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Rules relaxed in Bihar to invite private universities

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Akash
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To improve the education quality in Bihar, the state government has eased some of the norms of Bihar Private Universities Act, 2013 to attract private educational groups in the state.

Bihar Legislative Assembly has passed the Bihar Private Universities Amendment Bill, 2017 on March 29. According to the bill, if new universities met all other provisions of the Act then they are allowed to commence their operations from temporary or rented campuses.

“The move aims to improve the quality of higher education in the state,” Bihar Education Minister Ashok Choudhary said in the Assembly.

At present, the gross enrolment ratio (GER) of Bihar in higher education  is 13.9 as against the national average of around 24. “While the GER has improved from last year’s 13, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has set the target of achieving 30 by the end of 2020, and we are committed towards attaining it,” he added.

According to the amendment, as against the earlier requirement of 10,000 square metre building area, a new university will now require 5,000 square metre of temporary or rented campus to start their operations. But, aforementioned requirement will only be applicable, if the university meets all other conditions mentioned in the Letter of Intent (LoI).

“This is important so that institutions of national and international repute come to Bihar and our students get a chance to study there,” Choudhary said.

Also, the two-year period given to the universities for filing their compliance report in the 2013 Act, has been extended by another two years.

Bihar currently has a total of 13 government universities, including regular, technical, open and agriculture universities. However, no private varsity is functional in the state despite the Bihar Private Universities Act coming into effect in 2013.

IITD and Ericsson to roll out “5G for India” programme jointly

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Akash
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Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to fast-track the realisation of Digital India initiative. The Swedish communication technology firm and IITD will jointly roll out “5G for India” programme in this regard.

Under the MoU, Ericsson will set up a Centre of Excellence at IITD with a 5G test bed and incubation centre. Both the facilities will be used to drive the development of the country’s 5G ecosystem. The MoU is expected to place India at par with developed countries in terms of 5G network.

“The programme will focus on delivering research, innovation and industrial pilots that use next-generation 5G networks as an enabler. It will help initiate cross-industry research collaborations focused on the integration of ICT in industry processes, products and services,” Paolo Colella, Head of Region India at Ericsson, said.

The first series of tests is expected to begin in the second half of 2017 in India. Globally, limited deployment and 5G trials are expected to start by mid-2018 while commercial availability is slated for 2020.

Only 40% of the engineering students are employable, says Javadekar

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Only 40% of the engineering students are employable, revealed a latest study of the All India Council for Techinical Education (AICTE), HRD minister Prakash Javadekar said in the Rajya Sabha. In a bid to improve this bleak scenario, the council has decided to introduce summer internships for at least 75% of the students and introduce updated model curriculum, Javadekar told the House.

The Central Government is planning to improve the scenario and has set up a target of making at least 60% of engineering graduates employable in the next 5 years.

To resolve the issue, AICTE would put up model curriculum on its website which will be updated on regular basis.

The minister has also revealed that BEd colleges are asked to submit affidavits about the number of teachers, salaries, infrastructure etc after a large number of complaints about the quality of education.

Around 6,300 institutions have given the feedback in this regard which were being analysed. At the same time colleges which have not submitted the required details will soon get notices asking why action should not be taken against them, Javadekar said.

IIT Madras signs MoU with Indian Army

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Akash
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With an objective to identify and enhance critical technological areas, the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM) and the Indian Army have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

IITM Director Bhaskar Ramamurthi and Deputy Chief of Army Staff (P&S) Lt Gen Subrata Saha signed the MoU in this regard, revealed an official statement.

As per the MoU, the Army will sponsor four officers for doctoral programmes besides a five-day Technology Development Programme for 15 officers on a biannual basis.

“The objective was to facilitate prestigious institutions such as the IITs to achieve a better understanding of the critical technology requirements of the Indian Army through seamless interaction between the IITM faculty and the Army officers,” the statement said.

