Globsyn Business School in association with AIMA, CMA organize 41stNational Competition for Young Managers

Jul 07, 2015, at 10:24 pm

Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS): Globsyn Business School, a business management institution, in association with All India Management Association (AIMA) and Calcutta Management Association (CMA), organized this year’s Eastern Regional Round of the "National Competition for Young Managers" on July 3 and 4 at its Amtala campus.

Global education targets at risk amid surge in out-of-school numbers, says UN report

Jul 07, 2015, at 02:58 pm

New York, July 7 (IBNS) The number of out-of-school children and adolescents around the world has risen to worrying levels, dealing a potential blow to education targets aimed at achieving universal primary and secondary education, a new United Nations report has warned.

IIEST Shibpur signs MOU with Heritage Institute of Technology Kolkata

Jul 07, 2015, at 01:42 am

Kolkata, July 6 (IBNS): A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata (HITK) and Centre of Excellence for Green Energy & Sensor System (CEGESS), Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology, Shibpur (IIEST) with the objective of collaborative Research & Development activities on efficient solar cells development utilising the state-of–the-art laboratory facilities of CEGESS, IIEST, Shibpur and other relevant academic programmes such as conducting an M.Tech. course on 'Renewable Energy' at HITK .

Actor Pallavi Joshi resigns as FTII member supporting agitating students

Jul 06, 2015, at 09:50 pm

Pune, Jul 6 (IBNS) Noted actor Pallavi Joshi has resigned as member of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Society in support of the agitation by the students.

UPSC Civil Services Exam 2014 results announced, Ira Singhal tops

Jul 04, 2015, at 09:27 pm

New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS): The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Saturday announced its civil services exam for this year where four women topped the ranks.

British Council Bengaluru offers IELTS Intensive preparation course

Jul 04, 2015, at 02:57 am

Bengaluru, July 3 (IBNS): British Council Bengaluru has offered IELTS Intensive preparation course for students and professionals.

Kolkata: Scottish Church College issues 'dress code' for students

Jun 29, 2015, at 05:21 am

Kolkata, Jun 28 (IBNS): The authority of Kolkata's prestigious Scottish Church College has issued a notice where students have been asked to maintain a dress code inside the campus.

Howrah school celebrates prize distribution ceremony

Jun 28, 2015, at 01:48 am

Liluah, June 27 (IBNS): Agrasain Balika Siksha Sadan, a school located in Howrah, celebrated their prize distribution ceremony at the school premise recently.

Pre-departure orientation held for U.S bound students

Jun 27, 2015, at 06:24 am

Kolkata, June 26 (IBNS): The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) hosted a day long pre-departure orientation program for U.S bound undergraduates and postgraduate students at the American Centre on Friday.

Musadiq Amin Sahaf assumes charge as University of Kashmir Registrar

Jun 24, 2015, at 10:25 pm

Srinagar, June 24 (IBNS) Musadiq Amin Sahaf on Wednesday assumed charge as the Registrar of the University of Kashmir.

Union Cabinet approves setting up of six new IIMs

Jun 24, 2015, at 10:17 pm

New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved setting up of six new Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) in the country.

Kolkata: Bimal Roy sacked from ISI, students' plea calls for probe into his dismissal

Jun 18, 2015, at 10:59 pm

Kolkata, June 18 (IBNS): Following the removal of Padma Shri recipient Bimal Roy as the Director of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) on June 10, a mass campaigning of students is underway which has called for a transparent inquiry into the reasons for his dismissal.

AMPAI announces the counselling for Entrance Examination

Jun 18, 2015, at 10:53 pm

Kolkata, June 18 (IBNS): The Association of Minority Professional Academic Institutes (AMPAI), - a registered body under WB Society Registration Act 1961 - popularly known as ‘AMPAI’, announced on Thursday that an offline counselling session would be conducted on June 20-21 in eight locations simultaneously across various states of India.

NSE pledges to transform students in 15000 CBSE schools across India

Jun 18, 2015, at 07:41 pm

New Delhi, June 18(IBNS): National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has joined hands with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to give young students of class IX and X, their first formal lessons in the world of finance.

British Council launches report exploring role of English in NSQF

Jun 12, 2015, at 04:33 am

Kolkata, June 11 (IBNS): The British Council, in partnership with Manipal City and Guilds, Trinity College London and the National Skills Development Agency, have launched a report that explores the role of English in the NSQF, with a particular focus on English as a Skill for Employability for entry level and semi-skilled employment in the sectors of Healthcare, Hospitality and Construction.

