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Kashmiri Pandits can avail concessions for admission in higher education institutions: HRD Ministry

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Reetika Bose
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Kashmiri Pandits can avail concessions for admission in higher education institutions: HRD Ministry

In a recent development, the HRD Ministry will extend the admission concessions in higher educational institutes to the Kashmiri Pandits residing in the Kashmir Valley.

The decision came into effect after several representatives has sent proposals regarding the concessions for admissions to the non-migrants of Kashmir.

A senior official at the HRD Ministry said, “The matter has been considered and following discussion with the Home Ministry and the Jammu and Kashmir government it has been decided that the concessions available to wards of Kashmiri migrants will also be available to non-migrant Kashmiri Pandits or Kashmiri Hindu families, for admission into higher educational institutions in other parts of the country from 2020-21 academic session.”

The concessions allowed to the students incorporates include relaxation in cut-off percentage up to 10 per cent, with minimum eligibility criteria, increase in intake capacity up to five per cent in each course and reservation of at least one seat in merit quota in technical and professional institutions.

Regarding the concession grants, the Kashmiri migrants are not required to submit domicile certificates whereas the Kashmiri Pandits will need domicile certificates to avail the admission concessions.

IIT Bombay tops the list in QS India University Rankings 2020, IISc ranked second

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Reetika Bose
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IIT Bombay tops the list in QS India University Rankings 2020

According to the India University Rankings 2019 by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), IIT Bombay has grabbed the first position amongst the Top 10 Rankings, scoring way higher than any other institutions. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore secured the second position.

As many as 11 institutions have achieved a perfect score of 100 for the staff with PhD indicator, thus demonstrating the strong research focus at these top institutions.

Other Institutions that secured a mark in the list are IIT Madras, IIT Delhi and IIT Kharagpur, University of Delhi (DU) and University of Hyderabad (UoH).

With an overall score of 49.4, IIT Bombay has grabbed the first position, justifying both the academic and employer reputation parameters. On the hand, IISc Banglore securing the second position has achieved the highest score for two indicators – papers per faculty and staff with PhD – and in ‘Citations per Faculty’, it has scored 100.

QS has changed its technique for positioning of Indian Institutions as it has utilized eight indicators, against the five utilized for the world university rankings. A few indicators are basic to both, while some others have been incorporated to mirror the needs and challenges explicit to universities in the region.

The rankings were based on eight parameters: academic reputation (30%); employer reputation (20%); faculty/student ratio (20%); staff with a PhD (10%); papers per faculty (10%); citations per paper (5%); international faculty (2.5%) and international students (2.5%).

CAT 2019: Admit Card to be released today at 5 PM

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Rumani Arora
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CAT 2019 admit card

The Indian Institute of Management is all set to release the Common Admission Test 2019 (CAT 2019) admit card on Wednesday, i.e., October 23, 2019. The CAT 2019 admit card will be available for download from 5 PM onward.

Candidates, who will be appearing for the CAT examination, can visit the official portal https://iimcat.ac.in/ to download their admit card through candidate login by entering User ID and Password.

Common Admission Test 2019 (CAT 2019), which is a computer based examination, will be conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management on November 24, 2019 in two sessions. The result is scheduled to be declared in the second week of January, 2020.

The CAT Exam 2019 exam will be of 180 minutes. The exam will consist of three sections:

  • Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
  • Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
  • Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning

CAT 2019 will be conducted in test centres spread across 156 test cities.

For the uninitiated, clearing CAT 2019 is prerequisite for the candidates eying to take admission in Post Graduate and Fellow programmes of IIMs. Interestingly, the CAT 2019 results are permitted to be used by listed non-IIM member institutions. The list of all such institutions is given on the CAT website.

The importance of learning music in our education system: Benefits & future ahead

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Reetika Bose
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Music Education

It is indeed true. According to the scriptures that have documented Indian education system, in addition to religious subjects many worldly subjects were included in the curriculum. Subjects such as dance, music, astronomy etc were a part of the curriculum. During those times, education was not regarded as an end in itself; in fact it was essentially a part of life. This is why along subjects such as arts; dance & music were given as much importance as vedas, history, puranas, grammar and mathematics.

Benefits of Early music education

The above should ideally be enough to convince everybody that music education is not just about learning a musical instrumentbut also learning a music instrument helps towards overall development of a child in developing the motor skills, cognitive ability, enhanced brain functions and better emotional development.

These benefits are everlasting and they don’t end here. Music education from an adolescent stage has proved to be a reliable predicator of success in college and professional life as well. According to reports, the ratio of students enrolling in medical schools with a major in music is approximately 22% higher than any other major. Additionally the very best engineers and technical designers in Silicon Valley are practicing musicians.

