IIT Roorkee to launch AI in banking programme

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July 9, 2020

In the light of Corona crisis, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has collaborated with WileyNXT to launch AI in banking programmes. The programme will be 4 months long and will focus on training IT professionals and graduates to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the banking sector.

The programme will cover industry immersion classes by top business leaders to give an in-depth understanding of the role of AI in Banking and financial domains. It will offer a joint certification from WileyNXT and IIT-Roorkee.

Also read: IIT Roorkee secures 1st position among IITs in QS ranking list

Prof. Ajit K. Chaturvedi, Director, IIT Roorkee said, “AI has the potential to transform banking and improve compliance. The current COVID-19 crisis coupled with growing security and privacy concerns has reinforced the need for leveraging new-age skills to tackle the emerging challenges. We are delighted to collaborate with WileyNXT to launch this program. The program will open new avenues for the participants in the banking sector.”

Other than this, IIT Roorkee is also offering Joint Doctoral Degree Programmes with the University of Alberta. Under the program, each collaborating institution will admit up to a maximum of two (2) Joint Degree students each academic year for the Joint Degree Programme.

HRD Minister: uninformed commentary on CBSE syllabus

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July 9, 2020

After criticism, the Union HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has taken the social media to explain the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) decision to reduce the syllabus by 30% for the 2020-21 academic year.

The CBSE’s syllabus announcement and the list of topics culled came on July, 7 and immediately invited intense criticism for dropping topics such as federalism, democracy, secularism, international relations and others from the social science syllabuses of Classes 9 to 12.

A group of academics called the CBSE’s decision and choice of topics “ideologically driven”.

Pokhriyal dismissed such criticism as uninformed commentary and suggested the critics leave politics out of education.

Also read: HRD Ministry curtains CBSE syllabus for next session

He wrote on social media: “There has been a lot of uninformed commentary on the exclusion of some topics from #CBSESyllabus. The problem with these comments is that they resort to sensationalism by connecting topics selectively to portray a false narrative.” He said that the aim was to reduce stress on students. “While it is easy to misconstrue exclusion of three-four topics like nationalism, local government, federalism, etc. and build a concocted narrative, a wider perusal of different subjects will show that this exclusion is happening across subjects,” he wrote.

The HRD minister went on to repeat what the CBSE had said in a clarification issued on July 8. He said: “CBSE has clarified, schools have been advised to follow the #NCERT Alternate Academic Calendar, and all the topics mentioned have been covered under the same Academic Calendar. The exclusions are merely a 1-time measure for exams, due to the #COVID19 pandemic”.

As @cbseindia29 has clarified, schools have been advised to
follow the #NCERT Alternate Academic Calendar, and all the topics mentioned have been covered under the same Academic Calendar. The exclusions are merely a 1-time measure for exams, due to the #COVID19 pandemic.

— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) July 9, 2020

AICTE issues revised its academic calendar

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July 9, 2020

In the light of Corona crisis, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) as revised its academic calendar for new admission as well as existing batches for the year 2020-21. The AICTE revised academic calendar has been structured keeping the new UGC guidelines in mind.

The institutes affiliated to AICTE have been asked to follow the revised UGC academic guidelines regarding examination.

As per the revised academic calendar, classes from existing batches will begin from 17th August onwards. The Universities have been instructed to start classes on the scheduled date in online or offline or blended mode following the protocols or guidelines prescribed for curbing of COVID-19 pandemic.

Also read: AICTE revises MCA programme from 3 years to 2 years

For fresh batches, the AICTE has instructed for the first round of counselling and admission process to allotted seats in the affiliated institutions to b completed by 5th October 2020. The second round of counselling and seat allotment is to be concluded by 15th October 2020 as per the revised guidelines.

AICTE has instructed classes for fresh batches, including those through lateral entry in the second year, to be started from 15th October 2020 onwards. The last date for admitting students to the new academic year is 20th October 2020, said AICTE.

The classes for the newly admitted students are to begin by 10th August 2020 while classes for continuing students of PGCM and PGDM courses are to start by 15th July 2020 as per the revised academic calendar. Admission deadline affixed by AICTE for students under open and distance learning courses is 30th August 2020 and 28th February 2021 respectively.

