Aadhaar number, photo of candidates to be recorded in academic certificates: UGC
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC), the higher education authority, has instructed all universities to introduce identification mechanisms like photograph and Unique lD/Aadhaar number in students’ certificates. This step will check ills and malpractices at academic certificates. The UGC also said that such inscriptions will go a long way in uniformly marking a student’s […]
Read More →Top Universities in India to study computer science: QS
Mumbai: Considering employment opportunities and technological innovations, demand for higher education in computer science and engineering (CSE) is growing among student community. There are many engineering & technological institutes and universities are offering higher degree courses including BTech, MTech and PhD in Computer Science. Quacquarelli Symonds, QS, global higher education ranking agency, recently released the […]
Read More →Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University invites job applications for various faculty positions
Katra: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), a central university based in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, has invited job applications from meritorious candidates for the various teaching positions. The last date for the receipt of the applications is 10 April 2017. The professor positions are available in the following departments: Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics […]
Read More →Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) celebrates Its 5th Foundation Day on 20th – 21st March 2017
New Delhi: The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), a Public Sector Undertaking of Department of Biotechnology (DBT), is completing 5 years and will be celebrating its 5th Foundation Day on 20th – 21st March, 2017. The Theme of the Foundation Day is “BIRAC@5: Impacting the Biotech Ecosystem”. The Union Minister for Science & Technology […]
Read More →Uday Kotak will address graduating students at IIM Bangalore’s 42th Convocation on 20 March
Bangalore: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore will celebrate its 42nd convocation on 20 March 2017. Uday Kotak, Executive Vice-Chairman & Managing Director, will be the chief guest of the convocation. The convocation function will also cover following activities: award of the Title of Fellow of IIMB, and award of diplomas in Post Graduate Programme […]
Read More →Dr MS Swaminathan, a global scientist of rare distinction, says President at University of Mumbai
New Delhi: The President of India, Mr Pranab Mukherjee conferred Honorary D. Litt on Dr MS Swaminathan at a special convocation of the University of Mumbai today (17 March 2017) in Mumbai. Speaking on the occasion, the President said it was a rare opportunity for him to confer the Honorary D. Litt. of University of […]
Read More →Avanse education loans launches “Swalaksh” to offer 5% scholarship to girls pursuing UG and PG
Mumbai: Avanse Education Loans (Avanse), a new age education finance company and an affiliate company of DHFL, announced the launch of “Swalaksh” – A unique product that offers 5 % scholarship based on the tuition fee, to girls who are keen to pursue undergraduate and post graduate education across any preferred segment. The product is […]
Read More →IISc Bangalore becomes India’s first university to break into top ten ranking in the world
London: Universities in India have continued to struggle to figure in the Top 100 global universities. On this context, there is cheering news for higher education system as Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore for the first time from India has become the top ten universities among global small universities category as per Times Higher […]
Read More →JNU receives Best University visitor’s awards from President of India
New Delhi: The Third day of the Festival of Innovation in Rashtrapati Bhavan concluded with presentation of Visitor’s Awards for the year 2017 by President Mr Pranab Mukherjee at a function held in Rashtrapati Bhavan today (6 March 2017). The President presented the Visitor’s Award for the ‘Best University’ to Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. […]
Read More →Jawaharlal Nehru University bags the visitor’s awards for the Best University 2017
New Delhi: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), a central university based in New Delhi, has won the annual Visitor’s Award for the ‘Best University’, 2017. Dr Deepak Pant from Central University of Himachal Pradesh won the Visitor’s Award for ‘Innovation’ while the Visitor’s Award for ‘Research’ has been jointly won by Dr. Shyam Sunder from Banaras […]
Read More →JNU Admission notification for AY 2017-18 may be released soon
New Delhi: The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), India’s top ranked university in general category by NIRF 2016, is expected to release the admission notification for the academic year 2017-18 very soon (may be this week or next week). Vice Chancellor of the University, Mr M Jagadesh Kumar, informed via a statement uploaded on the JNU […]
Read More →Sunday Special: List of women universities in India and decoding the list
New Delhi: Participation of women in higher education system in India is dismal. The enrolment of women in higher education is still below average. Gross enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education in India is 24.5%, which is calculated for 18-23 years of age group while GER for females, it is 23.5%. In the Science, Technology, […]
Read More →Manipal University launches new initiative virtual classroom
Banglore: Manipal University’s efforts to make technology in lecture halls a more effective tool in teaching, launched the virtual classroom at Manipal Institute of Technology’s Sir MV Seminar Hall. Launching the online classroom with a live demonstration, Dr Ranjan Pai, CEO and MD, MEMG Bengaluru urged everyone to make best use of the technology to […]
Read More →Kakatiya University, Warangal MPhil/PhD Entrance Test notification released
Warangal, Telangana: Kakatiya University, Warangal , has notified admission to MPhil/PhD admission 2017. The university offers PhD program in different subjects in the faculties of Arts ,Commerce & Business Management, Education, Engineering & Technology, Law, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Science and Social Sciences. Also, the university offers MPhil Program in the subjects: Economics, History, Human Recourse Management, […]
Read More →Jamia Millia Islamia admission 2017-18 is open: Apply for UG, PG and Diploma & Certificate programmes
New Delhi: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), a central university based in New Delhi, has invited applications from eligible students for various courses under post graduate, under graduate, diploma and certificates degree programmes. The closing date for submission of online application is 3 March 2017. For these programmes, the university will conduct admission entrance test for […]
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