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Nov 18, 2023

Assam Government Approves Merger of SEBA and AHSEC

In a significant move towards educational reform, the Assam Cabinet gave its nod for the merger of the Secondary Education Board of Assam (SEBA) and the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC). The amalgamated entity will now be known as the 'Assam State School Education Board'(ASSEB). This decision is aimed at enhancing the quality and standards of school education in the state.
The official statement released by the government highlighted the primary objective of the merger – "To develop, regulate and supervise the standards and quality of School Education."
The decision to merge SEBA and AHSEC aligns with the broader vision outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

UGC Proposal Allows Postgraduate Students Flexibility in Selecting Courses

The University Grants Commission (UGC) released a draft proposal that seeks to reform postgraduate education and align it with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The document, 'Curriculum and Credit Framework for Postgraduate Programmes', proposes changes that include enhanced subject flexibility, expanded online programme offerings, the possibility of pursuing two postgraduate courses concurrently, and equating work experience with academic credits. The proposals align with NEP 2020's vision of multidisciplinary education.

Nov 17, 2023

IIT Madras Partners with SRIHER to Offer MD-PhD Dual Degree

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) partnered with Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, to offer an MD-PhD dual degree programme.
The postgraduate medical degree will be awarded by SRIHER and a PhD degree by the Department of Medical Sciences and Technology of IIT Madras. This partnership concentrates on core clinical, interdisciplinary, and translational research.

Nov 16, 2023

IIT Roorkee, IIRS Dehradun Sign MoU to Boost Space Science & Technology Research

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee and the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), ISRO, Dehradun, signed an agreement to boost advanced research and education in the field of Space Science and Technology.
The MoU was signed at IIT Roorkee in the presence of members from both institutions.

NCERT to Change Classes 6 to 12 Social Science Syllabus

India's National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) initiated a significant overhaul in school education. A 35-member committee, chaired by Michel Danino, was established under the National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC).
This committee is dedicated to reshaping the Social Science syllabus for Classes 6 to 12.
The committee comprises influential members like Sanjeev Sanyal, Banabina Brahma, MD Srinivas, and others from diverse educational and research backgrounds.
Tasked with developing syllabi and teaching materials for history, geography, political science, sociology, and psychology, the committee aligns its goals with the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for school education.

Nov 14, 2023

India Surpasses China as Top Source of International Graduate Students in US

The number of Indians pursuing postgraduate studies in the United States (US) increased 63 per cent to 1.65 lakh in academic year 2022-23 — surpassing China for the first time in 15 years to become the largest source of international graduate students in America. There were 1.26 lakh Chinese graduate students in the US during the same period.
According to the latest Open Doors Report, 2.68 lakh Indian students were studying in the US last year at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including those enrolled in Optional Practical Training programmes, which allow foreign graduates with F-1 or student visa to engage in paid or voluntary work for up to three years. This is 35 per cent more than the 1.99 lakh students recorded in 2021-22, and represents the largest single-year jump in at least 23 years.
China and India together account for 52 per cent of the total international student cohort in America.

IIT Roorkee Organises All IITs International Relations Conclave

The International Relations (IR) Conclave, a highly influential platform for all the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) is dedicated to fostering discussions on the internationalisation of higher education at IITs. This year's (2023) IR Conclave was organised at the esteemed IIT Roorkee campus.
The remarkable event of IR Conclave 2023 brought together a diverse array of stakeholders and addressed the multifaceted challenges inherent in international education collaboration. It provided a platform for thought leaders, experts, and representatives from academia and funding agencies to engage in extensive dialogues on the strategies of internationalisation within the Indian Institute of Technology system.

New Rules Curtail Autonomy of IIMs, President Becomes 'Visitor'

The Indian government unveiled new rules that change the power dynamics in the Indian Institute of Management (IIM).
This appears in a move to tighten its grip on these prestigious institutions, which has stirred up some controversy.
As per the new regulations, the President will now function as a 'Visitor' at all IIMs across the country.
This newly assigned role bestows significant power upon the President, which includes the authority to appoint the chairperson of the board of governors, the directors, and the power to dissolve the board for failure to perform their duties accordingly.

UGC Picks Kerala Professor to Design Artic Studies Online Course

Anu Gopinath, a faculty member from the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), was chosen by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to create and deliver an online course on Arctic studies.
Gopinath, who serves as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Aquatic Environment Management at KUFOS, was picked for the project through a competitive process that saw 92 proposals from educational institutions across India.
According to a KUFOS statement, Gopinath's courses will be hosted on the SWAYAM portal and will focus primarily on India's Arctic policy. This initiative, a collaborative effort between the UGC and the Ministry of Earth Sciences, aims to raise awareness among universities, institutions, and colleges about the availability of Arctic or polar studies.

Nov 13, 2023

VIT and University College Dublin Sign MoU to Boost Cross-border Collaboration

University College Dublin (UCD) and Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) signed an MoU aiming to promote cross-border collaboration, student exchange, joint academic research, and faculty engagement.
The collaboration aims to empower VIT students to study at UCD in the Colleges of Engineering & Architecture, and Business for one term/full academic year. With this, the students at VIT will benefit from an access-feeder or 'international transfer program,' allowing them to study at UCD after completing a minimum of two years of their bachelor's degree.

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