Education Minister waives off 75% criteria for admissions to NIT, IIITs

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January 19, 2021

The Education Ministry said Tuesday that it would relax the admission criteria for NITs and centrally funded technical educational institutions by removing the 75% requirement in grade 12.

“Taking into account the decision on IIT JEE (advanced) and in accordance with the decision of the last academic year, it was decided to waive 75% of the admission criteria (in year 12) in the framework of the ‘common entrance exam (main exam) for the next academic year 2021-2022 in terms of NIT, IIIT, SPA and other CFTI whose approval is based on JEE (Main), tweeted Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal.

In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Central Seat Assignment Council (CSAB) relaxed admission standards to the National Institutes of Technology (NIT) and Central Government Funded Technical Institutions (CFTI) last year.

Also read: Pokhriyal urges students for more research, innovation

Consistent with the relaxation, NITs will enroll students based on their performance in JEE Mains (Joint Entrance Exam Main) and reduce 12th grade exam scores in the selection process. Previously, in addition to performance on JEE Mains, NITs required a score of 75% on board exams or a place in the top 20 percentiles of their respective boards.

JEE Main Examination this year would be conducted four times- February, March, April, and May 2021. Students can choose to appear in either one, two, three, or all four examinations, based on the dates that suit them. The first session examination would be conducted on February 23, 24, 25, and 26, 2021. The first shift exam would be conducted from 9 am to 12 noon and the second shift from 3 pm to 6 pm.

Considering the decision taken for IIT JEE(Advanced) and in line with the decision taken for the last academic year, it has been decided to waive off the 75% marks (in class 12 exam) eligibility criteria under Joint Entrance Examination (Main) for the next academic year 2021-2022

— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) January 19, 2021

Ed Tech start-up Udayy raises $2.5 million funding

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January 19, 2021

Start-up Edutech Udayy announced that it had raised $ 2.5 million as part of the funding round led by Alpha Wave Incubation (AWI) and InfoEdge Ventures.

Better Capital, Kunal Shah and other angels also participated in the seed capital round, according to a statement.

Founded by Saumya Yadav, Mahak Garg, and Karan Varshney, Udayy is a live learning platform that teaches math and English to children ages 6-11. The company launched its first round of financing for Engel in June 2019.

The company recently launched a free app that provides daily worksheets for kids.

“Primary grades are years of education for children. An outdated educational system fails because of Indian parents and children.

Also read: Ed tech platform Kyt raises Rs 36.5 crore in funding

“Udayy makes learning fun and engages with children by bringing the method of learning into our classrooms through games, role-playing games and activities,” said Saumya Yadav, Co-Founder and CEO of Udayy.

AWI Managing Director Anirudh Singh said that after-school education in the youngest age group was an untapped market in India.

“Udayy is on the way to disrupting the space with his experiential learning model that uses technology-based gamification as the primary driver of learning outcomes,” he added.

Singh said the team had demonstrated a deep understanding of the market and the ability to iterate quickly. “We are pleased to be the company’s first institutional investors.”

Pokhriyal urges students for more research, innovation

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January 19, 2021

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal highlighted that India has become a leading nation in various fields of development and urged the student community to get deeply involved in research and innovation as the Union government on the new Education policy gave further impetus in 2020.

Delivering his speech at the 11th meeting of the NIT Hamirpur in virtual mode, he said that the NEP had been prepared after various discussions and discussions, of so such a policy would not be necessary for the next 50 years.

Pokhriyal said that the situation was good for the young people and that the field was open for them. Now they must come forward and work to make India a supreme power in all respects.

Also read: Pokhriyal: NEET & JEE exams to be held on reduced syllabus

He said it is not necessary to go abroad to study, as last year 1,000 foreign students received higher education in India and another 50,000 were enrolled in various types of studies.

Pokhriyal said that despite restrictions due to COVID-19, the online education system has proven to be successful, thanks to Indian scientists and researchers who got young children to work on computers and cell phones.

The Minister of State for Finance and Trade Union Affairs, Anurag Thakur, who was present in the role of NIT-Hamirpur, said in his speech that the local NIT had done a lot for the betterment of society and that its students had gained fame and national renowned and internationally. On this occasion, 1,026 students received diplomas while the students and their parents followed the film via webcast.

Punjab govt orders reopening of Universities from Jan 21

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January 19, 2021

The Punjab government ordered the total reopening of all public, supported and unsupported universities, as well as all public and private universities, beginning on January 21. All universities are required from time to time to follow the guidelines issued by the Punjab government regarding Covid-19.

The Punjab Higher Education Department has sent a detailed letter to all universities and colleges in this regard.

The official spokesperson said that according to the guidelines issued by the government, in the interest of students, educational institutions should provide education in an online and offline medium and only take semester exams annual than in offline mode. At the same time, students are free to attend classes at their own discretion, and no institute should require students to physically attend classes.

