NSDM aims to train over 40 crore people: Dharmendra Pradhan

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May 21, 2018

The Union Petroleum and Skill Development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said that the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM) aims to train over 40 crore people in a wide range of skills by 2022.

Speaking at the foundation day function of Oil Ministry’s Skill Development Institute (SDI) at Bhubaneswar, Pradhan said, NSDM was Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015 and it is Mission is training people in different skills including industrial welding, industrial electrician, and computer data application among others.

Observing the excellent performance of Skill Development Institute (SDI), Bhubaneswar, the Ministry of Petroleum has decided to set up such centres in different parts of the country – Vizag, Kochi, Ahmedabad, Guwahati and Raebareli, Pradhan added.

“I am happy to know that reputed employers and recruiters have shown interest and preferring SDI trainees for recruitment as the students who have passed from SDI have proved their merit by being excellent skilled workforce in their organizations. SDI, Bhubaneswar will drive the skill ecosystem of the Eastern India, he said.

He further said, “SDI has acquired 46.172 acres of the 60 acres allotted by the state government at Jatni and is inching towards a mega Model Skill Academy of International Standards to be able to provide skill training to around 50000 youths over the next 10 years in various regular trades related to Hydrocarbons & local industries.”

“As we all are aware that India today is one of the youngest nations in the world with more than 62 per cent of the population in the working age group (15-59 years), and more than 54 per cent of population below 25 years of age. This group needs to be targeted and shaped well in order to ensure the nation shapes up well,” said Pradhan.

On the occasion, five students of the SDI who have won the state-level skill competitions were felicitated and a special postage stamp coinciding with the foundation day celebrations of SDI pilot campus was also released. The stamp carries brand logo of SDI Bhubaneswar on Konark theme to reflect rich heritage of Odisha. The pertroleum Minister also introduced a new LPG mechanic.

HBSE 10th Result 2018 declared

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May 21, 2018

Open school students performed better than the regular school students as the results for Class 10 examination by Haryana Board were declared on Monday, with pass percentage of regular students being 55.15% and 66.73 % for open school students.

Students can check their results online on the board’s official website from evening onwards at bseh.org.in as well as on indiaresults.com.

Once again the girls have outperformed the boys. Students from the rural areas have performed better than the students from the urban areas.

A total of 3,83,499 students appeared for the Haryana Board Class 10 examination this year through a regular mode. In open mode, around 1 lakh students appeared for the Class 10 examinations.

It has been advised by the board that students should take print out of their score card as they can use it provisionally. Later students can collect the original marksheet from their respective schools.

Delhi Govt launches Spoken English course for government school students

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May 21, 2018

The Delhi Government is soon going to launch a course on “Spoken English” for students studying in government schools from June onwards.

Considering the initiative as an important one, official said that the step will enable the government schools to be high-quality alternative to expensive private schools.

The programme will be organised in collaboration with the British Council, India-McMillan Education, Academy for Computers Training (Gujarat) and Trinity College London, stated a notification released in this regard by the Directorate of Education, NCR, Delhi,

“The course will be conducted from June 2018 in selected schools by teachers from British Council, India-McMillan Education, Academy for Computers Training (Gujarat) and Trinity College London,” said the notification.

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia tweeted that the last date for enrolment to the course is May 23,.

The course is open for full-time regular students who have taken part in Class 10 board exams and have passed the pre-board exams in three subjects with English as a subject.

Expressing his happiness over the decision, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted, “Government school students mostly come from economically poor backgrounds. When I meet them, this was their biggest demand – Sir, ‘hame English bolna sikhwa dijiye.’ (Sir, help us to learn spoken English). I am so happy this course is now starting for government school students.”

HBSE 10th Result 2018: Over 1 Lakh Students Await Result Today

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May 21, 2018

The Board of School Education, Haryana will declare the results of class 10 examinations, held from March 8 to March 31, today. More than one lakh students appeared for the class 10 examinations in Haryana this year.

Results can be checked on the official website bseh.org.in as well as on indiaresults.com.

The board has instructed students to keep their roll number ready. The students have been advised to log on to the official website once the results are announced and enter the roll number in the required field. Once the details are entered the students can check their results.

The board has also instructed the students to take a print out of the results which can be used as their future reference. The students can also obtain the results on their phones through SMS. They have to type RESULTHB10<space>ROLLNUMBER, and send it to 56263.

