Page 9 - Higher Education

As govt woos foreign univs, Indians studying abroad doubles in 7 years

The number of foreign students coming to India increased only 16.7 per cent since 2014-15.

How did India fare in QS World University ranking this year?

35 programmes in 16 higher education institutes in India have made it to the global top 100 in their respective subjects, in QS World University ranking. Is higher education in India coming of age?

Not cut-offs, clearing Class 12, CUET now enough to secure admissions to DU

From the academic year 2022-23, students will only need to clear Class 12 and CUET to be eligible for admissions to Delhi University (DU). The proposal to consider passing marks in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for admissions, and not the cut-offs as earlier, was passed by the varsity's executive council during its meeting on Friday. The university also accepted the proposal to set up Delhi School of Analytics (DSA) under Institutes of Eminence. The DSA will offer short and long-term certificate courses, diploma and degree programmes that will enhance the business analytical skills of students. A proposal to borrow money from the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) was also accepted by the council despite some members showing dissent. The DU will be submitting a proposal of Rs 1,075.40 crore to HEFA for infrastructure development and the creation of capital assets. According to the HEFA funding pattern, the university will have to repay the loan in 20 bi-annual

Online higher education, lifelong learning mkt to hit $5bn by 2025: Redseer

Relaxation in rules governing degrees, supply-side capacity gap will be key drivers of this growth, going forward

UK, Australia may score over Canada for Indian students, shows data

Friendly post-study work visa rules, borders opening up may shift preferences for Fall 2022 intake season

20 pvt universities, HEIs pledge to strengthen India's net zero commitment

Over 20 Indian private universities and higher educational institutions have pledged for "better and improved" actions to achieve UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in their institutions

CSC Academy, GD Goenka University partner for higher education

With the partnership, the CSC Academy centres will be able to enrol students in urban as well as rural areas for the university's graduate, post-graduate, and diploma programmes, as per a statement.

Medical courses at IITs? UGC draft guidelines get a thumbs up

Higher education centres say multidisciplinary learning could aid research, resolve faculty crunch

Tech upskilling start-up Scaler completes $55-million funding

With this fresh round of funding, the total capital raised by Scaler Academy since January 2020 stands at $76.5 million with a valuation of $710 million

upGrad appoints Vikram Vyas as VP Growth, International Sales

Edtech major upGrad on Friday said it has appointed Vikram Vyas as Vice President - Growth, International Sales for the Asia Pacific and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) regions.

TN farmer's girl receives Rs 3 cr US scholarship for bachelors study

Swega Swaminathan from Kasipalayam village in Erode district, who is the daughter of a farmer has received a full scholarship of Rs 3 crore to pursue a bachelor's degree in Chicago University

Bigger, better: Average salary up 20% in phase 1 of IIT placements

While most of the campuses are yet to wrap up the first phase of placements, which began on December 1, some of the older IITs have witnessed a significant jump in salary packages

Delhi University to hold entrance exams for admissions from 2022: Officials

The executive council (EC) is the highest decision-making body of the university and despite dissent by some members of the council, it approved the proposal to hold entrance tests

Manipal launches digital learning resource MedAce for medical undergrads

With about 540 medical colleges absorbing 80,000 students a year, Manipal aims to help medical undergraduates revise their formal education at colleges, apart from helping them with university exams

CollegeDekho closes $35mn Series B round led by Winter Capital, ETS

Firm will boost investment in products and tech while growing new verticals like Ed-Fin-Tech, student accommodation and coaching for higher education

CollegeDekho raises $35-mn funding from QIC, Disrupt ADQ and others

CollegeDekho, an online college admissions and higher education services platform, on Wednesday said it has raised USD 35 million (about Rs 260 crore)

Fall 2021 sees 4% uptick in international student enrollments in the US

Fall 2021 semester admissions mostly took place in August-September when international student influx resumed after the second Covid-19 wave began subsiding in several nations

BS Number Wise: There are no NEET solutions

Tamil Nadu has no faith in the test to select students for medical colleges, data shows there is little reason to chuck out the system

IISc is India's best university in 'Times Higher Education' list

Saveetha University (166th) sees biggest climb after featuring in the 501+ band previously

4-yr undergrad course likely to be implemented in all central universities

While the UGC is in discussion with the universities, the Education Ministry has also asked the vice-chancellors of all central universities to plan the implementation of FYUP.