The answer key for National Eligibility Test (NET) has been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday i.e. July 2, 2019. Candidates appeared for the examination held from June 20 to June 26 can download the answer key from the official website of NTA.
The agency will take the objection requests on NET 2019 Answer Key till July 3, 2019 (Wednesday).
Notably, candidates will need to pay a sum of Rs 1,000 for each question they want to challenge. If the challenge is found to be correct, the fees will be refunded.
The NET question papers and response sheet was released by the NTA on June 28.
National Testing Agency will release the NET 2019 results on the basis of final answer key to be released only after taking the challenges submitted by the candidates into consideration.
In a statement, the agency said, “The NTA decision on the challenges shall be final and the result will be declared on the basis of final answer keys”.
However, after the announcements of results, the agency will not entertain any request for re-evaluation/re-checking of NET result.
NTA is expected to release the NET result before July 15, 2019. Candidates will not be informed individually but can check the results by visiting the official portal.
The NTA NET examination was conducted for two papers. Paper one had 50 questions based primarily on teaching and research aptitude, general awareness and knowledge etc.
Paper two had 100 subject-specific questions. Each question, in both paper 1 and 2, carried 2 marks. The composite time to complete both papers was 3 hours. There was no time gap between the two papers.
NEET 2019: The first allotment list of NEET 2019 has been released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) on its official website: mcc.nic.in.
NEET Counselling 2019 Allotment result was announced by the MCC on June 1, 2019 at around 10 pm. NEET 2019 seal allotment list will consists of rank and category of candidates along with the name of institute to which admission has been allotted. Students appeared in the first round of NEET 2019 Counselling can also click on the link given below.
Students who have been allotted a seat in the first round of counselling are required to report to the allotted college for the admission process ahead.
In case a candidate has given willingness for free exit/entry, he/she can may or may not report to the college even after a seat is allotted to him/her without being penalised. Such candidates are also allowed to participate in the subsequent rounds of counselling.
As per the official NEET 2019 Counselling schedule, the verification process after the first round of seat allotment will commence from July 1 to July 6, 2019. Those who want to participate in the next round of NEET Counselling 2019, the registration for second round counselling will start on July 9, onwards until July 11, 2019 (5 PM).
In the last five years, we have witnessed a shift in the teaching approach. Education through print medium is unidirectional, non-interactive and limited, while technological awareness within students’ starts at an early age, writes Nilesh Gaikwad, Country Manager, India – EDHEC Business School.
For a ‘sleeping elephant’ of the last century, India has definitely hit the ground running in the last few years. Infrastructure development and Acceptance of Technology at a breakneck speed has come as a refresher. Big business houses are taking note of the same. Applications of this technology within the Education sector are aiming to benefit the 25+ crore students studying in Indian schools, especially since education here followed the ‘Chalk & Talk’ model. Rising incomes of the middle-class has fueled a spurt in private IB schools, which in turn has expedited the use of technology to optimize learning.
Nilesh Gaikwad, Country Manager, India – EDHEC Business School
According to a recent report from Google, data consumption in India has increased by 18x in the last two years and estimated one Billion users from India to be online by 2030. While metro cities are approaching saturation, private education institutions have turned their attention to 2nd and 3rd tier cities to satisfy the huge requirements of an education thirsty populace. Education Solutions industry is working overtime to provide digital solutions to this all-important user base. Thus, modern day teaching medium will reach every nook and corner of India.
Schools are adopting the ‘Digital’ medium. As it involves substantial investment towards infrastructure development and labor training, schools are trying to work out a ‘best of both worlds’ approach. Unlike the traditional ranking system, the emphasis has shifted up on overall personality development of the students. Inducing topics related to socio-emotional skills that stimulate profile development is important. As it is impossible for every school in India to go 100% digital, the need of the hour is a customised Integrated Learning Solutions model. Such a model provides ample freedom to the schools to develop the right blend of print and digital learning aids for their pupils.
