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The Indian government has unveiled a revamped scholarship scheme to make international education more accessible to students from marginalized communities. As per Indian Express reports, this revised initiative is designed to broaden opportunities for those wishing to pursue higher education abroad by introducing more inclusive eligibility criteria and increased financial support.
A recent investigation has unearthed a major scandal at Anna University, revealing significant discrepancies in faculty appointments. The probe, carried out by the anti-corruption group Arappor Iyakkam, discovered over 200 individuals occupying multiple positions across various colleges.
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.