British Council launches Aptis for Teens for Kolkata students
Jul 16, 2015, at 01:07 am
Kolkata, July 15 (IBNS): British Council announced the launch of the British Council Aptis for Teens test in Kolkata on Wednesday.
Jul 15, 2015, at 10:32 pm
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): With estimates suggesting a shortfall of around 400 million skilled manpower by 2020, a prominent educationist thinks that India has the oppurtunity to fill the gap both domestically and internationally.
ICAI hosts National Convention for CA students in Kolkata
Jul 12, 2015, at 08:08 pm
Kolkata, July 11 (IBNS): Eastern India Regional Council (EIRC) jointly with Eastern India Chartered Accountants Students' Association (EICASA) under the aegis of Board of Studies, ICAI has organized a two day National Convention for CA Students on the theme 'Fusion India : Beating Targets, Achieving Excellence' at Centenary Auditorium of College Street Campus of the University of Calcutta.
At academic event, UN officials spotlight data and technology as key to sustainability
Jul 09, 2015, at 06:16 pm
New York, July 9 (IBNS): The importance of quality data and cutting edge information communication technologies (ICTs) is increasingly critical to the shaping of the future sustainable development agenda, the head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) confirmed today.
Jul 08, 2015, at 02:28 am
New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): The British Council, UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, in partnership with various schools across the country is organising a week-long series of events around school education.
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.