IIM Lucknow Launches Global Senior Leadership Programme
The Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow launched the global senior leadership programme in collaboration with Imarticus Learning. The programme aims to upskill professional managers who have at least five-year professional experience and are aspiring to secure leadership positions in finance, HR operations and marketing functions.
The 11-month programme will begin somewhere around mid-June.
The course will involve two tracks — in the first track candidates will be trained for core general management skills and in the second track professionals will be prepared for skills required to transition into the role of a CFO, CMO, CHRO or COO.
Nagaland Gets Approval from NMC for Setting up its First Medical College
In a significant development, the National Medical Commission (NMC) granted approval for the establishment of the Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, which will become the first medical college in the north-eastern state since it gained statehood 60 years ago in 1963.
Health and Family Welfare Minister P. Paiwang Konyak announced the NMC's decision to set up the medical college in Kohima, stating that the academic session of the institute will commence from 2023-24.
The medical college will have a capacity of 100 seats for MBBS students, and this milestone achievement is expected to significantly benefit the state's healthcare sector by creating new opportunities for medical education and improving healthcare services.
Apr 22, 2023
IT Bombay to Introduce New form of Convocation Called Commencement Ceremony
IIT Bombay is introducing a new form of convocation called Commencement Ceremony, for the first time starting this year, to be held on May 2, 2023. The Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan will be the Chief Guest for the function.
IIT Bombay will also confer the award of Degree of Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) on Prof. Rohini Godbole, Honorary Professor, Centre for High Energy Physics, IISC Bangalore, during this function.
The convocation of IIT Bombay is usually held in August every year. In the past, many students were not able to attend the convocation as they had already moved out of campus to pursue higher education or employment opportunities by August. The parents of the graduating students also missed the opportunity to see their ward graduating in person due to space constraint in accommodating them in the Convocation Hall.
In order to facilitate the right of passage of prospective graduates, the Senate of IIT Bombay approved a new form of celebration called the 'Commencement Ceremony' by replacing the existing notion of Convocation.
The Commencement Ceremony will resemble the convocation. However, 'Commencement Ceremony' does not involve awarding of any degree certificates since the students are yet to complete their academic requirements.
Seniors to Teach Juniors in Schools as Govt Deploys Teachers for Caste-based Survey
In an apparently bizarre manoeuvre, Patna district administration decided to allow senior students to teach their juniors in absence of their respective teachers due to their scheduled deployment in the second phase of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's pet project of a caste-based survey.
A letter mentioning the same was circulated amongst all school principals and in charge besides block- and district-level education department officials by the Patna district education officer.
Apr 21, 2023
IITs Set to Adopt National Credit Framework
In a move towards a more comprehensive education framework, the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) unanimously decided to adopt the National Credit Framework (NCrF) across all 23 IITs.
The NCrF, which was presented by the University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman, M. Jagadesh Kumar, at the 55th IIT Council meeting in Bhubaneswar, aims to facilitate the earning, transfer, and accumulation of credits by students.
The framework covers all levels of education, including elementary, school, higher, and vocational education and training. It integrates creditisation of learning in various dimensions, including academics, vocational skills, and experiential learning.
Apr 19, 2023
DoPT Approves Conducting SSC MTS, CHSL Exams in 13 Regional Languages
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) approved conducting the Staff Selection Commission Multitasking (non-technical) Staff (SSC MTS) examination 2022, and the Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam (CHSLE), 2022, in 13 regional languages in addition to Hindi and English. The announcement was made by Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
From now on, the question papers for these exams will be set in 13 regional languages. The exams will be available in Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Odia, Urdu, Punjabi, Manipuri (also Meiti), and Konkani. This is in addition to English and Hindi, which are already in place.
The decision is expected to support millions of candidates and enable them to take exams in their mother tongues or regional languages. This may improve their chances of being selected.
UGC Bars Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies from Offering Distance Learning, Online Co...
The UGC barred noted business school Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) from offering distance learning and online programmes due to gross violation of norms.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) also cautioned potential students against taking admission in any course offered by the institute.
Established in 1981, the institute was accorded university status in 2003.
"Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Maharashtra did not adhered to the UGC regulations and is in gross violations with regard to functioning of the Centre for Internal Quality Assurance (CIQA), quality of Self Learning Material and e-Learning Material (e-LM), nomenclature of Centre for Distance and Online Learning," UGC secretary Manish Joshi said.
IIT Madras Scientists Develop 'Easy-to-use Screening Device'
The Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Madras researchers developed a novel, non-invasive device to assess the health and age of blood vessels and thereby provide early screening for cardiovascular diseases.
ARTSENS® is a cutting-edge technology created by the Healthcare Technology Innovation Centre (HTIC) at IIT Madras, intended for regular medical check-ups, even by non-experts, to evaluate and anticipate vascular health. This advanced tool uses a distinct non-imaging probe and an intelligent computing system to function effectively.
Apr 18, 2023
University of East Anglia Announces Multiple Scholarships for Indian Students
The University of East Anglia (UEA) announced new scholarships for international students, across departments, at the university. Interested candidates will be able to apply for these scholarships at the official website of the university — uea.ac.uk.
The scholarships will be available to international students applying for post graduate taught courses in the academic year 2023-2024.
NTA Revises NEET UG 2023 Eligibility Criteria for Indian Candidates Abroad
The National Testing Agency (NTA) updated the eligibility criteria for OCI and PIO cardholders intending to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) in 2023. Indian medical aspirants living abroad can check the revised guidelines on the official NEET website.
As per the updated regulations, Indian citizens, NRIs, overseas citizens of India (OCI), persons of Indian origin (PIO), and foreign nationals are now eligible to apply for admission to medical, dental, ayurveda, siddha, unani and homeopathy colleges.
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