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National Education Policy (NEP) key initiatives and achievements launched

National Education Policy (NEP)

Union Education and Skill Development Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan and Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Virendra Kumar on Tuesday, jointly launched the booklet on One-year New Education Policy (NEP) – 2020 Achievement.

The education minister along with the social justice and empowerment minister also launched some major initiatives of the New Education Policy- 2020 such as NIPUN Bharat FLN tools and resources on DIKSHA; Virtual School of NIOS; Alternate Academic Calendar of NCERT; and Release of ‘Priya’- accessibility booklet developed by the NCERT and Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.

Pradhan said that education is not merely a competition to acquire degrees, but is a tool to leverage knowledge for character building and eventually nation building.

Also read: PM Modi to deliver speech on New Education Policy

The Minister stressed that the Government is working to facilitate upgradation of infrastructure in schools, such as ensuring that Internet reaches the village schools across the country.

He said that the formulation of NEP is also a live example of co-operative federalism to achieve a common goal of making India a global hub of knowledge. When we look back at the progress of NEP, we get more confident about the future of our students, he added.

The book “Priya -The Accessibility Warrior”, released will sensitize the students on accessibility related issues for Divyangs. Special emphasis has been laid to make the booklet simple, interesting and interactive to create awareness on accessibility in children right from their formative years, he added.

The Minister while launching the Virtual School of NIOS said that this school is a new model of learning and is an example of how leveraging technology and innovation can facilitate greater inclusion in education. The Alternate Academic Calendar of NCERT has been developed to facilitate teachers and parents to assess the progress in the learning of children. The Alternate Academic Calendar contains a week-wise plan of interesting and challenging activities, with reference to learning outcomes, themes and chapters taken from syllabus or textbook.

Speaking on the occasion, Virendra Kumar said that accessibility opens doorways to opportunity and growth, thus reinstating the importance of creating an accessible environment for everyone.

He further said that awareness and a sensitized community are the essential fuels driving any revolutionary change. Government’s commitment to promote accessibility led to the development of the E-Comic cum Activity Book, titled – ‘Priya- The Accessibility Warrior’.

ICFAI Deemed University launches higher education programs

ICFAI

ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education has launched a 5 year full-time programs BBA-MBA and B.Com-MBA Integrated Programs, and B.Sc (Data Analytics) from this academic year 2021 at its Off Campus Center, Bangalore. The program will be offered by ICFAI Business School (IBS) at its Kengeri Campus, Bengaluru, a constituent of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Deemed University.

Prof. J. Mahender Reddy, Vice-Chancellor, ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, addressed the media virtually and gave insights about the campus and its program. “The focus will be on communication skills, critical thinking, interpersonal skills and a good understanding of the domain knowledge with a focus on applications to the real world,” he said.

Prof. Mahender Reddy further added, “The off campus centre will work closely with the headquarters in Hyderabad for adoption of the best practices to ensure quality education in the Bengaluru centre. To sum up, this off campus centre has the necessary infrastructure, faculty and good leadership to help the future students of this centre to achieve excellence in their chosen field and develop themselves into well-rounded personalities ready for a successful career.”

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Following are the programs and their details:

BBA-MBA (Integrated) Program: The program provides a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to learn and earn two management degrees in five years. This combination offers a powerful learning experience and positions students to become successful and valued managers of blue-ship Indian/global companies as well as start-ups seeking new growth opportunities in high-technology industries or trying to disrupt mature industries.

Eligibility: Pass in Class XII or equivalent with an aggregate of 50% and above marks (any discipline) in English medium. Class XII (or equivalent) students who have appeared for their final examinations and awaiting results are also eligible to apply.

Exit Option: The BBA-MBA (Integrated) Program has an exit option. Students who successfully complete the first three years and fulfill the graduation requirements can exit and receive a BBA degree from the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (Deemed-to-be University), Hyderabad.

Award of Degree: Students who successfully complete all the 5 years and fulfill all the graduation requirements will be awarded the BBA & MBA Degrees by the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (Deemed-to-be University), Hyderabad.