FIITJEE claims brilliant performance of its CBSE XII students

Jun 11, 2015, at 02:22 am

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS) : FIITJEE on Wednesday claimed that in the CBSE Class XII board result declared on the May 25 its students from Punjabi Bagh, who were enrolled in long term classroom program for JEE (Mains & Advanced), scored brilliantly.

TeacherNI.com aims to encourage self-study

Jun 04, 2015, at 09:10 pm

Kolkata, June 4 (IBNS): Learning is being simplified with a view to encouraging self-study to make students gain confidence and engage with quality education, said one of the founders of India's leading education test portal here on Wednesday.

Neotia University to develop a course on English language and literature in the global context

Jun 04, 2015, at 07:20 am

Kolkata, June 3(IBNS): The Neotia University (TNU) organised a two day session on teaching English language and literature in the global context and to develop course content for the integrated five year MA degree course after 12th grade for the academic session 2015-16.

Aston Business School in UK announces Aston MBA India Scholarship worth £5,000

Jun 03, 2015, at 08:35 pm

Kolkata, June 3 (IBNS): Aston Business School has announced the launch of their new MBA full-time India Scholarship award.

Pay more to access more facilities: Chennai school allegedly asks students

Jun 03, 2015, at 07:53 pm

Chennai, June 3 (IBNS): In a shocking case of discrimination, a private school in Chennai has asked students to pay more if they want access to more facilities.

Goa Education Trust Scholarships' to UK is now open for applications

Jun 03, 2015, at 04:36 am

New Delhi, June 2 (IBNS): The British Council, UK's International organisation for educational and cultural relations, has announced the Goa Education Trust scholarships to the UK.

Kolkata students shine at Science Olympiad 2014-15

Jun 03, 2015, at 01:45 am

Kolkata, June 2 (IBNS): Four students of Kolkata made their parents proud by garnering International Ranks in the Olympiad Awards held recently in Delhi organized by Science Olympiad Foundation.

Shemrock and Shemford Group of Schools launches expansion drive in Kolkata

Jun 02, 2015, at 02:44 am

Kolkata, June 1 (IBNS) Shemrock and Shemford Group of Schools, Delhi's leading Preschool Chain, is planning to expand its network by opening 25 new schools in various locations across Kolkata, in the next 3 years.

Assam govt to bear educational expenses of BPL students under new scheme

Jun 02, 2015, at 01:46 am

Guwahati, June 1 (IBNS) : Ahead of the assembly polls in 2016, the Assam Government has decided to launch a new scheme for BPL students.

Suhel Seth inaugurates two-day education summit in Kolkata

May 31, 2015, at 07:33 pm

Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): Public speaker and Marketing Guru Suhel Seth visited Kolkata to launch an education festival, The Edutainment Show, on Saturday at a city hotel.

Student Visa Day: US Embassy welcomes Indian students

May 29, 2015, at 03:26 pm

Kolkata, May 29 (IBNS): The U.S. Embassy in Delhi, and Consulates General in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai, opened their doors on May 28 to over 4,000 Indian students who applied for visas to pursue education in the United States.

XLRI collaborates with Talentedge to launch corporate finance program

May 29, 2015, at 03:22 pm

New York, May 29 (IBNS): XLRI- Xavier School of Management in Jamshedpur, a business school has collaborated with Talentedge, an online interactive education companies to offer a 4 month e-MDP (Management Development Programme) in Corporate Finance for Business Managers.

PM congratulates CBSE class 10 exam pass outs

May 29, 2015, at 01:23 am

New Delhi, May 28 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated students who have cleared Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) class 10 board examinations.

TPF offers scholarship for students

May 28, 2015, at 04:16 am

Kolkata, May 27 (IBNS) Terapanth Professional Forum (TPF), a charitable fund has declared on Wednesday about its 100% scholarship for promising students all over India through 'Udaan'.

Manobi Bandyopadhyay to become India's first transgender college principal

May 28, 2015, at 12:15 am

Kolkata, May 27 (IBNS): India is likely to get its first transgender college principal as Manobi Bandyopadhyay is set to take charge of Krishnagar Women's College in West Bengal from next month.