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May 07, 2025

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Receives Approval to Establish Off-Campus Centre at GIFT City, ...

The Ministry of Education, Government of India, approved the establishment of an off-campus centre of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi, at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The centre will be set up in accordance with the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023.
The approval under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, came after IIFT's successful compliance with the conditions laid out in the Letter of Intent (LoI) issued in January 2025. These included submission of a development roadmap to establish a multidisciplinary institution with over 1,000 students, availability of qualified faculty, detailed academic programmes, plans for a permanent campus, and creation of a state-of-the-art library.

May 06, 2025

India's Tallest Academic Block: VIT-AP University

VIT-AP University sets a milestone with the grand inauguration of the Mahatma Gandhi Academic Block, India's Tallest Academic Block. The Mahatma Gandhi Academic Block, standing 45 meters tall and spanning 7.68 lakh square feet is a testament to modern architectural and educational innovation. This cutting-edge facility includes advanced classrooms, lecture halls, gallery spaces, and a 700-seat auditorium.

BHU Appointed National Coordinator on SWAYAM for Institutions of National Importance

The Ministry of Education notified that the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) was designated as the national coordinator for Institutions of National Importance (INIs) on the SWAYAM platform. The decision was approved during the 26^th meeting of the SWAYAM Board. Ashutosh Mohan of the Banaras Hindu University's Institute of Management Studies, was designated as the national coordinator for SWAYAM.
The University will now oversee the development and quality of online courses developed by more than 160 Institutes of National Importance (INIs) nationwide, including Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and Central Universities.

May 05, 2025

IIM Bangalore Launches Programme for Senior Professionals, Application Underway

IIM Bangalore launched a programme for senior professionals in Global Capability Centres (GCCs). Classes in the new programme titled 'Leadership Programme to Build Resilient GCCs' will start on July 24.
Designed for professionals with 15+ years of experience and currently in leadership positions in GCCs, the programme will be held for 10 days and be spread across four months. The programme is aimed at helping leaders navigate an increasingly complex business environment and drive long-term value creation.

May 04, 2025

Dr. Sukanta Majumdar Inaugurates Two-day National Workshop on Multi-Disciplinary Education and Re...

A two-day National Workshop on Multi-Disciplinary Education and Research Universities (MERU) under Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) conclued at ICAR, New Delhi. It was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Education and Development of the North Eastern Region, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar.
Dr. Sukanta Majumdar highlighted the importance of NEP 2020, which empowers the youth, modernises institutions, and blends India's ancient wisdom with modern innovation.
During this two-day seminar twelve important sessions were held on UGC Regulations for NEP Implementation (Status and Challenges); Clustering and Collaboration for Multidisciplinary Education; Holistic Education through Integration of Skilling and Industry Connect (NHEQF, NCrF); Employability through apprenticeship & internship and Future of Work and Courses in Emerging Areas; Digital Initiatives (SWAYAM, SWAYAM-Plus, SATHEE, APAAR, AI); Equity and Access to Higher Education; Indian Knowledge System; e-Governance (SAMARTH); Research, Innovation & Internationalization; Promoting Indian Languages in Higher Education; Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Program – Capacity Building of Faculty of Higher Education; and Providing Quality Education: Accreditation and Ranking (NAAC, NIRF, IQAC). Eminent academicians and officials will share their insight in these sessions.

University of York Signs MoU with Maharashtra Government to Set up its First Campus in Mumbai

The University of York signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government for the setting up of its first campus in Mumbai. This came after the university's Vice-Chancellor Professor Charlie Jeffery discussed the initiative with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ongoing World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai.
The memorandum for launching the campus for the university, which is a part of the Russell Group, was officially signed by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

May 03, 2025

AI Literacy Curriculum Framework to be Launched for Students from Class 6 to 10 in Delhi

An Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy-based curriculum will be launched on May 8 for students of Classes 6 to 10 in Delhi. The curriculum framework, AI Samarth, will be launched by the Central Square Foundation (CSF). It has been developed in partnership with the Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI at IIT-Madras.
It has been designed for creating an environment which enables safe and ethical use, as well as knowledge and awareness of AI, focused on children between age groups of 11-14 years.
The initiative is geared towards developing a comprehensive AI literacy curriculum framework for both students and teachers, and building an open-source content stack which can be accessed by them in four languages — Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Odia and English.

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