NTA releases UGC NET 2021 application form

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February 4, 2021

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the 2021 application form for the National Eligibility Test of the University Scholarship Commission (UGC NET). Applicants can now complete the application form on the official website, –ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

The registration process started on February 2, 2021 and the exam registration deadline is March 2, 2021. Applicants should note that the deadline for successful transaction of the exam fee is March 3, 2021

UGC NET 2021 is scheduled for May 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 17, 2021. This exam is conducted to assess eligibility for assistant professor positions and scholarships research junior at Indian universities and institutes.

Also read: NTA releases syllabus for Engineering Entrance exam

The registration process for UGC NET 2021 started on February 2, 2021 on the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for this exam nationwide until March 2, 2021. The authorities have also allocated an additional day for the successful transaction of the application fee, which will take place on March 3, 2021 until 11:50 pm

Steps to apply for UGC NET 2021:

-Visit the official website of the agency i.e. ugcnet.nta.nic.in

-Enter email ID and mobile number

-Note down the system-generated application number

-Fill the online application form and again note down the application number for future use.

Education Ministry: JNVs can resume for classes 10, 12

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February 4, 2021

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas may reopen for grades 10 and 12 in states where schools have reopened, the Ministry of Education said on Wednesday.

The ministry said it had prepared a standard operating procedure (SOP) to reopen NIDs, based on guidance from the Interior Ministry and the Ministry of Health and Family.

JNV, a chain of state boarding schools, was closed for summer vacation last March after the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. The shutdown has been extended as the coronavirus pandemic hits the entire country.

“The NIDs are well prepared to teach physical classes for students with parental consent. As for other students, online classes will continue to avoid academic losses. As for students who must be gradually introduced to physical courses, the instructions of the state administration are strictly followed, “the ministry said in a statement.

Also read: 99 new Navodaya Vidyalayas to be constructed in backward areas

All precautionary measures such as disinfection of DID, organization of classes and the student’s stay in the shelter with social distancing, and preparation of a COVID-19 management protocol to face emergency situations, etc. they have already been taken over by the JNV, he added.

Based on the Department of Education SOPs, each school also created its own guidelines based on state government standards and in consultation with district administration to effectively address the COVID-19 situation through the formation of a working group, says the statement.

“As a dormitory school, wearing a mask, maintaining social distancing, washing and sanitizing hands frequently, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas will be open to physical classes where the state government has opened the school for 10th and 12th grade students.

“Further instructions for other classes will be given shortly depending on the availability of accommodation and equipment for students,” the statement said.

During the school closure period, efforts were made to train teachers in electronic content development and online classroom management, as well as online assessment.

NSDC partners with CBSE to launch first edition of ‘Junior Skills Championship 2021’

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February 4, 2021

The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) worked with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to launch the first edition of the “JuniorSkills” Championship 2021, with the aim of integrating vocational and technical education (TVET) at the university level.

With this initiative, the NSDC wants to raise awareness among youth across the country about the importance of skills development. The championship, held virtually this year, offers students the opportunity to identify their talents and interests and make informed career decisions in a rapidly changing world. Registration for JuniorSkills is open until February 19, 2021.

The championship is sponsored by more than 21,000 CBSE schools across India. The 2021 Youth Skills Championship is aimed at students in grades 6-12 across the country, providing a platform for talented children from India to demonstrate their skills. At the same time, it will create a channel for upcoming WorldSkills competitions and link education with industry-related skills. In addition, the championship will also incorporate international standards and assessment standards, increase the capacity of teachers in accordance with WorldSkills standards, create role models among students and research skills for young people.

Also read: NSDC ties up with California State University to offer 200 free courses

A wide variety of activities are planned for the Championship over the next two months, including ranking competitions for schools, career-oriented webinars, webinars and roundtables, online bootcamps and roundtables, academics and businesses as they are the national final is approaching in April 2021.

The championship takes place in four levels: selection, classification, semifinals and final. In the current COVID situation, the first three levels of the championship will take place online and the final will take place on site in Delhi.

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Fake degree racket busted in Himachal Pradesh

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February 4, 2021

The fake racket from Manav Bharti University (MBU) in Solan becomes one of the largest scams of its kind after 36,000 fake degrees were discovered on 14 of 55 hard drives scanned by a special CID investigative team.

