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Ashoka University to appoint Ombudsperson to encourage free expression
Founders of Ashoka University, which has been at the centre of an academic freedom debate following two high profile resignations, on Monday said they respect the autonomy of the institution
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Delhi cabinet approves opening 100 schools of specialised excellence
The schools will provide a platform for children to nurture their talent and excel in areas of their interests
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Plaksha University aims to challenge IITs, reimagines engineering education
The upcoming Plaksha University reimagines engineering education and prepares students for a digitally powered future
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Will work to rectify lapses in institutional process: Ashoka University
Ashoka University expressed 'deep regret' at events surrounding resignations of Pratap Bhanu Mehta and noted economist Arvind Subramanian
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Ashoka Univ acknowledges lapses in institutional process, expresses regret
Ashoka University acknowledged "lapses in institutional processes" and expressed "deep regret" at events surrounding resignations of Pratap Bhanu Mehta and noted economist Arvind Subramanian
Centre sets stage as measure to attract international students to India
The Ministry of Education is deliberating on measures to increase the number of international students coming to India for higher studies
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GATE 2021 result declared on gate.iitb.ac.in; only 17.8% pass; know details
GATE 2021 result: This year, only 17.82% candidates qualified the exam. Out of the total qualified candidates of GATE 2021, 98,732 are male and 28,081 are female candidates
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TISSNET result 2021 to be announced April 25: How to check it on tiss.edu
TISSNET result 2021: The entrance exam is being conducted for admission in MA, MSc, MHA and MPH courses
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Indians studying at London universities register 'astonishing' growth
The UK capital is by far the most attractive destination of choice for Indian students coming to study at British universities
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After Mehta, Subramanian quits Ashoka University; faculty concerned
Over 100 faculty signatories request the vice chancellor to ask Mehta to rescind his resignation
Separate school board for Delhi: A welcome step for students?
In this podcast, Business Standard's Ruchika Chitravanshi speaks to former MHRD official Vrinda Swarup to understand the significance of Delhi's decision to come up with its own education board
Embassy REIT, ANZ partner for 2nd govt school, to benefit 1,200 students
Embassy REIT with ANZ Banking Group have strengthened their collaboration with the construction of a second school building, in Hegde Nagar, Bengaluru
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NIFT result 2021 declared on nift.ac.in; check steps NIFT entrance result
Candidates who took the NIFT 2021 entrance test can check nift.ac.in for important announcements in the coming weeks
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Odisha govt urges NTA to hold NEET UG 2021 exam in all its 30 districts
The Odisha government has urged the National Testing Agency (NTA) to conduct the All- India NEET UG 2021 examinations in all the 30 districts of the state instead of selected seven cities
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Kerala SSLC, HSC 2021: Timetable revised; know the full schedule
Kerala SSLC, HSC 2021 exams have been rescheduled due to the assembly election in the state
5.6 million students register for UP Board exams despite Covid-19 impact
As many as 5.6 million students have registered this year to appear in the high school and intermediate examinations of Uttar Pradesh Board, despite the impact of Covid-19 on the education in schools
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BHU students oppose proposal to make Nita Ambani visiting professor
Opposing a proposal to make Reliance Industries executive director Nita Ambani as a visiting professor, students staged a demonstration at Banaras Hindu University on Tuesday
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Kejriwal asks 12 Delhi govt-funded colleges to release teachers' salaries
Amid Delhi University teachers protesting over non-payment of salaries, Kejriwal held a meeting with representatives of 12 colleges funded by the government and directed an immediate release of fund
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Rajasthan Assembly passes demand for higher education grants via voice vote
The Rajasthan Assembly on Tuesday passed the demand for grants for higher education by voice vote amid an uproar by the BJP over the phone-tapping row
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CA, CS qualifications now equivalent to PG degree: How CAs will benefit
The ICSI said the move will leverage the profession across the globe
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