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US Rhodes Scholars chosen virtually for the first time; 32 win scholarships
The US Rhodes Scholars for 2021 were elected virtually this year for the first time as the coronavirus pandemic swept across the globe
 "US Rhodes Scholars chosen virtually for the first time; 32 win scholarships")
DU PG admission 2020 from today: Know about merit-based admission, entrance
DU PG admission 2020 process begins from today. All you need to know about important dates, documents, information concerning DU admission 2020
 "DU PG admission 2020 from today: Know about merit-based admission, entrance")
SC dismisses plea for waiver of exam fees for class 10, 12 CBSE students
The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to the CBSE and the Delhi government to waive examination fees for students of classes 10 and 12 in view of Covid-19
 "SC dismisses plea for waiver of exam fees for class 10, 12 CBSE students")
Indian students contributed $7.6 billion to US economy last year
Indian students contributed USD 7.6 billion to the US economy in the academic year 2019-20, even though there was a 4.4 per cent drop in the total number of Indian students, according to a report
 "Indian students contributed $7.6 billion to US economy last year")
IIM-B retains top spot in Eduniversal's B-school rankings for Central Asia
IIM-Ahmedabad and IIM-Calcutta are the other B- schools that have been awarded this year.
 "IIM-B retains top spot in Eduniversal's B-school rankings for Central Asia")
Appeals court clears Harvard University of racial bias in admissions
A federal appeals in court upheld a district court decision clearing Harvard University of intentional discrimination against Asian American applicants.
 "Appeals court clears Harvard University of racial bias in admissions")
IIM Lucknow achieves 100% summer placements in entirely virtual process
Top stipend Rs 2.5 lakh a month, average compensation at Rs 1.1 lakh
 "IIM Lucknow achieves 100% summer placements in entirely virtual process")
Manipal Academy's two-year expansion plan includes new 80-acre campus
Will introduce new programmes at undergraduate and post graduate level under the new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
 "Manipal Academy's two-year expansion plan includes new 80-acre campus")
As Covid casts doubts over higher education, is a college degree worth it?
"One of the things that people don't really pay enough attention to is the role of selectivity in the value of a degree," says David Andrews
 "As Covid casts doubts over higher education, is a college degree worth it?")
Delhi University admissions 2020: DU announces fifth cut-off list
Delhi University on Saturday announced its fifth cut off list for admissions to undergraduate courses, with over 65,000 out of 70,000 seats filled so far
Over 4,100 apply for Delhi University admission under fourth cut off list
Over 4,100 candidates applied for admission to Delhi University's undergraduate courses under the fourth cut off list on Monday, officials said.
A slice of Scandinavia in India's Silicon Valley
The upcoming Chaman Bhartiya School in Bengaluru is daring to be different in India's K-12 jungle
 "A slice of Scandinavia in India's Silicon Valley")
How reservation in private schools isn't working for poor children
Social discrimination, illegal demands for tuition, activity fees, and non-reimbursement of the expenditure incurred by private schools that join the programme are the factors that hobble RTE system
 "How reservation in private schools isn't working for poor children")
After Greater Noida, Shiv Nadar Foundation launches university in Chennai
First private university to be legislated in Tamil Nadu after 90 Years to start admissions by mid-2021
 "After Greater Noida, Shiv Nadar Foundation launches university in Chennai")
Assam JEE Mains 2020 topper with 99.8% marks held for using proxy in exam
The JEE Mains 2020 candidate admitted this fraud to a friend during a phone call which was recorded, police said
 "Assam JEE Mains 2020 topper with 99.8% marks held for using proxy in exam")
Rajasthan govt asks schools to cut fee by 30-40% as classes continue online
Bringing cheer to parents amid pandemic, Rajasthan has directed CBSE-affiliated private schools to slash tuition fees by 30% for classes 9 to 12, while the state-board schools have to cut it by 40%
 "Rajasthan govt asks schools to cut fee by 30-40% as classes continue online")
DU a centre of controversies due to failed policies of centre: Sisodia
Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia's criticism comes following the suspension of Delhi University's vice-chancellor over alleged administrative lapses
 "DU a centre of controversies due to failed policies of centre: Sisodia")
IISc best among Indian institutes across subjects in THE rankings
Latest subject rankings include 1,512 universities from 93 countries across 11 subject areas, highlighting the best countries and universities for Indians looking to study abroad
 "IISc best among Indian institutes across subjects in THE rankings")
Tamil Nadu 10th, 12th Result Supplementary 2020 out on tnresults.nic.in
Tamil Nadu 10th Supplementary Result 2020 and TN 12th result Supplementary has been declared on tnresults.nic.in. Get direct link to download result
 "Tamil Nadu 10th, 12th Result Supplementary 2020 out on tnresults.nic.in")
NEET Counselling 2020: Registration from today; know full process, schedule
NEET counselling 2020 will start today and the payment facility will be available till Nov 2 for Round 1
 "NEET Counselling 2020: Registration from today; know full process, schedule")
