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CAT 2019: Registration to close in 2 days, know other important dates

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digitalLEARNING Network
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CAT 2019

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode will be conducting the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2019 on November 24, 2019, across the country. Students planning to apply to various postgraduate and fellow programmes at IIMs are required to appear for the CAT exam. The window for applying for CAT 2019 will end in two days. The last date for applying is September 18, 2019.

Students can visit the official website of IIM CAT to register themselves by clicking on ‘New Candidate Registration’. After entering the name, date of birth, email ID and other details as required, the candidates will have to log in using the credentials generated to complete the registration process and pay the fee.

The CAT 2019 will be held in two slots in a single day on November 24, 2019. It is a mandatory entrance exam to apply for PGP 2020-22 and other programmes at 20 IIMs and top-rated B schools across the country.

Application fee for students belonging to General, EWS, and OBC category is Rs 1,900
whereas, for students from SC, ST, PwD is Rs 950.
Students are advised to keep in mind important dates for CAT 2019 mentioned below:

  • Registration: August 7, 2019, to September 18, 2019.
  • Tutorial on the official website: Oct 18, 2019
  • Admit card download: October 29, 2019, till the exam day
  • Exam date: November 24, 2019 (Sunday)
  • Results: 2nd week of January 2020 (Tentative)

Kapil Dev appointed as first Chancellor of Haryana Sports University

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digitalLEARNING Network
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Kapil Dev appointed as first Chancellor of Haryana Sports University

Cricket legend Kapil Dev has been appointed as the first Chancellor of the Haryana Sports University at Rai in Sonipat district. Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij announced the news on Saturday on his twitter account.

“Kapil Dev will be the first Chancellor of Haryana Sports University at Rai, Sonipat,” he tweeted.

Interestingly, Haryana is the third state in the country to establish a Sports University. Swarnim Gujarat Sports University (Gandhinagar) and Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University (Chennai) are the other two operational in the country.

Notably, Vij had earlier announced that Sports School, Rai (Sonipat), will be upgraded to a Sports University. The proposal for the same has been recently approved by the State Cabinet.

He mentioned that the university will conduct academic and training programmes in – physical education and sports sciences plus sports technology and sports medicine.

The courses conducted by the university will encompass training for sports management, sports infrastructure engineering, sports nutrition, sports psychology, sports journalism and sports marketing.

GATE 2020: Registration to close on Sep 24; know steps to apply

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digitalLEARNING Network
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GATE 2020 registration

GATE 2020 | The registration process of GATE 2020 will be concluded on September 24, 2019, by the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. The candidates who have not filled the application form yet are advised to do so before the last date.

GATE 2020 is being conducted by IIT Delhi for admission in various post graduate engineering programs offered by the participating institutes. The examination will be conducted on February 1, 2, 8 and 9, 2020 in the computer-based mode.

The GATE 2020 application form needs to be duly filled and submitted by the candidates in order to participate in the entrance examination for M.Tech admissions and PSU recruitment.

In case the candidates are not able to submit the application form before the due date i.e. Sep 24, they can submit it until October 1, 2019, by paying the requisite late fee.

Notably, the registration process of GATE 2020 had begun on August 31, 2019. It is being done through GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System).

Below are the steps that can be followed to successfully fill the application form of GATE 2020.

Steps to fill GATE 2020 Application Form:

Step 1: Candidates need to register via GOAPS by entering their basic personal details like name, mobile number, email ID and more. Post that, candidate will receive the enrollment ID and password through email or SMS.

Step 2: Use the Id and password to login to GOAPS. Complete the GATE Application Form, by filling the rest of the required details.

Step 3: Upload the necessary documents- scanned image of their photograph and signature as mentioned.

Step 4: Preview the filled application form – recheck the details submitted and rectify it if required.

Step 5: Post that candidates will be required to pay the GATE 2020 application fee.

Step 6: After the payment of fee, candidates have to click on “Submit” to finally submit their forms.

GATE 2020 Application Fee

Category

Fee

With Late Fee

Male (General, OBC and Others)

Rs. 1,500

Rs. 2,000

SC/ ST/ PwD

Rs. 750

Rs. 1,250

Women (All Categories)

Rs. 750

Rs. 1,250

International Students – Dubai and Singapore

US$ 100

US$ 120

International Students – Addis Ababa Colombo, Dhaka and Kathmandu

US$ 50

US$ 70

As per the information, the admit card of GATE 2020 will be generated and released on January 3. Though, it will be for those candidates who register within the last date as mentioned by the authorities.

Notably, the candidates will also be given a chance to make corrections in their application form after September 24, 2019. However, they will be required to make the corrections within the specific time given by the authorities.

HRD Ministry felicitates 35 teachers at CBSE Awards for Teachers-2019

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Reetika Bose
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CBSE Awards for Teachers-2019

The prestigious CBSE Awards for Teachers-2019 was held in Delhi on Thursday. Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ felicitated the awardees of which only one teacher Vandana Sen from Nagpur’s BVM Ashti was awarded from the state of Maharashtra.

In a statement released by CBSE, the minister thanked the “dedicated teacher community in nation-building through teaching.”

