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GyanDhan, an Education Financing Startup, launches an admission prediction tool for grad school aspirants

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GyanDhan, an Education Financing Startup, launches an admission prediction tool for grad school aspirants

New Delhi: GyanDhan, an education financing startup, has launched a tool to determine a student’s likelihood of getting into a particular college. It is expected to help more than 50,000 Indian students applying for higher studies in US every year. The company received a favorable response in a private beta test with a group of […]

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ICICI Bank invites applications for Probationary Officers via PGDB at ICICI Manipal Academy

By   /  December 21, 2016  /  #Top News, Career Corner, Govt Jobs  /  Comments Off on ICICI Bank invites applications for Probationary Officers via PGDB at ICICI Manipal Academy

ICICI Bank invites applications for Probationary Officers via PGDB at ICICI Manipal Academy

Mumbai: Do you have any plan to pursue career in banking? Probationary Officer (PO) is the entry level job in the officer rank positions.  ICICI Bank has invited applications from young talents for PO positions via ICICI Manipal Academy under ICICI Manipal Probationary Officers (PO) Programme- Post Graduate Diploma in Banking (PGDB) scheme. Post Graduate […]

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Ministry of HRD honoured with Web Ratna Digital India Award 2016

By   /  December 21, 2016  /  #Top News, Education  /  Comments Off on Ministry of HRD honoured with Web Ratna Digital India Award 2016

Ministry of HRD honoured with Web Ratna Digital India Award 2016

New Delhi: The Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) website has been awarded Platinum in the Web Ratna Category in the recently concluded Digital India awards, 2016. Web Ratna award felicitates a Ministry or Department of the Government of India which has a comprehensive web presence and display the level of accountability in terms of […]

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NEET-UG to be conducted in 8 languages from Academic Year 2017-18

By   /  December 21, 2016  /  #Top News, Education  /  Comments Off on NEET-UG to be conducted in 8 languages from Academic Year 2017-18

NEET-UG to be conducted in 8 languages from Academic Year 2017-18

New Delhi: Under the directions of the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Mr J P Nadda, after rigorous and extensive consultations with State Governments about their examination pattern and other related aspects, it has been decided that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) from Academic Year 2017-18 will be conducted in following […]

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VIT University gets 4-star rating Quaquarelli Symonds (QS)

By   /  December 21, 2016  /  #Alert, #Top News, Career Corner, Education  /  Comments Off on VIT University gets 4-star rating Quaquarelli Symonds (QS)

VIT University gets 4-star rating Quaquarelli Symonds (QS)

Vellore: VIT University, Vellore, has been given a 4-star rating for its overall performance in a recently concluded audit of Quaquarelli Symonds (QS), United Kingdom. QS is an international rating agency. The QS Stars evaluation is a comprehensive audit which has rated over 275 universities in over 45 countries and is recognised by government agencies […]

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Exclusive: Top ten states in India attracting foreign students for higher education

By   /  December 20, 2016  /  #Alert, #Top News, Education, Global News, Study Abroad  /  Comments Off on Exclusive: Top ten states in India attracting foreign students for higher education

Discover the top ten states in India attracting foreign students for higher education

By Rudra Narayan Sahoo, New Delhi: With more than 34 mn students in nearly 50,000 colleges & institutions, and nearly 800 universities, India is one of the world’s largest higher education systems. Considering its demographic dividend and existing infrastructure in educational institutes, India is emerging as a force in higher education system globally. AD: Most […]

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NSHM hosted an inspiring session with internationally acclaimed motivational speaker Mr Sam Cawthorn

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NSHM hosted an inspiring session with internationally acclaimed motivational speaker Mr Sam Cawthorn

Kolkata: NSHM Knowledge Campus, based in West Bengal, yesterday (20 December 2016) hosted an inspirational evening with internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, Mr Sam Cawthorn. Hundreds of young students and other dignitaries present at the event, listened with rapt attention as Mr Cawthorn spoke on ‘Bounce Forward & Importance of Story Showcasing for Effective Communication’. Mr […]

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IIM Calcutta introduces Executive Programme in Business and Corporate Laws (EPBCL)

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IIM Calcutta introduces Executive Programme in Business and Corporate Laws (EPBCL)

Mumbai: Indian Institute Management (IIM) Calcutta has launched its Executive Programme in Business and Corporate Laws (EPBCL), a 6 months online 2 way interactive video-based programme, to be delivered under technical collaboration with VCNow. EPBCL is designed and delivered by Programme Directors Prof V K Unni and Prof R Rajesh Babu of IIM Calcutta. EPBCL […]

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Lakhs of CA aspirants appear for December 2016 CPT

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Lakhs of CA aspirants appear for December 2016 CPT

Mumbai:  The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) conducted the CA CPT exam yesterday in two sessions across 171 cities in India. According to TopperLearning CA Common Proficiency Test (CPT)  and IPCC experts, it is essential to attempt a minimum of 170 questions to qualify for the next level. CA CPT was taken by […]

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ASM becomes India’s First B-school to Partner Harvard Business School for HBX CORe

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ASM becomes India's First B-school to Partner Harvard Business School for HBX CORe

Mumbai: Audyogik Shikshan Mandal (ASM) becomes the first Indian B-school in India to partner Harvard Business School for its HBX CORe. HBX is a digital learning initiative powered by the faculty of Harvard Business School and CORe is a multi-week online program designed to teach the fundamentals of business thinking. Selected ASM students will get […]