At the start of the academic year, school authorities take parents into confidence to outline the development requirements of their pupil. Through the course of the year, the teaching staff works upon accomplishing the pre-defined goals. Often, providing real-time status of student development and introducing course-correction measures wherever necessary. With digital solutions at their beck, parents are able to monitor the progress of their children, thus making them more involved in the process. Unlike the traditional education medium, students receive feedback during the year and are mentored with corrective measures rather than waiting for the year ending exams. There are multiple positive outcomes to this approach for the actors involved in this process:
Self-learning: While the focus is on student development, there a couple more actors who have shown phenomenal improvements – Parents & Teachers. Through this process, parents are learning more about the right approach with their children. Similarly, teachers are able to optimize their efforts by personalizing the teachings with the specific requirements of the pupils. Teachers are also able to judge the future requirements of the students and plan accordingly. Finally, they can foresee the advanced functional training requirements for themselves and help school management improve the overall quality.
Inclusivity: Parents are no longer passive players in the academic journey of their children. As parents have access to real-time progress reports, teachers can benefit from their feedback in ensuring the best way forward. Additionally, the trust factor built between the school and the parents can create long-lasting associations.
Productivity: Owing to the real-time feedback, students can concentrate on specific topics for their development. An increased and efficient communication between teachers and students leads to strengthening of the teacher-student bond. Practical assignments providing real-time feedback will peak the student interest and make them more productive in day-to-day curriculum.
Knowledge-bank: For the school, this experience can be a stepping-stone to realigning their vision in accordance to the changing dynamics of today’s times. The learnings from a specific year can lead to a more focused and optimized approach not only within the management of the class but also of the school. Knowledge within a print medium is limited. A combination of print & digital teaching will ensure learning happens at an in-depth level rather than by sticking to just one form. Not only Teaching but also quality of learning can improve exponentially. Online resources can give rise to teacher forums, which in turn lead to sharing of best practices within the academia. It is an all win situation for the students.
Challenges: Schools have to consider the cost factor and find the best mix of Print & Digital solutions for optimal benefit of their students. As with any change, sensitizing the teachers and ensuring everyday use of the technology will be challenging. School management may face a resistance in the early days but overcoming the initial speed bumps are essential for providing better academic experiences to students. Combining digital and print seamlessly with clarity in benchmarking will keep confusion at bay. Users should have clarity in the advantages of the new model. Regular Feedback regarding the processes will curtail the rise of disinterest. At the same time, these meetings can be a good place to display self-learning outcomes, which can benefit the collective goal.
Considering the above points, it is only a matter of time before Integrated Learning Solutions are applied within the K12 sector. However, personalizing the solutions according to the student’s needs and chucking the one-size-fits-all attitude will define the success rate of this technology.
(Author Nilesh Gaikwad is Country Manager, India – EDHEC Business School. Views expressed by author are a personal opinion.)
The Indian educational landscape is fast-changing with technology gripping the nation in an unprecedented fashion, writes Shekhar Bhattacharjee, founder, Great Place To Study.
Shekhar Bhattacharjee, founder, Great Place To Study
Over the decades, education has taken its rightful place as one of the necessities of life. It has always been true that learning new skills and knowledge acquisition have been vital for the development of individuals and of the society. For any individual who wants to take their right place in this world, education has become their rite of passage. Even though traditional education has its history etched within four walls of a classroom, it has now expanded to all corners of the world. The first half of the 20thcentury was an era of mere knowledge transfer and young minds being textbook-driven to reinforce what they had learnt in class. In the 2nd half of the 20th century, computers became a game changer. Computers have given education a boost, acting as a catalyst to rapid advancements in the education system.
The evolution of education methodology
Now in the 21st century, we cannot imagine a scenario where education and technology are two separate entities. The new technologies in education are slowly but surely changing education patterns. Educators have dwelled into the subject while educational entrepreneurs have helped build a momentum that will completely revolutionise the education sector. Jenny Arledge, the director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) at Sulphur Springs High said, “Technology can become the wings that will allow the educational world to fly higher and faster than ever before, if we allow it.” Education is now available to most children all around the world. Even the most remote corners now have ways to get a formal education thanks to technology.
We have barely scratched the surface, the possibilities are limitless
“The power of unlimited knowledge is at your fingertips.”
Technology in itself has progressed exponentially over the last few decades, adding more and more dimensions to its existence. When technology blends with education, there emerges an opportunity that will keep on giving. From virtually reaching every child around the word through online classes to live simulation lessons, it keeps getting better everyday. Educational technology has finally given teachers the right tools to teach their students, reinforce lesson content and motivate students to learn more.
Many experts rightly believe that technology is the language of the gen next. This belief has proven to be true time and time again in the recent years. It is the younger generation that understands it well and has begun to use it to aid them in their studies.