IIT Madras partners BSE Institute to offer course in Business Analytics

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May 21, 2018

IIT Madras has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) BSE Institute to offer a joint course in business analytics.

“It will provide opportunities to students who aspire for an optimal learning environment, with a diverse peer group, and a global, lifelong network of trusted connections,” BSE Institute said in a statement.

Under the Business analytics programme, working professionals are enabled to have in depth understanding of the key technologies such as data mining, machine learning, visualisation techniques and statistics to use them for improving the profits and Business outcomes.

“The use of business analytics has grown in all areas, including financial services, healthcare, government, retail, e-commerce, media, manufacturing and services. This has led to an increase in the demand for employees with an analytical approach to management who can utilise data, understand statistical and quantitative models, and are able to make better data-driven business decisions,” said Ambarish Datta, MD & CEO, BSE Institute.

The one-year programme (part-time) by the IIT Madras is designed in a way to minimise disruption of work and personal pursuits with focus on overview of the field of analytics.

“As we enter the digital era, data holds the key. It is the next generation oil to fuel the economic growth of any organisation. This certificate course will introduce and train one on the fundamental building blocks required for high-end data analytics across all disciplines of applications,” said V Kamakoti, professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, IIT Madras.

Entrance exam coaching centres liable to 18% GST: AAR

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May 18, 2018

Entrance exam coaching centres are are liable to pay 18 per cent GST, said the Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR).

The Maharashtra Bench of AAR has received an application to seek advance ruling on whether the services related to providing the coaching for entrance examination will come under the ambit of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

“The private institution does not have any specific curriculum and does not conduct any examination or award any qualification or award any qualification recognised by any law. We find that the education service provided in the case is taxable at the rate of 9 per cent under CGST Act and 9 per cent under SGST Act,” the AAR said.

As per the GST regime, tax applied on any commodity or service is equally shared between the Centre and the states. Hence with 9 percent of CGST and 9 per cent of SGST, the total GST on the services provided by tuition or coaching classes for entrance examination would be liable to 18 per cent GST.

Under GST, services provided by an educational institution to its students, faculty, staff are exempt from the levy. The GST law defines educational institutions as those imparting pre-school or education up to higher secondary level or those which are part of an approved vocational education course. The definition also includes those which provide education as a part of a curriculum for obtaining a qualification recognised by any law.

“Private coaching classes were earlier taxable at 15 per cent (service tax) and now would be taxable at 18 per cent (GST), but this does not mean an increase in cost for students, such institutions are eligible for much higher input tax credit which should be passed on to students so as to keep the total fee same,” said AMRG & Associates Partner Rajat Mohan.

Tata Motors signs MoU with NIT Trichy

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May 18, 2018

Tata Motors Ltd has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) to introduce innovative programmes in education and research.

According to a release by NIT Tricy in this regard, “The main objective of this MoU is to promote interaction between NIT Trichy and Tata Motors in mutually beneficial areas and to provide a formal basis for initiating interaction between.”

“Both entities will be working in areas of mutual interest, with an aim to meet the future engineering needs of the academia and industry,” the release added.

Speaking on the initiative, Dr Mini Shaji Thomas, Director, NIT Trichy, said that the association of the two organisations would enable joint research in key areas. Under the programme the students will get advanced training and hands-on experience in the current projects of Tata Motors. The research products developed as outcome of the programme will find a place in the future products of Tata Motors.

According to Gajendra Chandel, Chief Human Resources Officer, Tata Motors, the company through its multi-dimensional partnership with NIT-Trichy will bolster its competitive edge and develop next-gen engineering skills.

“This initiative also supports the government’s Make in India, Skill India and Startup India program, preparing the Indian industry to compete at a global platform,” Chandel added.

Asset summer programme: A chance for students to pursue their passion

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May 18, 2018

ASSET Summer Programme (ASP) at the Manipal Institute of Technology in Manipal, Karnataka, is witnessing the participation of 160 brightest students from across the country.

The 21-day (13yh May to 2^nd June) academic and social enrichment programme will host students from 37 cities representing 85+ schools in India.

The objective of the programme is to allow academically talented students to pursue their academic passions by exposing them to cutting-edge topics and professional practices under the guidance of expert instructors, while simultaneously catering to their social and emotional development needs.

