IIT Guwahati’s Centre of Excellence provides boost to nanotech and healthcare sectors

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology successfully achieved the goals set for the Centre for Excellence (CoE) in Research and Development of Nanoelectronic and Theranostic Devices established in 2014. Appreciating the success of the Centre for Excellence, Prof. Dr T.G. […]

Education Ministry releases report on Performance Grading Index for States, UTs

The Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education today released the Performance Grading Index (PGI) for States/UTs for 2020-21, a unique index for evidence-based comprehensive analysis of school education system across State/UTs. “The Indian Education System is one of the largest in the world with about 14.9 lakh […]

UGC directs higher educational institutions to appoint compliance officers for foreign students

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has written to all the ‘higher educational institutions’ (HEI) to appoint a compliance officer that would coordinate with the Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRROs). In wake of the large inflow of foreign students coming to India for education, the non-availability of a designated person to be contacted by Foreigners […]

Chandigarh University row: Punjab CM constitutes 3-member all-women SIT probe

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has constituted a three-member all-women Special Investigation Team of police officials to probe the case in which a Chandigarh University student allegedly made objectionable videos of her hostel mates, police said on Monday. Three accused including a girl student from the college have been arrested […]

IIT Madras set to launch certification program on e-Mobility for industry needs

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is all set to launch an industry-oriented online certificate program on e-Mobility for working professionals. The certificate program was conceived with inputs from industry experts and would be continuously upgraded based on technology trends, market trends and industry needs. A unique feature […]

UGC secy ask VCs of Universities to commemorate year-long ‘Hyderabad Liberation Day’

As the Central government planned a year-long commemoration of ‘Hyderabad State Liberation’, Universities Grant Commission (UGC) Secretary Rajnish Jain on Tuesday asked the Vice-Chancellor of Universities and Principals of Colleges in the State of Telangana, and districts of Marathwada and Karnataka to participate in the celebration. The year-long commemoration of […]