High Education
Economic Survey Reveals 26.52 Crore School Students and 4.33 Crore in Higher Education in India
According to the report, there are "more than 11 crore learners in skilling institutions" spread all over the country. These large numbers underline the magnitude of the challenge and the enormity of the objectives of the New Education Policy 2020, transformative in terms of developing India's educational landscape.
Australia Doubles Student Visa Fees, Impacting Indian Applicants
According to an ABC News report on Monday, student representatives have taken strong objections to the increase in the price push potential students to prefer countries other than Australia.
Higher education institutions can admit students twice a year, says UGC Chairman Professor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar
In an interaction on Tuesday, UGC Chairman Professor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar said, "Yes, the decision was taken to start the admission of students twice in a year."
QS World University Rankings 2025: IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi rank among Top 150
IIT Bombay, which has secured the 118th position globally, has jumped an impressive 31 positions from the previous year's rank of 149th. The institute has performed well, gathering an overall score of 56.3 out of 100. The institute's score was very good in employer reputation (86.0), citations per faculty (79.1), academic reputation (58.5), employment outcomes (64.5), and sustainability (52.5). Other scores that were good to note included the faculty-student ratio (14.4), international faculty (4.3), international research network (52.3), and international students (1.3). The institute said it felt proud to secure its first-ever entry into the top 150 institutions ranked by QS.
UT Austin and Rice University Attain Ivy League Status
This development holds significant promise for Indian international students, particularly considering their substantial enrollment in these Texas institutions. This trend is particularly noteworthy following India's recent ascent as the leading source of international graduate students, surpassing China, as reported by the Open Doors Report.
Breaking Barriers: Prof Naima Khatoon Makes History as AMU's First Female Vice Chancellor
The announcement came through a notification from the Education Ministry's Higher Education Department, confirming President Droupadi Murmu's appointment of Prof. Naima Khatoon. She is set to lead the university for a five-year term, commencing from the date she assumes office or until she reaches the age of 70, whichever comes first.
Zoho's Sridhar Vembu Warns Against India's Competitive Exam Pressure: A Path to Extinction
Vembu emphasized the necessity for India to break free from the relentless pressure imposed on children and young adults by competitive exams. He warned against the detrimental effects of intense pressure, which often stifles talent and molds individuals into robotic beings. According to him, this pressure perpetuates a rat race leading towards extinction rather than fostering genuine growth and development.
AICTE Issues Warning to Students Regarding Fraudulent 10-Day MBA Crash Courses
Highlighting the significance of AICTE recognition for running MBA programs in the country, the Union Education Ministry stressed the importance of adhering to these standards. Abhay Jere, the Vice-Chairman of AICTE, disclosed that an advisory has been released to caution against these 'fake MBA' initiatives, specifically targeting the youth demographic.
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