Tag: Universities
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Rice University Expands to India: A New Chapter in Global Education
Houston, Texas, November 18, 2024 — Rice University, a global leader in research and innovation, is enhancing its international presence by launching Rice Global India. This strategic initiative highlights the university’s commitment to promoting global collaboration and supporting India’s rapidly growing education and technology sectors. Photo: Rice University celebrated the opening of its new facility…
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Dharmendra Pradhan Discusses Johns Hopkins University Campus in India
India’s Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, met with a delegation from Johns Hopkins University. Dharmendra Pradhan discussed opportunities for academic and research collaboration with Johns Hopkins University. Discussions are underway regarding establishing an offshore Johns Hopkins University campus in India. New Delhi, India, November 17, 2024 — Union Minister for Education, Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, met today…
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Chitkara University Launches Fintech Centre of Excellence
Chitkara University has partnered with the Fintech giant Zaggle to establish a Fintech Centre of Excellence. Chandigarh, India, November 11, 2024 — Chitkara University has made a groundbreaking advancement in Fintech education in India by launching the Dr. Raj P. Narayanam Fintech Centre of Excellence at its Rajpura campus in Punjab. As the first Fintech…
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Chandigarh University Hosts Tech Invent 2024 with 20,000 Registrations
The technology festival, “Tech Invent 2024,” has commenced at Chandigarh University. The Tech Fest promotes innovation across various fields. It features 55 events and has 20,000 registrations from 150 leading institutions across India. CHANDIGARH, India, October 19, 2024 — Chandigarh University’s annual tech fest, Tech Invent 2024, was inaugurated by Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya on…
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Vice President of India to Visit Mohali Tomorrow
The Vice President of India will visit Mohali (Punjab) tomorrow (October 18, 2024). New Delhi, October 17, 2024 — The Vice President of India is scheduled to visit Mohali, Punjab, tomorrow, October 18, 2024. During this visit, he will inaugurate the Indian School of Business (ISB) Leadership Summit, which will focus on the theme “Leadership…
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UGC Calls for Applications from Higher Education Institutions
New Delhi, India, October 16, 2024 — UGC (University Grants Commission) has invited applications from ELIGIBLE higher educational institutions (HEIs) for recognition to offer programs under Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online mode for the academic year 2024-25, for the academic session beginning February 2025 and onwards. The Online portal for submitting applications will…
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15-Year-Old Shoolini Achieves Significant Milestone in Global University Rankings
Shoolini ranks among the top 500 Global Universities. SOLAN, India, October 10, 2024 — Shoolini University has achieved a significant milestone by securing a position among the top 500 global universities, specifically ranking in the 401-500 range in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. This notable achievement marks the university’s second appearance in…
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Celebrating 142 Years of Punjab University
Punjab University is observing its 142nd Anniversary. Lahore, Pakistan, October 14, 2024 — The University of the Punjab, also known as Punjab University, is a prestigious public research university in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is the country’s oldest and largest public-sector university and is celebrating its 142nd Anniversary today. Established on October 14, 1882, the…
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University of Oxford Tops World University Rankings 2025
Times Higher Education Announces 2025 World University Rankings. London, October 9, 2024 — Times Higher Education (THE) has released its World University Rankings 2025. The University of Oxford has secured the top position, while the Massachusetts Institute of Technology holds the second position. The ranking encompasses 2,092 universities from 115 countries or regions, with at…
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NAAC AQAR Submission: What HEIs Need to Know
Bangalore, India, October 9, 2024 — Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) should note that the deadline for submission of pending Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQARs) has been extended to cover Data Collection Years 2016-17 to 2022-23. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) must adhere to the specified dates and time slots allocated for their respective regions when submitting…
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UGC’s Latest Update: Ombudsperson Appointments in Chandigarh
The University Grants Commission (UGC) in India has identified universities failing to meet their obligations. New Delhi, September 28, 2024: The University Grants Commission (UGC) in India has released the “Updated List” of “Defaulting Universities” that have not appointed Ombudsperson(s) as required by the University Grants Commission (Redressal of Grievances of Students) Regulations, 2023. The…
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2025 Best U.S. Colleges Rankings Announced
U.S. News Releases 2025 Best U.S. Colleges Rankings The latest edition prioritizes social mobility and postgraduate success. WASHINGTON, September 24, 2024 — U.S. News & World Report, a leader in education rankings, has announced the 2025 Best Colleges in the USA. The national rankings evaluate nearly 1,500 colleges and universities using up to 17 measures…
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Best MBA Programs 2025: Harvard Business School Tops Fortune Rankings
NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2024 — At the commencement of the new graduate school application season, Fortune supports the emerging cohort of corporate leaders navigating business education. Fortune Recommends, the product review division of Fortune, has unveiled its rankings of the top full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs for 2025. The fourth annual edition…
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UGC Compendium of Regulations (1957-2023): Centralized Resource for Higher Education Institutions
The Education Minister of India releases the UGC Compendium of Regulations (1957-2023). New Delhi, India, September 4, 2024 — The Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, unveiled the UGC Compendium of Regulations (1957-2023) as a unified and dependable reference for all UGC rules. The presence of the Secretary of the Department of Higher Education,…
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University of Southampton Delhi: Opening New Horizons in Indian Higher Education
New Delhi, India, August 29, 2024—The Ministry of Education has taken a significant step towards realizing the internationalization goals envisioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. A Letter of Intent (LoI) has been issued to the University of Southampton (UoS), UK, allowing it to establish its first-ever campus in India. The University of Southampton…
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NAAC Accreditation: Important Announcement for All Higher Education Institutions in India
The Ministry of Education, Government of India, has approved the recommendations of the Dr. Radhakrishnan Committee for extensive reforms in Accreditation. Following these recommendations, the NAAC Executive Committee has developed an implementation plan that comprises two phases: Binary Accreditation and Maturity-based Graded Levels. The Committee has proposed that measures be taken during the transitional period…
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NAAC Notice: Retention of Accreditation by Newly Transformed Universities in India
NAAC-accredited affiliated/Constituent/Autonomous Colleges/Institutes that have evolved into State Public Universities/State Private Universities/Deemed-to-Be Universities (both public and private) must retain the validity of their “NAAC Grade” and “NAAC CGPA” until their Accreditation expires. After their validation expires, these newly transformed universities can immediately apply for fresh Accreditation without waiting for two batches of students to graduate…
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UGC India Introduces New Enrollment Procedure for ODL and Online Programs 2024-25
New Delhi, India, August 19, 2024 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced a new enrollment procedure for students intending to enroll in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) or online programs starting in the academic year 2024-25. The aim is to ensure that students are only admitted to approved higher education institutions (HEIs) and…
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Education Ministry Releases NIRF India Rankings 2024: Top Institutions and Minister’s Insights
New Delhi, India, August 12, 2024 — Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, released the 2024 India Rankings based on the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). Secretary of Higher Education, Shri K. Sanjay Murthy; UGC’s Prof. M Jagadesh Kumar; Chairman of AICTE, Prof. T.G. Sitharam; Chairman of NETF, Prof. Anil Sahasrabuddhe; Member Secretary of…
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Panjab University Confirms Compliance with UGC Regulations for Internal Complaints Committee
New Delhi / Chandigarh, August 12, 2024 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) India has directed all universities to constitute an Internal Complaints Committee and submit a compliance report via the UGC’s University Activity Monitoring Portal. The universities are required to form a committee following the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace…
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