Articles by Fareeha Iftikhar
NCERT’s rationalised syllabi may continue in most classes
The council said it is highly unlikely that new textbooks for many classes, including 10 and 12, will be released ahead of the new academic session
Updated on Mar 17, 2024 06:20 AM IST
ICSSR invites research proposals on ‘Vision Viksit Bharat@2047’
ICSSR member secretary Dhananjay Singh said this is the first special theme-based call for projects in the new financial year
Published on Mar 15, 2024 01:07 PM IST
CBSE considers policy on use of AI to prepare students for future jobs
According to officials, the plan was discussed during the CBSE’s department of Skill Education meeting held in November last year
Updated on Mar 03, 2024 04:00 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
Samagra Shiksha funds to 6 states may be stopped for not adopting PM Shri scheme
While five of these states have not signed the MoUs yet, Punjab has stopped the implementation of the PM SHRI scheme
Updated on Feb 29, 2024 08:12 AM IST
Opportune time for India, US collaboration: American delegation hails NEP 2020
The delegation from the Institute of International Education is on a seven-day visit to India to explore and expand bilateral partnerships with higher education institutions between the two countries
Published on Feb 28, 2024 02:13 PM IST
NCERT prepares manual on ‘Viksit Bharat’, highlights govt policies
The module has also been designed with the aspiration of integrating “significant achievements of the country into the school curriculum as supplementary reading,” officials said
Updated on Feb 23, 2024 08:52 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
India shifted from jobless to job-led growth in 10 years: MoS Chandrasekhar
The focus will now be on skilling people in future requirements, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors
Updated on Feb 18, 2024 02:12 AM IST
NTA likely to bring key changes in CUET-UG examinations
The changes might include a switch from a computer-based to a hybrid mode and reduction in the number of subjects a candidate may choose
Updated on Feb 18, 2024 07:48 AM IST
Nari Shakti Vandan NCERT module praises key schemes on women
Nari Shakti Vandan is third in a series of special supplementary reading material prepared by the council
Updated on Feb 14, 2024 04:50 AM IST
UGC encourages universities to adopt diverse revenue streams
The various modes of revenue generation have been suggested by the commission in its guideline for Institutional Development Plan (IDP) for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
Published on Feb 12, 2024 01:56 PM IST
Interim budget: Centre slashes allocation for education, UGC funding cut by 61%
The interim budget for education in India has been reduced by 7%, with the allocation for the UGC slashed by 61%
Updated on Feb 02, 2024 06:46 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
Govt enhances target to help 30 mn women become ‘Lakhpati Didis’: Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman also spoke about the other initiatives by the government in the last 10 years for the empowerment of women
Updated on Feb 01, 2024 01:15 PM IST
UGC releases draft rules for funding of colleges
The draft guidelines have been prepared in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
Updated on Jan 29, 2024 08:06 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
Higher education institutions not to be graded during accreditation: NAAC
According to a statement issued by the NAAC, the decision to bring reforms in the present system was taken during its executive council meeting on Saturday.
Updated on Jan 28, 2024 06:16 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
Women comprises 48% of overall enrollment in higher education: AISHE report
The representation of female students in higher education in India marks its all time high at 2.07 crore in 2021-22, AISHE report.
Published on Jan 27, 2024 08:21 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
Female enrolment in higher education increased to 2.07 crore in 2021
Female enrolment in higher education has increased by 32% since 2014-15
Updated on Jan 27, 2024 12:22 AM IST
Three key takeaways from AISHE report 2021-22
The latest AISHE report indicated a 4.58% increase in higher education enrollment, a narrowed gender gap and improvement in admissions of SC/ST and OBC students
Updated on Jan 27, 2024 03:04 AM IST
Higher education enrolment increased by 4.58% in 2021-22: AISHE report
The Gross Enrolment Ratio also rose, with the government aiming to increase it by 50% by 2035.
Updated on Jan 26, 2024 02:51 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
ICSSR invites research proposals on history of traditional art forms
The Indian Council of Social Science Research has for the first time invited research proposals on the history and sociology of traditional art forms across the country that highlight the “unifying Bharatiyata or Indianness”
Updated on Jan 21, 2024 07:06 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
Govt set to roll out twice-a-year board exam on optional basis
The option of appearing for board exams two times a year will be provided to students of Classes 10 and 12 from the next academic session, a senior official at the ministry of education said
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 08:54 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
Language skills dip, maths slightly better: ASER data
The report is based on a survey of 34,745 people between the ages of 14 and 18 in both government and private institutes across 28 districts in 26 states.
Updated on Jan 18, 2024 04:16 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
Teen boys twice as likely to own smartphones than girls in rural India: ASER
The ASER 2023 report focusses on youth aged 14 to 18 years in rural India by surveying 34,745 youth enrolled
Updated on Jan 17, 2024 05:43 PM IST
25% teens in age group 14-18 can’t read grade 2 text fluently: ASER report
While nearly 85% of the surveyed youth can measure length using a scale when the starting point is 0 cm, the proportion drops to 39% when the starting point is moved
Published on Jan 17, 2024 01:11 PM IST
Director exited over sexual harassment inquiry: IIM-C
The institute clarified that the removal was to ensure a fair inquiry and did not reflect the board's opinion on the allegation
Updated on Jan 17, 2024 08:34 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
IIT, NIT expert panel to help AICTE assess engineering colleges for seat increase
The move comes after the technical education regulator last month removed the ceiling on increasing intake for well- performing institutions, provided they maintained the highest quality of education.
Updated on Jan 15, 2024 05:40 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
Govt proposes one student ID, online school admissions
The APAAR ID will not only help monitor the lifelong learning journey of students, but also build a digital repository of education records
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 05:28 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
Centre launches portal for students to register for tour to PM’s school in Guj
Applicants will go through a rigorous three-stage selection process and two students from each district to attend the programme in batches of 20, 10 girls and 10 boys
Updated on Jan 05, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
Three things that will help you understand why school kids are dropping out
Four-year data of dropout rates in class 10 shows a steady decrease. HT spoke to experts to understand why students fall out of the education system.
Published on Dec 25, 2023 09:11 PM IST
‘1 nation, 1 student ID’ to be extended to schools
The Indian government plans to extend its one nation, one student ID initiative to schools, allowing seamless integration with higher education
Updated on Dec 24, 2023 01:15 AM IST
Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
UGC asks varsities to integrate electoral literacy in curricular framework
UGC has asked universities and colleges to evolve a robust mechanism to fulfil the aspirational goal of the Election Commission of India (ECI) of handing over voter IDs to every eligible student
Updated on Dec 20, 2023 03:55 PM IST