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A Professional Certificate programme in Hospital Management has been launched by the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B). Interested applicants can apply for this programme through iimbx.iimb.ac.in/hospital-management, which is the official website. Students have until July 1 to submit their applications. According to IIM-B’s official announcement, this programme will include a variety of lectures, workshops, practical assignments, case studies, webinars, discussions by industry professionals, and more. It is being introduced as part of IIMBx, the digital learning initiative of IIM Bangalore. How to apply for the IIM-B Hospital Management Program Step 1: Go to iimbx.iimb.ac.in/hospital-management, the official IIM-B website. Step 2: Select the “apply now” link on the homepage. Step 3: Complete the application form by entering the necessary information, including your name, ID, phone number, and other professional information. Step 4: Describe in 200 words what motivated you to sign up for this programme. Step 5: Select “submit.” Download and store for later use. Students should keep in mind that they won’t have the opportunity to update their details. It will be a 12-month online-synchronous programme that combines live online sessions led by professionals in the field with Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) taught by IIMB experts. Candidates must have experience in the healthcare field and be graduates (10+2+3) in any discipline from an accredited university to be eligible for this programme. It is strongly advised to have at least three to four years of job experience in a hospital setting. Graduate and doctoral students are also eligible to apply.

Neeraj Kundan, the national president of the National Students Union of India (NSUI), has written to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan requesting that NEET UG 2022 be postponed. He wrote that the NEET UG 2022 examination process shouldn’t start or end “in a hurry” given the large number of students who will take the test. Additionally, he said that the notice’s delay had drastically shortened the window for preparation and urged the postponement of NEET UG 2022 by at least 45 days. He listed five reasons for delaying NEET UG 2022 in a letter to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. NSUI National President @Neerajkundan ji wrote a letter to Education minister Shri @dpradhanbjp ji regarding NEET UG Postponement. All centralised exam at the same time with no gap is injustice with students. @DG_NTA should consider students’ request.#JUSTICEforNEETUG pic.twitter.com/1vBe5kDkXM — NSUI (@nsui) June 27, 2022 Neeraj Kundan, the national president of the NSUI, continued in his letter by saying, “There are lakhs of students who prepare for medical examinations every year and this number is increasing every year. With millions of hopes sticking, the process should not be start or end in a hurry.” He further requested that the exam be postponed, “Considering the genuine reasons stated above. Kindly defer the NEET UG examination atleast for 45 days. So that students are both mentally & psychologically fit to appear in the examination,” he wrote.

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET), which is required for admission to undergraduate programmes at various colleges across the country, will be conducted between July 15 and August 10, according to the National Testing Agency (NTA). The exam will be held on July 15, July 16, July 19, July 20, and on the following dates: August 4, August 5, August 6, August 7, and August 8. A computer-based admission exam will require candidates to respond to multiple choice questions (MCQs). The CUET-UG will take place at various centres spread over 554 cities in India and 13 cities outside of the nation, according to the NTA. 9,50,804 applicants have so far enrolled for admission to 86 universities, of which 43 are central universities, 13 are state universities, 12 are deemed universities, and 18 are private universities. The test can be taken in any of the 13 mediums that are available, and candidates can choose any combination of the 33 languages and 27 unique subjects, as per the NTA. According to the NTA, there are more than 54,000 different subject combinations that applicants have selected, and on average, they have applied to more than five universities.

The University of Kerala has received the highest NAAC grade, A++, with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.67. Kerala’s chief minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, described the accomplishment as an inspiration for other colleges and educational institutions in the state. According to Vijayan, the university’s recognition marked a significant advancement for Kerala’s educational community. “This is the first time a university in the state has received this recognition. This achievement is a result of the schemes implemented by the state government for the growth of the higher education sector. This should inspire other universities and institutions of higher learning to move forward with excellence,” wrote Vijayan in a Facebook post. The University of Kerala received an A ++ with 3.67 grade points during NAAC accreditation, according to a Facebook post by Higher Education Minister R Bindu. “The University of Kerala has secured the best grade at the all India level. We heartily salute the University of Kerala community for making Kerala a national leader in the education sector by actively participating in the efforts to improve quality,” she added. Higher Education Institutions in India are evaluated and accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). It is an independent organisation supported by the University Grants Commission of the Indian government. Source: PTI  

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) SSC or class 10 board exam results will be released today, according to School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad, at the official websites http://www.mahresult.nic.in, http://www.hscresult.mkcl.org, and http://www.hscmahresult.org.in. SSC results were announced via video message on her official Twitter account on Thursday. 16.38 lakh SSC students, including 8.89 lakh boys and 7.49 lakh girls, have registered for the class 10 exam. It was registered by 37,3840 students in the Mumbai division alone. From March 15 to April 4, 2022, Maharashtra board class 10 exams were held. The exams were held in two sessions: the first from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and the second from 3:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Steps for checking result through website: Step 1: Log on to the official website: http://www.mahresult.nic.in/ Step 2: Go to the homepage and click on the ‘Maharashtra board SSC results 2022’ link. Step 3: Fill in the appropriate information, such as your registration number or roll number, your date of birth (DOB), and the image text (captcha) Step 4: The board exam results will appear on the screen after your login. Step 5: Save it to your computer and print it off for future reference. Last year, 15,75,806 students registered for the Maharashtra board class 10 exams, with 15,74,994 candidates passing and being promoted. Overall, 99.95% of those who took the test passed. In 2020, 83262 students received a grade of 90 or higher. In 2017, 1714 schools in Mumbai received 100% passing grades, compared to only 331 schools in 2019. In 2019, the pass percentage was 77.10 percent, which was the lowest in ten years. In 2018, a total of 89.41% of students passed the exam. To pass the SSC exams, a student must get at least 35 percent in each subject. Those who passed the exam will be given an original mark sheet, which they can pick up at their individual schools once the results are announced.