The emergence of an international network i.e. The Internet
“Technology has touched every aspect of human life, including education.”
An entity that connects us all, a bond that brings together people from different countries is culture and lifestyle. For the first time, people have a powerful tool that can change the course of human kind for the better. Technology has touched every sector of our economy, but none more than education. The rise of the internet has completely changed the educational landscape. Many primary schools and higher learning centres now provide every student with a laptop or tablet. Always interested in the advantages of portability, a growing number of students access content delivery platforms on their smart phones. Technology has evolved education to such an extent that it has affected education models and teaching techniques.
Even self-learning has become a possibility, thanks to the internet. Students can now access information with a click of a button. It has proven to be a rich source of information and children can learn about life all around the globe with their laptop or smart devices. Classrooms were once the place where knowledge was imparted, now it is right in front of a computer or mobile phone. However there are some significant areas where technology has completely transformed education. Here are a few examples.
Active engagement and student participation: For the first time, students are not just listening to their teachers, they are involved and engaged. Students learn in groups and have fun activities while learning; it is a win-win situation.
Simulation and modelling: Students do not have to go to a place to experience it, they can simulate the experience. Simulation software helps bring to the classroom real activities that would be impossible to see without technology.
Smart boards and e-Books: Bulky textbooks can now be replaced with their digital versions, while white/black boards have been replaced with interactive TV/AV technology.
Formative assessment: Teachers ensure that students are learning not only the concepts, but also how to use the technological resources they have. Practical application of knowledge can be achieved with specially designed programmes. For the first time, students can play what they are learning in life.
Online teaching: Educators can now upload their classes online and allow students to access the content from anywhere in the world. With the help of some headphones and laptops, the lesson can commence at a time of their convenience.
Teaching aids for children with special needs: If any student is struggling to learn at a standard pace, teaching methods can be altered to cater to their needs. New education technology aids have made it possible for them to have a good education.
Technological education is here to stay. We must make the most of it
Technology is a powerful tool that can support and transform education in many ways. The digital learning revolution has created new opportunities and new challenges for the education sector. It is up to education policy makers and edupreneurs to meet this challenge and make the most of it. The world is quickly changing and we must change with it. Finding new ways to make the most of it and helping aid an unprecedented growth in the education sector and revolutionise the system must be a priority. We must ensure that quality education is available for all.
(Author Shekhar Bhattacharjee is Founder, Great Place To Study. Views expressed by author are a personal opinion.)
Globus Infocom is providing 62 smart classrooms and four virtual Classroom solutions to the government colleges under Directorate of higher education, Goa.
Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa has launched these smart classrooms and virtual classrooms setups that have been set up in the four government colleges located at Sanquelim, Khandola, Quepem and Borda.
Speaking on the occasion, Kiran Dham, CEO, Globus Infocom said, “We are delighted to be a part of technology integrated education initiative taken by Directorate of Higher Education, Goa and are overwhelmed to be selected by the Goa Government to provide our advanced technology driven smart classroom &virtual classroom solution for the students.”
“We are committed as a responsible citizen to contribute our best to fulfill the government objective. We are confident that it will surely be an aide for students to attend lectures from different institutes live by sitting at their own college,” she added.
Along with providing the best content for learning, the 62 smart classrooms and four virtual classrooms will also connect the four institutes virtually for resource sharing. It will help students of the four colleges to communicate, discuss, watch videos, presentations, share files, and also enable live streaming via online Learning ManagementSystem (LMS) Software.
This initiative will greatly improve the quality of teaching & learning in colleges & put forth a modern pedagogy for the holistic educational experience.
“We are the pioneers in the Education-Technology sector and a Make in India brand for over two decades. Our solutions have been successfully installed in major cities of India like Delhi, Lucknow, Mysore, Bikaner, Dehradun, Varanasi, Haryana to name a few. Our aim is to provide these smart solutions to every educational institute in India to make India more advanced & pro-active,” Dham further stated.
The first seat allotment result for NEET 2019 is likely to be announced by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) today i.e. July 1, 2019. The allotment list will be made available on the official website.
Students who are allotted a seat in the first round of NEET counselling 2019 are required to report to the allotted college/institute from July 1 to July 6 to complete admission the admission processes.
Candidates who have given willingness for free exit/entry optio during the first round of NEET Counselling 2019 may or may not join the allotted college and participate in subsequent rounds without being penalised. Free exit allows students to not join a college without paying any penalty.