NTA issues new guidelines for NDA and NA aspirants

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July 9, 2020

National Testing Agency (NTA) has released JEE Main 2020 application correction guidelines for candidates who are also appearing for NDA and NA examinations.

As per the official notice, aspirants have to update “Yes” in their JEE Main application form during the correction period in order to avoid any clash in the schedule of JEE Main 2020 and NDA/NA 2020 examination.

JEE Main 2020 application correction facility has already started from July 4 and is available till July 15 (5.00 PM). Interested candidates can make corrections in their already submitted JEE Main applications before the last date.

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

Candidates are allowed to change candidate particulars along with the choice of exam centre, photograph, and signature. Those willing to make changes in their category or gender will also be required to pay the difference fee in online mode till 11.50 PM on July 15.

No change is accepted through email/fax; candidates are required to make corrections through the official website only.

NDA and NA examination is to be conducted by UPSC on September 6, 2020. JEE Main 2020 exam is also now scheduled to be held between September 1-6, 2020.

CEE-Kerala releases KEAM admit card for aspirants

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July 9, 2020

Amidst Corona crisis, Kerala Engineering Architecture and Medical (KEAM) 2020 admit card has been released. Students who have registered for the KEAM exam 2020 can download their admit card online at cee.kerala.gov.in.

The exam will be held keeping all the safety precautions for students.

Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala (CEE-Kerala) conducts the KEAM exam every year for admission to engineering, architecture and allied professional medical courses in colleges of Kerala. This year the KEAM 2020 exam will be held on July 16.

Also read: Kerala govt to provide subsidized laptops to students

Earlier, the exam was scheduled to be conducted on April 20 and 21 and the admit card was scheduled to be released on April 10. However, it got delayed due to Coronavirus pandemic.

Steps to download KEAM 2020 Admit Card:

-Visit the official website at cee.kerala.gov.in

-Click on the KEAM 2020 admit card link

-Put application number, password and access code in given space

-KEAM 2020 Admit Card will be displayed on screen

Meghalaya Board declares MBOSE Class 12 Result 2020

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July 9, 2020

After much speculation, Meghalaya Board of Secondary Education has declared the MBOSE HSSLC result 2020. Meghalaya HSSLC Result 2020 for Arts, Science, Vocational streams is available on the official website of Meghalaya Board. Students can check their results at the official websites, mbose.in, results.mbose.in, and megresults.nic.in.

A total of 30,697 students had registered for the Meghalaya Board HSSLC exams.

Also read: Meghalaya Board to conduct Class 12 exams in June

Meghalaya Board plus two exams were concluded in June, however, some of the exams were deferred due to lockdown. The pending papers on mathematics, physical education, statistics were conducted from June 8 to 10, 2020. The combined results for all these exams is being declared now.

Steps to check MBOSE HSSLC Result 2020:

-Visit the official Meghalaya MBOSE result 2020 website- megresults.nic.in

-Click on the HSSLC result 2020 link and select respective stream

-Now enter roll number and other details

-Click on the submit button to get results

Indigenous app Lauk Classroom to help educators soon

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July 8, 2020

With all the educational institutions closed, the ed-tech firms are going gaga over providing content to students. Park Media Private Limited announced that it would be coming up with video conferencing and web streaming platform for educators named Lauk Classroom.

Lauk Classroom is a part of 3 different solutions that Park Media Private Limited is offering. The other two are ‘Lauk’ a general video conferencing platform and ‘Lauk Studio’ for live streaming, webinars, and other services.

Anuranjan Jha, senior Journalist turned entrepreneur and founder of Park Media Private Limited said, “the Lauk platform is an Indian alternative for educators looking for platforms for e-education. He added that the homegrown video conferencing app will serve individual teachers to large organisations.

Also read: UGC may consider blended learning option

Lauk offers optional password protection on each call, multi-device login support. The users, especially the ones working from Home, for enhanced collaboration with colleagues can share the screen with the other side(s).