This is just the tip of the iceberg, as the number of counterfeit degrees will multiply as the remaining 41 hard drives are scanned. The fraud is likely to amount to millions of rupees, the investigation team said.

Defendant chief Raj Kumar Rana, chairman of the Manav Bharti Charitable Trust, which runs the MBU, has had his passport revoked and extradition proceedings are underway to bring his wife, son and daughter from Australia, said the CEO of the police, Sanjay Kundu.

Also read: Himachal Pradesh Board declares Class 8th and 10th Results 2020

Of the Rs 440 crore properties held by Rana and his family, those valued at Rs 194.74 crore are related to proceeds of crime and have been seized, DGP said, adding that this was the greatest attachment to this day of assets roots of all Educational institutions is the country’s institution in a money laundering case.

Restoring the credibility of the private sector in higher education would be a long process in the mountainous state. Transparency, urgency and declaration of intent in the investigation are preconditions, but the regulatory authorities have also ceased their work.

CM Kejriwal: Nursery admissions in Delhi to begin soon

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February 2, 2021

Kindergarten entry into the state capital will begin soon, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Tuesday. “We will start kindergarten soon”.

The process has been delayed this year due to the pandemic, “he told private school principals and authorities about educational reforms in the post-COVID period. 19. The Directorate of Education (DoE) issues guidelines and requests the schools to provide the information, then the application process usually begins in December, but there has been no development this year, government officials in Delhi said in December that a proposal to abolish kindergarten admission is being considered because the Schools have been closed for nine months due to COVID-19 and will remain closed until a vaccine is released.

Also read: Arvind Kejriwal: Students must learn to be job providers

A full year of e-learning for young children does not seem profitable. School principals were against the idea of not admitting students in kindergarten this year. However, Deputy Prime Minister Manish Sisodia had ruled out scrapping the l kindergarten administrators last month.

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CBSE releases date sheet for class 10 and 12 board exams

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February 2, 2021

After much deliberation, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday released the CBSE Class 10 and 12 Board Exam 2021 date sheet. The board has released the datesheet on its official website at cbse.gov.in.

Students appearing for CBSE Class 10 and CBSE 12 board exams this year can check the exam schedule on the official website now. Earlier, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ had announced that the CBSE board exams 2021 will be conducted from May 4 to June 10, 2021.

The Education Minister shared CBSE Class 10 and CBSE 12 board exams date sheet on his Twitter handle. He said that the date sheet has been made in such a way for students that has enough gap in between for better preparations for the exams.

Also read: CBSE to release 10 and 12 board exams schedule today

Meanwhile, most of the states have reopened the schools for Class 10 and 12 to help the students in their preparation for the upcoming board examinations.

Steps to download CBSE datesheet:

-Visit the official website of CBSE at cbse.gov.in

– Click on the link for CBSE Class 10 and 12 board exam date sheet under the ‘Latest@CBSE’ tab on the homepage

-CBSE board exams date sheet will be displayed

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Date-sheet of @cbseindia29 board exams of class Xll.
Wish you good luck!#CBSE pic.twitter.com/LSJAwYpc7j

— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) February 2, 2021

Date-sheet of @cbseindia29 board exams of class X.
Wish you good luck!#CBSE pic.twitter.com/o4I00aONmy

— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) February 2, 2021

Govt cuts spending on school education by Rs 6,000 cr

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February 2, 2021

In the first post-pandemic budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, spending on education fell by Rs 6,076 cr, from Rs 99,300 crore in 2020 to Rs 93,224 crore in 2021.

This time, the budget for education is the lowest in three years, with the lowest tuition at almost Rs 5,000 cr, and the allocation for higher education has been reduced by around Rs 1,000 to Rs 38,350 crore.

The Department of Education received Rs 93,224.31 crore, an increase of more than Rs 8,100 crore from revised estimates for the current fiscal year. The ministry initially received Rs 99,311.52 crore for the 2020-21 fiscal year, which was eventually revised to Rs 85,089.07 crore when the coronavirus pandemic hit the country and classes were closed to prevent the virus from spreading.

Also read: Sitharaman: Top 100 universities to start online courses

Spending on the Mid-day meal program increased from Rs 500 cr to Rs 11500 cr this year. Allocations for central schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas also increased by Rs 1,284 cr and Rs 500 cr, respectively. The government also announced the creation of 100 new Sainik schools in collaboration with NGOs, private schools and state governments.

