COVID helped students to prepare better for future: Amit Khare

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January 23, 2021

The experience of the COVID-19 pandemic has given students a new perspective on life and better prepared them to face the uncertainties of the future, said Higher Education Secretary Amit Khare.

“The experience of the COVID-19 pandemic would have given students a new perspective on life and better prepared them to deal with their vagaries in the future. I urge students to appear not as “job seekers” but as “job givers”, to promote the individual skills of each student, to teach them to think, to equip them with the skills necessary to become leaders of the 21st century and the world, while transmitting values rooted in Indian culture, ”Khare said at the graduation ceremony of the Dayalbagh educational institution in Agra.

Also read: Amid COVID-19 protocols Goa schools reopen for Classes 10, 12

“India’s transition from a third world, from a young democracy to this position of power and eminence, is the result of the effort and committed contribution of all parts of society. The role of those trained in each sector has been particularly important as they have guided and led this change in different capacities. Today you join that rank of educated intellectual, the young enlightened Indians who will rule the world, ”he added.

UGC issues guidelines for mentorship of teachers in non-technical stream

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January 23, 2021

The University Grant Commission (UGC) has formed a committee to develop guidelines and an implementation strategy for the integration and mentoring of teachers in non-technical fields (NIIMT).

The fundamental goal of mentoring teachers is to equip them with a broad repertoire of skills and dispositions to improve student achievement.

The committee has already produced a draft of UGC guidelines for the integration and supervision of teachers in non-technical fields (NIIMT). The Commission asked interested parties for proposals on the draft directives before 6 February 2021.

At this point, it is worth mentioning that one of the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is to develop a mentoring system through experienced, respected and retired faculties.

Also read: UGC: Exams mandatory for university students

Under the proposals, a national mentoring mission will be established with a large number of outstanding graduate / retiree faculties, including those with the ability to teach in Indian languages, willing to provide short and long-term mentoring / professional support terms in college.

That said, the focus will be on the use and integration of technology to improve various aspects of education, which will be supported and adopted, provided that these interventions are rigorously and transparently evaluated in the relevant contexts before being extended.

An autonomous institution, the National Educational Technologies Forum (NETF), is being established to provide a platform for the free exchange of ideas on the use of technology to facilitate learning, assessment, planning, management, etc. for both school and higher schools to improve education.

BSE Odisha 10th Exam 2021: Students to appear for matric exam in their own schools

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January 23, 2021

The 2021 BSE Odisha Matric exam for all 10th grade students will be conducted at their own schools instead of giving them different test centers. The decision to allow students to take the Odisha HSC 2021 exam at their respective schools was announced by the Council on Secondary Education Odisha. Although students can attend their own school for the next meeting, the board decided that the board’s exam proctors would come from different schools to ensure impartial oversight over the exam process.

The decision to allow students to take the 10th Odisha 2021 board exam was made by the board with the best interests of the students in mind. The decision ensures that tenth graders who are required to take the tenth grade exam will not have to travel long distances for upcoming exams, ensuring their safety against COVID-19 pandemics.

Also read: Odisha to provide exam guide for HSC students

In announcing the decision, the Minister of Mass and School Education, Samir Ranjan Dash, said that the decision was to ensure the safety of students during the board examinations. He added that students from more than 8,000 high schools in their own schools will attend the tenth grade exams. It is often difficult for students to find rooms near the test center and to stay in groups, which can become a health risk given the current pandemic situation. With this in mind, the Odisha government decided to allow students to take the high school diploma exams in their own schools.

According to previously announced exam dates, the BSE Odisha Matric 2021 exam is scheduled for May 3-15, 2021. According to preliminary estimates, around 6.5 lakh of students have registered for the high school certificate exams and they are expected to complete the Matura exams in May.

JNU V-C Jagadesh Kumar gets extension

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January 23, 2021

The Vice Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University, Mr. Jagadesh Kumar, who was due to retire on January 26, has been invited by the Ministry of Education to remain in office until his successor is appointed.

An announcement was published in October stating that the CV must have “the highest level of competence, integrity, morality and institutional commitment.”

“The outgoing Vice Chancellor, Mr. Jagadesh Kumar, whose five-year term ends on January 26, may remain in office until his successor is appointed, despite the expiration of his term,” said PK Singh, Under Secretary of State in The Ministry of Education said.

