Schools and Colleges in Delhi to reopen from November 29 as air quality improves

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November 26, 2021

The schools and colleges in Delhi will reopen from November 26. Due to the improvement of the air quality, the Delhi government has decided to reopen schools for offline classes.

“Air quality in Delhi is improving now. Schools, colleges, educational institutes to re-open from November 29 in Delhi,” Delhi’s Environment Minister Gopal Rai said recently.

Also read: Delhi University begins classes for UG first-year students today

Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party recently held a review meeting that included experts who took a call on the reopening of schools, colleges and universities.

After remaining closed for 20 months due to the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority authorised the reopening of schools from November 1.

Haryana to reopen schools from December 1

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November 26, 2021

The government and private schools in Haryana will reopen from December 1.

The schools will have to follow strict Covid protocols, said the education minister Kanwar Pal. If the covid cases increases then the government will take decisions on it accordingly after discussion.

The schools will reopen in Gurugram from today itself. The schools in Gurugram were closed down earlier till November 17 due to the air pollution.

The state government closed down schools as the air quality deteriorated in four cities of Haryana namely–Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat and Jhijar.

In addition, the Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar earlier mentioned about providing free tablets to students of Class 11 and 12 and purchasing five lakh tablets for the students in the next academic session. A total of Rs 560 crore will be spent to purchase the tablets.

Edtech company Proctur launches an exclusive free app for teachers & tutors

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November 26, 2021

Leading EdTech Company, Proctur recently launched their app “Proctur – Live Teaching App” for teachers, educators, and tutors in India. Currently, it is available for free on App Store and Google Play, the app will help coaching institutes to manage and streamline their services like live classes, online exams and fee collection.

“Proctur – Live Teaching App” will also help individual educators and teachers monetize their coaching offerings with a platform developed for their needs. This staggering App is a multilingual app available in different languages for the users and also has a chat feature to communicate.

Redefining the digitization process of educational institutes in India, Proctur offers comprehensive learning management solutions for schools and coaching institutes. The company owns the credit of designing one of the most advanced LMS systems designed exclusively for educational institutes. With a presence in over 125 cities across India, Proctur has helped thousands of coaching institutes and tutors in streamlining services.

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“Proctur – Live Teaching App” also promises an all inclusive management platform for batches, attendance, timetables, student administration, and examinations. This App especially emphasizes small individual tutors, educators, or coaching institutes to make the flow of the education process smooth without any obstacles.

“Proctur – Live Teaching App” brings a mix of exclusive features, which puts tutors and instructors in the driver’s seat. The app allows monetizing content, including courses, tests, live classes, and videos, with tools that promise to accelerate revenue generation through a planned system. Institutes can also consider zoom integration for live classes within the app. Teachers, educators, and tutors will have complete control over conducting live classes and online examinations.

Nishant Agarwal, Director, Proctur, said, “We have introduced “Proctur – Live Teaching App” to help tutors in need of proper management of their class. From conducting exams and handling online classes to in-depth performance analysis, our app enables more than just a platform. Tutors and coaching centers will have the complete autonomy to conduct custom tests, mock exams and share files and resources with students. Tutors and educators can also create groups and offer personalized attention that students need. “Proctur – Live Teaching App” also offers support for multiple languages, and we have ensured that video contents and study resources are protected against piracy on our platform.”

Charchit Agarwal, Director, Proctur added, “Proctur intends to make the app more accessible for tutors in every city in India. The UI has been designed to simplify online tutoring for educators who have limited exposure to such platforms. Proctur promises to offer unparalleled support for the app, which will eventually benefit students, teachers, and tutors alike.”

JNU declares result of entrance exam (JNUEE 2021); check the website

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November 26, 2021

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination (JNUEE) results have been declared for MA, MSc and MCA courses. The students can check the results on the official website–jnuee.jnu.ac.in.

“M.A./M.Sc./M.C.A. Results are available now. Enter your Application number and Date of birth to check your status,” the result website said.

How to check the JNUEE PG Result 2021

Go to the official website at jnuee.jnu.ac.in
Click on JNUEE result 2021 link
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“Challenges made by the candidates will be verified by the panel of subject experts. If found correct, the answer key will be revised accordingly. Based on the revised Final Answer Key, the result will be prepared,” NTA also said in its notification released recently.

