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

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Haryana govt initiates “Chalo Chale Phir Se School” to bring back students

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After the Centre allowed states to open schools from September 21, Haryana was one of them who allowed it. The schools are opened in many parts of the country for class 9 to 12. The schools are closed across the country from mid-March due to the Corona epidemic.

The schools were opened with Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs) issued by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Haryana Education Programme Officer Parmod Kumar took the social media to share the SOPs for the opening of schools in the state.  The state govt started “Chalo Chale Phir Se School” to bring back students.

Also read: Haryana govt to start e-leaning for students

From last six months online teaching is being imparted by schools due to the COVID crisis.

Though the overall number of students who turned up in schools these days is less but the govt is expecting more to follow.

While students in Haryana said they were happy to be back in school, even if regular classes had not resumed yet, there were some parents who were apprehensive as coronavirus cases had surged in the state and elsewhere.

Meanwhile, teachers were instructed not to share books, dusters, chalks with either students or other teachers. The state govt schools had installed foot pedals to control water taps. Santizers are installed for students.

Only one student at a time was allowed to go to the toilet, which was regularly cleaned. It has also been made mandatory for teachers to download the Aarogya Setu app on their mobile phones.

Delhi education dept as school heads to engage guest teachers

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In a huge relief to guest teachers, the Delhi Education department ordered all heads of government schools to engage services of all guest teachers.

There has been uncertainty over the engagement of the 20,000 odd guest teachers who are paid per day of work across Delhi since May 8.

In July, Education Minister Manish Sisodia had said they would be re-engaged as part of the remote teaching-learning plan. On July 13, the Education department issued directions to all heads of schools to engage willing guest teachers and contract teachers, wherever required, for online teaching-learning activities.

However, even after that, many guest teachers were not engaged, especially librarians, art, music, P.E. and home science teachers — known as miscellaneous teachers — who were told by the heads of schools that they could not be engaged as they were not required for online classes.

Also read: Delhi Education Department to launch Project BaLA

The order stated “all heads of government schools are hereby directed to engage all such guest teachers (except non-CTET) who were engaged during last academic session i.e. 2019-2020, subject to the availability of vacancy in their schools, within three days positively.”

It states that the guest teachers should be engaged because of the directions which have authorised all schools to call 50% of teaching and non-teaching staff from September 21.

UGC releases guidance document for researchers

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has published a guidance document on Tuesday which delivers a framework on good research practices.

The document talks not only about the good practices but potential threats as well. This document gives details about various steps involved in conducting a research, namely — design, planning, execution, documentation and storage of data. The document also mentions the different misconducts which can happen while a research is being done.

Also read: UGC: Higher Education Institutions can apply for online courses till Oct 15

Research publications across the world have grown at a compounded annual growth rate of approximately three per cent over the past two centuries.

The document tells current researchers on how to check for problem points in their research paper, including issues such as plagiarism, falsification, fabrication and misinterpretation of data. The guidance document can prove helpful for researchers in selecting the right journal for publication of their research papers and for mentoring the coming generation of research enthusiasts.

The document envisions institutions to create an ORI as the organizational entity responsible for the implementation of these guidelines at each institution.

The UGC has also shared a list of documents for reference for further insights into good academic research practices and research integrity.

Bengaluru law student makes history in NLSUI Convocation

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A female student from Kerala set a record by bagging 18 of the 48 gold medals awarded to passouts of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU). While Yamuna Menon bagged 18 medals, 20 others who earned a BA LLB (Honours) degree shared the remaining 30.

Yamuna became the first student to win the highest number of medals (18) in the NLSIU history. Yamuna won medals for securing the first rank, best outgoing student, best undergraduate student, best outgoing female student, meritorious student, outstanding graduate student, and overall topper.

Hailing from Ernakulam near Kochi in the southern coastal state, Yamuna was one of the two students to get a scholarship for high ranking in the entrance test. Yamuna has since secured a seat in Trinity College at Cambridge University for postgraduation in law.

Also read: COVID impact: Over 300 playschools are closed in Bengaluru

As an IDIA (Increasing Diversity by Increasing Access to legal education) scholar from Kerala, Yamuna secured admission to the law school through the competitive Common Law Admissions Test (CLAT) with 28th rank in 2015.

Yamuna’s paper on the Sumangali scheme in the Tamil Nadu textile sector was published in the Cambridge Law Review. She was also editor-in-chief of the Indian Journal of International Economic Law.

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