Higher Education
UGC May Introduce Bachelor’s degree in Vocational Education
The standing committee of UGC has formally approved a proposal to introduce a bachelor’s degree in vocational education…
Policy Matters
Higher Education
Education quota for OBCs Increases from 21% to 27% in Delhi
Reservation for OBC applicants in government-aided and unaided institutions in higher education and technical education institutions will increase…
K-12
NIOS Organises International Conference on Integration of Academic Courses with Vocational Education
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is organising a three day International conference on ‘Integration of Academic Courses with Vocational Education in Secondary Schools…
K-12
CBSE to Include Practical Exams in CCE
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is planning to introduce a continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE) schedule in practical exams for class XI and XII…
Policy Matters
Portal to Revamp Teacher Education in India
The site provides detailed guidelines about the scheme; all reports on teacher education; review of the teacher education projects as well as research reports on the same.
Policy Matters
Mid Day Meal Scheme Gets a Website
The site provides detailed guidelines about the scheme; the Programme Approval Board approvals for various states/UTs as well as the physical and financial progress under the scheme.
Policy Matters
Kumari Selja Inaugurates Leadership Training Programme for Museum Professionals
The Culture and Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Minister Kumari Selja has inaugurated Leadership Training Programme for in-house Museums Professionals.
Policy Matters
Internet as a Catalyst for Change
Key outcomes of the sixth Internet Governance Forum focusing on Internet access, development, freedom and innovations By Divya Chawla, digitalLEARNING Bureau The Sixth Annual IGF Meeting was held from 27-30 September 2011 at the United Nations...
Policy Matters
External Review of IIMS to be Undertaken
The process of revision of MoAs of Bangalore, Lucknow and Kozhikode are underway.
Policy Matters
Minister for Immigration Announces TOEFL Test Score Equivalencies for Student Visas in Australia
Minister for Immigration Announces TOEFL Test Score Equivalencies for Student Visas in Australia.
Policy Matters
No proposal to introduce CCE and grading at classes 11 and 12
There is no proposal to introduce a system of continuous and comprehensive evaluation and grading of students at classes 11 and 12.
Policy Matters
IBA circulates a revised Model Educational Loan Scheme
The Public Sector Banks had sanctioned Rs. 15,207 crore education loans in 5.42 lakh accounts during the year ended 31st March, 2011