University Grants Commission (University Grants Commission)UGC) has issued a new notification allowing eligible higher education institutions to offer one-year postgraduate (PG) courses through open distance learning (ODL) and/or online mode. According to the notification, the move is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which allows students who have completed a four-year bachelor’s…
Ancient Indian science can strengthen modern education and sustainable development: Prof. Saroj Sharma Drawing on the scientific and technological legacy of ancient India, Prof. Saroj Sharma discusses how integrating traditional knowledge systems with modern education can promote holistic learning, sustainable development, ethical values, and scientific innovation for future generations.Ancient India is one of the civilizations…
The Department of Higher Education (DHE), Government of Assam, has mandated that all student migration under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 be processed only through the Assam SAMARTH portal. The new rules are effective immediately and will apply to all universities and colleges across the state.The move is aimed at ensuring transparency, uniformity and…
Chief Minister: Reshape the education ecosystem along the lines of ‘redesign, reimagine and reinvest’ Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the government aims to make the state a world-class knowledge economy hub. To achieve this, the state’s education ecosystem is being reshaped along the lines of “redesign, reimagine and reinvest.” Under this vision,…
Uttarakhand achieves full literacy under NEP 2020 after meeting adult literacy benchmarks DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand has become the sixth fully literate state in the country under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) scheme, marking a major milestone in its adult education journey. Officials said the state…