EDUCATION

Hijab not allowed during exams: Karnataka Education Minister
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The II PUC (class 12) examinations are set to begin from March 9 in the state. Speaking to reporters he maintained that it has been clarified that all students should attend exams wearing uniforms. Hijab is not part of it. Those who want to write exams wearing hijab won't be allowed into the examination hall, he added.
Australian varsities interested in setting up campuses in India: UGC
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Two Australian universities have already decided to set up their campuses at the GIFT CITY in Gujarat. Now campuses of Australian universities might come up outside Gujarat as well. These proposals were discussed during a meeting between the Australian Education Minister and UGC officials here on Thursday. Jason Clare, Minister of Education, Australia, and Barry O'Farrell, Australian High Commissioner to India, visited the UGC office on Thursday.
Indian-American named Chancellor of California Community Colleges
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With her appointment, Christian, a Kerala University graduate, becomes the first woman and the first person of South Asian origin to lead the college system that serves 1.8 million students every year. "Dr. Christian is one of our nation's most dynamic college leaders, with a demonstrated record of collaboration and results in the Central Valley," California Governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement.
India received the highest number of UK student visas in 2022: Envoy
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Indian nationals received the highest number of student visas which went up by 73 per cent from 2021. India was also issued 30 per cent of visit visas, which is the largest share compared to any other country, Ellis said, adding that the work visas increased by 130 per cent in the year 2022.
Bihar Board Results 2023: BSEB likely to announce 10th, 12th results after mid March | Here're details
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According to the HT report, BSEB Chairman Anand Kishore told media persons that the evaluation process for the class 10th and 12th 2023 has already started. The 12th class evaluation process has started on 24th of February and will be ending on 5th of March whereas 10th Class evaluation process will be starting from 1st of March and will be ending on 12th of March, 2023.
Jindal Global Law School is India's leading research-driven faculty with 123 SCOPUS publications
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As per the data available in the SCOPUS database, the faculty members of Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) have published 123 research articles in SCOPUS-indexed journals in the year 2022. This is an incredible outcome of one law school in India, especially when all of 28 National Law Universities (NLUs) combined have produced lesser SCOPUS-indexed publications in 2022.
SC refuses pleas for NEET-PG postponement as Centre says preparations done
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Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the National Board of Examinations (NBE), submitted before a bench headed by Justice S.R. Bhat that there is no date available in the near future with the Centre's technology partner to conduct the exam and admit cards have been issued as per schedule and the counselling may commence from July 15.
Pranav Gupta Ashoka University Cofounder - Role of Higher Education in Environmental Awareness and Sustainability
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Pranav Gupta, Ashoka University cofounder, believes that higher education is essential for fostering environmental awareness and sustainable development.
UK mulls immigration curbs on foreign student families
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According to The Times, foreign students granted visas to study science, mathematics, and engineering can relocate to the UK with dependents. A near-eightfold rise in the number of family members joining foreign students has left Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Home Secretary Suella Braverman worried. According to new immigration figures, 490,763 students were given visas last year.
OP Jindal Global University announces the launch of JGU-Model United Nations 2023
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The JGU-MUN seeks to hone the skills of all participating students in the art of understanding and articulating on any global issue or problem by simulating debates being held on these at the UN and its various organs. Under the expert guidance of distinguished professors and former diplomats, students will have the opportunity to live a unique, international experience where they will practice collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds.
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