As part of the ministry’s school education program, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, the allocation was reduced from Rs 38,750.50 crore in the current fiscal year to Rs 31,050.16 crore.

In the World Education Summit & Awards, spending on school education will be discussed briefly.

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CBSE to release 10 and 12 board exams schedule today

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will publish the CBSE 10 and CBSE 12 class schedules today February 2. Candidates preparing for the exam should note that the exam will be conducted offline from the May 4 to June 10. Shortly after the official announcement of the CBSE Class 10 and CBSE Class 12 schedules, it will be on the official website of the council, –Cbse.nic.in.

Applicants should also note that the 10th and 12th grade CBSE admission cards are expected to be released in April. This year the syllabus has been reduced to 30% and the document will contain 33% internal multiple-choice questions.

This year, CBSE Board of Directors reviews will be conducted in accordance with all guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Wearing a mask is essential and social distancing is maintained. Schools will organize practical exams starting on March 1. The result will be announced on July 15.

Also read: CBSE all set to digitize records of students of last 45 years

Last year, the results were announced in July. A total of 88.78% of the students passed the grade 12 exam and 91.46% passed the grade 10 exam.

Step 1: Visit the official website- cbse.nic.in

Step 2: Click on the link- ‘classes 10, 12 datesheets’

Step 3: Class 10/ 12 exam schedule will appear on the screen

Step 4: Download, take a print out for further reference

The 18th World Education Summit & Awards 2021, will discuss the role technology in conducting assessments.

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UGC asks institutions to fill reserved teaching, non-teaching posts

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February 2, 2021

All universities and colleges have been invited to fill all teaching and non-teaching vacancies in various reserved categories. Publicly funded institutions have been urged to ensure the effective implementation of the reserve policy under Article 30 (1) of the Constitution of India.

The UGC wrote to all institutions on February 1 that it is mandatory to provide details of teaching and non-teaching positions, as well as admission to courses at all levels and accommodation in residences during the period 2020-21 on its website specify the UGC portal. All centrally funded institutes have been urged to ensure strict adherence to Indian government regulations or reserve rules.

Also read: UGC releases draft regulations on academic credit bank

“State universities, including their affiliated or constituent universities and other institutes operating in the state, must reduce the reserve percentage for SC / ST and OBC (planned castes, planned tribes and other backward classes) EWS (economically weaker sections ) and people with disabilities as prescribed by the government of the state in question, “said the letter from the UGC. The UGC has asked all institutions to fill the remaining positions reserved in these categories in teaching and non-teaching positions. The letter reads: “The above instructions must also be distributed to all affiliated and constituent universities.

The 18^th World Education Summit & Awards will discuss the reservations of UGC over teaching and non-teaching posts.

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Registration begins for NEET SS 2020

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February 2, 2021

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has begun recording the cleaning cycle to advise on the Admission Test for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Super Specialty (NEET SS). Registration for NEET SS counselling can be done at mcc.nic.in/MCCSS. The NEET SS Mopup Round 2020 consultation schedule has been published. Registration is possible until February 2, 2021 at 12:00 p.m., while payment can be made until 3:00 p.m. The MET-up round of the NEET SS 2020 consultation will be completed from February 1 at 3 p.m. until February 2, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.

The MCC NEET SS Advice 2020 cleanup cycle started after the threshold was lowered. The governing body, the National Examination Board (NBE), revised the 2020 NEET SS cutoff for 32 specialties from the 50th to 45th percentile.

After the registration and selection filling process, the NEET SS seat assignment process runs. The result of the MET-up cycle for the NEET SS 2020 consultation will be announced on February 4, 2021. The seat assignment for NEET SS 2020 is based on the secure SS rank, selection options, available seats, reservation criteria and others factors. Applicants who are assigned a seat must report to the respective colleges to complete the admissions process.

Also read: NEET SS Exam 2020 postponed till further notice

Steps which can be followed to register for NEET SS counselling:

Go to mcc.nic.in/MCCSS

Click on ‘new registration’ link under online services

Submit the asked details carefully

Fill the personal, academic and fill the choices for admission

Pay the registration fees in online mode

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