Also read: Punjab government to appoint 8,393 pre-primary teachers

The spokesperson said that hostels at universities and colleges should open according to Covid-19 instructions. Shared rooms should be allocated by student or by room size, keeping in mind the required separation / safety of students. Students in their senior year must have priority at the time of award. He said that canteens / canteens in educational institutions should be opened in accordance with the instructions of the health department, with all the necessary security measures.

The spokesperson said that it was mandatory for all universities and colleges to ensure compliance with all directives / instructions from the Punjab government, center and department of higher education regarding Covid-19 timing in time for the safety of the students.

The government had previously allowed universities and colleges to gradually reopen starting November 16. In the first phase, only departments with practical training such as science and medicine were allowed to open, and only final year students were called to physical education with 50% attendance.

CBSE to start two levels of English and Sanskrit from 2021-22 session

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January 19, 2021

For the academic year 2021-2022, the Central Board of Secondary Education, (CBSE) will present the articles in English and Sanskrit in two stages. Currently, the board offers math and Hindi in two levels to reduce stress for students. In addition, beginning next academic year, the board will introduce improvement tests as part of NEP’s implementation of national education policy.

Competency-based questions have already been included in the jury exams for Classes 10 and 12. The board decided to increase the number of questions by 10% each year.

According to the official statement from the ministry, “the main parts of the NEP will be included in the New National Program Framework (NCF) and centrally funded programs. The NCF fundamentals will be released and should be developed during the next academic session, i.e. 2021-2022. “

Also read: Board Secretary: CBSE 10th & 12th Board Exams 2021 to take place for sure

To meet the NEP 2020 goals and specifications, DoSEl created a preliminary implementation plan with task lists linking each recommendation to the tasks, the bodies responsible for carrying out the task, the deadlines to the results. This list of pending tasks has been shared with the States / UT / Autonomous Organizations for their comments / suggestions. After analyzing the comments from the expert groups, important suggestions were incorporated into the final version of the implementation plan.

The dates for the CBSE 2021 board exams were published by the Minister of Education on December 31, 2020. The CBSE 2021 board exams would start on May 4 and end on June 10. The skill test would begin on March 1, giving students plenty of time to prepare. However, the council has yet to release the data sheet.

Pokhriyal: NEET & JEE exams to be held on reduced syllabus

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January 18, 2021

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal announced that students will be asked questions based on a revised curriculum in upcoming 2021 Board exams during a webinar with Kendriya Vidyalaya teachers and students on Monday.

Pokhriyal also announced that JEE Main 2021, which will be conducted as the technical entry test and the NEET 2021 medical entry test, will also be conducted on the basis of a shortened schedule.

During the webinar, he said that students should only study the revised curriculum for the CBSE board exams, as well as other exams based on the 2021 CBSE board curriculum, and that the questions they would only be made from the specific part.

Also read: Pokhriyal: CBSE exams postponed, to be held post February

During the live interaction, Pokhriyal said that Kendriya Vidyalays will gradually reopen soon and offline education in schools will resume with online education across the country.

He also responded to concerns about travel to test centers for board exams in 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He told the students that the NEET and JEE exams were held in 2020 in the midst of the pandemic and that all competitions were successfully organized by the government across the country and students shouldn’t be afraid to go in test centers amid COVID-19.

Pokhriyal recently announced that the JEE Advanced 2021 exam will be held on July 3 and will be presented by IIT Kharagpur. “I wish all the students the best, that all applicants have enough time to prepare for the exam,” he added.

The Minister of Education went on to say that the company has decided to remove at least 75% of the criteria for the COVID-19 pandemic.

GETI to orgainse 13th Ed Leadership International roundtable conference

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January 18, 2021

The Global Education & Training Institute (GETI) is set to host the thirteenth edition of the Ed Leadership International Conference virtually from January 21-24, 2021. The eminent leaders of the education sector from around the world will participate in the discussions. Digital Learning Magazine, a publication of Elets Technomedia, is the media partner for the conference.

The event will include Rajnath Singh, Union Defence Minister, Kiran Bedi, Lt. Governor of Puducherry, Dinesh Sharma, Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Anurag Tripathi, Secretary, CBSE and Anil Swarup, Former Secretary, MHRD, Government of India as Chief Guests.

The Ed Leadership 2021 conference will bring together more than 2,000 participants from different regions to hear from more than 80 international speakers. International presence is expected from among 50+ countries including: Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, Finland, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Mauritius, Nepal, Portugal, Samoa, Sudan, New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE, UK, and USA.

“Education requires great deliberation especially in wake of the NEP and we require your participation,” said Sunita Gandhi, Convenor of the conference and Founder of Global Education & Training Institute.

