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West Bengal: Bandhan opens business school in Shantiniketan

Sep 12, 2022, at 09:56 pm

Kolkata: Bandhan recently announced the launch of Bandhan School of Business, its first management institute in Bolpur, Shantiniketan.

NEET UG 2022 result declared, Rajasthan girl Tanishka tops

Sep 08, 2022, at 06:43 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The National Testing Agency has declared the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) result 2022 Wednesday. NEET is the qualifying test for MBBS and BDS programmes in Indian medical and dental colleges.

Cabinet approves MoU signed on mutual recognition of academic qualifications between India, UK, Northern Ireland

Sep 07, 2022, at 11:56 pm

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet in its meeting held on 07.09.2022 chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi granted ex post facto approval for the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on mutual recognition of academic qualifications signed on 25.04.2022.

University of Sydney partners with Tata Consultancy Services

Sep 06, 2022, at 08:46 pm

The University of Sydney and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organisation, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on research projects and learning opportunities for students.

HireMee to assess a million TN students as part of ‘Naan Mudhalvan’

Sep 03, 2022, at 11:26 pm

Chennai: As part of Tamil Nadu government’s mega skilling initiative, ‘Naan Mudhalvan’ -loosely translated as ‘I am the first’ - aimed at college students, assessment and skilling platform, HireMee and Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC) have signed a MoU to assess quantitative and qualitative aptitude of those taking the HireMee Link Test.

UNESCO chief calls for transforming education, with 244 million still out of school

Sep 02, 2022, at 06:27 pm

New York: The bell is ringing for the start of a new school year in many countries, but inequalities in access to education are keeping some 244 million children out of the classroom, according to data published on Thursday by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

South City International School launches Bickram Ghosh Academy for Performing Arts for its students

Aug 30, 2022, at 01:31 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based South City International School (established in 2009) as part of the fourth edition of their school festival, Morpheus’22, launched the 'Bickram Ghosh Academy for Performing Arts'.

Three Punjab teachers selected for National Awards to Teachers 2022

Aug 28, 2022, at 03:51 am

Chaniagarh: Three teachers from Punjab have been selected for the National Awards to Teachers 2022.

UN fund reports ‘solid results’ empowering girls and boys in crises with opportunity of quality education

Aug 24, 2022, at 08:05 pm

New York: On Tuesday, Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the United Nations global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises, issued its Annual Results Report, which revealed that despite global upheaval, the fund and partners have continued to expand their response.

Canada-bound Indian students wait with bated breath for visa approvals

Aug 23, 2022, at 04:30 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Numerous Indian students excited to start their freshman year in Canadian universities wait with bated breath as visa delays spoil travel plans.

IIT Kharagpur celebrates its 72nd Foundation Day, honours 86-year old alumnus from its second batch

Aug 19, 2022, at 04:59 pm

Kharagpur (WB)/IBNS: IIT Kharagpur, one of the premier institutions for education and research, situated in West Bengal, celebrated its 72nd year of foundation on August 18 this year.

Jaisalmer records India's highest national gender literacy gap as Rajasthan remains rearmost in female learning

Aug 17, 2022, at 06:59 pm

Children develop character traits like resilience, persistence and perseverance through observing their surroundings. Children learn behaviour by watching and listening to others and mimicking what they see and hear. School is considered the first formal course of action where children are exposed to new ideas to develop their mental, social and physical aspects leading to overall development.

Swap new clothes for binoculars this puja: Birla Planetarium scientist to students of Kolkata's Rishi Aurobindo Memorial Academy

Aug 12, 2022, at 06:12 am

Kolkata:  Instead of clothes, for a change, ask your parents to buy you a pair of binoculars for this Pujas and look up at the night sky in your own way.

Aakash BYJU'S launches ‘Education for All’ initiative to offer free NEET, JEE coaching to nearly 2,000 students from underprivileged families

Aug 11, 2022, at 09:46 pm

New Delhi/Kolkata: To celebrate the Government of India’s Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative, Aakash BYJU’S, a test preparatory services, is organizing a major drive towards inclusivity and empowerment of girl students in the arena of private coaching for higher education through ‘Education for All’ initiative.

CII, Save Max, IHCL join hands with EHL Education Group to offer diploma course to aspiring hospitality professionals

Aug 06, 2022, at 08:28 pm

Kolkata: Industry body CII announced the launch of an 18-month Vocational Education and Training (VET) Professional Diploma program by Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne/EHL Education Group of Switzerland which will be delivered at CII Institute of Hospitality in Kolkata and IHCLHotels in Bangalore and Goa, an initiative which aims to create more industry-ready professionals in future.

