UGC urges HEIs to share suggestions over implementation on NEP

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October 1, 2020

For the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked all the higher education institutions to share their feedback and suggestions.

The regulator has asked all the higher education institutions to give wide publicity amongst the stakeholders for giving their feedback and suggestions on the MyGov portal of the government. The UGC has stated that as a part of the consultation process, an outline of the implementation plan covering the actionable points and associated activities as envisioned in the NEP 2020 document has been prepared.

The higher education regulator has also invited institutions to disseminate the information about the upcoming artificial intelligence summit beginning next week, RAISE 2020 amongst faculty and students and encourage them to participate in the summit. The Government of India is organizing the virtual summit on AI- Responsible Al for Social Empowerment (RAISE 2020) from October 5-9, 2020. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the summit.

Also read: Tamil Nadu forms panel to implement NEP

The UGC letter reads, “RAISE 2020 is aimed to unveil India’s vision for Al. showcase talent, create awareness and launch an action roadmap. It will focus on 5 distinct themes, viz. Responsible Al, Data, Collaboration, Ecosystem Development and Empowering a Billion+. Global experts and delegates in research, policy and innovation on Artificial Intelligence are expected to participate in the summit and share their insight on how to leverage the new wave technology towards the betterment of the larger global population.”

UPPSC releases UPPSC PCS Prelims Admit Card 2020; check details

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October 1, 2020

In a major move, Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released UPPSC PCS Prelims Admit Card 2020. Candidates who would be appearing for the preliminary examination can download the admit card through the official site of UPPSC on uppsc.up.nic.in. The preliminary examination would be conducted on October 11, 2020.

The examination would be conducted on offline mode in two shifts. The exam would be conducted from 9.30 am to 11.30 am and 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm at 19 districts across the state. UP PCS Prelims exam centers are located at Agra, Prayagraj, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Ayodhya, Ghaziabad, Jaunpur, Jhansi, Kanpur Nagar, Lucknow, Barabanki, Meerut, Moradabad, Mirzapur, Raebareli, Sitapur, Varanasi, and Mathura.

Also read: UPPSC released interview schedule; check details

Steps to download UPPSC PCS Prelims Admit Card 2020-

-Visit the official site of UPPSC on uppsc.up.nic.in.

-Click on the UP PCS Prelims Admit Card 2020 link

-Press login and your admit card would be displayed on the screen.

-Download admit card

JEE Advanced 2020 results to be declared on Oct 5

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October 1, 2020

In a major development, the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) will declare the results of Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2020 on Monday, October 5, 2020. Candidates can check their results on official site- jeeadv.ac.in.

A total of 1.6 lakh candidates have registered for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)-Advanced after qualifying the JEE-Main exams, of which 96% candidates appeared in the exam. The JEE Advanced 2020 examination was conducted on September 27, 2020, at various centres spread across the country. The examination was held in two slots – from 9 am to 12 noon and between 2.30 pm and 5.30 pm.

Also read: JEE Advanced 2020 admit card released

Earlier, on September 29, IIT Delhi released the answer key for JEE Advanced 2020 examination on its official website. Candidates can raise their objections, if any, by providing appropriate representations online at jeeadv.ac.in on or before October 1, 2020, till 12:00 noon.

How to check JEE Advanced results 2020:

-Visit the official website- jeeadv.ac.in

-Click on the JEE Advanced result 2020 link

-Enter credentials and login

-The JEE Advanced result will be displayed on the screen

Gujarat Govt asks private schools to reduce 25 pc fees

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October 1, 2020

To provide relief to parents, the Gujarat government asked all private schools to take a 25 per cent cut in annual school fees. Education Minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama said that school owners have agreed to collect 25 per cent less fees from students during the current academic year.

The decision to give relief to parents of school-going children was taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, said the minister.

This decision is applicable to all schools affiliated with various boards, including the CBSE and international boards, he said.

Parents who have already paid the entire year’s fees are entitled to get refund after adjusting 25 per cent cut, the minister said.

