After weeks of speculation over its delay, the 9th edition of India Rankings 2024, which implements the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) drafted for this purpose by the Ministry of Education in 2015, was released on August 12. While a lot of rank holders have repeated their feat, it is interesting to see India Rankings portfolio has expanded with inclusion …
A survey by Delhi-based nonprofit, Indus Action (IA), of the student beneficiaries admitted under the Right to Education RTE 12(1)(c) in the states of Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, and Odisha has found that there is a 93.2% Retention Rate under admittance of this entitlement providing 25% reservation for EWS students in unaided recognized private schools in India. Recognizing a significant gap in …
Institute of Management (IIM) Visakhapatnam and ET Cases, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the Case Conference on Responsible Innovations & Sustainability Practices (CRISP). The joint initiative aims to advance responsible management education and sustainable practices aligned with global standards and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). CRISP is scheduled for December 13-14 and seeks to bring together …
Ashish Dhawan, Founder and Chairperson of the Central Square Foundation, and Pranav Kothari, CEO of Educational Initiatives (Ei), have been named among the 10 Finalists for the inaugural Asia Education Medal. Founded this year by T4 Education and HP, the new award will be given to an outstanding individual who has demonstrated impact, leadership, and advocacy in the field of …
Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani Hyderabad has announced the inauguration of a new Centre for Research Excellence in National Security (CRENS). This strategic initiative aims to significantly enhance the nation’s security capabilities through indigenous technology development by joint research, skill development and entrepreneurship. CRENS will play a crucial role in supporting the country to become self-reliant in …
One of the largest ever donations made to any educational institution, this donation will support research, international students to study in IIT Madras and student scholarships Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has received the largest single donation in its history of Rs. 228 Crore from its Distinguished Alumnus Awardee Dr. Krishna Chivukula (MTech, 1970). This donation is one of the largest …