Students are invited to enroll in ASP if they score exceptionally well on an advanced assessment test called the ASSET Talent Search (or ATS) test administered by Educational Initiatives. In 2017, more than 10,000 bright students appeared for the ATS test in 40 locations across India and only the top performers in ATS were given the opportunity to participate in ASP.

During the day students attend classes that focus on deep-diving into advanced academic concepts – some courses this year include: Think Like A Mathematician, Be A Maker Of Internet Of Things, The EQ Edge, Discovering Architectural Design and Storytelling Through Creative Writing to name a few. These courses cover a wide range of topics and encourage fresh thinking and learning-by-doing.Whereas, during the evenings and weekends students participate in activities ranging from quizzes and games to DJ nights, talent shows, and sports events! While the focus of the programme is on academic enrichment, it also contains engaging activities that cultivate teamwork and leadership skills. Hence, with a wide range of courses, extra-curricular and co-curricular activities it seamlessly blurs the lines between learning and fun!

Bright students across the country attend ASP every summer and join a select community of like-minded peers, experienced instructors and supportive mentors who challenge them and remain their lifelong connections. With the help of this powerful network, students participating in ASP have proceeded to add many feathers to their cap – some attend prestigious universities in India and abroad whereas others enroll in the world’s most competitive research programs.

The ASSET Summer Programme was conceptualised by Educational Initiatives (EI) whose vision is to create a world where children everywhere are learning with understanding. It has been conducting assessments for students for over a decade and has been working with schools and educators to spearhead a much-needed change in the approach towards education by providing high quality learning systems that are backed by extensive research.

You can read more about ASSET Summer Programme by visiting the website www.assetsummerprogramme.com and to read more about ASSET Talent Search you can visit www.assettalentsearch.com

TN 12th Result 2018: Girls outperform boys

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May 16, 2018

As the results for Class 12 were declared on Wednesday, girls in Tamil Nadu faired better than the boys, with pass percentage of girls being 94.1 percent in comparison to boys whose pass percentage was 87.7 percent.

Meanwhile, the overall pass percentage of Class 12 examination, conducted in February – March 2018, in Tamil Nadu was 91.1 percent.

School Education Minister K A Senottaiyan announced the Tamil Nadu class 12 results, released by the Directorate of Government Examinations Tamil Nadu.

The assessment of the answer sheets was done in April 2018.

Virudhnagar registered the highest pass percentage of 97 percent, followed by Erode with a pass percentage of 96.3 percent in class 12 examinations in Tamil Nadu. 898763 students appeared for the class 12 examination in Tamil Nadu.

Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu will not release the list of the toppers in in class 12 results. K. A. Senottaiyan said, “CBSE is already following this, and why because other students who get even one mark less (than the rank holders) face severe stress. The practice of announcing the first three rank holders at the state and district level is being done away with.”

Check Out TN 12th Result 2018: http://tnresults.nic.in/

Girls pip boys in ICSE, ISC results 2018

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May 15, 2018

There has been a marginal improvement in the percentage of successful students as ICSE and ISC results were declared for class 10 and class 12 on Monday, with girls outperforming boys once again.

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) announced the results for class 10 and class 12 on Monday.

98.95 percent girls have passed the exam as compared to 98.15 percent of boys who passed their class 10. In class 12 pass percentage of girls is 97.61 percent and for boys it is 94.96 percent.

Southern part of the country performed better as compared to rest of the country. The pass percentage of the students from the southern region is 99.69 percent in class 10 and 98.38 percent in class 12.

Western region of the country dominated the results after the southern area with the pass percentage of 99.67 percent in class 10 and 97.22 in class 12.

The total number of candidates who appeared for the examination were 264,267 out of which 183,387 appeared for class 10 and 80,880 appeared for class 12 in 2018.

The total number of written subjects in class 10 examination were 61, out of which 22 were Indian languages, 10 foreign languages and 1 classical language.

In class 12 examination the total number of written subjects were 48, out of which 14 were Indian languages, 5 foreign languages and 2 classical languages.

The pass percentage of candidates who appeared in the ICSE board exam 2018 was 98.51% and that of ISC students was 96.21.

Last year, 98.53% students cleared the ICSE exam and 96.47% candidates passed the ISC board exam.

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