B.Com-MBA (Integrated) Program: By opting for an Integrated B.Com-MBA Program, students may study and acquire both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in one go, which will save them time, money and energy. This combination offers a powerful learning experience and positions students to become successful and valued managers of blue-ship Indian/global companies as well as start-ups seeking new growth opportunities in high-technology industries or trying to disrupt mature industries.

Eligibility: Pass in Class XII or equivalent with an aggregate of 50% and above marks (any discipline) in English medium. Class XII (or equivalent) students who have appeared for their final examinations and awaiting results are also eligible to apply.

Exit Option: The B.Com-MBA (Integrated) Program has an exit option. Students who successfully complete the first three years and fulfill the graduation requirements can exit and receive a B.Com degree from the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (Deemed-to-be University), Hyderabad.

Award of Degree: Students who successfully complete all the 5 years and fulfill the graduation requirements will be awarded the B.Com & MBA Degrees by the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (Deemed-to-be University), Hyderabad.

B.Sc (Data Analytics) Program: The Program provides students with the tools and skills needed to improve data-driven decision making in just about every imaginable domain. In a fast changing business environment, companies have to be fast, innovative and operationally efficient. Data Science plays a key role by helping understand customer preferences, improving R&D, streamlining logistics and reducing manufacturing costs. Indeed, Data Science has become a core capability for companies to establish and retain market leadership.

Eligibility: Candidates who have completed Class 12 with mathematics as one of the subjects are eligible for admission into the program. With multiple entry and exit options, candidates can enter at any level if they have earned the required credits from other Institutes.

Objective: To provide a comprehensive body of knowledge in Data Science / Analytics and facilitate the learner with multiple entry and exit options. At each exit level of the program, the candidates will be equipped with skills to take up challenging industry problems in the domain of Data Science. Multiple entry and exit options provide flexibility to students.

Structure: The course structure consists of six semesters

a) Certificate in Data Analytics

b) Diploma in Data Analytics

c) B.Sc in Data Analytics

Exit option: A candidate who exits at level I is eligible to earn a Certificate in Data Analytics. A Diploma is awarded to a candidate who exits at Level II and B.Sc Data Analytics degree is awarded to a candidate who successfully completes all three levels. A candidate can enter at any level of the program based on his/her qualification. The equivalence committee of ICFAI Business School, Bangalore will map the courses completed by the candidate and decide on the number of units required to get either a Certificate, Diploma or B.Sc Degree. For those who are entering at Levels II & III, a suitable program chart is created to manage their units and Academic Banking Credits (ABC).

Facilities at ICFAI

Case-Based Learning: The case method is a key component of the academic program at IBS, which is one of the few institutions in India who have made case-based learning a critical component of pedagogy.

Internships: ICFAI Business School is unique in its approach towards practical training. IBS has integrated Internships into the curriculum. IBS feels that this approach is necessary as most of the students joining management programs in India have no work experience and therefore a longer exposure to the corporate environment through Internships will make them better equipped to take on the real-life business challenges.

Internships have a rigorous faculty monitoring system to ensure that the projects are done by the students to the satisfaction of the senior management of the company. Such efforts also strengthen the relationship with the industry and pave the way for placing students.

Faculty Members: ICFAI brings together a team of knowledgeable and committed faculty members from academia and industry, and an excellent infrastructure to provide students with the best learning environment to develop themselves into well groomed, industry ready professionals. During the last twenty-six years the institution has grown in all spheres, and today IBS is ranked among the top business schools in the country.

Pedagogy: The pedagogy, which is a combination of lectures, case discussions, experiential learning, industry interactions and peer learning, provides students opportunities to develop their interpersonal, critical thinking and decision-making skills which are valued by organizations. The co-curricular and extra-curricular activities managed by various student clubs provide students the opportunity to develop their team working, organizing, collaborating, and leadership skills.

Campus: ICFAI Business School is well equipped with a state-of-the art campus off Mysore Road in Southwest Bangalore with excellent facilities for academic enrichment, professional development and sports. A multi-speciality hospital, retail outlets and restaurants near the campus are other conveniences that the students value. The proximity of the campus to NICE Road, an expressway, and the upcoming Namma Metro provide fast connections to the heart of the city and beyond.