“The IITM faculty will work closely with the Indian Army to identify areas where the institute can contribute positively to enhancing the capabilities,” Ramamurthi was quoted as saying in the statement.

Byju’s raises additional funds from Verlinvest

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Akash
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Byju’s, an Edutech start-up (Think and Learn Pvt. Ltd) has raised an undisclosed funding from Belgium based venture firm Verlinvest. The fund will fuel Byju’s global expansion and acquisition plans.

“In the last 18 months, we have witnessed exponential growth in India. While these numbers are very exciting, there is a long way to go before we can call it a revolution. The fact that we are still reaching to less than 1% of the student population, shows the immense potential and the impact we can create,” said Byju Raveendran, CEO, Byju’s.

People on condition of anonymity revealed that the deal has been finalized at $30 million at a valuation of $ 676 million (approx. Rs 4500 crores)

Byju’s targets students from classes four to 12 (K-12) and those taking competitive exams like JEE, NEET, CAT, IAS, GRE and GMAT. The has its presence in the Indian and Middle East markets is looking to expand to the USA, UK, South Africa and other African and Commonwealth markets.

“A 1:1 learning experience is a dream ratio, and it is very encouraging to see that an Indian company has created a product which closely addresses this need by offering engaging and personalized learning experiences enabled by technology. We have seen a lot of edtech companies, but Byju’s offers personalized learning to an extent which we haven’t seen in any product across the globe. We look forward to supporting the management team to expand to new markets and to further build the brand,” said, Nicholas Cator, Executive Director, Verlinvest.

Central Government proposes a separate board for ITIs

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The government has proposed to set up a separate board for Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). The board will be on similar lines of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and will conduct exams along with awarding certificates equivalent to class X and XII to pass out candidates.

Ministry of Human Resource and Development has accepted the proposal that is likely to benefit over 2 million students graduating from over 13,000 ITIs every year.

The government’s move will also help students to undertake courses in ITIs and it later will lead towards pursuing regular courses in other schools and colleges.

Union Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy informed the same to the Lok Sabha during Question Hour.

Admitting that “there’s been a decline in the standards quality of ITIs”, Rudy said that in the coming days, the ITIs opening in the country will be at par with the quality of central schools like Kendriya Vidyalayas and other good quality training institutions.

He mentioned, “23 lakh students used to pass out from ITIs but did not get the equivalent certificate of X or XII standard because no such provision was there earlier”.

“Now we have decided that on the lines of CBSE and ICSE… there will be a Board for ITIs in the country which will give them a certificate equivalent with X and XII standard. The HRD Ministry has agreed to this,” Rudy said.

Consequently, the UGC, CBSE, AICTE, NCERT, AIU (Association of Indian Universities)and state education Boards will be informed that the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) has been authorised to conduct academic examinations for ITI pass outs and award Xth and XIIth certificates which should be honoured by all educational institutions to provide further opportunities for higher studies.

HEC Paris and Coursera launch Online Master’s in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Akash
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The European business school, HEC Paris and the online learning platform, Coursera jointly have launched their first online international degree programme, Online Master’s in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OMIE).

The online degree will allow students to work in teams on a project of choice over a six-month period. It will help the students to bring the ideas from the planning stages to reality.

The students will also receive mentoring from entrepreneurs and business leaders who will meet with them once a week. Successful graduates can then apply for seed funding from HEC Paris, and have their project be incubated at HEC’s incubator, based at Station F.

Under the programme, students will face different opportunities in social ventures and governments that will help them to explore a new way of thinking as an entrepreneur.

The school’s dean, Peter Todd said through innovative, fully online and interactive courses, participants will leave the program ready to launch their own venture or to innovate within their existing organisations.

Referring India, where entrepreneurship has exploded in recent years, Coursera CEO Rick Levin said, the degree will target students who want to gain access to an international network of entrepreneurs and build high impact companies.

Todd added that the need for courses designed for entrepreneurial and innovative leaders is greater than ever: “As the aspirations of Indians change, more value has been placed on entrepreneurship education which aims to provide the required knowledge, skills and motivation to encourage entrepreneurial success.”

