Education

The Honorable Minister for Higher Education, Mr. Kavi. Chezhiyan, held a research meeting today regarding the policies of the higher education sector. The research meeting took place on October 10, 2024, at the Tamil Nadu State Higher Education Council. The meeting involved discussions about various initiatives and policies implemented by the higher education sector, including the Directorate of Technical Education, the Directorate of College Education, the Tamil Nadu Archives, and the Tamil Nadu State Higher Education Council, among others. During…

Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L), Ministry of Education presided over a virtual workshop with students of Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) under the NCTE on ‘Volunteering for Ullas’ today. The workshop aimed at fostering Youth Volunteerism from TEIs to achieve full literacy across India as enshrined in the NEP 2020. Smt. Archana Sharma Awasthi, Joint Secretary, DoSE&L; Prof. Pankaj Arora, Chairperson, NCTE; Ms. Kesang Y. Sherpa, Member Secretary, NCTE; Smt. Preeti Meena, Director, DoSE&L, and other…

The last date for submission of applications by the selected meritorious students on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for the National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) for the year 2024-25 has been extended up to 15.10.2024. The NSP portal is open for submission of applications by students with effect from 30th June 2024. In this project year 2024-25, the selected students are first to do a one-time registration (OTR) on the NSP, after which they have to apply for…

Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel has said that in global competition, distance education is an important means of lifelong education along with earning livelihood. It is a simple and easy medium to deliver education to the extremely backward, remote areas of the society, Divyangjan, domestic, working men and women and youth. Governor Shri Patel was addressing the seventh convocation of Raja Bhoj (Open) University on Tuesday. Higher Education, AYUSH and Technical Education Minister Shri Inder Singh Parmar was also present in…

An opportunity for young innovators to drive real-world change Veranda K-12, part of Veranda Learning Solutions, is announcing the launch of Avinya, a nation-wide event to identify and nurture the next generation of young innovators. This exciting initiative is designed to unite students with a passion for creativity and problem-solving. Avinya is an innovation hub that empowers young entrepreneurs to develop groundbreaking ideas aligned with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with the goal of tackling real-world challenges.…

Minister of State for Education and the Development of North Eastern Region Dr. Sukanta Majumdar inaugurated a Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivir at The English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) Hyderabad, Telangana, today. He distributed Suraksha kits to the sanitation workers, as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva 2024 Campaign. He also distributed certificates to NSS Volunteers for their efforts in the SHS Campaign 2024. Vice Chancellor (In-charge), Prof. Haribandi Lakshmi, Dean, academicians, other dignitaries, faculty and students were present at…

PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 16th September, 2024 with Veranda XL Learning Solutions Private Limited (VXLS), Chennai to facilitate Chartered Accountant (CA) – Foundation Coaching class for the aspirants of 2024-25 batch of commerce students. The core objective of this MoU is to conduct coaching classes, test preparation programs which will enrich the CA aspirants to clear their foundation examination. This MoU with VXLS under its brand ‘JK Shah Classes’ will offer our students direct…

On the basis of the result of written part of CAPF (ACs) Examination, 2024 held by UPSC on 04th August, 2024, the candidates with the under-mentioned Roll Numbers have qualified for Physical Standards Test/ Physical Efficiency Tests and Medical Standards Tests.  2.   The candidature of these candidates is Provisional, subject to their being found eligible in all respects. The candidates will be required to produce the original certificates in support of their claims pertaining to age, educational qualifications, community etc. at the…

Lucknow : In a significant move to elevate higher education to the global standards, the Yogi government is set to establish 58 Centers of Excellence across eight major universities in Uttar Pradesh. This initiative aims to enhance research, innovation, and quality teaching, making the state’s universities competitive at both national and international levels. To support this ambitious project, the government has approved a budget of Rs 3.88 crore for the financial year 2024-25. The funds will be used to provide…

The New India Literacy Program is being run in the state to teach reading and writing to people above 15 who are deprived of education. In this program, a Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FNLAT) was conducted simultaneously in 52 districts on Sunday, 22 September. More than 15 lakh candidates appeared in the literacy test. There were more women participants in the test. The School Education Department is running the literacy program in the state. The number of newly…