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Disruption, Decisive Leadership and Good Governance highlights of Day 2 of IIMBue 2016

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Disruption, Decisive Leadership and Good Governance highlights of Day 2 of IIMBue 2016

Bengaluru: “As a professional sportsperson, one has worked hard to build a reputation and when you get into sports administration, it’s that very reputation that takes the first hit,” said former India cricketer and ICC official Javagal Srinath on the subject of ‘Leadership in the sports landscape’ at IIMBue 2016, the leadership summit hosted by […]

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Implementation of management principles in the working of the government has been a key to our success: Piyush Goyal at IIMBue 2016

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Implementation of management principles in the working of the government has been a key to our success: Piyush Goyal at IIMBue 2016

Bangalore: “Transformation is possible in every walk of life. As thought leaders, ask yourself are you leaving behind a legacy or will you be a have-been,” said Minister of State with Independent Charge for Power, Coal, New and Renewable Energy and Mines in the Government of India Piyush Goyal, who was the chief guest on […]

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Dr Richa Chaudhary, faculty member of IIT Patna, honoured the best research paper award at PAN IIM World Management Conference 2016

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Dr Richa Chaudhary, faculty member of IIT Patna, honoured the best research paper award at PAN IIM World Management Conference 2016

Ahmedabad: Dr Richa Chaudhary, faculty member of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna, has received the best research paper award at the PAN IIM World Management Conference during 13-15 December 2016 at Ahmedabad, hosted by Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad. This is an annual event organized by the Indian Institutes of Management and supported […]

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IIM Bangalore’s faculty Dr. Preeti Krishnan’s co-authored paper wins Best Paper Award at the Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy 2016 Conference

By   /  December 17, 2016  /  #Alert, #Top News, Education  /  Comments Off on IIM Bangalore’s faculty Dr. Preeti Krishnan’s co-authored paper wins Best Paper Award at the Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy 2016 Conference

IIM Bangalore’s faculty Dr. Preeti Krishnan’s co-authored paper wins Best Paper Award at the Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy 2016 Conference

Bengaluru: The research paper of Dr Preeti Krishnan Lyndem, Visiting Faculty, Marketing area, IIM Bangalore, with three co-authors from the Otago University, New Zealand, has been awarded the ‘Best Paper in Retailing & Distribution Track’ at the ANZMAC (Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy) 2016 Conference, which was held at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, […]

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Two new institutes set up for AYUSH education from current academic session: AYUSH Minister

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Two new institutes set up for AYUSH education from current academic session: AYUSH Minister

New Delhi: The Central Government has already established five National Institutes to impart education in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani & Homoeopathy. In addition to these, the government has established two new institutes during the academic session 2016-17 namely: All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi for post-graduate education and North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Homoeopathy, […]

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Registration date for GPAT and CMAT 2017 tests has been extended up to 25 Dec 2016

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Registration date for GPAT and CMAT 2017 tests has been extended up to 25 Dec 2016

New Delhi: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has extended the closing date for online submission of applications for GPAT 2017 and CMAT tests up to 25 December 2016 (Sunday).  Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is a pan India entrance exam conducted by AICTE to select suitable pharmacy graduates for admission into the […]

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WNS awards winners of The Golden Pen Global Digital Essay Writing competition for lesser privileged children

By   /  December 16, 2016  /  #Alert, #Top News, Event, Global News  /  Comments Off on WNS awards winners of The Golden Pen Global Digital Essay Writing competition for lesser privileged children

WNS awards winners of The Golden Pen Global Digital Essay Writing competition for lesser privileged children

Mumbai:  WNS Cares Foundation (WCF), CSR arm of WNS Global Services, today announced and felicitated the global winners of ‘The Golden Pen’, a global digital essay writing competition at its annual flagship CSR program called the Global Impact Day (GID).This global event combined a physical event in Mumbai with digitally connecting children from six other […]

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Central Universities should have mandatory accreditation with NAAC, internal quality assurance cell

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Central Universities should have mandatory accreditation with NAAC, internal quality assurance cell

New Delhi: The Union Government has initiated a host of measures to improve quality of education, promote research and innovation, faculty development in  Central Universities under Ministry of HRD. These include mandatory accreditation of Universities with National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), periodic updation of curriculum and liberal financial support under the schemes of University […]

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18 Deemed to be Universities accredited with A grade, 20 with grade B and 01 with grade C

By   /  December 15, 2016  /  #Alert, #Top News, Career Corner, Education  /  Comments Off on 18 Deemed to be Universities accredited with A grade, 20 with grade B and 01 with grade C

18 Deemed to be Universities were accredited with A grade, 20 with grade B and 01 with grade C

New Delhi: Following the directions of the Supreme Court, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore accredited 39 out of 41 existing institutions Deemed to be Universities which were placed in category ‘C’ by the Tandon Committee constituted by the Ministry of HRD. Out of these, 18 were accredited with ‘A’ grade, 20 with […]

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Total number of universities near to 800 in 2015-16; more than one third teaching posts are lying vacant in central universities

By   /  December 15, 2016  /  #Alert, #Top News, Education  /  Comments Off on Total number of universities near to 800 in 2015-16; more than one third teaching posts are lying vacant in central universities

Total number of universities near to 800 in 2015-16; more than one third teaching posts are lying vacant in central universities

New Delhi: The total number of universities in the country has reached 799 and out of them 386 Universities came into existence since 2001 as per All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2015-16. Out of these there are 41 central universities. There were 760 universities in 2014-15. Further, the number of students and teachers […]

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