The three-storey building which has been built inside the campus takes the shape of a loop. The spacious classrooms facilitate interaction between the students and the faculty. When not in class, the students can get together in the food court to meet up over a quick snack or a leisurely lunch. The library has an extensive collection of periodicals, journals, and a wide assortment of books to support academic activity, including research. A health clinic with a doctor on duty is open during working hours for faculty, staff, and students.

NEET MDS 2021 Counselling: Registration For Round 1 Concludes Today

NEET MDS 2021 Counselling

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is expected to conclude the registration process for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test MDS counselling today. Students who have not applied for the first round of NEET MDS 2021 counselling can visit the official website of MCC at mcc.nic.in.

The process of registration will end on 24 August. The seat allotment process will start from 25 August to 26 August. However, the result will be released on August 27, 2021. In fact, the candidates will be required to report to the designated college between August 28 and September 1.

How to register for NEET MDS 2021 Counselling Round 1

-Visit to the official website of MCC– mcc.nic.in

-Click on NEET MDS 2021 link on the homepage

-Fill in the login credentials and the application form

-Pay the application fees

-Click on the ‘submit’ button

-Download the copy of the application form and keep it for future reference

Odisha govt transforms the school into modern facilities: CM Patnaik

Odisha Chief Minister, Navin Patnaik

Odisha will set up modern facilities in more than 1,000 government schools in the state. This will be implemented in a phased manner. In the first phase, 1,070 schools will be transformed.

Odisha Chief Minister, Navin Patnaik said that the state will transform the government schools and set up modern facilities there. These modern facilities are like smart classrooms, e-library cum reading rooms, modern science laboratory, hygienic toilets, safe drinking water, and sports infrastructures.

Patnaik said in the first phase 1,070 schools will have modern facilities.

By transforming the schools in the state will bring new opportunities for the students and help them to fulfill their dreams, he added.

Also read: Odisha Government declare summer vacation for all higher educational institutes

He inaugurated 10 such schools which have modern facilities. Like 50 schools have already been transformed completely.

These schools were inaugurated by chief minister Patnaik in a virtual model. The projects were undertaken under the 5T (Technology, Teamwork, Time, Transparency leading to Transformation) initiatives of the state government.

School reopens in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka with 50 percent capacity

School reopens in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka

Schools in Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh will reopen today for Classes 9 to 12 and Classes 6 to 8, respectively.

In Karnataka, the state has issued a Statement Of Procedures(SOPs) and it is compulsory for all educational institutions to adhere to the norms mentioned. In Uttar Pradesh, the death of former UP Chief Minister, Kalyan Singh, the state is observing a public holiday today. The released SOPs stated that the districts in UP where the COVID 19 positivity rate is less than 2 percent will reopen the schools.

It is mandatory for the schools to follow all the COVID 19 protocols. Both the states will reopen the schools to start the offline classes.

The staff and non-staff will have to be properly vaccinated and follow the covid protocols.

However, in Uttar Pradesh the classes will be conducted in two shifts. The first shift will start from 8am to 12 pm and the second shift will start from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The classes will take place only with 50 percent capacity.

Tamil Nadu Class 10th Result 2021 is expected today

Tamil Nadu Class 10th Result 2021

Tamil Nadu will release the Class 10th results today. The results will be declared by the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations (TNDGE). The results will be available on the official website tnresults.nic.in and dge.tn.gov.in.

This year the Class 10th examination was cancelled due to the covid 19 pandemic situation. Students will be evaluated with the new criteria as decided by the board.

Students need to secure at least 35 percent of marks to clear the examination. Around 9 lakhs students have appeared in the examination.

Also read: Tamil Nadu issues SOPs for Reopening Schools From September 1

No marks will be given to the students. Only the board will mention the pass and fail in the mark sheet. Students will be assessed using the 80:20 formula.

