Prof (Dr) Sandeep Sancheti joins Marwadi University as Provost

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March 5, 2021

Eminent academician Prof (Dr) Sandeep Sancheti has joined Provost at Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat. Prior to joining Marwadi University, he was Vice Chancellor of SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST).

During his tenure at SRMIST, he was appointed as the 97th President of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Prof. Sancheti, known as an institution builder, before joining SRMIST as its Vice Chancellor, served as President Manipal University Jaipur, Founder Director National Institute of Technology Delhi, Director NITK Surathkal and Director In-charge of NIT Tiruchirapally, NIT Calicut, School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) Delhi and also Mentor Director of newly established NIT Goa, NIT Puducherry and NIT Sikkim.

Also read: Dr SN Sridhara joins as new Vice Chancellor of Hindustan University

Marwadi University aims to deliver holistic experiences to students to ensure their success not only in academics & professional careers, but also their overall life. Tertiary institution is created with the objective to make students more competent by imparting life skills, leadership skills and to foster the spirit of respect towards the society.

IIT-Bombay, Delhi, Madras make it to top 100 in QS World Rankings by subject

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March 4, 2021

According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject, up to 25 Indian university courses are among the top 100 in the world. Three Indian institutes of technology entered the prestigious group of the top 100 engineering institutes. IIT-Bombay is ranked 49th in the Engineering and Technology category, followed by IIT Delhi (54) and IIT Madras (94). MIT, USA maintained its first place.

The Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc) in Bangalore, which was ranked number one in the NIRF 2020, is ranked 92nd in natural sciences, followed by IIT Bombay (114), IIT Madras (187) and the ‘IIT Delhi (210) according to data published by QS.

Likewise, IIT-Madras is number 30 for its petroleum engineering program. IIT-Bombay and IIT-Kharagpur occupy positions 41 and 44 respectively in the ranking of specialists in mining and mining technologies. “These are the highest ranks that the Public Institutes of Eminence have reached in this year’s specialist rankings,” the QS statement said.

Also read: QS World University Rankings released

In the category of life sciences and medicine, the Indian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) was ranked 248. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) was ranked 159 in arts and humanities, followed by the University of Delhi ( 252). Furthermore, the University of Delhi was ranked 208th in the world in the category of Social Sciences and Management.

The QS World University Rankings by Subject calculates performance based on four metrics: academic reputation, employer reputation, research impact (citations per article), and productivity of an organization’s research faculty.

The QS Ranking provides independent data on the performance of 253 programs in 52 Indian higher education institutions in 51 academic disciplines. These programs include various disciplines of engineering (chemistry, petroleum, construction, mechanics), law, development studies, and the arts, among others.

MP to recruit 24000 teachers and 1235 MBBS seats to be increased in state

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March 2, 2021

Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Deora presented the parliamentary budget for 2021 at the meeting. The general budget focuses on self-reliance in Madhya Pradesh. Apart from that, the 2021 budget for education parliamentarians has also received important priorities.

As part of the 2021 MLA education budget, the government would increase 1,235 MBBS positions in two years. The budget will also focus on the hiring of 2,400 new teachers per year and various other projects.

MBBS seats will increase by 1,235 over the next two years.

As part of the 2021 parliamentary education budget, 2,400 school teachers will be hired in one year.

Two engineers and five polytechnics receive the School of Excellence accreditation.

A total of 9 new medical schools were announced in Sheopur, Rajgarh, Mandla, Singrauli, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Damoh, Chhatarpur and Seoni districts.

Also read: MCC announced SS, MBBS, BDS 2020-21 academic session date

Transportation services will be provided in the five tribal-dominated districts to facilitate the movement of students from villages to schools as part of the 2021 MP education budget

At Aathner in Betul, Pali in Umaria, Birsa in Balaghat, Jhabua and Dharampuri in Dhar district, students are transported from home to school by bus or other means of transport from the next semester.

During the 2021 education budget presentation, the finance minister said: “The walls are stubborn, the streets are stubborn, we will succeed because our mood is very stubborn.” He added that in this year’s budget you can see a look at Madhya Pradesh in its entirety.

Due to the sad death of a member of the congregation, the meeting was postponed until March 3, 2021.

This year, not only the general budget, but also the 2021 parliamentarians’ education budget is proving to be self-sufficient.

