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Delhi HC stays Govt decision to scrap Management Quota

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The Delhi High Court put a stay on the Delhi government’s order to abolish “management quota” in nursery admissions in private unaided schools. The Court observed that the order was “prima facie without any authority”. Now...

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More RTE seats in Private Schools in Karnataka

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In Karnataka, the number of Right to Education (RTE) seats will go up in the academic year 2016-17 as there are 600 new schools being added to the matrix, across the state. Last year, 49,429 seats...

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Private Schools in TN Free to Fix Fee, SC

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The Supreme Court (SC) has cut down the powers of the Tamil Nadu’s private school fee fixation committee in determining and regulating fee structures in ICSE and CBSE schools in the state. An interim order passed...

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Teachers can be sent Abroad for Training, says Manish Sisodia

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Opening new avenues for school principals and teachers, the Delhi government announced that they would be sent to foreign institutions of academic repute to improve the quality of teaching in government schools. “Principals and teachers in...

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HC empowers Govt to Regulate Fee Hike in Private Schools

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In a landmark verdict, the Delhi high court put an end to what it called “profiteering and commercialisation of education” and empowered the state government to regulate fee hike by private schools. The court ruled that...

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Maharashtra Govt wants School Teachers on WhatsApp

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The education department of Maharashtra has decided to use WhatsApp to ensure faster reach of new policies and information on teaching techniques to teachers in remote areas of the state. The department has asked all government-run...

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Industry Pledges Commitment to Skill Development Mission

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Corporate India has responded positively to the Government’s call for playing a bigger role in the skill development initiative. The challenges and opportunities of skill development in the country were discussed elaborately at the National Industry...

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NIIT completes 5-year ‘Chiphen Rigpel’ project in Bhutan

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Chiphen Rigpel – an ambitious human capacity building project, implemented by NIIT and launched by The Royal Government of Bhutan in partnership with Government of India (GoI), has successfully completed five years. The project was initiated...

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Govt to Implement 2 Scholarship Schemes for Artists

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The Government of India is implementing two schemes namely “Scholarships to Young Artistes in Different Cultural Fields” to grant scholarship/financial assistance to artists in the field of performing arts in order to promote them in their...

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WB provides Fund for Skill Development

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The World Bank has funded the Vocational Training Improvement Project, ‘Upgradation of 400 Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)’ across the country, informed Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. The...

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No Paper Admit Cards for Civil Services Main Exam

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No paper admit card will be issued for this year’s civil services main examination, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has said. The candidates will have to download their e-admit cards and take a printout thereof....