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Distance learning degrees to be treated on par with conventional ones: UGC

Degrees obtained through distance and online learning from recognised institutions will be treated on a par with those offered through conventional mode, according to the University Grants Commission (UGC). "Degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level in conformity with UGC notification on Specification of Degrees, 2014 and, post graduate diplomas awarded through Open and Distance learning or Online mode by Higher Educational Institutions, shall be treated as equivalent to the corresponding degrees and post graduate diploma offered through conventional mode," UGC Secretary Rajnish Jain said. The decision has been taken as per Regulation 22 of the UGC (Open and Distance learning Programmes and Online Programmes) Regulations.

Private education training firms subject to GST, rules Kerala AAR

Ernakulam-based company is not a formal school but an institution providing special training, it says

Online math class platform Cuemath raises $57 mn, tops $407 mn valuation

The funding was led by Alpha Wave and the capital would help the firm to expand to over 100 countries by FY23

How Byju's learnt its way into 'Deccacon' club through the pandemic

Byju Raveendran leveraged the lockdown and related restrictions to strengthen and expand his edtech company into the 'Deccacon' club

After Byju's deal, Great Learning CEO intends to grow the business

After selling his company for $600 million to Byju's, Mohan Lakhamraju intends to double down on what he began over a decade ago

BYJU's faces litmus test as edtech bubble bursts in India

As India reopens amid 'hybrid normal' and schools and colleges return to normal, edtech platforms see a significant dip in the demand for online learning

Edtech Firm Logicmojo Comes Up with A Platform for Riveting Live Learning

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Vedantu announces technology to bring down cost of online learning

Ai Live will give Vedantu an edge over competitors Byju's, Unacademy, Simplilearn, UpGrad and Amazon Academy, says company.

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

Scaler buys edtech firm AppliedRoots for $50mn to expand online courses

Last year, Scaler acquired Coding Minutes and CodingElements, both online tutors.

Lockdowns and learning curve: Digital access doubled, but outcomes uneven

With schools having been closed for long periods, learning has inevitably taken a hit

Star-studded startup Socialswag gets IMEF on board for next stage of growth

Its promoters and founders include celebrities such as actors Akshay Kumar and Rana Daggubati as well as tennis ace Mahesh Bhupati among others

Working with AWS to meet growing demand for online learning: upGrad

upGrad has moved the vast majority of its IT infrastructure to AWS, a move that has helped the higher education technology provider rapidly scale to meet the burgeoning demand for online education

Vedantu announces buyback of ESOPs worth $3 mn for eligible employees

Founders will not participate in buyback

Vedantu, Australian design firm Canva tie up to tap creativity in students

The two launch a first-of-its-kind Design Challenge in India, with a bootcamp to educate scholars on essentials of creativity and design thinking

Meet Byju's content team, which is helping children learn better using tech

A talented and diverse team of experts and technologists collaborate to write the scripts for content and video at the world's most valuable edtech company

WhiteHat Jr's music lessons for all ages; customised course for 18-plus set

Pandemic has shown how music can uplift one's health and wellbeing, help bond with others and offer several cognitive benefits for older adults, says the company

Larsen & Toubro launches new app-based learning platform

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Friday announced the launch of a new application-based learning platform to help create industry-ready talent. L&T EduTech a new industry-led, application-based, practical oriented learning platform, strongly rooted in technology, will straddle the entire gamut of engineering & technology verticals to help create industry-ready talent, the company said in a statement. L&T EduTech aims to future-proof L&T's businesses and bridge the gap that exists today between the competence of young engineers and industry expectations, it said. L&T EduTech will channelise L&T's storehouse of knowledge and expertise gained of having executed some of the most complex and demanding projects over the decades to empower both students and professionals with real world professional skilling to enhance their employability, the statement said.

Hybrid learning here to stay, like work: Re­port by PwC and CII

The management of the institutes are actively looking to partner with edtech firms, according to the report

Learning disabilities

Govt must reopen primary schools immediately