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UGC Mandates Approval: No Foreign Institution Can Offer Degrees in India Without Commission's Authorization
The UGC has enacted regulations governing academic collaborations between Indian and foreign HEIs, emphasizing that programs offered under franchise arrangements will not be recognized by the UGC.
Harvard Leaders Reaffirm Support as Claudine Gay Continues as University President
In contrast to the University of Pennsylvania President's resignation over a similar critique, Gay, Harvard's first Black president, retained her position. Support petitions, including those from faculty and Black faculty, emphasized her commitment against anti-Semitism and dismissed claims of her selection based on race and gender.
Canada's Doubled Fund Requirement for Study Visa Affects Indian Students Adversely
Presently, to secure a study visa for Canada, a student must demonstrate financial stability with $10,000 in their account to cover initial living expenses.
Report Reveals Over 90,000 Pupils Enrolled in Indian Private Schools in Dubai
In the academic year 2022-23, the number of students attending Indian private schools in Dubai reached 94,499, surpassing the previous year's figure of 85,588, according to The National newspaper. Rashmi Nandkeolyar, the principal at Delhi Private School Dubai, attributed this surge to the pandemic, stating, "During the pandemic, in schools like ours, which offer good value for money, there was suddenly a huge influx of enrollment.
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Oxford University Press Crowns 'Rizz' as Word of the Year
The term gained prominence and usage throughout the year, with a peak in June 2023 when actor Tom Holland, in a widely reported interview, discussed his 'rizz', humorously stating, 'I have no rizz whatsoever, I have limited rizz.'
US Student Visa Boom: India surpasses China to Become Top Source of International Graduate Students
Emphasizing the significant economic contribution of international students, estimated at up to $38 billion annually, the State Department disclosed that a staggering 600,000 student visas were issued, marking the highest count since the fiscal year 2017.
Agents Increasing Charges for Indian Students Ahead of UK Government Ban on Dependents
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision to ban dependents of students not pursuing "high-value" degrees came after a significant increase in family members accompanying foreign students, prompting concerns about visa abuse.
Investing $1 Billion Annually Could Facilitate STEM Teacher Training in India: Murthy
To achieve this goal, Murthy suggested inviting 10,000 retired highly accomplished teachers, both from India and around the world, to contribute to creating 2,500 "train the teacher" colleges across India.
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Four Indian-Americans Among the 2024 Rhodes Scholarship Recipients
Selected from a competitive pool of 840 applicants from 70 countries, Mrinalini S Wadhwa, Suhaas Bhat, Nayantara K Arora, and Aishani Aatresh are among the 32 scholars who will embark on their graduate studies in October 2024.
Report Reveals That One in 20 of International Students in Ireland Face Sex-for-Rent Proposals
According to the research, 13% of respondents have been victims of accommodation scams, but shockingly, only 11% reported these incidents to the police.
Apple's Upcoming Swift Student Challenge Set to Launch in February 2024
This challenge invites students to showcase their creativity by developing innovative coding projects using the Swift Playgrounds app.
Upcoming Regulations for Foreign Universities in India and Tuition Fee Reduction for Outstanding Students
The establishment of foreign university campuses in India is expected to significantly reduce tuition fees and offer merit-based scholarships to students facing financial challenges.
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Delhi Minister Extends Closure of Primary Schools Until November 10 Due to 'Severe' Air Pollution
In a post on X, Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi said, "As pollution levels continue to remain high, primary schools in Delhi will stay closed till 10th November."
Valparaiso University Offers Assistance to Family of Attacked Indian Student for US Travel
The victim, Varun Raj Pucha, a 24-year-old student majoring in computing and information sciences at Valparaiso University, is currently in a critical condition after a 24-year-old man assaulted him with a knife at a public gym.
Top 10 Engineering Colleges in India (NIRF Rankings 2023)
The NIRF Rankings can be accessed on the official website of NIRF – nirfindia.org. Maintaining its previous year's position, IIT Madras remains at number 1, while IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay hold the 2nd and 3rd positions respectively. This year, IIT Kharagpur has lost its 5th position to IIT Roorkee and slipped down to 6th place.
Top 10 Research Institutions in India (NIRF Rankings 2023)
The Education Ministry of India released the NIRF Rankings 2023 on Monday. IISc Bengaluru has maintained its top position in the research institutions’ rankings for the third consecutive year. Meanwhile, IIT Madras holds 2nd place in this ranking list. Both IISc Bengaluru and IIT Madras also feature in the top 2 positions in the overall educational institution rankings.
