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Delhi HC issues notice to CBSE over hike in board fees

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In a major development, the Delhi High Court issued notice to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on a petition against increasing the board exam fee for class X and XII for the year 2021.  A division bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan asked the Centre, the Delhi government and the CBSE to file a reply on the petition filed by a registered society, Parents Forum for Meaningful Education, and listed the matter for further hearing on November 12.

The petitioner society, represented by advocates PS Sharda and Kshitij Sharda, said that the CBSE for the year 2019-2020 arbitrarily enhanced its board exam fee for Class X and Class XII by two folds as compared to the year 2017-2018 and several folds as compared to 2014-2015.

Also read: CBSE launches practical workbook for mathematics

“Issue a writ in nature of Mandamus, certiorari, quo-warranto or such other appropriate writ order or direction to the respondents as deemed fit and just by this court to direct Delhi government to permanently sort out the matter of payment of the fee for students in its school for the board examination for Class X and Class XII with other respondents — CBSE and Centre — to protect their eligibility to take the Board Examination conducted by the CBSE for the classes X and XII,” the plea said.

The plea sought to issue necessary directions in matters of fee demanded from children for the academic year 2020-2021 ensuring that no prejudice is caused to the eligibility of any child taking board exam for the year 2021 for class X and XII on account of non-payment of fee.

UGC: Odd semester to commence from Nov 18

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According to reports, University Grants Commission (UGC) is likely to begin the odd semester classes from November 18, 2020. Earlier, the commission had released the guidelines and academic calendar for the year 2020-21 where it informed that the classes would begin in November.

The institutions have to complete the admission process by October 31, 2020.

The universities had been directed to commence the semesters from November 1, 2020, in case the admissions were completed by October 31. However in case of delay in admissions the classes can be conducted from November 18, 2020.

It has also been directed by the Commission to conduct classes 6 days a week for the academic session 2020-21 so that the loss is compensated.

Also read: UGC releases guidance document for researchers

The institutions however can offer blended teaching process. This means the classes could be conducted either through online, offline or using both modes. Also in case of cancellation of admission in a particular college UGC has asked the varsities to refund the admission fee in full to the parents or the student concerned.

UGC released a notice saying, “the UGC again requested the Expert Committee to revisit the guidelines dated 29-04.2020 and 06-07-2020 and suggest an Academic Calendar for the first year of UG and PG programmes for the session 2020-2021.”

NTA to declare NEET UG 2020 results soon

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NEET UG 2020 results

The Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal said that the NEET UG 2020 result will be declared soon. According to earlier reports, the result was expected to be declared before October 12.

National Testing Agency (NTA) had conducted the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG exam on September 13 and the answer keys for the same was released on September 28. Once the result is declared, all candidates can access them on the official website, ntaneet.nic.in

Also read: JEE Main and NEET UG 2020 exams dates may get affected

NEET UG exam is conducted for admissions to various medical and dental undergraduate courses across the country including the AIIMS and JIPMER. This year the exam was scheduled to be conducted on May 3 but was postponed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdoown. The exam was eventually conducted on September 13.

Once the result is declared, the counseling and admission process will begin.

UGC declares 24 Universities as fake; check list

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In a major development, the University Grants Commission (UGC) announced a list of 24 self-styled, unrecognised institutions in the country. The UGC termed them as fake with the maximum of them operating from UP followed by Delhi.

“Students and public are informed that currently 24 self-styled, unrecognised institutions are functioning in contravention of the UGC Act, which have been declared as fake universities and these are not empowered to confer any degree,” UGC Secretary Rajnish Jain said.

While eight of these universities are from Uttar Pradesh, Delhi has seven, and Odisha and West Bengal two each.

Also read: UGC urges HEIs to share suggestions over implementation on NEP

Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Puducherry and Maharashtra have one such fake university each.

List of institutions declared as “Fake Universities” by the UGC:

Delhi

-Commercial University Ltd. Daryaganj, Delhi

-United Nations University, Delhi

-Vocational University, Delhi

-ADR-Centric Juridical University, ADR House

-Indian Institution of Science and Engineering, New Delhi

-Viswakarma Open University for Self-employment,

-Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University)

Karnataka

-Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society

Kerala

-St. John’s University, Kishanattam, Kerala

Maharashtra

-Raja Arabic University, Nagpur

West Bengal

-Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine

-Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research

Uttar Pradesh

-Varanaseya Sanskrit Vishwavidyala, Varanasi, U.P./Jagatpuri, Delhi

-Mahila Gram Vidyapith/Vishwavidyalaya, (Women’s University)

-Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayag

-National University of Electro Complex Homeopathy, Kanpur

-Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose University (Open University), Achaltal, Aligarh

-Uttar Pradesh Vishwavidyalaya, Kosi Kalan, Mathura

-Maharana Partap Shiksha Niketan Vishwavidyalaya, Pratapgarh

-Indraprastha Shiksha Parishad, Institutional Area, Khoda, Makanpur, Noida Phase-2

Odisha

-Nababharat Shiksha Parishad, Anupoorna Bhawan,

-North Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology, Mayurbhanj

Puducherry

Sree Bodhi academy of Higher Education, Thilaspet, Vazhuthavoor Road

Andhra Pradesh

-Christ New Testament Deemed University

Bhimaraya Metri appointed as new director of IIM Nagpur

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Bhimaraya Metri, has been appointed the new director of IIM Nagpur. Metri was former director of Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Trichy.

Bhimaraya Metri took charge as the new director of the institute on October 6 and has taken over from L S Murty, who helmed the institute from 2017 to 2020.

