? Turns out, it is achievable.
College Enrolments Rise But Employability Concerns Remain
Source: Mint
Between 2014-15 and 2016-17, gross enrolment ratio improved to 25.2, meaning around 25 of every 100 eligible students are pursuing higher education.
The Cost of Studying at a University In Canada
Source: Times Higher Education
If you’re interested in studying in Canada, one of the most important things to consider is how much everything is going to cost.
Chalo Canada
Source: Little India
Why are Indian students increasingly choosing to study in Canada? “I chose Canada for more practical reasons,” says Meera Patel.
Tenacious Student Selling Parathas to Complete PhD
Source: Study International
“There are lots of things to worry about, but I will complete my education by working hard.”
How Indian B-Schools are Training Students to Be Socially Conscious
Source: Mint
Students are made aware of the innate potential of businesses to positively impact on society.
Intel, Microsoft Among Recruiters Who Hired 500 Students This Week
Source: Study International
“Placements had started on a very optimistic note this year. We hope that this trend continues for the rest of the placement season.”
Why Campus Placement Season Is A Harrowing Time for IIT Students
Source: Scroll
One student gets a job on the first day of campus placement, their roommate goes into depression.
84% of Seats for Disabled Unfilled at Top Universities
Source: Times of India
Thirty-two of India’s top universities and institutions of higher learning have together filled up barely 16% of the minimum quota for people with disabilities.
International Students Entering Canada Up 22%
Source: The PIE
IRCC reported there were 414,946 study visa holders in the country as of December 2016, up from just over 351,000 students the year before.
Schools Up the ‘Anti’ on Bullying
Source: Indian Express
It’s important to make students understand bullying.
Canada’s International Student Enrolment Surged in 2016
Source: ICEF
The number of foreign students in Canada increased by 17.5% and India was among the fastest-growing source markets.
India’s Universities Are Falling Terribly Short on Addressing Caste Discrimination
Source: TheWire.IN
Physical exclusion and indifference of the faculty towards the plight of marginisalised students is pushing many to suicide, and despite measures being in place, administrations are doing little address the issues.
Indian Prof Builds App to Block ‘Vulgar’ Sites
Source: Study International
The app will block pornography, violent and vulgar content from the Internet while playing religious songs in the process.
Record Number of Indians in Canadian Universities
Source: Study International
Indian students are flocking to Canadian colleges and universities like never before as the US grows more unwelcoming to foreign nationals.
Row Over List Shaming Academics for Sexual Harassment
Source: University World News
Raya Sarkar has accused 60 academics from top institutions all over India of sexually harassing students, naming and shaming them in her controversial Facebook post. But some feminists say the naming is unfair and due process should be followed.
High-Stakes Tests, Private Tuition Harmful to Students
Source: Times of India
Two pillars of education in India have been denounced by UNESCO as harmful to students.
Cyber-Bullying More Rampant Among Indian Students
Source: Study International
Indian students face more online and offline bullying compared to their peers in some western countries.
Canada Increasingly Attractive to Mobile Students
Source: The PIE
New research shows Canada as an increasingly attractive option for international students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pay Not Top Priority for Engineering Students
Source: Times of India
Pay and employee benefits were only third and fourth most alluring factors.
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.
Avoid This Study Abroad Application Mistakes
Source: Hindustan Times
Right from picking the right course to visa procedures, it is best to research well and prepare a strong application.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5,915 Engineering Seats Vacant After 6th Round of Admission
Source: Times of India
Seats are vacant even at top institutes like IIT-Bombay and IIT-Delhi.
‘Trump Bump’ Behind Sharp Rise In Indians Applying To Canadian Universities
Source: Hindustan Times
Canadian universities have seen a gradual increase in the number of India students, but there’s never been as sharp a spike as for the forthcoming academic year.
9% of IITians Dropped Out in 2016-17
Source: Times of India
Undergraduates left due to wrong choices made by them and poor performance, besides personal reasons.
More Vacant Seats As Students Choose Institutes Near Home
Source: Hindustan Times
Students at IITs seem to be surrendering seats allotted to them in the admission rounds.
Indian Engineering Seats Going Vacant
Source: Times of India
54% of seats in private engineering colleges went vacant last year.
Students Will Have A Say in Accreditation of Varsities
Source: The Economic Times
In top universities across the globe, students’ feedback for faculty courses is mandatory and an important aspect of assessment.
Indians Fake-Marry Students to Enter Canada
Source: Study International
Young Indian men are offering their female peers an all-expenses paid education in Canadian universities or colleges, in exchange for marriage.
NASA Launches World’s Lightest Satellite Built By Indian Student
Source: Study International
Rifath Sharook makes history for India with kalamsat satellite!