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Punjab govt orders reopening of Universities from Jan 21

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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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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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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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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.

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“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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AYUSH NEET Counselling

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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Actor Sonu Sood

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.

Rajasthan reopens schools and coaching centers from today

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Rajasthan reopens schools

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.

Mizoram to reopen schools from Jan 22

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Mizoram to reopen schools

The Mizoram has decided to reopen the 10th and 12th Class schools from January 22nd and the places of worship from February. Mizoram, a predominantly Christian state, decided to reopen places of worship with a limited number of attendees as the situation improved with COVID-19.

The decisions were made in a meeting between doctors, churches, and civil society groups. The Minister of Health, R Lalthangliana, chaired the meeting. Churches were open to Sabbath worshipers every Saturday at noon and to other denominations for worship services on Sunday. However, according to official information, only 200 participants or 50 percent of the seating capacity, whichever is less, will be admitted according to the existing standard operating procedure (SOP) of the Union Ministry of the Interior (MHA).

Also read: Mizoram Board declares MBSE class 10 Results, check at mbse.edu.in

Services would not be performed on other days. In Mizoram, services are usually held three times on Saturday (Saturday) and Sunday. Churches in the state have been closed since March 22 of last year to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Reopening of the school in Mizoram It was also decided that regular school classes would begin for Standards 10 and 12 students who will sit for the board exams in April. You can also spend the night in hostels in preparation. However, students must pass the rapid antigen test before going to school. James Lalrinchhana, director of school education, told PTI that schools will be closed to students from other classes until new orders are received. The meeting also decided to review the quarantine and swab sampling protocols for those returning from another state.

UGC to Universities: Set-up office for international affairs

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The University Grant Commission (UGC) has asked universities across the country to establish an office for international affairs. These offices will be “an integral part of the internationalization of higher education in India,” according to UGC.

As part of the 2020 new education policy, the government has asked universities to expand the global reach of Indian higher education institutions to promote India as a global study destination. These offices will be one more step in the same direction and would be responsible for academic and research collaborations with foreign institutes, the UGC said.

These offices “will act as a link between foreign students and the sponsoring agency”, will attend to foreign students’ complaints, facilitate networking and provide full support to foreign students in their adaptation to the country. Likewise, they will coordinate all matters related to the admission and support of foreign students, will disseminate information related to the admission process among potential foreign students, and will carry out promotion and branding campaigns abroad.

Also read: UGC launches Toycathon 2021 for students, teachers

Considering the importance of an international affairs manager, you are requested to establish such an office at your university for the above activities. You are requested to provide the UGC with relevant information on the Office of International Affairs before February 15, ”said a letter from the UGC to the rectors of all universities.

Recently, UGC changed its policy to allow Institutes of Eminence (IoEs) to relocate abroad upon receiving discharge certificates from the Department of State and the Department of the Interior. The amendments also permit the IOEs to start new off-campus centres, with a maximum of three in five years and not more than one in an academic year. There are 18 Institutions of Eminence.

Maharashtra Schools for class 5 to 8 students to reopen from 27th Jan

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After shutting down the Maharashtra state government for nearly 10 months, it plans to reopen schools for students in Class 5-8 starting on January 27, 2021. The decision to reopen schools for students in the upper elementary was made by the State Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad. Schools in the state have been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in March 2020 and have been closed ever since.

Maharashtra’s Minister of School Education Varsha Gaikwad announced on Twitter the decision to reopen schools for primary school students from January 27, 2021. In a tweet sent from her official account, she said: “Continuing with our plan from gradually reopening schools, today I discussed my department’s proposal to open schools from January 5 to 8 starting on January 27. She added that the decision was also supported by Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. Apart from that, she assured all students and parents that “our SOPs are based on the principle of ensuring the continuity of our children’s education in the safest way possible.”

Also read: Maharashtra teacher in the final 10 for Global Teacher Prize 2020

Although the state government has approved in principle the reopening of state schools and universities, the power to make a final decision in this regard rests with local authorities.

Local authorities, including district collectors, community commissioners and district surgeons, are tasked with reviewing the pandemic situation in the district, assessing the situation, and covering all risk factors prior to the reopening of hospitals schools.

Gaikwad added that important steps have been taken to reopen schools to students in Class 9-12, including evaluating all teachers and staff for RT-PCR testing. She said similar steps were being taken to reopen schools to students in Class 5-8.

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