Also read: Gujarat Govt asks private schools not to collect fees from students

In another relief, Chudasama said since schools are not functioning physically due to the pandemic, they cannot collect charges related to transport, library, computer and sports activities.

In August, the high court had quashed a government order which prohibited private schools from collecting tuition fees until they reopened.

The court had also asked the government to sit with representatives of private schools and find an amicable solution to the fee issue.

But the government approached the HC earlier this month, saying no solution was found as the apex school association was not ready to cut tuition fee by 25 per cent as proposed by the state, so the court should issue necessary directions.

Unlock 5.0: Schools, Colleges allowed to reopen from 15th Oct

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October 1, 2020

As a part of Unlock 5.0 Guidelines, Ministry of Home Affairs permitted reopening of educational institutions across the country from 15th October, 2020. However, the Centre has left the final decision about the same to respective state governments and local administration depending upon the prevailing COVID-19 ground situation.

While, schools have been given in-principal approval for reopening, online learning has still been maintained as the preferred mode of education across the country owing to the pandemic.

Even those schools and higher educational institutions which reopen will have to hold voluntary classes with no compulsory attendance. Students who want to visit school for voluntary classes will be able to do so only after their parents’ consent.

Also read: Health Ministry issues SOPs for reopening of schools

Learning will remain as the preferred mode of teaching unless situation permits for the reopening of schools and educational institutions. Moreover, the guidelines also call for voluntary attendance by the students after reopening that too only after written consent from the parents.

According to the Unlock 5.0 Guidelines released today, research scholars and postgraduate students in science and technology streams in centrally-run institutions who require laboratory and experimental works will be allowed to visit the institutions from October 15. However, the guidelines clearly state that the administration or head of the institution of the Centrally Funded Higher Educational Institutions needs to justify the there is a “genuine requirement” of the PhD and PG students for the lab works. Only after this, students will be permitted to visit institutions for practical work.

Mumbai University asks all colleges to provide grace marks to students

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September 30, 2020

Country’s premier varsity, Mumbai University has directed all the university-affiliated colleges to provide grace marks to the students who will be appearing for the final semester examinations. The university has asked the colleges to give grace marks in the online examinations in the MSC format whenever required consulting with the lead colleges in their respective clusters.

The decision was taken after many of the college principals felt that it is necessary to give grace marks despite being contentious as the students are appearing for the exams in a new format for the first time. Other college principals however have stated that the university could have issued broader uniform guidelines for the conduct of the examinations.

One of the teachers stated that the students are scared of the examination pattern further adding that the MCQ exam is a completely different format.

Also read: Mumbai University postpones UG, PG exams

With the classes being conducted online it is possible that the students might have forgotten certain concepts adding that 10 percent failure was noted in the first few backlog examinations and not many students have scored above 40 out of 50 marks.

According to a circular released by the university statutory grace marks will be given to the students only if they clear the exams. The grace marks are not more than 1 percent of the aggregate marks and not more than 5 marks in any subject. Students participating in the NCC, NSS, and other inter-university cultural or sports programmes are also eligible for grace marks.

Ed-tech firm Stayqrious raises Rs 14.7 crore in seed funding

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September 30, 2020

In a major development, Ed-tech firm Stayqrious has raised Rs 14.7 crore in seed funding from early-stage investors to develop tools and content for students.

Investors include Learnstart, dedicated seed fund of Learn Capital, and other global venture capitalists such as Draper Associates, Y Combinator, Nitin Sharma (First Principles VC), Lavni Ventures, and Dream Incubator (Japan).

“We plan to use the funds primarily to build the product, the coach tools and the instructional content that will enable this classroom of the future,” Stayqrious founder and CEO Aanand Srinivas said.

Also read: Ed-Tech firm SOAL raises funds from Munjal Auto

Before starting Stayqrious, Srinivas has led the content team at education technology companies Khan Academy and Byjus.

