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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is set to revolutionize its examination process by introducing advanced AI-powered surveillance and facial recognition technologies to curb cheating and impersonation. According to money control reports, this bold move aims to fortify the integrity of one of India’s most prestigious exams.
Delhi University's recent directive advising colleges to avoid scheduling consecutive Value Addition Courses (VAC) classes has sparked controversy among teachers and students. The university cited concerns that consecutive courses would be "detrimental to the learning experience of students."
According to reports in The Hindu, many Kerala students call for repealing a contentious provision in the Sree Narayana Guru Open University (SNGOU) Act, 2021. The provision, Section 72, grants the open university exclusive rights to conduct distance education courses, severely affecting the higher education prospects of thousands of students who find the open university's fees prohibitive.
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-D) has unveiled a groundbreaking certificate program in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Design. This innovative initiative significantly departs from the traditional IIT admission process, which typically requires clearing the JEE or GATE exams.
A burgeoning crisis is unfolding at Presidency University as students have initiated a determined sit-in to oppose a proposed steep hike in fees for incoming freshmen.
Delhi University has announced a fee increase for all first-year undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programmes commencing in the 2024-25 academic year. This decision, approved by Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh in June 2024, comes as the university prepares for the upcoming admissions cycle.
Schools throughout West Bengal are contending with major disruptions following the state education department's abrupt decision to suspend the rollout of the much-anticipated 'Holistic Progress Report Card' for students in grades 1 to 8. This unforeseen announcement, issued in a notification on July 25, has left many schools in a state of disarray as they scramble to adjust.