The below mentioned documents will be required at the time of reporting at the allotted institute to complete admission formalities:
Admit Cards of Exam issued by NTA
Result/ Rank letter issued by NTA
Class 10th Certificate/ Date of Birth Certificate (if Metric Certificate does not bear the same)
Class 10+2 Certificate
Class 10+2 Marks Sheet
Eight (8) Passport size photograph same as affixed on the application form
Provisional allotment letter generated on-line
Proof of identity (Aadhaar/ PAN/ Driving Licence/ Passport)
Students not allotted a seat in the first round of counselling can participate in second round of counselling. However, students who are allotted a seat in the first round and have given willingness for up-gradation of seat can also participate in the second round.
Showing the improvements in higher education sector of the country, IIT Indore has been ranked among Top 100 in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2019. The rankings were announced at Guildford, UK, on June 26, 2019 (Thursday).
In an official statement, IIT Indore highlights how it continues to carve its own niche as the solitary Indian representative among the top club of well-known international institutions.
Notably, the institute, which was established in 2009, has bagged the place among top 70 institutes in the world, by securing the 68th rank.
Commenting on the latest development, Director of IIT Indore, Prof Pradeep Mathur said, “It’s aggressive policy of identifying the very best faculty members from top institutions around the world and making appointments after one of the most demanding selection procedures, continues to propel IIT Indore on a steep upward trajectory and clearly as the Top Indian Young institute”.
“Emphasis on quality research by its PhD scholars and its rigorous evaluation at all stages goes a long way to produce outstanding research in all areas of Science and Engineering. The latest ranking in the Young University category is not at all surprising as IIT Indore has already been ranked as being the Top IIT amongst all universities in the world,” he further added.
Prof Mathur further asserted that IIT Indore is delighted to create a model of excellence which can be adopted by other young institutes as well. He wished that other Indian institutes too attain high rank in Young University Rankings in future.
For the uninitiated, the Young University Ranking aims to bring the best universities under 50 years old into spotlight. It evaluates the institutes under five broad parameters with specific weightage; Teaching: 30%; Citations: 30%; Research: 30%; International: 7.5%; and Industry: 2.5%.
NATA 2019 Admit Card: The admit card for National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) has been released for July 2019 examination. Candidates can download the admit card from the official website by submitting their application number and password.
The NATA July 2019 exam is scheduled to be conducted on July 7, 2019. It is going to be part online and part offline.
Notably, Council of Architecture (COA) is the exam conducting body of NATA since 2006. The exam is held for students aspiring to take admission into five year Bachelor of Architecture (B Arch) degree course at all recognised institutes across country.
Look for the link that reads, NATA Test 07-July–2019
Click on it, you be will be redirected to new page.
Enter the required details, application no & password.
The admit card will be displayed in a new tab.
Download the admit card. Take a print out for future reference.
Notably, the NATA exam has been held twice this year. The first exam was conducted in April 14, 2019. Candidates are allowed to appear in either of the exams, as per their preference. In case, the student chooses to appear in both the exams, the best score out of the two will be taken into consideration for admission to B Arch course.
The NATA Exam consists of two parts. Part-1 is MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions), which needs to be answered online by the candidates. Second Part is to be completed on A4 size drawing sheets.
There would be 60 questions in Part A from Mathematics (20) and General Aptitude (40). Each question will carry 2 marks. There is no negative marking.
On the other hand, in part B, the students will be required to attempt two questions within 120 minutes. Both the answers will be examined by more than one examiner on independent basis. The marks will be given by taking out the average of the total marks allotted by the examiners.
Rajasthan Government has appointed Dr Samit Sharma as the new Commissioner of Labour Department and Managing Director of Rajasthan Skill and Livelihoods Development Corporation.
Dr Sharma was serving as the Mission Director, National Health Mission, Government of Rajasthan, before being appointed in his current role.
Dr Sharma also served as the Commissioner, Industry, Corporate Social Responsibility Department and Principal Secretary, Industries Department, Government of Rajasthan.
Along with an IAS officer, Dr Sharma is also a renowned doctor who is known for his significant contribution towards the generic medicine initiative in the State of Rajasthan. His efforts facilitated the significant boost in the usage of low-cost drugs that leads to reduction in healthcare expenses.
Along with Dr Sharma, The Rajasthan Government has transferred a total of 10 IAS officers across the State.