Students who spend more time learning music indulge less in other nefarious activities such as joining a gang or substance abuse. The cognitive and behavioral advantages of music are far reaching and wide spread and do not precede any child’s ethnicity or socio-economic background.

Also let’s not forget Albert Einstein – the greatest physicist of the century was an accomplished musician. Einstein used music as a gateway & means to reflect upon and create some of his major inventions.

The way ahead

The great violin teacher Shinichi Suzuki once said “The purpose of [music] education is to train children, not to be professional musicians but to be fine musicians and to show high ability in any other field they enter.”

As visionary educators it becomes our responsibility to nurture & cultivate the knowledge and skills in our students in order for them to be balanced, creative and progressive members of society. Of course the most fundamental subjects such as math, science and history are important. But at the same time subjects like music and other forms of arts are also equally important. For its many substantial benefits that music education has, it needs to be maintained & promoted as a vital component of elementary & secondary education.

For starters educating yourself with the benefits of early childhood music education would give way to a new way of thinking.

As parents, you can look for available options to introduce music education in the lives of your children & if possible you can enroll them in a school that has a robust music program for students. And if your child’s current school doesn’t have such a program then you can insist on including it as a part of the curriculum. The benefits of music education go way beyond just academic excellence. Its applications in today’s fast paced world is truly liberating, so you too can make most of music learning by joining your child in this learning experience and building memories to last as they grow along.

I personally believe that music education shouldn’t be optional anymore and that every individual at least needs to keep an open mind to the argument presented by the “Affirmative” side of this discussion.

 

This article is authored by Dharini Upadhyaya CO- Founder and CO- CEO of Furtados School of Music

Manipur schools likely to introduce comic textbooks in primary classes: Thokchom Radheshyam

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Reetika Bose
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Thokchom Radhesham

In order to push the young minds, schools in Manipur are likely to introduce textbooks in comic form from the next academic session. Education minister Thokchom Radheshyam in Imphal on Monday said that this was the first time occurrence in India.

Commenting on the happening, Minister Radheshyam said, “The department was thinking of using a new idea to encourage and ignite the young minds so that their learning capacities are utilised to the maximum. Therefore we’re planning to introduce comic textbooks on three subjects first (for Class I to V). The subjects are environment studies, language and mathematics.”

Along with Minister Radheshyam, Commissioner Ranjit Radheshyam was also present at the launch.

Director Th Kirankumar of the Schools education said that the comic textbooks which are supplementary books for the students were compiled and designed by a big team of subject experts in the state.

“But we’ll be consulting the competent authority (including National Council of Educational Research Training Delhi) in case of Mathematics as it has certain technical issues,” Kirankumar said.

Adding further he said that the comic textbooks will be circulated to the selected schools in the state with the goal to reach the group students in different places.

According to NITI Aayog’s school education quality index, Manipur had topped the list of the best performing smaller states.

We are focused on expanding our channel base in Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities: Kiran Dham, CEO & MD, Globus Infocom Ltd

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Reetika Bose
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Kiran Dham

In conversation with Elets News Network (ENN), Kiran Dham, CEO & MD, Globus Infocom Ltd shared the initiatives taken for quality teaching are changing the way education was delivered making it more impactful & engaging.

A make in India brand with a presence of around 2 decades, how the education industry has transformed over the years? What is the current trend in the ed-tech space?

 Today the traditional education realm has digitized completely and has transformed the way education had been delivering, processing & perceiving. The key factors behind the rising digital market in India are: increasing demand from various segments, expanding smart phone users, easy access of internet, and increasing participation at the Government level. All these elements are fuelling the technology infusion in education segment which eventually is creating a model learning ecosystem making education more receptive. Advanced technologies like Artificial intelligence, Cloud-based platforms, Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality are also creating a niche place in the field of education. It is giving a different perspective & dimension to the pedagogical methods.

E-learning contents are designed to present a holistic picture with video supplements, which makes learning lot more interesting as learners now utilise both visual and audio senses. Innovative ICT solutions like Virtual Classrooms, Video Conferencing etc have been instrumental in removing multiple barriers in providing access to education in the country. Such solutions have gained momentum in driving quality education to the nooks and corner of the country.

What are the initiatives taken to improve the quality of teaching and learning in institutions for a holistic educational experience?

 To keep up with this globalised world, schools and colleges are introducing various technological innovations in classrooms to give students all round development and growth. The implementation of interactive classroom solutions, encouragement to collaborate & enquire, easy access of information via technological & Digital resources are changing the way education was delivered making it more impactful & engaging. Today innovations like implementation of advanced pedagogical methods like Digital labs, virtual learning solutions having rich resources which are not only focussed on the academic development but they also help in giving a comprehensive growth of the learner.