PM Modi to inaugurate new campus Of Ambedkar School Of Economics University on December 6

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November 25, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the new campus of Dr B R Ambedkar School of Economic University.

On December 6, the Prime Minister will open the new campus. This was said by Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai’s office on Wednesday.

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“The university has come up on the Jnanabharathi Campus of Bengaluru University. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai held a meeting this evening to oversee the preparation for the inaugural programme,” the CMO said in a statement.

Ministers V Somanna, CN Ashwathnarayan, Muniratna and senior officials Kumar Naik, Gaurav Gupta, Selvakumar and Chancellor of the university Dr Bhanumurthy participated in the meeting, the statement said.

Assam to restructure school education policy in the state

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November 25, 2021

The Assam Cabinet decided to restructure the state education policy, which will align with the New National Education Policy (NEP). The new policy will focus on four categories such as foundation, preparatory, elementary and senior secondary education.

The foundation category will be for five years until Class 2 and the next three years will be preparatory. However, the elementary category will comprise classes six, seven and eight. Classes 9 to 12 will be the senior secondary.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said this after discussing with the cabinet in the state.

The change in structure will be announced by April 2022 and new syllabus will be introduced from April 1, 2023. The National Education Policy (NEP) will comprise 12 years of school, three years of preschool and structure will be 5+3+3+4.

The state government will also focus on training youths and provide them with employment in all-India government services and admission into medical and engineering colleges.

Ed-tech company Wonderslate launches learning-from-gaming app Prepjoy to help aspirants crack competitive exams

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November 25, 2021

Providing a unique ‘learning-from-gaming’ experience, leading edutech company Wonderslate, an educational deliverance, digital publishing, and test preparation platform has launched first-of-its-kind, fun-filled app Prepjoy to help aspirants crack entrance and competitive exams in Hindi as well as English. The company with a vision of building the largest academic content store with superior learning experience believes in making learning fun and exciting and is offering 3 ways to learn and excel―watch it, read it and play it. The app is useful for current affairs, general awareness, general knowledge, general studies, Indian and global environment, national and international updates, and others.

“The unique learning-from-gaming experience with Prepjoy provides endless opportunities for learners in a fun-filled manner that not only helps them to achieve their career goals but also enhances their knowledge. The content is thoughtfully designed and carefully curated by a team of experts to give users a competitive edge in the exams. It also gives them a chance to daily challenge themselves to track their progress and be a better version. This is a first-of-its-kind experience and we believe that building a platform that makes learning fun and exciting will definitely help aspirants to focus on their growth and goals to achieve the desired results easily,” said Mr. Anand Achyut, CEO, Wonderslate Technologies Pvt Ltd.

Prepjoy gives a platform to its users to read about daily current affairs and keep testing themselves with the unique Current Affairs Game. On the app, they can play it as a challenge to see how much they actually learned to constantly improve and grow by accepting and excelling at various levels. They can also track and flaunt their success and challenge people from all over the country to see where they stand on their current affairs knowledge. They can take daily quizzes in the form of a fun-filled game and win the tasks, get points and badges to flaunt success on the leaderboard.

It provides an immersive and interactive learning experience for the preparation of entrance exams of banks, SSC, railways, civil services, MBA IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, SBI PO, SBI Clerk, LIC AAO, UIIC AO, NICL AO, RBI Grade B, RBI Assistant but also for many other government recruitment exams. Everything is meticulously curated and carefully selected by a team of experts, keeping the exam needs in mind. Moreover, watching content seamlessly on the platform helps users to remember and understand things better. With the best user experience and interface, the learners can read and watch content on daily affairs, bookmark and save important articles for later and prepare by dates to boost exam preparation. All the above for free of cost with no hidden fees and charges.

Govt. approves continuation of National Apprenticeship Training Scheme for next five years

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November 24, 2021

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi today has accorded its approval for stipendiary support of Rs. 3,054 crore to apprentices who undergo apprenticeship training under National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) of Ministry of Education for the period from 2021-22 to 2025-26 (upto 31-03-2026).

Approximately 9 lakhs apprentices will be trained by industry and commercial organisations. NATS is a well-established scheme of the government which has demonstrated to enhance the employability of students who have successfully completed the apprenticeship training.

