Lore India Foundation launches National Scholarship Program for school students
Jul 15, 2014, at 03:43 am
New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): Lore India Foundation Scholarship Trust on Monday announced the launch of a scholarship program that will identify, assess, reward and mentor the brightest young minds in India.
Jwala Gutta, KK add verve to Aakash Institute celebrations
Jul 15, 2014, at 12:40 am
Kolkata, July 14 (IBNS): National Badminton player Jwala Gutta and singer KK glammed up the Vyom 2014 celebrations of Aakash Institute as a mentoring institute for thousands of Indian students on Sunday.
Kolkata's Muralidhar Girls' College celebrates Platinum Jubilee
Jul 09, 2014, at 08:09 pm
Kolkata, July 9 (IBNS) Kolkata's Muralidhar Girls’ College celebrated its 75 years of commitment to women's education on Tuesday within the college premises, marking also the beginning of a series of programmes.
Kolkata students shine in science Olympiad awards
Jul 04, 2014, at 02:01 am
Kolkata,July 3 (IBNS): Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) recently organized its International Award ceremony to felicitate International winning students, teachers and principals of Olympiad exams for the Academic year 2013-14.
Delhi University cut off list on Monday
Jun 30, 2014, at 07:19 pm
New Delhi, June 30 (IBNS): The first cut-off list of the Delhi University, which was embroiled in a standoff with the UGC for days over the undergraduate course duration, will be out on Monday.
Build a literate, educated and empowered India: Irani
Jun 29, 2014, at 04:07 am
Bhopal, June 28 (IBNS) Minister for Human Resource Development Smriti Zubin Irani on Saturday called for building a literate, educated and empowered India.
Delhi University capitulates, agrees to 3-yr course
Jun 27, 2014, at 08:16 pm
New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS) The Delhi University (DU) has finally gave up its stance on a Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) and agreed to a three-year format stipulated by the UGC (University Grants Commission), buckling before growing protests by students and teachers.
Delhi University wants honours degree for 3-year course
Jun 26, 2014, at 06:56 pm
New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS) The Delhi University (DU) on Thursday said it wants the three-year course be implemented in such a manner that an honours degree will be given on its completion.
Intel Education 2 in 1 unveiled in India
Jun 26, 2014, at 03:49 pm
New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS): Intel India on Wednesday unveiled the Intel Education 2 in 1, its first-ever 2 in 1 design for students at an event in New Delhi.
Central Agricultural University to open in Karnataka: Agriculture Minister
Jun 25, 2014, at 01:45 am
New Delhi, June 24 (IBNS): Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Ananth Kumar on Tuesday met Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh where the latter said he will consider opening a central agricultural university in the state.
Community college students gear up for the US
Jun 24, 2014, at 04:41 am
Kolkata, June 23 (IBNS): Seven Indian students, who have been selected for the U.S. State Department funded Community College Initiative Program (CCIP), met with U.S. Consul General Helen LaFave in Kolkata on Monday.
IIT JEE topper wants to become a researcher
Jun 20, 2014, at 04:02 am
Udaipur, June 19 (IBNS): Chitraang Murdia, who has topped the Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Exam (IIT-JEE), said he wants to become a researcher in future.
Irani attends IISER convocation
Jun 16, 2014, at 02:38 am
Pune, June 15 (IBNS): Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Zubin Irani on Sunday attended the Third Convocation Address of the President at the Indian Institute of Science, Education & Research(IISER) here.
SNU partners Pearson VUE to develop SNUSAT admission test
Jun 04, 2014, at 09:36 pm
Kolkata, Jun 4 (IBNS): Shiv Nadar University (SNU) has appointed Pearson VUE, offering innovative computer-based testing solutions, to develop its computer-based admissions testing programme, the Shiv Nadar University Scholastic Aptitude Test (SNUSAT), and deliver it through the network of test centres.
IIP Kolkata's new campus to train photographers
Jun 04, 2014, at 06:52 am
Kolkata, June 3 (IBNS): Indian Institute of Photography Kolkata's (IIPK) inaugurated its new studio at its campus in Kolkata's Salt Lake Sector V area on Tuesday.