Globus Infocom was a part of the technology integrated education initiative taken by Directorate of Higher Education, Goa. What were the solutions provided for the students and how successful was this objective?

 Globus Infocom provided 62 smart classrooms & 4 Virtual Classroom solutions that are installed in 4 government colleges of Goa at Sanquelim, Khandola, Quepem&Bordaunder Directorate of higher education, Goa. The 62 smart classrooms & 4 Virtual classrooms are not only providing top class learning solutions, but also connect the four institutes virtually, for resource sharing. This solution allows students to communicate, discuss, watch videos, presentations, share files, and assess in real time via live streaming through an online platform Learning Management System (LMS) Software which functions as a comprehensive online learning platform to host virtual sessions. This initiative is greatly improving the quality of teaching & learning in colleges &has put forth a modern pedagogy for the holistic educational experience.

Tell us about the collaborations with several state governments for providing high end edtech solutions to schools.

Globus Infocom has the honour of providing & installing various high end technological solutions to prestigious Government establishments across India. To name a few, we have recently installed advanced state of the art Digital Language Lab solutions in 36 Schools under Department of education, Government of Haryana, Kashi Vidyapeeth University, Varanasi for Digital labs, e-library, computer science lab & hi-tech seminar & auditorium halls, Comprehensive Virtual Classroom solution in Department of Police, Government of Uttar Pradesh for their intensive training requirements at 49 locations across Uttar Pradesh and many more.

What are the opportunities that you are planning to tap in the Tier II & Tier III cities? Also, highlight your future expansion plans in the ed-tech space?

Our future scope of work is focussed on expanding our channel base & penetrating more Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities with an aim of making technology accessible in interior regions of India. We believe that the future lies in access of technology, collaboration & safer & secure environment, thus we look forward to implement technologies like Cloud based solutions, AI, Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality to provide future oriented technological offerings in the field of Education. In the line of existing English language lab solutions& K-12 content, we have plans to add more subjects like Hindi, Maths& Sanskrit offering integrated subject learning. Adding in the wide range of solutions, we will be adding 3D science lab with complete integration of hardware & software making science topics more interesting & engaging.  Globus Infocom believes in constant development & upgradation of technologies & in coming years will be adding the best of global technologies in the Indian learning ecosystem.

UGC might cancel aid for colleges charging capitation fees

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Rumani Arora
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As per the new rules framed by the University Grants Commission (UGC), the colleges found charging capitation fees or indulging in any other form of profiteering might lose their eligibility for the government aid, says a media report quoting a senior official.

Notably, the higher education regulator (IGC), in a recent meeting, had taken the decision to review the modalities under which the body provides grants to colleges. Some of the suggested provisions could result in tightening of norms on capitation fee, the official asserted.

It is to be noted that the Supreme Court in May 2016 had banned the practice of charging capitation fee by educational institutions, however, many colleges and universities are said to be flouting the norms.

As per the draft rules circulated by UGC, only those colleges which abide the UGC regulations and also have financial resources to operate at least for a year will now be eligible to receive grants from the regulator.

As per the provisions of the UGC (Affiliation of colleges by Universities) Regulations, the college should be permanently affiliated to a university. Besides, the university shall certify that the college fulfils all the conditions required for granting permanent affiliation in accordance with UGC norms.

Another significant requirement is that the college can charge students only the fee prescribed by the appropriate authority at the central or state level, and cannot ask for any capitation fees or indulge in any profiteering, the official added.

Under the revised norms, it shall be the duty of the affiliating university to verify the details of a college given in the online application form, and upload its observations and recommendations on the portal within 90 days from the date of submitting the form.

If the university or college fails to rectify the deficiency or violation even within the stipulated time, the UGC may take action including stopping of grants. “The commission has sought feedback from stakeholders on the UGC (Fitness of Colleges for Receiving Grants) Rules, 2019 and after incorporating feedback, the new norms will be put in place,” the official cited above said.

Speaking on the matter, Former UGC member Prof Inder Mohan Kapahy said: “The UGC keeps on making strict regulations to discipline erring IHEs including universities but the IHEs keep finding ways and means to flout the norms.”

DoE asks Delhi schools to teach students on green Diwali

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Reetika Bose
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Eco friendly diwali

In an endeavour to spread mass awareness among the students and parents to celebrate an eco-friendly Diwali, the Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) has released a circular on Friday, asking schools to adopt an eco-friendly Diwali, urging the students to decide on a greener Diwali.