How To Check the Results:

  • Visit to the official websites of the board- dge1.tn.nic.in or dge2.tn.nic.in or tnresults.nic.in
  • Click on the Class 10th SSLC result link
  • The registration number and date of birth.
  • Class 10th SSLC result will appear on the screen
  • Check and download the result for future use

Rajasthan University extends deadline for undergraduate admission

Rajasthan University

The University of Rajasthan recently extended the last date to apply for undergraduate (UG) admission. The date has been postponed to August 23 to submit the application. Students can visit the official website admission.uniraj.edu.in.

Previously, the last date to apply was August 19. The registration process started on August 9. Around 43,831 students have registered for UG admission. Students can download the form and fill it out.

How to apply for Rajasthan University Admission 2021

  • Visit the website admission.uniraj.edu.in
  • A button named ‘Apply’ will be there, click on it
  • Follow the instructions carefully
  • Enter the register
  • Generate login credentials
  • Fill out the application form and upload the documents
  • Pay fees and and submit
  • Download the filled application form for future reference

According to the University Grants Commission (UGC), universities need to complete the undergraduate admission process for 2021-22 academic sessions by September-end, and classes should begin from October onwards.

BSEB releases first cut off and merit list for Class 11 admission

BSEB releases first cut off and merit list

Bihar OFSS Merit List 2021 for admission to Class 11 has been released by the Bihar State Education Board (BSEB). The first cut off lists are available on the official website ofssbihar.in. Students can now check the official website to find out the first cut-off lists.

The merit lists that have been released will help students take admission to Class 11 standards. However, admission is done through the Online Facilitation System for Students (OFSS).

How to check the first merit list:

  • Visit and Click on the link on the official website “Intermediate 2021 cut off (first selection)”
  • Student Login options will pop up
  • Login and enter the appropriate details
  • Select the district to check the cut off
  • Download the merit list
  • Take a print out

However, the last date for the enrollment process is August 24. Bihar board stated that online entry of names on OFSS portal should be done on time. For any information or discrepancies, students can reach out to the BSEB helpline number at 0612-2230009.

Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET 2021) results declared today

Gujarat Common Entrance Test result

Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET 2021) has been declared today. The results are available on the official website at result.gseb.org. According to the official notice, the results were declared at 10 am.

The GUJCET 2021 results were held on August 6, 2021. The results contain details of how many scores have been obtained by the candidates in the entrance examination and the percentage they have secured. The preliminary answer key for GUJCET 2021 was announced on August 13.

On August 17, the students were allowed to raise objections to the preliminary answer key. However, the preliminary answer key will be released soon.

GUJCET examination is conducted so that students can take admission to Bachelor of Engineering and Technology/Bachelor of Pharmacy courses in government, grant-in-aid and self-financed engineering institutions in the state.

Steps to check GUJCET results 2021

  • Go to the gujcet.gseb.org website
  • Click on the “GUJCET result”
  • Enter your seat number.
  • Click on the Submit button.
  • GUJCET result 2021 will be displayed in front of you.
  • Download the results and take a print out.

School will be closed down again if covid situation worsen in UP: Govt

UP schools closed again

The Uttar Pradesh government has recently decided to reopen schools for regular classes. If things worsens and the COVID 19 pandemic situation becomes intense, the government will once again close down schools in the state.

This was announced by the Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma to the state legislative council while answering questions asked by the constituency member Dhruv Kumar Tripathi.

Speaking in this context, Sharma said, “In basic education, attendance is not compulsory. We have also not made attendance mandatory for classes from 9 to 12. Guardians, teachers and political organisations have also said offline education should be started even if it is for a shorter period.”

Also read: Uttar Pradesh Boosting Educational Ecosystem for Growth of All

“In UP, the present atmosphere is sufficiently secure but if there is any indication of any concern (regarding Covid), we can also close schools,” he added.

The minister also said that the vaccination for children below 18 years is expected by September and that they will be able to inoculate children.

The state government has reopened the schools from August 16 for classes 9 to 12 and for classes 6 to 8 it will reopen from August 23 and for Classes 1 to 5 from September 1.

 

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