Also read: JNU extends application dates, check at jnuexams.nta.nic.in

Kumar experienced considerable unrest on campus during his tenure, starting with the mutiny against Kanhaiya Kumar, Umar Khalid, and Anirban Bhattacharya on February 9, 2016 over alleged anti-national slogans on campus until the disappearance of JNU student Najeeb Ahmed. There were also ongoing protests on campus over rising boarding fees and compulsory student and teacher attendance.

The JNU student union and the JNU teachers association had come into conflict with the V-C, and requests for resignation were made from time to time.

In January last year, the JNU campus became a scene of violence when people wearing masks moved from one dormitory to another, attacking students and damaging property. Several members of the faculty were injured in the attacks.

Pokhriyal: NEP can lift education to new heights

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January 23, 2021

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said that the conventional form of education has seen great upheaval in the form of the New Education Policy-2020 (NEP).

This will allow students not only to choose the content and duration of their studies, but also to help them bravely face real-world situations, Nishank said in her convocation speech at Avinshilingam University for Women, which was held virtually.

Questions that students had answered so far in textbooks will now be presented to them for which they will seek pragmatic solutions, she said.

Also read: Pokhriyal: NEP 2020 upholds the reservation policy

NEP 2020 is so flexible and enhanced that it provides teachers and students with many opportunities to explore education from refined perspectives and take advantage of the many opportunities available, according to a press release quoted by the minister. “The type of mainstream education that our parents and grandparents introduced us to has now undergone a big change with the New Education Policy 2020 (NEP),” he said.

He said that education was as important to boys as it was to girls and he was happy that more and more girls continued to excel in technical institutions like ITI and NIT. The university awarded the Minister the title of D.Litt (honoris causa) for his contribution to education.

A total of 2506 diplomas (UG-1893, PG-534, M.Phil-40, Ph.D.-39) have been awarded to graduates and according to Covid-19 guidelines, only doctoral students and medal winners gold medals and Chancellor SP Thyagarajan presented diplomas on the podium.

Not in favour of extra attempt for UPSC: Centre to SC

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January 22, 2021

Decision on whether or not aspirants would get an ‘extra attempt’ for the UPSC Civil Services examination 2021 now lies with the Supreme Court. Before the hearing, the center announced that it was not in favor of giving applicants another chance. Many had appealed to the Apex court to authorize another attempt, as many were unable to attend or prepare due to the pandemic.

Contributions were made by Additional Attorney General S V Raju, who appeared for the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). “We are not ready to take another risk. Give me time to submit an affidavit … I received instructions last night that we do not agree,” Raju told the bench, chaired by Judge AM Khanwilkar, consisting of Judges BR Gavai and Krishna Murai.

Following the filing, the bank requested an additional hearing attempt on January 25, 2021. UPSC applicant Rachna Singh sought an additional attempt as her last authorized attempt of hers was marred by the pandemic. The bank also asked the center to submit an affidavit and deliver it to the relevant parties by January 25, 2021.

Also read: UPSC Prelims Exams revised date to be announced today

The Supreme Court refused to postpone the 2020 UPSC Prelims exams last year due to the pandemic, but allowed the application to be considered for a new attempt. The question was then posted for your review.

Attorney General Tushar Mehta had told Apex Court in previous hearings that the government is investigating the matter and is asking for more time. In an official statement, the government announced today that it was not in favor.

Odisha to provide exam guide for HSC students

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January 22, 2021

In an effort to help tenth graders prepare for the annual board exam in May 2021, the Odisha state government will provide all students with a book fee for the exam guidelines. The announcement was made by the Minister of Mass Education and Schools, SR Dash. The minister also indicated that the state government will distribute the free book “Pariksha Darpan” to 620,508 students who will sit for the tenth grade exams in May 2021.

Pariksha Darpan is a 700-page manual that helps students prepare for grade 10 board exams. The minister added that the head of state had asked the department to help applicants relieve student stress.

The Odisha state government previously decided to cut the 10th grade curriculum by 30% due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students have a hard time passing exams because they still struggle.

Also read: Odisha govt announces reduction in tuition fee in all private schools

Pariksha Darpan’s book is made up of probable questions and answers, and public, public and private school students taking the tenth grade exams organized by the Council on Secondary Education receive the book free of charge.

The Odisha Council Class 10 exams are scheduled for May 3, 2021. The exams are conducted according to the central and state government COVID-19 guidelines.

The state government previously announced a waiver of exam fees for Class 10 exams, taking into account the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on parental livelihood.

According to the announcement, the Odisha state government will carry Rs 27 crore in the exam fee. Candidates who took the tenth grade exams must pay rupees. 420 to complete the exam request forms.