Report: NEET UG 2021 exam pattern will have no change

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March 2, 2021

The 2021 NEET National Proficiency Test exam schedule will not change this year. Earlier, Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said authorities plan to run NEET online twice a year in 2021. Now, however, the medical entrance test is done in pen-and-paper mode between June and July.

According to the Times of India report, Higher Education Secretary Amit Khare said that the exam changes, which are so brief, are unfair to students preparing for NEET 2021 and that any further delays in the exam from entry will affect the next session. In an interview, the Minister of Education said that the NTA and senior officials from the Department of Education and Health interacted to discuss whether NEET should be conducted twice a year and in a computerized manner in 2021. However, no consensus was reached on weather. With the success of running JEE Main multiple times a year and the opportunity for students to improve their scores, the requirements are the same for NEET 2021.

Also read: NEET PG 2021: Registration likely to start soon

“We believe NEET should take place more than once a year because sometimes there is a possibility that a candidate may not be able to properly focus on a particular attempt for some reason. This should not result in a lost year. However, multiple tests cannot be performed in pen and paper modes. It has to be computerized, ”said the Times of India. Regarding the implementation of NEET in computerized mode, Khare continued: “It requires the consultation of all stakeholders because there is a difference between JEE and NEET. JEE is not required for all engineering schools, while NEET is required for admission to all medical schools. For example, suppose a biology student is unfamiliar with a computer, he has to practice and learn. For this reason, we will notify you of any changes within six to eight months.

SSC JE 2019 Result declared on ssc.nic.in

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March 2, 2021

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the result of SSC JE 2019 Paper I examination. The result was declared by the commission on its official website. Candidates who had appeared in the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Quality Surveying & Contracts) Examinations 2019 Paper 1 can check their results on SSC official website—ssc.nic.in.

SSC JE 2019 Paper 1 examination was held last year between October 27 and October 30. SSC JE 2019 exams for candidates who had chosen their centres in Bihar were held on December 11, 2020.

Now, candidates who have qualified in SSC JE paper 1 examination will appear for SSC JE Paper II exam, which is scheduled on March 21.

Final Answer Key and the Marks of the qualified/ non-qualified candidates will be uploaded on the SSC website of on March 8.

Also read: Staff Selection Commission postpones exam results

SSC had in December released the answer keys for the Junior Engineer Examination 2019 and allowed candidates to raise objections against the answer keys.

SSC JE Paper 1 result: How to download

Step 1: Go to SSC official website—ssc.nic.in.

Step 2: Now, navigate to latest news section. Click on the link that says ‘ Click on the link, “Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Quantity Surveying & Contracts) Examination, 2019 – the result of Paper-I for shortlisting of candidates for appearing in Paper-II (Descriptive Paper).”‘

Step 3: Here PDF pages for results can be seen, click on link for result

Step 4: Enter the login credentials as required.

Step 5: Look for SSC JEE Paper 1 result and download it.

NTA JEE Main 2021 answer key released

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March 2, 2021

The JEE Main 2021 answer key has been published on the official website. Students who took the JEE Main 2021 exams can visit the official NTA website to view the question document displayed and the JEE Main 2021 answer key. It should also be noted that students have the option to challenge the JEE Main 2021 answer key if there is an inconsistency. The link to check the JEE Main 2021 answer key is available on the official website.

The answer key for NTA JEE Main 2021 will be available on the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in. Students can also view the JEE 2021 Master Answer Key using the direct link provided here.

Students who have taken the JEE Main 2021 entrance exam and have questions about the shared answer key can object using the link provided with the answer key. Students must pay a fee for each objection raised, along with valid proof of the claim. The final answer key for JEE Main 2021 will be published after taking into account the objections raised by the students.

Also read: Over 45K choose to take JEE Main 2021 in Indian languages

Steps to verify JEE Main 2021 response key

– Read the main JEE 2021 answer key

– Click the JEE Main 2021 Response Key link

– Enter the application number and password in the JEE Main 2021 response key link provided

– The response key for JEE Main 2021 will be displayed

– Download the JEE Main 2021 Answer key

CISCE releases class 10 and 12 exam schedule 2021

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March 2, 2021

The Council For The Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) board announced that it will hold ISC board exams for grade 12 starting April 8, 2021 and ICSE board exams for grade 10 starting April 8, 2021. May 5th.