Jigsaw Academy introduces an integrated programme in Data Science and Machine Learning

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Jigsaw Academy and University of Chicago’s School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies have collaborated to introduce an integrated programme in Data Science and Machine Learning. Jigsaw Academy is an online school for analytics funded by Manipal Global Education Services (MaGE).

Jigsaw AcademyLecturers from University of Chicago and industry experts from Jigsaw Academy will prepare the content and curriculum for the course that will last for nine months and will cost around $5000 (approximately  Rs 3.25 lakhs).

“Globally, we are producing more data than ever before. We have the tools to harness the power of data to draw insights that can affect real world change. With Jigsaw Academy’s considerable industry expertise, we have launched a comprehensive program that equips the tech workers of tomorrow with the necessary skills to remain competitive and relevant in a dynamic industry environment,” said Rob Schnieders , Senior Associate Dean, Academic Affairs, Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies, University of Chicago.

Young professionals working across domains or functions can join the programme. The study programme features specific electives addressing the analytical needs across different industry sectors. It integrates business strategy, project-based learning, simulations and case studies.

It will be a chance for the students to work with real data sets to provide data-driven strategic and tactical recommendations. The curriculum includes a module on Spark, one of the most actively used platforms for machine learning which also combines well with R and Big Data.

“We are confident that the IDM programme is unique in its approach. We have created this course keeping in mind both – the requisite technical skills and crucial softer aspects like storytelling and project management in analytics. With this program, we have built a strong industry connect with guest speakers, industry projects, company contests. Beyond the classroom, we also empower our students with valuable networking opportunities and career connections,” said Sarita Digumarti, cofounder, Jigsaw Academy.

IIT Kharagpur starts drive to attract foreign students to Indian law school

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IIT-Kharagpur with Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law (RGSOIPL) has started a drive with the objective of attracting foreign students to study law in India. RGSOIPL is the only IIT law school to initiate exchange programmes with the George Washington University Law School in Washington DC, US.

Prof Khushal Vibhute, Dean, RGSOIPL, said, “Against old practice of Indian legal scholars making trips abroad to become law practitioners and professionals, we are promoting India-bound student traffic. RGSOIPL is the only law school in the IIT system, which has established collaborative and exchange programmes with the internationally reputed George Washington University Law School.”

“With the government’s mandate of bringing in foreign students and promoting internationalisation of IITs, we had organised a spring semester programme with GW Law School, which paved way for exposure of Indian students,” Vibhute said.

IIT Kharagpur’s law school has also expanded to areas such as Corporate, Taxation, Criminal, International, Constitutional and Competition Law.

“The GW Law community has the privilege of working with one of the world’s top universities in helping establish a top-flight law school,” Karamanian, the Associate Dean of RGSOIPL, said.

Indian women to be awarded scholarship by a US educational body

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Akash
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Institute of International Education (IIE), a top US body in international education along with Goldman Sachs has announced a scholarship and mentoring programme for the Indian women.

The scholarship – ‘WeTech Goldman Sachs Scholars’ – will be merit based and top 25 Indian women will receive scholarship of $ 1,500 for 2017-18 academic year.  According to an official statement, the women will also be connected with an experienced mentor from the global investment banking company for a six-month mentorship from June to December 2017.

“Engaging women at various stages from their academic years to a career is a critical step in addressing the gender gap often seen in the technology industry,” said Shubha Iyer, managing director in the Technology division at Goldman Sachs in Bengaluru.

“IIE and Goldman Sachs believe that providing young women university scholarships towards a degree in a STEM field and offering real-world career advice has tremendous impact on their ability to thrive in the global workforce,” said Allan Goodman, IIE president and CEO.

“This comes at a time when the tech industry around the world needs more women who are educated and trained to entering into STEM careers and work with peers across many different countries and cultures,” Goodman added.

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