“Lauk will be launched in phases, and will also provide API’s for other Indian developers, so they can develop their own Video Conferencing applications harnessing Lauk’s infrastructure and technology,” said Varun Gupta who is co-founder and master in groundbreaking video streaming technologies.

Lauk’s Subscription will range from Rs 250 to Rs 1500 per user per month with special discounted packages for schools, colleges and other educational institutions.

With schools and colleges shut, business for video conferencing apps is bound to grow. Presently, the majority of the non-essential service sector manpower is working from home.

IIM Calcutta shifts to digital mode for next academic term

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July 8, 2020

Following other top institutions across the globe, IIM Calcutta has announced that its upcoming academic term will operate in online mode. Starting August 2020, new as well as returning students of the flagship MBA program will attend classes digitally from the safety of their homes.

IIM Calcutta also announced that the online classes will be conducted by IIM faculty using iPearl.ai, a digital learning platform offered by TalentSprint, and students will attend the entire term in a direct-to-device mode.

Prof Anju Seth, Director IIM Calcutta, said: “IIM Calcutta is India’s premier management institution and part of an elite club of global b-schools with the prestigious triple-crown accreditation. This is a testament to our academic excellence and our track record of bringing together the best faculty and students every year to create an exceptional on-campus experience. However, Covid-19 and social distancing presented us with an unprecedented challenge this year.”

Also read: Changing academic delivery in times of corona

Dr. Santanu Paul, Co-Founder and CEO of TalentSprint, said: “We are delighted that IIM Calcutta has chosen to deploy iPearl.ai, our digital learning platform, which is known for its seamless user experience and real-world like interactions between faculty and students. We have been successful partners in executive education.”

IIM Calcutta, by virtue of its reputation and eminence, is at the forefront of such innovation, and several digital initiatives are in the pipeline. Meanwhile, EdTech companies like TalentSprint are providing mission-critical technology platforms to support and accelerate such innovation.

Rajasthan Board declares RBSE 12th Science Results 2020

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July 8, 2020

Finally, ending the long and anxious wait, the Rajasthan Board has formally announced RBSE 12th Science Results 2020. The result has been released on the official website- rajresults.nic.in and rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in. Students can check the RBSE Science result Class 12 by entering their roll number. Over 2.5 lakhs students appeared in the Rajasthan board examination for 12th Science stream.

Last year, RBSE Science result for 12th was released on May 15, 2020, but this year, BSER 12th result 2020 got delayed due to the lockdown in the country.

Also read: Rajasthan: Class 12 Board Exam Date Sheet released

Keeping up their winning streak from last year, Girls have again outperformed Boys in the Rajasthan Board 12th Result 2020. As per the details available right now, The pass percentage of girls is 94.90% while that of boys is 90.61%.

Steps to check the Rajasthan 12th Science Result 2020:

-Visit the official website: rajresults.nic.in.

-Click on the link named ‘Rajasthan board 12th science result.’

-Enter roll number and other details in the specified field

-Click on the submit button to get results

Jharkhand board declares JAC Class 10th Results 2020

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July 8, 2020

Amidst Corona crisis, Jharkhand Academic Council declared the Class 10th board exams Results 2020. The students can check their results on the official website – jac.nic.in.

Jharkhand Education Minister Jagarnath Mahto declared the class 10th results 2020. A total of 2.88 lakh students cleared the secondary exam successfully out of 3.85 lakh students appeared.

A total of 75 pc of students cleared the class 10th exams 2020. This year, the pass percentage of boys is 74.25 while girls’ pass per cent is 75.88.

Also read: Jharkhand Academic Council declares JAC Class 11 Result 2020

Students who fail to clear the exams or are unsatisfied with the marks can appear for Jharkhand Board compartmental exam. The JAC conducted the exams from February 11th to February 28th, 2020. The results for Jharkhand class 10th board exams are scheduled to be declared in May this year, however, the outbreak of coronavirus and the lockdown imposed delayed the results.

Steps to check JAC Class 10th Results:

– Visit official website of JAC at jac.nic.in

– Click on the ‘Jharkhand 10th Result 2020’ link

– Enter exam roll number and other details

– Jharkhand class 10th board results 2020 will be displayed

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