Higher Education
Online admission for junior colleges back once again
No more waiting in the long queues for admission in the colleges, students can reap the benefits of online admission in junior colleges once again.
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Demand grows for PG at IITs
The recession has boosted the demand for post-graduate courses in the IITs, which usually play second fiddle to their more sought-after undergraduate counterparts that attract lakhs of aspirants every year.
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Sikkim Manipal University Directorate of Distance Education launches
Sikkim Manipal University Directorate of Distance Education (SMU-DDE) today announced the launch of Vidyadeep, a nationwide scholarship program for 1500 meritorious and deserving students of SMU-DE programs across India.
Higher Education
Saudi Arabia turning to IT
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has been encouraging the citizens to participate in digital proficiency accreditation programs to enhance their IT competency and help improve the region
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A survey measures fewer Indians applying for studies in US
The number of Indian and South Korean students applying for the fall admission to US graduate programmes have fallen, according to a survey released by the Council of Graduate Schools Tuesday.
Higher Education
Government to assist universities in Africa technologically
Ministry of education taking up the cause of African universities by providing them with financial and technoogical assistance.
Higher Education
Rapid induction of technology in education
The popularity of online exams and e-assessment is rapidly growing in the education system in India as per research conducted by ValueNotes.
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Sun Microsystems and Pearson offer College Students Technology Training, Gateway to professional certification
Sun Microsysytems, Inc. has joined hands with Pearson, a global leader in education, educational technology and services, to develop the Sun Academic Advantage.
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Gearing Up Internet Literacy Access for Students (GILAS) project in the Philippines
The Gearing Up Internet Literacy Access for Students or the GILAS project aims to connect all public secondary schools in the country to the Internet in five years.
Higher Education
Environmental law course to be offered by IGNOU
Environmental law course will be launched by IGNOU in collaboration with World Wide Fund.
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‘Tablet classroom’ in Wellington School, New Zealand
Wellington School in New Zealand launches first ‘tablet classroom’.
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National workshop in Luanda on ICTs for upgrading teachers
A national workshop in Luanda on the importance of ICTs in the upgrading of teachers is being held by the Education Ministry of Angola during July 24-28, for the implementation of the distance learning system.