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Oct 30, 2023

The 'Beyond Beds and Boundaries: Indian Student Mobility Report, 2023'

Punjab, Telangana and Maharashtra are the top states from where students go overseas for higher education while Germany, Kyrgyzstan, Ireland, Singapore, Russia and France are among the new preferred destinations for Indian students, according to a report.
The 'Beyond Beds and Boundaries: Indian Student Mobility Report, 2023' launched at a Global Education Conclave, offers insights into the dynamics of Indian students pursuing higher education abroad, with a particular focus on the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia.
Traditionally, Indian students have preferred countries like the US, Canada, UK and Australia. However, recently other countries have also emerged as preferred destinations, including Germany, Kyrgyzstan, Ireland, Singapore, Russia, Philippines, France and New Zealand.
Top states in India in terms of students going abroad include Punjab (12.5 per cent), Andhra Pradesh/Telangana (12.5 per cent), Maharashtra (12.5 per cent), Gujarat (8 per cent), Delhi/NCR (8 per cent), Tamil Nadu (8 per cent), Karnataka (6 per cent) and 33 per cent from other states.
The report also projected that the spending by Indian students on overseas education is expected to skyrocket to an astounding USD 70 billion by 2025.

Oct 29, 2023

IIT Kanpur Announces eMasters Degree in Renewable Energy and E-mobility

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) introduced an innovative eMasters degree programme in Renewable Energy and e-Mobility. This programme, designed by experts from the Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, and Electrical Engineering, is aimed at cultivating a proficient and highly skilled workforce committed to environmental responsibility.
Unlike traditional master's programmes, this executive-friendly eMasters degree programme does not mandate a GATE score for admission. It allows professionals to continue their careers without interruption and offers the flexibility to complete the programme within 1-3 years.

Oct 28, 2023

ISRO Offers Free Certificate Course in Remote Sensing and GIS

The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), a branch of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is offering a golden opportunity for individuals to enhance their understanding of Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System (GIS), and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies by launching Free Certificate Course in Remote Sensing and GIS.
This certification course caters to a diverse audience, welcoming students, technical and scientific personnel, university faculty, researchers, and professionals from various related fields. It is a chance for individuals across these domains to expand their knowledge.
The course dives into the practical applications of remote sensing and GIS across various sectors, including agriculture, forestry, ecology, geoscience, marine and atmospheric sciences, urban and regional studies, and water resources.

124 Schools under PM-SHRI Scheme Inaugurated in Haryana

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated 124 Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India across the state in the first phase of the scheme.
As per Pradhan, schools under the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) programme will be a symbol of excellence with 21st-century modern education.

Oct 27, 2023

IIT Madras Researchers Develop Platform to Help Start-ups Access Government Funding

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras researchers at the Centre for Research on Start-ups and Risk Financing (CREST) developed an 'Intelligence Platform on Government Funding Schemes for Start-ups' to boost the start-up sector.
Developed and implemented in partnership with YNOS, an IIT Madras-incubated start-up, the government funding platform for start-ups brings together the entire spectrum of start-up schemes from the government to the doorsteps of the entrepreneur.
The platform has been developed based on several years of research and data collected by a team led by Professor Thillai Rajan, Principal Investigator of CREST, and the faculty of the Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras.
The portal will help entrepreneurs to get a comprehensive understanding of the government funding landscape for start-ups.

Justice Ravindra Bhat Appointed Distinguished Professor by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar NLU, Sonepat

The Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat, appointed Justice Shripathi Ravindra Bhat as a Distinguished Professor and Faculty member.
As per NLU Sonepat, the distinguished former judge of the Supreme Court of India brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the academic arena, promising numerous invaluable advantages for students and the institution as a whole.

Oct 26, 2023

NCERT Panel Approves Proposal to Replace 'India' with 'Bharat

A high-level committee for social sciences, constituted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to revise the school curriculum, has recommended replacing the name 'India' with 'Bharat' in textbooks and introducing 'classical History' instead of ancient History in the curriculum, the committee's chairperson CI Issac said.
The Article 1(1) of the Constitution already states 'India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States'.
"The term India started being used commonly only after the establishment of the East India Company and the battle of Plassey in 1757," he said. Therefore, the committee has unanimously recommended that the name 'Bharat' should be used in textbooks for students across classes, said Issac.

Airbus, IIT Kanpur sign MoU to Promote Aerospace Education and Innovation in India

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) and Airbus signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate increased collaboration in developing education programmes with a focus on research to foster talent development in the Indian aerospace sector.
Under the collaboration, both entities will promote research in advanced technologies and develop programmes and activities to enhance technical capabilities for aerospace students in India. Both organisations will also explore collaboration opportunities with global institutes where students will get to work on projects relevant to the sector.
The partnership aims to build a collaborative culture that provides mentorship, exposure and invaluable experience to the students of IIT Kanpur.

Global Teacher Prize 2023: West Bengal Teacher among Top 10 Finalists

Deep Narayan Nayak, a teacher from West Bengal, was announced as a top 10 finalist from across 130 countries in the USD 1 million Global Teacher Prize 2023.
Deep Narayan, from Tilka Manjhi Adivasi Free Primary School in Jamuria, Asansol, earned the title of "Teacher of the Streets" during the COVID-19 lockdown, when he moved classrooms outside and helped bridge the digital divide for disadvantaged children living below the poverty line in remote communities, empowering those with learning disabilities, counselling students and their parents, and improving literacy rates among adult learners.
Now (2023) in its eighth year, the annual prize is organised by the UK-based Varkey Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO and in strategic partnership with Dubai Cares, a UAE-based global philanthropic organisation.
Deep Narayan Nayak made the cut for developing innovative teaching methods that have transformed the lives of underprivileged children facing educational and social challenges. Amidst the pandemic, he turned mud walls into blackboards and roads into classrooms, bridging the digital divide for marginalised students.

Ten Indian Institutes in Top 250: QS World University Rankings 2024 (MBA)

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore is the top B school in India and ranked 48th in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings (WUR) 2024 for Global MBA and Business Master's. The Stanford GSB's MBA topped the list while The Wharton School and the Harvard Business School were placed in the second and third positions. As many as 10 Indian MBA colleges are among the top 250 institutes in Asia.
The QS World University Rankings were released for the MBA programmes. In the QS Global Full-Time MBA Rankings 2024, IIM Bangalore improved its rank from 50th in 2023 rankings to 48th in 2024. IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta were ranked in the 53rd and 59th ranks, respectively.
As many as two Indian MBA institutes were among the world's 50 best for employability. IIM Bangalore was placed 39th globally and 4th highest in Asia, followed by IIM Calcutta in 46th, ranking 7th in Asia.

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