Metri has also taught at L&T Institute of Project Management Vadodara, MDI Gurgaon, IMI New Delhi, and BITS Pilani. Metri has obtained PhD from IIT Bombay and is also an alumnus of the Government College of Engineering, Karad, and Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

Also read: Himanshu Pandya appointed as vice-chancellor of Gujarat University

Under his dynamic leadership, IIM Tiruchirappalli has attained a position among the league of top business schools in India.

He is currently serving as chairperson of various national institutions, such as the All India Board of Management Studies, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi; AIMA Board of Studies, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi.

99 new Navodaya Vidyalayas to be constructed in backward areas

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In a major development, the Union Education Ministry will be constructing 99 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas across the country in the backward areas with a concentration of Minority communities. The information was provided during the function of laying the foundation stone for the new Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya at Pakur, Jharkhand which was done by the Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal via video conferencing.

Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi further stated that many of the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are being constructed jointly under the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Minority Affairs. The new Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is being constructed by the Minority Affairs Ministry under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram.

The Minister also stated that the Education Ministry and the Minority Affairs Ministry are jointly constructing four Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas at Uttar Dinajpur and Howrah in West Bengal, West Kamang in Arunachal Pradesh, and Mamit in Manipur.

Also read: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan issues new admission guidelines

The minister further stated that the financial assistance of Rs 224 Crore will be provided for the construction of the new Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas.

The Ministry of Minority Affairs has also allotted Rs 36 crore to 1.173 smart classrooms in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in the backward and minority concentrated areas of the country. The new Navodayala Vidyalayas will play an important role in providing quality and affordable education to the students from the backward regions of the country.

CBSE launches practical workbook for mathematics

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CBSE launches practical workbook

To boost students, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), launched a practical workbook for mathematics to aid students of Classes 7 to 10 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students can access the workbook through the CBSE’s official website, cbse.nic.in, and through the DIKSHA platform. DIKSHA is an online platform launched by the Ministry of Education to provide relevant learning material to students and teachers.

Union Education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said: “CBSE, under the guidance of the Ministry of Education, has launched an exploratory mathematics practice book for learners. Students of classes 7th-10th can access the book for fun-filled, exciting learning at CBSE.”

Also read: CBSE commences registration process for Board examinations 2021

The Ministry of Education has also released guidelines on the precautions that are to be taken by the states that choose to reopen. However, the ministry also said that online education will be a part of the process.

Pokhriyal urges JEE Advanced 2020 toppers to do research for India

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Pokhriyal urges JEE Advanced 2020

To boost the morale of students, Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank called the three toppers of JEE Advanced 2020 to congratulate them on their success. Speaking to the three students – Chirag, Bhuven and Vaibhav, Pokhriyal spoke about their aspirations and also reminded them of the various research schemes now available for students in the country.

Pokhriyal first spoke with JEE Advanced AIR 1 Chirag Falor and congratulated him. Chirag, though has topped the JEE Advanced examination, would not be joining any IIT as he has been admitted to MIT.

Chirag reminded the Education Minister that they have met before under the ‘Dhruv’ Scheme and was replied with a positive. Next the minister called Bhuvan and Vaibhav, AIR 2 and 3 respectively and congratulated them. Both the toppers shared that they would be joining IIT Bombay’s Computer Science program.

Also read: JEE Advanced 2020 results to be declared on Oct 5

JEE Advanced 2020 Result was declared on October 5, 2020. As many as 43 thousand students have qualified this year for the examination.

 

Karnataka private schools request state govt to reopen schools

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Karnataka private schools

Private schools in Karnataka, wrote to the state government asking it to allow the reopening of schools for students in classes 9 to 12.  The letter said Karnataka Education Minister S Suresh Kumar, included suggestions on measures that schools can take to ensure everyone’s safety.

Another proposed measure was that only three hours of classes should be allowed for the first month with no lunch or snacks allowed.

“Compulsory SOP are to be maintained and daily checking and reading of temperature of every child and teacher to be maintained at all public and private schools,” read the letter.

It also mentioned that no mass gatherings, including prayers, should be conducted and regular sanitisation of the school campus must be done.

Also read: Education Minister releases guidelines for reopening of schools

The letter also highlighted the questions that the state government needs to prepare itself for. “If any teacher/ staff/ non-teaching staff/ student is suspected COVID-19, either symptoms or primary contact, what education institutes should do?”,= the letter asked.

In the letter, it was also requested that the state government think of measures to quarantine students and teachers in the event of COVID-19 cases.

UPSC releases UPSC CMS admit card 2020

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UPSC CMS admit card 2020

In a major development, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the admit card for the combined medical services (CMS) exam 2020. The admit card has been releases on its official website, upsc.gov.in. The exam is scheduled to be held on October 22. Paper-I will be held from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and paper II from 2 to 4 pm.

The UPSC CMS admit card mentions name, roll number, registration ID, and year of the examination. In case any of the information is wrong, students need to connect with the UPSC immediately. Since the exam, is being held amid a pandemic, wearing a mask/face cover is mandatory for all candidates. Candidates without mask/face cover will not be allowed entry into the venue, as per the official notice.

Also read: SC asks UPSC to file reply on UPSC Prelims 2020

No candidate will be allowed to appear for the exam without a valid admit card. Candidates who do not have a clear photograph on the e-admit card will have to bring a photo identity proof.

Steps to download UPSC CMS admit card 2020

-Visit official website- upsc.gov.in

-Click on the admit card link in ‘what’s new’

-Enter credentials to login in

-Admit card will appear, download

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