The apprentices who have completed graduate and diploma programmes in Engineering, Humanities, Science and Commerce will be given stipends of Rs.9,000/- and Rs.8,000/- per month respectively.

The government has approved an expenditure of more than Rs. 3,000 crore during the next five years which is about 4.5 times the expenditure made during the previous 5 years. This increased expenditure on apprenticeship is in line with the thrust which National Education Policy 2020 has given to apprenticeship.

In keeping with the government emphasis on “SabkaSaath, SabkaVikas, –SabkaVishwas, SabkaPrayaas”, the scope of NATS has further been expanded to include students from Humanities, Science and Commerce besides students from engineering stream. This scheme aims to raise the standards of skill level by strengthening the skill ecosystem and as a result, will provide employment to approximately 7 lakhs youths in the next five years.

The NATS will provide apprenticeship in the emerging areas under ‘Production Linked Incentive’ (PLI) such as mobile manufacturing, medical devices manufacturing, pharma sector, electronics/technology products, automobile sector etc. The scheme will also be preparingskilled manpowerfor connectivity/logistics industry sectors, identified under GatiShakti.

EdTech Company Extramarks unveils a refreshed brand identity and focusing on technology-based learning solutions

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November 24, 2021

Extramarks, India’s most trusted EdTech giant, announced the launch of its new logo, visual identity, and category positioning today. At the core of the branding are new visual assets, including a refreshed logo and the one-stop Learning App solution- – reflecting Extramarks values- ‘fun’ ‘engaging’, ‘integrated’ and ‘inclusive’ with a modern approach to digital learning. The new branding is already live across all internal and external communication channels. The latest version of the ‘The Learning App’ is available for both iOS and Android device users.

As a part of this launch, the company’s flagship product- Extramarks -The Learning App has undergone a complete experiential overhaul. Extramarks has integrated all its applications in the K-12, JEE, NEET segments and its school-based solutions like Assessment Center and Live Class Platform into a single Extramarks – The Learning App, making it a one-stop learning destination for students across segments.

The app leverages the proven pedagogy of Learn-Practice-Test which encourages students towards wholesome learning. Besides media-rich modules, live classes, and recorded lectures for learning, users will also have the ability to practice score boosters, high weightage questions, get unlimited doubt solving live sessions, create custom tests, and get access to many more exciting features for a holistic learning experience.

On the occasion, Ritvik Kulshrestha, CEO, Extramarks stated, “With the onset of the pandemic, the whole EdTech category has evolved further and attracted new-age learners. This presented us with the opportunity to evolve with changing times reaffirming Extramarks’ commitment to developing inclusive, intuitive, and holistic tech-enabled learning solutions. Our new identity is reflective of the vitality that the children bring, reminiscent of their enthusiasm for learning, their fascination for new concepts. The reboot of our logo and The Learning App is a clear reflection of the value we deliver to learners of all age groups— creative, multi-faceted, future-facing, and modern.”

With a legacy of 12 years, Extramarks has earned its position as a leading digital education solutions provider with solutions installed in 10000+ schools across India. With the refreshed identity, Extramarks aims to appeal to new-age learners with a gamified, storified, and interactive learning approach. Owing to its vast network of 9+ million learners and experienced in-house academicians, Extramarks has deeply made its presence felt across not just India but in regions such as the Middle East, South Africa, and Indonesia as well.

IGNOU extends the admission deadline for UG, PG Programmes again

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November 24, 2021

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date for fresh admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for the July 2022 session.

Students can now register for UG and PG programmes till November 30. Students can apply for the programmes through the official website ignou.samarth.edu.in, ignou.ac.in.

Earlier, the last date to apply was November 22. “IGNOU has extended the last date for Fresh Admission to PG and UG Programmes only (except Semester based programmes) for the July-2021 Session till 30th November, 2021. Admission to Certificate / Diploma and PG Diploma programmes for July 2021 Session is closed,” an official statement said.

Steps to register for IGNOU July session admission:

Visit the official website — ignou.samarth.edu.in or ignou.ac.in
Register the essential details and the course
Use enrollment number and login again
Fill the application form
Submit and pay the fee
Download the application
Keep a print out for future reference

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