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Jun 12, 2023

BHU launches 'Life Skills and Well-Being' initiative for the students of Institute of Science

In another important step aimed at the overall growth and well-being of its students, Banaras Hindu University has launched the 'Student Well-Being Initiative' for its students studying at the Institute of Science. The initiative will support the students in their pursuit of academic development as well as psychological, emotional, physical, and mental well-being.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Sudhir Kumar Jain has formed a ten-member committee chaired by Professor Satyen Saha, Department of Chemistry, to carry out activities under the initiative. The committee will help students navigate life challenges, resolve psychological concerns and develop a life-long orientation toward resilience and mental wellness through formal and informal means.

Jun 11, 2023

Goa Board Introduces AI as Subject from Class 9 Onwards

The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an additional subject from Class 9 onwards. According to the official notification issued by the state board, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be implemented in all schools which are not offering NSQF subject.
The syllabus of Artificial Intelligence (AI) / ICT of Class IX and Class XI will be same for the Academic year 2023-24 under School Assessment.
Those Schools/Students opting for Artificial Intelligence (AT) as 7th subject at Class IX, the existing School Assessment Subject, ICT will be exempted.
Class 9 students who opt for Artificial Intelligence will have 40 marks worth theory piece (20 marks for first term and 20 marks for second term) and 60 marks practical (30 marks for first term and 30 marks for second term).

NMC Approves 50 Medical Colleges, Total Seats Set to Cross 1 lakh

India is all set to have over one lakh seats for medical undergraduate courses as National Medical Commission (NMC) approved the opening of 50 new medical colleges this year (2023) which will have 8,195 MBBS seats.
Out of these colleges 20 will be government-run and 30 will be private-run medical colleges across 14 states and one union territory.

Jun 10, 2023

Mumbai University, SPPU Get New Vice Chancellors

Ravindra Kulkarni was appointed as Vice Chancellor of Mumbai University (MU), while Dr. Suresh Gosavi is the new VC of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais's office said.
Governor is the chancellor of public universities in the state.
The Governor informed that Dr. Sanjay Bhave was appointed as the new VC of Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli.

Jun 09, 2023

NIRF 2023 (Dental Colleges): Top 4 Institutes Retain Their Spots (9)

In the list of National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023 released by the Ministry of Education, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai retained its first rank under the dental college category scoring 84.08 points, up from 82.30 points scored in 2022.
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal retained the second spot it secured in 2022. In 2023, the college scored 77.51 points.
The third position was secured by Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, the same as last year. This year (2023), the college got a score of 73.08.
The fourth spot was bagged by Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, Delhi for the third consecutive year.
AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangaluru came fifth. SRM Dental College, Chennai came sixth. The seventh position was secured by Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research.

Jun 08, 2023

All UG Degree Courses in Kerala to Shift to 4-year Mode from 2024-25

Undergraduate degree courses in the state will transition from the current three-year programme to a four-year programme starting from the 2024-25 academic year, Higher Education Minister R Bindu said. The universities have already developed four-year courses will have the option to offer them on an experimental basis from the current academic year onwards.
Under the new system, students will have the choice to exit at the end of the third year and receive a degree certificate. The fourth year will primarily focus on internships and research activities. Students who complete the entire four-year course will be awarded an honours degree.

NIRF Ranking 2023: IIM Kashipur among Top 20 Indian Management Schools in India

IIM Kashipur, a renowned Indian management institute, achieved a remarkable feat by securing the 19th rank among the top 50 Management Institutes/Colleges in India in the recently released National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)-2023 ranking by the Ministry of Education.
In the 2023 year's rankings, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmadabad claimed the top spot, followed by IIM Bangalore in second place, and IIM Kozhikode in third place. Notably, the competition was intense, with more than 8,600 colleges vying for positions in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for 2023.

Reckitt Launches First Dettol Climate Resilient School in Uttarakhand

Reckitt inaugurated the inaugural Dettol Climate Resilient School in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, as part of its Dettol Banega Swasth India campaign. This initiative aims to provide schools with the necessary tools and knowledge to build climate-resilient communities. Uttarakhand is highly susceptible to the negative impacts of climate change due to various factors like melting glaciers, population growth, seismic activities, and excessive exploitation of natural resources.
Aligned with the vision of the Government of India, Dettol Climate Resilient Schools will empower children and recognise them as climate champions, who will act as catalysts in creating climate-resilient communities. The initiative will also focus on impact democratisation, building children parliament on climate, through STEM labs, that will focus on efficient ways of preserving flora and fauna.

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