CRY announces child research fellowship
May 30, 2014, at 09:40 pm
Mumbai, May 30 (IBNS): Child Rights and You (CRY), a nonprofit organization working to ensure lasting change in children’s lives, on Friday invited applications from research fellows exploring various dimensions of child rights, within the broad understanding of justice for children.
Higher Secondary exam results declared
May 30, 2014, at 06:35 pm
Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS): The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) on Friday declared the results of the Higher Secondary (HS) examination 2014.
IGNOU calls for admission into various programmes
May 29, 2014, at 07:56 pm
New Delhi, May 29 (IBNS): The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) recently invited applications for admission to degree/ diploma programmes in Management Programme, B.Ed., M.Ed. and Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
Howrah school celebrates annual prize distribution ceremony
May 28, 2014, at 05:10 am
Liluah, May 20 (IBNS): Agrasain Balika Siksha Sadan, a school located close to Kolkata, celebrated their annual prize distribution ceremony at the school premise recently.
Coca-Coal launches University on Wheels in WB
May 28, 2014, at 04:13 am
Kolkata, 27 May (IBNS): Coca-Cola University has launched the first 'University on Wheels' in West Bengal together with Bengal Beverages Pvt.Ltd.
82.24% pass Madhyamik examination
May 22, 2014, at 06:36 pm
Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) on Thursday declared the results of Secondary/Madhyamik examination 2014.
GCE organising campaign on education for all
May 21, 2014, at 04:09 am
Kolkata/New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS): Global Campaign for Education (GCE) has organised a worldwide annual campaign, Global Action Week to raise awareness on the importance of 'Education for All'.
Madhyamik results to be announced on Thursday
May 20, 2014, at 06:47 pm
Kolkata, May 20 (IBNS): The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) on Monday decided to declare the results of the Secondary/Madhyamik Examination 2014 on Thursday (May 22).
Online portal to help prepare for medical entrance
May 20, 2014, at 06:44 pm
Kolkata, May 20 (IBNS): Indian healthcare solutions company Macula Healthcare Pvt Ltd recently launched the 'entrancebook.com', a new portal that aims to make preparation for medical and dental entrance within reach of individuals.
TERI University joins Coca-Cola to set up department of water studies
May 07, 2014, at 11:14 pm
New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS): TERI University recently joined hands with the Coca-Cola Foundation to launch the 'Coca-Cola Department of Regional Water Studies', here.
Heritage School hosts annual fest 'Youthopia 2014'
May 03, 2014, at 06:46 pm
Kolkata, May 3 (IBNS): The First Lady of West Bengal Padmini Narayanan was on Saturday present at the Heritage School's annual fest, 'Youthopia 2014', here.
Britannica, The Hindu join hands to improve learning for school students
Apr 30, 2014, at 12:20 am
Chennai, Apr 29 (IBNS): Five leading organisations have joined hands to launch a nation-wide program 'Knowledge without Boundaries' for significantly enriching and improving learning outcomes of school students in India and preparing them to be a part of the global, knowledge-based, economy.
Ivey Business School joins Shri Ram College of Commerce
Apr 29, 2014, at 11:18 pm
New Delhi, Apr 29 (IBNS): Ivey Business School, Canada recently signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shri Ram College of Commerce, New Delhi to explore collaboration on multiple fronts, which include degree programs, aiding in international admissions, faculty development and exchange and India based case study development.
XLRI announces certificate programme in agri-business management
Apr 29, 2014, at 11:11 pm
Jamshedpur, Apr 29 (IBNS): Private school for management education, XLRI- Xavier School of Management recently announced admission for Certificate Programme in Agri-Business Management, here.
Are B Schools catering to needs of industries?
Apr 25, 2014, at 08:38 pm
Industries seem to be losing craze for generic B-School education. At the same time, many of the B-Schools are also not realizing the industry needs. Results of these conflicting trends reflect in sharp decline of attractiveness of some of the B-School programmes . Number of CAT aspirants, which is an indicator of the market size has reduced to 1.74 Lacs in December 2013 in comparison with 2.14 lacs in December 2012, which is almost a 20% decrease.