March 26, 2013 |
VADODARA: A study done by the department of educational administration of M S University on International Baccalaureate (IB) primary years programme (PYP) in India, suggests that the Swiss education board's curriculum has brought about a positive change in the Indian education system. The results of this critical study were released at the annual IB Asia-Pacific conference that was held on Thursday at Malaysia. In 2011, IB Switzerland had commissioned the research project through its research...
January 8, 2013 |
LUCKNOW: Pursuing two degrees simultaneously may become a reality in near future. The University Grants Commission (UGC) is mulling introducing a system under which students enrolled in a regular degree course can pursue an additional degree simultaneously under open or distance education mode or part-time mode from the same or different university. To look upon the pros and cons, UGC had constituted an expert committee under Prof Furqan Qamar, vice-chancellor, Central...
January 4, 2013 |
PUNE: If University Grants Commission (UGC) has its way, then students enrolled in a regular degree programme will soon be able to simultaneously pursue an additional degree programme through open and distance mode from the same or a different university. Additionally, students can pursue a certificate, diploma, advanced or postgraduate (PG) diploma programme simultaneously either in regular or open and distance mode in the same university or from other institutions. An...
November 2, 2012 |
INDORE: Southern Institute of Technology's (SIT) brand ambassador and former coach of Indian cricket team John Wright on Friday announced 25 scholarships for aspiring Indian students to live, learn, work in New Zealand and excel in a field of their choice. Having seen immense sporting and academic talent in the Indian sub-continent, SIT invites all outstanding students from India, Sri Lanka and Nepal to pursue studies abroad with study scholarships named...
September 17, 2012
TREND SPOTTER It is being increasingly felt that both a degree and diploma should be given equal importance, writes Sonam Mathur While society still holds a traditional degree in higher esteem over a diploma programme, times are changing and students have more options to choose from. Despite this conventional belief, some of the reputed institutes in the country, such as the IIMs and NID, are offering diploma programmes as well. According to Pradyumna Vyas, director, National Institute of Design (NID)