The Union Cabinet approved the ‘Agnipath’ recruitment scheme for Indian youths to serve in the Armed Forces on June 14, and those who are selected would be known as Agniveers. ‘Agnipath’ is a four-year programme that allows patriotic and motivated young people to serve in the Armed Forces. The ‘Agnipath’ scheme was created to give the Armed Forces a more youthful appearance. On Wednesday, the Education Ministry announced the commencement of a three-year skill-based bachelor’s degree programme for serving defence personnel, which will acknowledge the vocational training gained by Agniveers under the ‘Agnipath’ scheme during their time in the defence establishments. “In order to improve the future career prospects of our Agniveers and equip them for various job roles in the civilian sector, the Ministry of Education is to launch a special, three-year skill-based bachelor degree programme for serving defence personnel that will recognise the skill training they received during their tenure in the defence establishments,” the Education Ministry said in a statement. “Under this programme, which was designed by IGNOU and will be implemented by them, 50% of the credits required for a graduate degree will come from the Agniveer’s skill training – both technical and non-technical – and the remaining 50% will come from a basket of courses that cover a wide range of subjects such as languages, Economics, History, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, Mathematics, Education, Commerce, Tourism, Vocational Studies, Agriculture and Jyotish, as also Ability Enhancement Courses on Environmental Studies and Communication Skills in English,” the Ministry said. “This programme is compliant with UGC regulations and the National Credit Framework/National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) as stipulated under the National Education Policy 2020,” the Education Ministry added. It also allows for various departure points: an undergraduate certificate after successfully completing the first year of courses, an undergraduate diploma after successfully completing the first and second years of studies, and a degree after successfully completing all three years of courses. The program’s framework has been approved by the pertinent regulatory organisations, including the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), and the University Grants Commission (UGC). IGNOU will award the degree in accordance with UGC nomenclature (BA, B.Com, BA (vocational); BA (Tourism Management), and it will be recognised for work and education in India and abroad. For the scheme’s execution, the Army, Navy, and Air Force would sign Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with IGNOU. Source: ANI

Faculty members from IIT-Guwahati will train teachers in Assam government schools, several of which have been issued show cause warnings by the state education department for registering zero pass percentages in the recently released Class X state board exam results. A total of 102 government-run schools were investigated, with pass rates ranging from zero to ten percent. “In order to train the teachers, especially those imparting maths, science and english lessons, we have inked a deal with IIT- Guwahati,” education minister Ranoj Pegu told the media. We are also taking measures so that school teachers can benefit from college teachers through training programme.” Pegu stated that the education department will be overhauling the school education system in the near future. “The government is considering implementation of a school rule book across the state. Introduction of the concept of class teacher is also being mulled. There will be some changes in the course curriculum as well,” he said. The government took the poor performance of government-run schools on a serious note, and the director of secondary education even warned school headmasters and principals with dismissal if their responses to show cause warnings are unsatisfactory. The MoU inked between IIT-Guwahati and Samagra Shiksha, the Assam education department, would promote science and technology at all levels of schools and institutions across the state, according to Prof. Parameswar K Iyer, dean, public relations at IIT Guwahati. He stated that these activities are anticipated to start soon. Prof. TG Sitharam, director of IIT-Guwahati, stated that the goal is to improve the quality of education in the state by exposing teachers to world-class laboratories at IIT-Guwahati, raising awareness about modern teaching methodologies, and providing residential training to teachers, all of which will be followed up with regular proactive follow-up efforts. “We will closely work with the education department of the state and identify areas that require immediate upgrading so that the education standards in the state can be improved drastically,” he added. The collaboration, according to IIT-Guwahati, will be used to carry out a master trainer residential training programme on science subjects at IIT-Guwahati, school mentorship activities, science and maths quizzes, and olympiads as part of the Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan. Source: TNN

Following reprimands of restaurants and ride-hailing apps, the Consumer Affairs Ministry will conduct a meeting with edtech companies such as Byju’s and Unacademy in the near future, following accusations that these platforms impose additional study pressure on schools. Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh responded when asked if the government is taking action against edtech businesses’ ads, namely Byju’s new commercial ‘two teacher advantage,’ which is placing pressure on children. “We are aware of this. I have called a meeting of edtech companies next week or so,” he said. The secretary was responding to questions from reporters on the new standards for avoiding deceptive advertising. A group has been formed to develop guidelines to avoid fraudulent reviews on e-commerce sites, according to the secretary. Representatives from e-tailers such as Amazon, consumer advocacy groups, and legal firms will serve on the committee. “We will hopefully come out with guidelines to prevent fake reviews in the next 60 days,” he stated. The secretary recently met with officials from restaurants and hotels to discuss service charge issues, as well as ride-hailing companies to discuss unfair trade practises. The press conference was attended by Nidhi Khare, the Chief Commissioner of the Central Consumer Protection Authority and Additional Secretary in the Consumer Affairs Ministry, as well as other senior officials. Source: PTI