PM Modi: Future universities will be completely virtual

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January 22, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi cited the Indian cricket team’s recent victory over Australia and said young people should be inspired by it. Addressing students and professors at the 18th meeting of Tezpur University in Assam, the prime minister said that the young team was inexperienced and injured, but this did not affect his determination and he beat one of the best teams in the world. A total of 1,218 students received their diplomas and diplomas during the graduation ceremony.

Modi said that students should work on building a separate India. He said that when India celebrates its 100th Independence Day, the nation will also celebrate the efforts of currently graduating students.

“The universities of the future will be completely virtual and students from all over the world will be able to study anytime, anywhere”, presents PM Modi. “We need a legal framework for such a transformation and we are continually trying to achieve this goal with the new educational policy. NEP 2020 aims for a flexible and interdisciplinary educational system, ”he said. NEP focuses on data and analysis. It has the power to improve the intake, teaching and assessment system, he added.

Also read: Educational Cooperation important for India, Australia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

In regards to the university’s incubation center and the resulting innovative technologies, Modi told the students that they have great opportunities ahead of them. “His efforts show that he has potential,” said the Prime Minister. He also praised the university’s efforts to document tribal languages and cultures, including wasted energy.

“During the fight for freedom, many brave hearts of Assam gave their lives, now we have to live for AtmaNirbhar Bharat (Independent India),” Modi told the graduates and asked them to award the Tej (light) of Tezpur University in all the country. . nation and world.

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal, Assam’s Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, and Tezpur Lok Sabha MP Pallab Lochan Das also attended the meeting.

VSATs to be installed in govt schools in Arunachal Pradesh for online education

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January 22, 2021

The Arunachal Pradesh government has decided to install very small aperture terminals (VSATs) in selected public schools to facilitate online education in the state. The initiative began as a pilot project with more than 50 VSATs with an installation capacity of more than 100 public schools.

Arunachal Pradesh Secretary of State Naresh Kumar organized a video conference with the Deputy Commissioners and Deputy Principals of the schools and asked them to create their own class in the schools using available inventories.

Senior officials also asked the Deputy Commissioners and DDSE to expand logistical support so that VSATs are operational by February 18, 2021. The Secretary General also said that VSAT technology will allow two-way virtual communication between them, teachers and students. Technology will improve the quality of instruction and help students, especially in areas where subject teachers are lacking.

Also read: Bombay HC: Ensure online education for specially-abled students

VSAT technology information

VSATs are small software-controlled ground stations used for reliable transmission of data, video, or satellite. To stream learning through VSAT, you must configure the VSAT system, learning centers, Earth Station Hub, a teacher studio from which lessons can be delivered, data servers, and a DISH antenna over the classrooms for communication.

According to the Secretary General, within the framework of the new National Education Policy 2020, 300 public primary schools have been designated as activity and learning centers for children in the state from 3 to 6 years old.

UP Board to conduct Class 12 exams in two phases

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January 22, 2021

The UP Board of Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad has published the call for the practical exams of class 12 or UP Board Inter 2021. According to the official announcement on upmsp.edu.in, the practical exams of class 12 of the UP Board They would begin on February 3, 2021. However, this year the exams would take place in two phases. The first phase begins on February 3, 2021 and the second phase on February 13, 2021.

The theory exams must take place in April / May. The detailed date sheet has yet to be released.

The first phase exams will take place from February 3 to 12, 2021. The second phase will take place from February 13 to 22, 2021. Phase 1 applies to the centers of Agra, Saharanpur, Bareilly, Lucknow, Jhansi, Chitrakoot, Faizabad, Mirzapur, Devipatan and Basti areas. The examination centers for the second phase are the districts of Aligarh, Meerut, Muradabad, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Azamgarh and Gorakhpur.

Also read: UP Board to introduce NCERT books for three more classes

UP Board or UPMSP have announced that the number of testing centers for the UP Board 2021 Class 12 exam will increase soon. Students can view the official notice of the UP Board 2021 Class 12 exam here in two phases.

The marks of the practical exams would be based on the student’s performance in the internal exams as well as on the Live Voice that would be carried out in the centers. 50% of the marks come from the internal evaluation and the remaining 50% from the Viva exam.

The announcement also states that the UP Board’s Class 12 exam will be conducted under video surveillance in 2021. Principals must keep recordings in a secure location. It must be presented immediately if so requested by the UPMSP Board of Directors. Schools should upload all sports, sports, internal exam details from upmsp.edu.in. This upload process begins on January 25, 2021 and must be completed through the directors.

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