“These awards are a symbol of your hard work,” Pokhriyal said. He emphasized them to promote a positive environment with values and quality that meet the present and future needs of the students.

He also launched CBSE’s portal ‘Vidyadan’ on Diksha App, a Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing’s (National Forum for Teachers) and released the CBSE’s annual activity calendar.

Pokhriyal also released 10 CBSE manuals on varied subjects such as experiential learning, art integration, learning of maths, enjoyable teaching, school quality assessment and assurance, and new initiatives, artificial intelligence, 10+2 post-academic courses, eco-club, water conservation and hubs of learning.

Sanjay Dhotre, MP from Akola, who is also MoS for HRD Ministry, was present at the ceremony as guest of honor. “Since every student is different and unique, education should be according to the individual needs and nature of each student so that children become courageous, confident human beings with strong character and may be able to build their bright future,” Dhotre added.

iCalibrator Improving Education Success Through Technology

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digitalLEARNING Network
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Pramod Saini

iCalibrator leverages the power & potential of patented technology in adoption of Outcome Based Education (OBE) Framework through Paperless Assessments and Analytics (PAA), says Pramod Saini, CTO, iCalibrator, in conversation with Elets News Network (ENN).

What was the idea behind setting up the company?

The idea was to create a B2B platform where each candidate’s skillset or caliber could be assessed against highest established industry standards.

Please describe about the innovations of iCalibrator in last two years to improve its products and remain ahead of its competitors?

United States Patent & Trademark office (USPTO) approval on our Patent is a testimonial to our efforts in being innovative and we shall continue this journey, be it for our technology or customer processes. We have designed a complete ecosystem around understanding of a student’s potential and a feedback mechanism to Universities for personalizing the education deliverables.

What are the major products of the organisation and how they are helping in improving the education sector?

Intelligent Paperless Education System (iPES) and Paperless Assessment & Analytics (PAA) are our two main products. The paperless system, comprising subjective examination on tablets with pen, makes the whole experience safer & operationally exceptional. With analytics on formative and summative assessments, it not only enables improved decision making by focusing on patterns that indicate student success but also help universities to strategise assessment methodology and map student’s performance results with program outcome.

What do you think are some futuristic ways that companies like iCalibrator can look forward to contributing towards the education sector?

Research Simulation Labs on Tabs (RSLT) to provide a connected personalised learning experience to students and would use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to coach students into careers that suit their aptitude the best.

What is organization’s vision for upcoming years?

Develop enablers that shall empower education to capitalise technology in delivering comprehensive education eco-system.

FIFA Football for Schools Programme comes to India, to promote life skills in students

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Reetika Bose
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FIFA Football for Schools Programme

In a recent development, FIFA’s new Football for Schools Programme aims to make sports accessible for all children by inculcating football as a part of the extra-curricular activities. The programme will help develop life skills in students thereby engaging young people in sports and empowering them for the future.

In order to initiate the same as a part of the extra-curricular activities, Phillip Zimmerman, technical development services programme manager, and Roma Khanna, tournament director, FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup attended the MGCM Chava League at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Municipal School.

“The programme is using football for development and teaching essential life skills as well. Footballs will be distributed all around the world, but we will distribute them in a way that the biggest country gets the most quantity of balls. We’re already looking at over 2.2 million balls coming to India. Maharashtra being a bigger state will get a large amount,” said Zimmerman.

We’re already looking at over 2.2 million balls coming to India. Maharashtra being a bigger state will get a large amount,” Zimmerman further added.

“We will work on a structure on how we phase the programme. We also know that interaction with local authorities is needed. We will work closely with the state governments and sports and education departments to ensure that we provide these footballs where they’re most needed,” said Khanna

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will be held in India in 2020.

Andhra Pradesh Government to introduce English Medium from Class 1 to 8

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digitalLEARNING Network
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YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

Andhra Pradesh government has decided to introduce English medium from Class 1 to Class 8 from the next academic year for which the teachers will be given the required training.

At a review meeting on education, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said, “Nearly 70,000 teachers would be trained for teaching in English medium in the District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs).

He also mentioned that every year in January, the vacant posts for teachers would be filled up. Also, the teacher-student ratio will be maintained at all times. Climate Change, Road Safety and Environment would be also a part of the curriculum.

“An action plan should be prepared to ensure that every Mandal has one Junior College and wherever possible high schools should be upgraded to junior colleges and an elaborate exercise should be carried out to identify the places where they should be set up. In the same manner, every assembly constituency should have one Degree College,” the Chief Minister added.

The state has a plan to remodel 44.512 schools under the ‘Then and Now’ scheme. The first phase aims to cover 15,410 schools.

“Every phase should cover Panchayatraj, Municipal, Tribal, Social, BC Welfare and other schools. The first phase should be completed by March 14, 2020 and there will also be a social audit,” said the Chief Minister.

He also urged the parents to be involved in the education of children and instructed the officials to improve the quality of mid-day meals and eggs being provided to the students.

MHRD’s Innovation Cell organized the first Annual Innovation Festival in coordination with AICTE on 11th Sept 2019

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Reetika Bose
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MHRD Annual Innovation Festival

In order to foster the culture of innovation in all educational institutions of India, the Ministry of MHRD’s Innovation Cell organised the first Annual Innovation Festival in coordination with AICTE on 11th September 2019.

