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GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION - November 2019

Nov 2019

Jul 24, 2024

NIT Tiruchirappalli: NIRF Rankings in Engineering, Overall in the Past 5 Years

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Tiruchirappalli secured the fourth rank in the Architecture category of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023. However, it slipped one position in the engineering category, ranking 9th compared to 8th in 2022.
Despite the dip in engineering ranking, NIT Trichy improved its NIRF standing in 2023 for Architecture, Management, and Research and it retained its 21st position in the overall category, similar to the year before that is 2022.

Jul 22, 2024

Telangana Government to Set Up Education Commission

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said that his government would soon set up an education commission to address the problems faced in this sector. Revanth Reddy, who held a meeting with several educationists, said that his government is committed to imparting quality education, skill training, and employment generation, right from Anganwadis and primary schools to universities.
The government has taken several measures, including issuing notification for recruitment of 11,000 teachers, decided to conduct teachers' eligibility test, and providing uniforms and textbooks to students on the day schools are reopened, to strengthen the education system.

Jul 21, 2024

IGNOU Offers 57 PG Diploma Programmes for Working Professionals

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) introduced multiple postgraduate diploma programmes in various fields for its students and these courses are designed to enhance the knowledge and career prospects of graduates, including working professionals who meet the eligibility criteria.
The programmes offered by the IGNOU include sought-after fields like Human Resource Management and Marketing Management, which can be further pursued as part of a comprehensive Master of Business Administration (MBA) specialising in the chosen area.

Jul 20, 2024

SCMHRD's MBA Programme Achieves the Prestigious NBA Accreditation

Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD) announced that its MBA programme received accreditation from the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for a period of three years, from the academic years 2024-25 to 2026-27 (valid up to June 30, 2027). This distinguished recognition signifies SCMHRD's unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional management education.
The NBA accreditation underscores the programme's robust academic framework and commitment to continuous improvement. It evaluates institutions based on rigorous criteria, ensuring quality education that equips students with the knowledge and skills required for successful careers in a dynamic business landscape.

Jul 18, 2024

UGC's ASMITA Project: 22,000 Indian Language Books to Transform Higher Education

The Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission (UGC) unveiled an ambitious project aimed at enriching the landscape of Indian language literature in higher education. This groundbreaking initiative, known as ASMITA (Augmenting Study Materials in Indian Languages through Translation and Academic Writing), sets out to develop an impressive 22,000 books in Indian languages over the next five years.
ASMITA represents a collaborative effort between the UGC and the Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti, a high-powered committee under the Ministry of Education. The project's primary objective is to promote Indian languages in education, addressing the long-standing need for quality academic resources in regional languages.
The project was officially launched by Sanjay Murthy, Secretary of Higher Education, marking a significant milestone in India's educational landscape. This initiative aligns closely with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP), which emphasizes the importance of multilingual education and the preservation of India's rich linguistic heritage.

IIM-Bangalore Reclaims Title as India's Top Business School: QS Executive MBA Rankings 2024

Global education analyst Quacquarelli Symonds released the 2024 edition of the QS Executive MBA Ranking, in which the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore emerged as the top business school in India.
With a global rank of 41 (an improvement of two ranks from 2023), IIM Bangalore was crowned as the best management school in the country, followed by the Indian School of Business (ISB) at the second spot. However, ISB has slipped from its last year's rank of 100 to the range of '101-110' this year.
IIM Kozhikode and Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad achieved the third and fourth rank respectively, by getting a rank in the '171-180' range. These are followed by IIM Indore and Woxsen School of Business at the fifth and sixth rank respectively, with a spot in the '181+' rank range.

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