All information on the date sheet, exam calendar and other related matters can be found on the official CISCE website: https://www.cisce.org/

The 12th grade exam is scheduled to begin on April 8 and end on June 16. The Class 10 exam will be held from May 5 to June 7.

The board also said ICSE and ISC test results will be communicated to principals in July.

In addition, the school authorities have also published the calendar and date sheet for the 10th and 12th grade exams.

Also read: CISCE academic session 2021 to begin from March

“Candidates are expected to be seated in the examination room five minutes prior to the scheduled start time of the examination in the subject. All entries in the answer booklet can ONLY be made with a black and blue pen”, specified the board.

To pass the ICSE exam, students must achieve 33 points. To pass the ISC exam, students must achieve at least 40 percent of grades in each subject, as well as overall.

With the Covid-19 pandemic underway, the CISCE council has also released several protocols related to the virus that must be followed during research to contain the spread of the disease. Here are the guidelines to follow during board reviews:

1. Applicants must arrive at the test center in a timely manner to allow gradual movement and smooth entry into the school and avoid overcrowding.

2. Applicants must ensure that they maintain social distancing when moving around the school campus and that they are separated by at least 6 feet.

3. Applicants should always strictly follow Covid-19 safety protocols making sure to wear a mask, use hand sanitizer, and not touch their face with their hands. The use of gloves is optional.

4. Applicants should have their own stationery / art supplies and avoid sharing them with other applicants.

5. Applicants should carefully follow the airway label when coughing or sneezing. This includes the practice of covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

TATA ClassEdge celebrates 10th year anniversary milestone

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March 1, 2021

Tata ClassEdge (TCE), a division of Tata Industries celebrates its 10th year anniversary. TCE is the first EdTech organization in India to provide curriculum mapped content to Indian schools affiliated to the national and state boards. Today TCE has its presence in over 2000 schools and supports more than 125,000 teachers to creatively use technology for teaching-learning.

Over these last 10 years, TCE has launched several technology-driven products as well as its own range of textbooks. It caters to the end-to-end needs of schools by offering an interactive digital learning platform, with content mapped tightly to the school curriculum, along with reliable support services.

On celebrating the 10th year Milind Shahane, CEO, TATA ClassEdge says “We are very proud to celebrate this milestone, TCE has always tried to provide the best innovative and technology driven products keeping education at the forefront. We were the first movers in EdTech sector in India to provide curriculum mapped content to Indian schools. Today, TCE is offering numerous products & services and is catering to over 2000 schools. We thank all the partners, parents, schools who were part of the journey”

Also read: Fintech firm Eduvanz acquires edtech startup Klarity

TCE follows a four-fold strategy of Teach, Assess, Manage and Learn. The Teach module is about empowering teachers to help them teach better using technology and multiple learning experiences

The early years programme from TCE is called EarlyEdge, which focuses on the overall development of children aged between 3 and 6 years. EarlyEdge is an integrated pre-school curriculum, with classroom resources, books, digital assets, activity kits and a fun learning app.

Imprints is TCE’s entry into the core curriculum textbooks arena. The series, currently available for classes 1 to 3, is designed to help make education experiential, holistic, discovery-oriented, learner-centered, and discussion-based – exactly what the Nation Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recommends.

EdTech start up ImaginXP raises $1.5 M as Series A funding

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March 1, 2021

ImaginXP, an ed tech startup, raised $ 1.5 million as part of a fundraiser.

ImaginXP’s Pune tour was led by startup incubators and Venture Catalysts accelerators, according to a statement. The other participants are Samyakth Capital, Krish Kupathil and Shashank Deshpande.

ImaginXP, operated by Giggle Galaxy Pvt Ltd, was founded in 2013 by Shashank Shwet and is managed by Shishir Kumar. The company supports universities in the provision of study programs. It also offers courses with a company-led curriculum.

Also read: EdTech firm WhiteHat Jr launches ‘Create with Math’ curriculum

The startup operates the MyCoach platform, in which more than 1,250 coaches offer tutoring and live projects for students. Some of the courses include courses in design, business, science and technology.

ImaginXP is currently in partnership with 22 universities across the country and employs more than 70 full-time professors. It also has 2,500 students taking full-time courses, of which more than 15,000 use the MyCoach platform.

According to VCCEdge, ImaginXP reported net sales of Rs 2.02 billion for the 2018-2019 fiscal year, compared to Rs 1.11 billion in the previous fiscal year.