The event also witnessed the release of the Start-Up Policy Document and SIH Report, launch of Technical Teacher’s Training Module, ATAL Academies, Protsahan Mudra Scheme, and Vishwakarma Award. Vice Chancellors’ Meet on Student Induction Programme was also organized.

The HRD Ministry also launched the Smart India Hackathon 2020, Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020, and Institution’s Innovation Council 2.0.

Considering India’s current demography, youngsters need to be in the forefront of this innovative movement and Indian higher education institutes need to play a key role and emerge as center of excellence producing global quality research and innovation.

All India Council for Technical Education, in its endeavor to bring quality revolution in the standard of technical education of India has undertaken a plethora of activities which includes various schemes, policies, programs and regulations that have evolved to shape the educational domain of India as the ultimate in every sphere and has come forward as emerging giants of global technological warriors.

The Chief Guest for the event, Hon’ble Minister of HRD, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal, ‘Nishank’ addressed the various implementations that have been devised and have led to the phenomenal growth of India’s educational domain. Hon’ble MoS, MHRD – Shri Dhotre Sanjay Shamrao, Shri R. Subrahmanyam, Secretary (HE), MHRD and Shri Madhu Rajan Kumar, JS, MHRD also addressed the gathering with their valuable inputs on enhancing the quality of education in India. The event saw the participation of the Vice Chancellors of Central, State and Private Universities, Directors and Faculty of Institutions and research organizations.

Since its inception, MHRD’s Innovation Cell, with the support of AICTE has undertaken multiple initiatives to ensure that innovation becomes the primary fulcrum of our technical education.

JEE Main 2020 BPlan Exam: NTA releases sample question paper, exam pattern

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Rumani Arora
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jee main b planning

JEE Main 2020 BPlan | The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the exam pattern and sample question paper for the JEE Main 2020 BPlan exam on its official website, jeemain.nic.in.

Notably, starting this year, NTA introduced a separate exam for Bachelors in Planning (BPlan) aspirants in the JEE Main Examination, which was so far being conducted for BTech and BArch aspirants only.

As per NTA, the JEE Main 2020 B.Planning examination will comprise questions based on general awareness regarding development issues, government programs/schemes.

The agency further informed that the exam will include comprehension, questions on analytical skills and critical thinking, charts, graphs and map reading skills, besides the simple statistics.

The exam will be based on CBSE Class 10 Social Sciences. All the questions, except for a written passage, will be multiple-choice (MCQs) and will have negative marking.

According to the norms, each question in JEE Main 2020 carries four marks and one mark is deducted for every wrong answer. Interestingly, from this year on, the NTA introduced numerical-type questions for BTech candidates, which will not have any negative marking.

Eligibility to apply for JEE Main 2020 BPlan exam

In order to be eligible to apply for the JEE Main 2020 B.Planning exam, the candidate must have passed the qualifying examination with 50 per cent marks in Mathematics and 50 per cent marks in aggregate of the qualifying examination. It translates to the fact that candidates having commerce or Arts with Maths are also eligible to apply, something that is happening for the first time.

Besides, other key changes that have in inducted in the JEE Main 2020 are – reduction in number of questions in each section from 30 to 25 and the 100-marks drawing test, which comprised three questions, will now have only two questions.

India drops out of Top 300 World University Rankings 2020 list, Here is the list!

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Reetika Bose
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University Ranking

According to the latest Times Higher Education Rankings, India has dropped out from the top 300 World University Rankings 2020, with 56 entries this year. In the past few years, India has been the fifth most-represented nation with 49 entries earlier.

Surprisingly, India’s best represented University, the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore has dropped from the 251-300 margin to 301-350, due to a significant fall in its citation impact. Nonetheless, there were improvements made in research environment, teaching environment and industry income.

IIT Ropar made its debut in the ranking with a joint position of 301-350 with Indian Institute of Science Bangalore (IISc).

While some of the institutions remained steady with the rankings, around seven Indian Universities fell into a lower band this year. Institutions like IIT-Delhi, IIT Kharagpur and Jamia Millia Islamia have risen from their earlier positions.

With its 16th edition of Times Higher Education Rankings 2020, there are over 1,300 entries from 92 countries, making it the largest higher education analysis.

As per the Indian table, there was a jump in the number of entries from 49 to 56 this year.

According to THE, the best Indian institutions are generally characterised by relatively strong scores for teaching environment and industry income, but perform poorly when it comes to international outlook.

Institute 2020 2019
IISc Bangalore 301-350 251-300
IIT-Ropar 301-350 NR
IIT-Indore 351-400 351-400
IIT-Bombay 401-500 401-500
IIT-Delhi 401-500 501-600
IIT-Kharagpur 401-500 501-600
ICT, Mumbai 501-600 NR
IIT-Gandhinagar 501-600 NR
IIT-Roorkee 501-600 401-500
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham 501-600 601-800

Read: QS Ranking 2020: IIT-Bombay, IIT-Delhi and IISc among top 200

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