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Top 10 colleges in India (NIRF Rankings 2023)
According to the College category of NIRF Rankings 2023, Delhi University's Miranda House maintained 1st place, while Hindu College again secured 2nd place. Loyola College lost its 4th position from the previous year to PSGR Krishnammal College for Women and slipped to the 7th position in the college rankings.
Top 10 Universities in India (NIRF Rankings 2023)
In the university category of NIRF Rankings, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru maintained its 1st place, while Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) once again secured 2nd place. Both IISc Bengaluru and JNU also maintained their positions in the top 10 overall rankings of educational institutes in India.
Top 10 institutes for higher education in India (NIRF Rankings 2023)
NIRF has announced rankings in 13 categories, including overall, universities, colleges, research institutions, engineering, management, pharmacy, medical, dental, law, architecture and planning, and innovation. According to the list, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras has secured the first position in the overall ranking of educational institutes in India.
IGNOU July 2023 session: Re-registration gets underway | Here’s how to apply
This portal is open to both Indian and international students of the university. According to the cautionary notice issued by the Indira Gandhi National Open University, “In case the online payment made by the students does not get updated, they should not make the second payment immediately. They should wait for a day, check the payment status, and then decide.”
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VCIS 2023: Delhi University invites applications for Vice-Chancellor Internship | All you need to know
Applicants who have already taken the VCIS 2022 are not eligible for this year's internship. The VCIS will be for a time period of 2 months, tentatively in June and July. All regular, bona fide students of DU who are studying in any stream at an undergraduate or postgraduate program are eligible for this summer internship, except for students in their 1st year or 2nd semester.
UPJEE 2023: Application deadline extended to May 15 | Here’s how to apply
Candidates who are interested and eligible can apply through the official website of JEECUP – jeecup.admissions.nic.in. The admit card for the examination will be released on May 22nd, and the exam will be held from June 1st to June 6th. For open and EWS (Economically Weaker Section) category candidates, the application fee is Rs. 300, whereas for SC (Scheduled Caste) and ST (Scheduled Tribes) candidates, the fee is Rs. 200.
CMAT 2023: NTA released admit cards | Check how to download
Earlier, the NTA had released the examination city information slips for the entrance test. The examination will be held on May 4th in two shifts. The first shift will start from 9 am to 12 pm, and the second shift will be from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The time duration for CMAT 2023 is three hours, and the instructions will be given in English.
JEE Advanced 2023: IIT Guwahati to kick off registration on April 30 | All you need to know
The admit card for the examination will be released on May 29th, 2023 and can be downloaded until June 4th, 2023. The JEE Advanced 2023 exam will have two papers, with Paper 1 conducted from 9 am to 12 pm and Paper 2 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The provisional answer key will be available on June 11th, 2023, and applicants can raise objections if any until June 12th, 2023.
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NEET UG 2023: Know all about the qualifying and tie-breaking criteria
NEET is organized for admission to undergraduate medical education in all medical institutions. NEET scores will also be used for aspirants of the Military Nursing Scheme (MNS) seeking admission to the BSc Nursing course, which is conducted at Armed Forces Medical Service Hospitals.
COMEDK UGET 2023: Last date for registration extended to April 27| Here’re more details
Eligible candidates can now register online for COMEDK UGET 2023 until 11 am on April 27. The examination will be held on May 28 for seats in different engineering institutes, and it will also have online counselling. The admit card will be released on May 18.
UGC asks universities to allow students to write exams in regional languages even if course is in English medium
The letter states, "Once teaching, learning, and assessment are conducted in local languages, student engagement will eventually increase, leading to a higher success rate. This will significantly strengthen efforts to achieve the target of enhancing the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in higher education from 27% to 50% by the year 2035."
JEE Main 2023: Know expected cut-off for different categories
The cut-off is expected to be 63 to 68 for the EWS (Economically Weaker Section) category, and for the OBC-NCL (Other Backward Class-Non-Creamy Layer) category applicants, the cut-off is expected to be 66-70. The cut-off is expected to be 25 to 27 for SC (Scheduled Caste) category applicants.
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US hikes student visa fee, Indian students to pay over Rs 14,000 now
"The Department of State has published a final rule regarding the increases to certain non-immigrant visa application (NIV) processing charges and the Border Crossing Card (BCC) for Mexican citizens who are 15 years of age or older. The charges for visitor visas for business or tourism (B1/B2s and BCCs) and other non-petition-based NIVs, such as student and exchange visitor visas, will be raised from USD 160 to USD 180," the notice read.
IIM Rohtak Admission 2023: Law Courses registration process begins | Here’re more details
The first is through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2023 scorecard – admission.iimrohtak.ac.in/SignUp/IPL – and the second is through the IIM Rohtak’s Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) Aptitude Test (AT) 2023 – cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/2349/login.html.
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