“Stayqrious is pioneering a unique approach to teach core STEM subjects like science and math through the joy of coding. With a major focus on experiential learning, social thinking and applicability, it strives for a major overhaul of the existing education system,” the statement said.

The schools have adapted online education from mid-March as they are closed due to the pandemic.

SC rejects plea to postpone UPSC Civil Service Prelims 2020

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September 30, 2020

In a major move, the Supreme Court has refuted to postpone the UPSC Civil Service Prelims 2020 scheduled to be conducted on October 4, 2020. A plea was filed in the apex court to postpone the IAS exam further due to the outbreak of COVID 19.

SC pointed out that the SOPs have been followed in various public exams conducted recently and denied any special requests. It has however conceded requests for considerations on age limit and last attempt.

The order reads, “Considering the fact that exams have been conducted in the recent past, it is a testimony to the fact that SOP is followed by MHA to conduct such exams. Lack of transport facilities across all centres has not been substantiated by the Petitioners.”

Also read: UPSC to conduct UPSC Civil Services prelims exam on October 4

The petitioners raised the issue of lack of transport facilities and the case of corona warriors unable to attend the exam, to which the Court said, “if there are 10 out of 10 lakhs then the doctrine of proportionality has to be kept in mind. If it’s significant number we can ask authorities to consider them.”

Representing UPSC, Advocate Naresh Kaushik informed that the commission had not received any grievances from candidates regarding any handicap being faced. Furthermore, requests had been received not to postpone the examination further. He also pointed out that there are 6 chances to appear in the examination.

Odisha proposes up to 30 pc fee waiver for private school students

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September 30, 2020

A joint panel comprising representatives of private schools, parents’ associations and the Odisha govt, formed on the advice of the High Court to resolve the fee hike issue, recommended a maximum waiver of 26 per cent if the annual fee is above Rs 1 lakh.

A report in this regard was submitted by the joint committee to a division bench comprising Chief Justice Mohammad Rafiq and Justice B R Sarangi.

The bench completed hearing on petitions seeking waiver of school fees and reserved its verdict. The joint committee recommended different rates of fee cut in either tuition fees or composite fees under seven slabs.

Also read: Odisha HC asks state govt to resolve private schools fees hike issue

There will be no waiver if the annual fee of a private school is less than Rs 6,000. It suggested a maximum waiver of 26 per cent where the annual school fee is above Rs 1 lakh, the highest slab.

The joint committee also recommended a waiver of 30 per cent in hostel fees. However, any institute which has not increased fees consecutively for the last two years will not be covered in this scheme.

The division bench on September 1 asked the principal secretary of the School and Mass Education Department to convene a meeting of the representatives of private schools and parents’ association to resolve the school fee row, while adjudicating over a batch of writ petitions.

Delhi HC asks DU to file affidavit on deadlines for issuing paper degrees

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September 30, 2020

In a major move, the Delhi High Court has directed Delhi University (DU) to file an affidavit in respect of the specific deadlines for issuance of paper degrees to those students who graduated prior to 2019 and those who would graduate in 2020.

The court also said that the affidavit should also mention timelines to be specified for transmission of mark sheets and degree certificates to Digilocker in a phased manner.

A bench of Justice Prathiba M. Singh also asked DU to indicate in its affidavit the mechanism to be devised for issuance of online transcripts in respect of those students who need the same urgently and data relating to the issuance of online degree certificates. Thereafter the court listed the matter for further hearing on October 20.

Also read: Delhi High Court stays neighbourhood criteria for nursery admissions

The court said, “The online digital degree certificates, which are now been issued are monolingual i.e., only in English, unlike the previous degree certificates which were bilingual i.e., both in English and Hindi. It is ordered that both formats of the online degree certificates whether in monolingual format or bilingual format would be valid for the candidates to submit to their respective universities/authorities in foreign countries and the present order may be used for the said purpose.”

DU told the court that for the purposes of admission to foreign universities, admission to Indian universities, for the purpose of employment, and others, there were a total of 1,788 applications that were received with an urgent request and 1,728 degree certificates have already been issued.

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