The message was to be conveyed among the students during the parent teacher meetings (PTMs) to be held on Saturday.

According to the circular, “Festive season of Diwali, Chhat Puja, Guru Parv, etc., is marked by the heavy use of firecrackers which release toxic pollutants like sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide and many others, which pollute the air and cause serious ailments like asthma, bronchitis, hypertension and cardiovascular problems. The air and noise pollution caused by the firecrackers also affect the lives of animals, birds and other living beings on the earth.”

“Therefore, all the heads of government, government-aided and unaided recognised schools under the Directorate of Education are hereby directed to sensitise the students about the ill effects of burning of firecrackers and also encourage them to celebrate the festivals like Diwali, Chhat Puja, Guru Parv, etc., by the lighting of candles, electric fancy lights, earthen lamps and keeping the environment neat and clean”, the circular mentioned.

With an aim to encourage the students to indulge in an eco-friendly Diwali, the circular said, “Eco-club of the school must play a vital role in spreading mass awareness among the students, parents and School Management Committee members to keep Delhi pollution-free during the festive seasons.”

As per the Delhi Government, Delhi has been confronting disintegrating air quality from the previous couple of days and the circumstance is relied upon to deteriorate with Diwali, as per the Delhi government.

A year ago, the Supreme Court had prohibited the firecrackers and permitted allowed the manufacture and sale of only green crackers in New Delhi.

UP Govt imposes ‘blanket-ban’ on use of mobile phone in Colleges, Universities

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Rumani Arora
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blanket-ban

The Uttar Pradesh Government, in a recent development, has banned the use of mobile phones in colleges and universities across the state. The Directorate of Higher Education in Uttar Pradesh has issued the circular mentioning the blanket ban that prohibits the use of cell phones inside the college and university premises.

As per the new rule, now students will no longer be allowed to carry or use mobile phones in the college and universities in the state. Notably, the ban is also applicable on teaching faculty of all higher education colleges and institutes in Uttar Pradesh.

The circular issued by the Directorate of Higher Education states that the ban has been imposed to ensure a ‘better teaching environment for students across all colleges and universities in the state’.

This decision has been taken after government observed that a large number of students and teachers were spending their valuable time on mobile phones during the college hours.

It is to be noted that, on an average, a college student in India checks his mobile phone over 150 times a day, as per a study conducted by Aligarh Muslim University and the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) last year.

Notably, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has already banned the use of mobile phones during his official meetings, including Cabinet meetings. The decision came in wake after some ministers and officers were found to be busy reading messages on WhatsApp during important meetings.

BenQ: Engaging Students & Teachers Like Never Before

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Reetika Bose
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Interactive technology has become an integral part of today’s classroom and the key to creating a dynamic, interactive learning experience for today’s tech-savvy learners. Technology plays a crucial role in transforming the way teachers and students need to communicate, interact and collaborate.

In conversation with Elets News Network, Rajeev Singh, MD, BenQ India and Jeffrey Liang, President, BenQ Asia Pacific talks about how BenQ is making a mark in the Asia Pacific market, with interactive projectors, and bringing a new level of collaboration and learning to the classroom.

With interactive projectors and latest technologies, BenQ’s interactive projectors and IFPs aim to bring a new level of collaboration and learning to the classroom, supporting new methods of teaching and engaging students like never before.

Talking about the mission and the vision of BenQ India, Rajeev Singh, MD, BenQ India said, “We aim to be the most innovative and caring brand for all the segments that we work with, keeping our main focus on education, corporate and consumer segments.”

Singh also said that these three segments are treated very differently and getting deeper in these segments would mean staying more close to the customers. This will be followed by the use of technology to evolve the product and solution which is best suited for an Indian environment, conditions, usage and budgets. Only then there will be a continued faster and deeper progress in the market.

When learning is more rewarding, students gain better critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as the positive attitude, teamwork spirit and confidence that get them ready for the real world.

When asked about how BenQ is positioning itself in Asia Pacific market, Jeffrey Liang, President, BenQ Asia Pacific said, “We are positioning ourselves as an innovative and caring brand. Surprisingly, going by the market demand, we have always been a pioneer in some of the leading categories in B2B cases but our priority in this segment has always been education and corporates.”

Having said that, he also gave a clear representation of BenQ as a premium brand with a lot of innovations and care for the end users.

Talking about what makes BenQ unique as compared to the competitors in the market, Liang said, “BenQ’s interactive projectors and IFP solutions also meet IT administration demands because they offer a lower TCO, outstanding long-term display performance, even when powered on continuously, and central control and monitoring.”

It is time to stay ahead of the curve and learn more about the technological transformations that is making learning more effective and rather more interactive.

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