UN and partners roll out #LetMeLearn campaign ahead of key education summit

Aug 02, 2022, at 07:43 pm

New York: Amid the education crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations is partnering with leading children’s charity Theirworld and others in the sector, to launch the #LetMeLearn campaign, urging world leaders to listen to the voices of young people and put in place the plans and finance required to provide a quality education for every child.

CBSE class 12th results announced

Jul 22, 2022, at 07:59 pm

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Friday announced its much-awaited 12th board result in which girls again outperformed boys with 94.54 pass percentage while boys percentage stood at 91.25.

'No retest for CUET': University panel chief on students missing entrance exam

Jul 16, 2022, at 05:15 am

New Delhi/IBNS: No retest will be held for those who missed Friday's Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for undergraduate admissions to central universities, University Grants Commission (UGC) chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar said this evening.

Jadavpur University tops among state-aided varsities in NIRF ranking, Calcutta University secures second position

Jul 16, 2022, at 01:13 am

Kolkata/UNI: Jadavpur University ranked as the country’s top state-aided varsity while Calcutta University secured the second position, according to the NIRF ranking 2022 list.

Assam Education Minister distributes appointment letters to specially-abled candidates

Jul 13, 2022, at 12:16 am

Guwahati: Assam Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu on Tuesday ceremonially distributed appointment letters to 280 nos of specially abled candidates to the the post of regular teachers in a programme organized by Directorate of Elementary Education at PWD convention and training centre Dispur.

iLead: Experts give career advice to students at ‘Future Vista – The New Age Careers’

Jun 27, 2022, at 12:21 am

Kolkata: Educational institute iLEAD recently hosted a five-day career conclave titled ‘Future Vista – The New Age Careers’ in Kolkata where changes and growth in various sectors along with the emerging new-age career opportunities were discussed.

MAKAUT School of Applied Science & Technology hosts interdisciplinary conference in Bengal

Jun 16, 2022, at 05:06 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The School of Applied Science & Technology, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), has organised APPSCICON22 – an interdisciplinary conference “of the students, for the students, and by the students”.

AGNIPATH: Education Ministry to recognize in-service training received by Agniveers as credits for graduation

Jun 15, 2022, at 11:29 pm

New Delhi: In order to  enhance the future career prospects of Agniveers, the Indian youth who will serve the Indian Army under a new recruitment scheme, and equip them for various job roles in the civilian sector, the Ministry of Education has announced it will launch a special  programme for serving defence personnel that will recognize the skill training received by them during their tenure in the defence establishments.

Thiagarajar Polytechnic College celebrates its 64th Annual Day with over 1500 students

Jun 14, 2022, at 11:44 pm

Salem:  The Thiagarajar Polytechnic College celebrated its 64th annual day to reflect and rejoice on yet another eventful year that marked the completion of 65 years of training nearly 50000 students.

U.S. Consulate Kolkata celebrates Student Visa Day

Jun 10, 2022, at 05:14 pm

Kolkata /IBNS: The U.S. Mission in India organized its sixth annual Student Visa Day on Wednesday.  Consular Officers at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi and Consulates General in Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Mumbai interviewed more than 2,500 Indian student visa applicants.

Assam: 45-year-old mother finally clears Class 10 examination

Jun 08, 2022, at 11:07 pm

Biswanath: A 45-year-old woman, who is a mother of three, has finally cleared the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination in Assam.

Is it better to study abroad or in your home country? How to choose a university?

Jun 02, 2022, at 12:59 am

A university experience is not the same in every country of the world. Students grow up listening to the university experiences of their parents which is different from what they experience on their own. This leads students to look for the best option that fits them at a global level. A global experience will help them find better career options.

Islamic University of Science and Technology students visit Atal Tunnel

May 29, 2022, at 08:10 pm

Awantipora (J&K): The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) organised a four-day field visit to the famous Atal tunnel situated in Himachal Pradesh, for its top-performing civil engineering students from May 24.

Globsyn Business School aims to make the hybrid learning model more immersive for students

May 24, 2022, at 04:22 am

Kolkata/IBNS: It is ‘learning beyond education’ which will help students adapt to the demands of the corporate world in the post-pandemic phase, a phase which is being referred to as the new normal, said Bikram Dasgupta, founder and Executive Chairman of Globsyn Group.

Commonwealth Education Conference 2022 to focus on how to impart quality education in the post-pandemic scenario

May 20, 2022, at 06:43 pm

London, Kolkata/IBNS: Bridge India, a non-profit think tank engaged in discourse on public policy will be organising the Commonwealth Education Conference on May 19, 2022, in London.