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Less than 2% of higher edu institutes offer work-linked degrees: Report

Only 2 per cent of the higher education institutions (HEIs) offer work-linked degrees despite high demand, a TeamLease EdTech survey said on Tuesday. The survey also said that over 85 per cent of students interviewed endorsed work-linked degrees as the future. However, less than 2 per cent of HEIs currently offer such programmes, which underscores an urgent need for change, it said Around 80 per cent of students believe that work experience on their CVs will improve their chances of securing high-paying jobs, and 40 per cent of the respondents identify financial independence as a key driver behind their preference for work-linked degrees, the report added. Moreover, 66 per cent of students valued flexibility in learning schedules, and 56 per cent were drawn to on-the-job mentorship, it added. Such models resonate deeply with students' aspirations for learning that integrate seamlessly with their career goals, the report stated. These findings, it said, reveal a need for HEIs to a

Less than 2% of higher edu institutes offer work-linked degrees: Report
Updated On : 17 Dec 2024 | 8:12 PM IST

Centre launches PAIR programme to enhance research in higher education

Each PAIR network will consist of one hub and up to seven spoke institutions

Centre launches PAIR programme to enhance research in higher education
Updated On : 14 Nov 2024 | 7:18 PM IST

Fee hike routine, no major increase in majority courses: Delhi University

The new fee structure will see first-year B.Tech students paying 3.7 per cent more, with fees rising from Rs 2.16 lakh to Rs 2.24 lakh

Fee hike routine, no major increase in majority courses: Delhi University
Updated On : 26 Jul 2024 | 11:13 AM IST

UGC directs varsities, HEIs to publicise new criminal laws, dispel 'myths'

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed universities and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the country to publicise the new criminal laws and dispel "myths" surrounding them. Among the "myths" cited by the UGC are that the new laws "threaten" individual freedom and aim to establish a "police state", that sedition provisions have been retained under 'Deshdroh' and that these legislations enable "police torture". In its communication to the universities and HEIs, the UGC has also sent flayers mentioning these myths and truths. UGC Secretary Manish Joshi said, "The Higher Educational Institutions have been requested to publicise the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 around the themes contained in the flyers and by carrying out campaigns by way of displays through standees, distributing flyers and organizing seminars and talks by lawyers, judges both serving and retired and their respective faculties in their institutions." The HEIs have also been asked to share the .

UGC directs varsities, HEIs to publicise new criminal laws, dispel 'myths'
Updated On : 20 Feb 2024 | 11:31 AM IST

Every year spent in school, college may improve life expectancy: Lancet

Every year spent in school or university may improve life expectancy, while not attending an educational institute could be as bad as smoking or heavy drinking, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health journal. The research identified data from 59 countries and included over 10,000 data points collected from more than 600 published articles. The team, including researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), found that education saves lives regardless of age, sex, location, and social and demographic backgrounds. They found was that the risk of death drops by 2 per cent with every additional year of education. That means those who completed six years of primary school had a lower risk of death by an average of 13 per cent. After graduating from secondary school, the risk of dying was cut by nearly 25 per cent, and 18 years of education lowered the risk by 34 per cent. according to the study. Researchers also compared the effects of educa

Every year spent in school, college may improve life expectancy: Lancet
Updated On : 29 Jan 2024 | 2:15 PM IST

UNWTO launches education toolkit for incorporating tourism as a subject

Recognising the tourism sector as a pillar of economic and social development, the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has launched an education toolkit for the incorporation of tourism as a subject in high schools across the world. UNWTO Secretary Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvil pitched for the introduction of tourism as a subject in schools and establishing more tourism academies and universities across the globe at the Global Education Forum' during the 25th General Assembly of the UNWTO here. We recognise the vital need of supporting our member states in training and supporting the tourism workers of today and of tomorrow, giving them the skills and knowledge they need to meet the changing employer demands and build a truly resilient and competitive sector," Pololikashvil said. The introduction of tourism into high schools reflects the heightened relevance of our sector as a pillar of economic and social development. The support of Ministries of Tourism will be essential fo

UNWTO launches education toolkit for incorporating tourism as a subject
Updated On : 26 Oct 2023 | 5:01 PM IST

MSM to help 10,000 students for higher education across top varsities

Global education solutions provider MSM on Tuesday said it is targeting to facilitate over 10,000 Indian students who are looking to pursue higher education in different universities of the world. The company helps students to get admissions in more than 1,200 universities across the US, Canada, Australia and the UK. MSM Founder Sanjay Laul said that since 2012, they have facilitated more than 1.45 lakh students find the right universities of their choice. Overall in 2022, about 2,26,450 students went to study in Canada; over 1,90,000 in the US, over 1,30,000 to the UK and about 60,000 opted for Australia as their choice for higher education, he said. "We are targeting more than 10 thousand students from the Indian market this year," Laul said. Going by the current trend, these numbers are expected to grow by about 20 per cent in the next few years, he added. Talking about the expansion plans, he said the company is working with more than 3,500 agents in India which help provide

MSM to help 10,000 students for higher education across top varsities
Updated On : 04 Apr 2023 | 5:45 PM IST

Reforms, benefits and limitations of the new National Education Policy

Listen to the podcast to know about the salient features of the 21st century National Education Policy, along with its benefits and limitations

Reforms, benefits and limitations of the new National Education Policy
Updated On : 31 Jul 2020 | 7:30 PM IST

National Education Policy highlights: 10 reforms in colleges, universities

From SAT-like college test, changes in UG programme to exclusion of MPhil and cap on college fee, here are 10 major reforms under the National Education Policy 2020 for higher education

National Education Policy highlights: 10 reforms in colleges, universities
Updated On : 31 Jul 2020 | 12:41 PM IST

Growing crisis of the educated unemployed

When you put the reports by HRD ministry and CMIE survey together, you are looking at a simmering volcano

Growing crisis of the educated unemployed
Updated On : 26 Sep 2019 | 8:18 PM IST

Policing social media

MHRD should focus more on improving the state of higher education

Policing social media
Updated On : 12 Jul 2019 | 12:39 AM IST

UGC seeks views to reform higher education, exams; here's how you can help

India's higher education system is in need of radical reforms

UGC seeks views to reform higher education, exams; here's how you can help
Updated On : 13 Jun 2018 | 4:53 PM IST