This year’s theme is “The power of change that inspires the teacher within.” The conversations will focus on inspiring the teacher from within, building deeper and more meaningful relationships, better connecting education to purpose in life, and setting and meeting new standards.

The last day of the conference is dedicated to foundational literacy of the underprivileged, leaving no one behind, to make education emerge stronger than before the global crisis. It is hard to imagine there will be another moment in history when the central role of education in the economic, social, political prosperity and stability of nations will be so obvious and well understood.

Ed Leadership’s first international roundtable took place in 2008. Since then, 12 more have taken place in which participants received a certificate of attendance, followed by Continuous Innovation Fellowships and International Innovators in Education Award.

Dr. Ravi Gupta, Founder and CEO of Elets Technomedia said, “We are happy to collaborate with Ed Leadership conference. Such conferences provide a powerful platform for the conversations that lead to change. Dialogues happen in these forums can create effective engagement between stakeholders in education. I am sure this conference will serve as an umbrella for the sharing of research-based latest practices that are necessary for the proper implementation of the New Education Policy.”

Round 3 registration for AYUSH NEET Counselling begins from Jan 19

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January 18, 2021

Registration for the 2020 third round of AYUSH Counselling will begin on January 19, 2021. The AYUSH Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) will begin registration online at aaccc.gov.in. Qualified applicants for NEET 2020 must register online to be admitted to the BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS seats under the All India quota. The choice of fill and lock options will be available until January 24. The results will be announced on January 27.

Applicants selected in the AYUSH Counselling Cleaning Cycle must report to designated institutes for admission between January 28 and February 8.

Eligibility criteria

In a recent notice, the AYUSH Department stated that the minimum score for admission to AYUSH programs in NEET 2020 is the 40th percentile.

Also read: Registration for round 1 of NEET counseling for PG begins

“However, for candidates who belong to programmed castes, programmed tribes and other backward classes, the minimum score must be 30%. For applicants with baseline disabilities as defined in the Persons with Disabilities Rights Act 2016, the minimum scores for the Unreserved (UR) category must be 35% and for SC / ST / OBC 30%.

Steps to register for AYUSH Counselling:

-Visit the official website, aaccc.gov.in

-Click on UG counselling

-Click on the new registration tab

-Key in the required information, generate your login credentials

-Login using your credentials and fill the application form

Actor Sonu Sood to help schools students

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January 18, 2021

Actor Sonu Sood has become a messiah for thousands of migrant workers stranded in different parts of the country who wish to return home shortly after the ban was lifted. The actor had formed a team to mobilize resources and funds for the transportation of people. The whole adventure was a great success.

The actor subsequently announced various other initiatives to provide jobs for thousands of people and also helped several other students pay their tuition and college fees. Now, the actor has announced that he will launch a new initiative to help all children take classes online.

However, as of yet, the actor has yet to announce how he would help students who need help with online classes.

Also read: Pokhriyal urges students to help atleast three persons

Sonu previously distributed nearly 100 smartphones to students for educational purposes. During Covid, the actor distributed nearly 100 phones in parts of Punjab, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Mumbai. The idea behind the phone distribution was to save the careers of students and parents should not be ashamed that their children cannot go to school because they cannot afford it. It also aimed that children should not complain that they cannot take these courses because smartphones are not available.

चलो देश के बच्चों के ज़िम्मेदारी हम ख़ुद उठायें। pic.twitter.com/ScCBnK3vu6

— sonu sood (@SonuSood) January 16, 2021

Rajasthan reopens schools and coaching centers from today

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January 18, 2021

Rajasthan schools and coaching centers will reopen in the state from today. Schools, universities and medical institutions in the state have been closed since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. School children must also wear masks and comply with social distancing rules. Thermal scanning is also mandatory for students.

The Rajasthan state government has also decided to restart schools in Classes 9-12 with 50 percent capacity. Participating students are only admitted with the consent of their parents.

Students from training institutions in different states must take COVID-19 tests one day before entering class. All coaching institutions must also send student details to the node administrator designated by the district collector. Disinfection is also carried out in schools and training centers.

The secretary of state also reportedly directed the district’s IAS and RAS officials to visit nearby high schools to check for compliance and motivate students and teachers.

Also read: UP, Punjab, Sikkim reopens schools for classes 9 to 12 students

Standard operating instructions for educational institutions require students to be six feet apart in classrooms. There is a 30 minute break between two batches in the supervision facilities, with classrooms being renovated during the period. The “no mask, no entry” rule is strictly observed, while all disinfectant items and other devices are disinfected daily according to the in-home service instructions.

To monitor social distancing and other policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic, cameras will be installed with instructions to encourage students to wash or wash their hands when entering and leaving the classroom.

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