S. Vishnu Sharma
Education news is about the latest developments with regards to the field of academics that are worth noting.
Academic arena of India is very vibrant and diverse. Collegechalo takes a roundup of the important events in the world of education in India and brings them to the notice of students and academicians.
Education news: When will GATE 2021 great result be out?
1. GATE result
GATE 2021 (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2021) result will likely be released on 22 March.
Sources keeping track of education news in India say IIT Bombay tookup the responsibility of conducting the exam this time.
The results can be checked at the official website of the exam ‘gate.iitb.ac.in’
Students have to visit the official website and click the link for the result and enter their username and password and login to view the result.
Usually, the username would be either the rollnumber of the candidate or the exam application number.
Username and password are obtained during registration process which is takenup to creat credentials to login and apply for the exam.
Sources keenly focuing on education news in India say the results of GATE 2021 could be released a bit before the scheduled date of March 22.
However, for any information, candidates must visit the official website of the exam mentioned earlier.
2. MBA in Data Science unveiled
SRM University AP managed to get all the limelight recently and take a prime position as far education news in India is concerned when it launched a new programme MBA in Data Science.
Sources well aware of education news developments across the country say this course is of two year duration and comes with a specialization in Business Analytics.
The programme provides a unique offering for business professionals by blending business management with analytical skills.
Sources tracking education news say this intensive course involves innovative learning techniques, including case-based learning, experiential learning, supplementary learning, industry learning, and one-on-one mentorship-based learning.
3. JEE Mains March 2021
National Testing Agency has begun conducting March edition of JEE Mains 2021 exam.
Sources tracking education news in India say a total of 6,19,638 candidates registered for the March edition of JEE Mains.
Out of the registered, 4,28,888 are male candidates and 1,90,748 are females, say sources.
The March edition of the exam is taking place between 15 to 18 March.
Candidates who have attended the exam said maths paper appeared to be tough. Couple of other students have said chemistry and physics were easy.
4. TISSNET 2021 MA result
The result of TISSNET 2021 (Tata Institute of Social Sciences National Entrance Test 2021) will be declared on 19 March.
The official website ’tissnet.edu’ can be approached to know the result.
Students who have attended the TISSNET 2021 exam for MA admission can approach the official website for the result.
Sources keeping a tab on education news say the results were supposed to be declared on March 16, however, they will now be released on March 19.
Candidates can visit the official website of the exam mentioned earlier and click the link for the result and enter their username and passwrod and submit them.
Soon after the results are displayed, they can take a printout and preserve it for future use.
Individuals who passed the test can appear for a programme aptitude test/management aptitude test and an online personal interview.
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The dates for the test and interview will be available on the official website of TISS.
The official website of TISS is ‘https://admissions.tiss.edu/view/6/admissions/ma-admissions/timeline/’
5. Class 10 and 12 board exams
The board exams for classes 10 and 12 in Punjab have been postponed by a month.
Sources tracking education news in India say the postponement was due to increase in COVID cases in the state.
Punjab School Education Board has decided to postpone by a month.
Taking into account the postponement, sources following the education news keenly say class 10 exams will start on May 4 instead of earlier April 9.
The exams for class 12 will begin from April 20 instead of March 22.
Sources tracking education news say, the exams for both the classes will start by 10:15 am and 2:15 pm.
6. CA, CS, ICWA qualifications
There is some delightful development on the front of education news in India.
University Grants Commission (UGC) has resolved that the Chartered Accountancy (CA), Company Secretaryship (CS) and Cost and Works Accountancy (ICWA) degrees will now be equal to post graduate degree.
Sources tracking education news say this development will motivate many others to pursue CA, CS and ICWA degrees.
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This education news has made everyone happy. It is nothing short of a blessing for students who aspire to study CA or CS or ICWA courses.
Thanks to this development that a person who holds CS degree will be able to pursue doctorate in the field of commerce or allied disciplines.
7. Kerala exams
There is yet another important point in connection with education news in India.
Sources tracking education news say, 10th and 12th standard exam schedule in Kerala is revised keeping in view the forthcoming assembly elections.
While the exam in the state will begin on April 8 as per the schedule planned earlier, sources tracking education news in the southern part of India say, there are changes in the dates related to various subject papers.
Social Science is one example. The subject was earlier supposed to be conducted on April 15, sources tracking education news say, the Social Science paper as per the changed schedule will be conducted on April 27.
8. NIOS declares results
Another worth noting education news is that National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has declared results for class 10 and 12 on March 15.
The results are available on the official website of the exam ‘nios.ac.in’
Sources tracking education news say the exams for 10th and 12th classes were conducted from January 22 to February 15.
Students can visit the official website and click the link for the result.
And when the new webpage downloads, candidates have to click ‘public exam result January/February 2021’
and provide their enrollment number and type a captcha provided below and submit them.
After the results are visible, students can download and take a printout and preserve it for future use.
9. Delhi Education Board
National capital managed to get some attention as far as education news is concerned.
Sources tracking education news in India say Arvind Kejriwal Government has announced that Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE) would be setup.
Sources say, in the first year about 20 government schools would be covered by DBSE. This has however brought out mixed reactions among the people.
While a few have welcomed this measure, couple of others have expressed skepticisim.
Sources tracking the education news say those who are welcoming the measure feel this seperate education board is a welcome amidst a situation when accessing CBSE school education is not easy owing to high fees levels.
On the other hand, those skeptical feel the new board may dilute education and it may not be on par with many other national boards.
10. AISSEE 2021 results
The results of All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2021 (AISSEE 2021) are declared.
Students who have written the test can approach the official website of National Testing Agency (NTA) which conducted the exam.
Sources tracking education news say the official website is ‘https://aissee.nta.nic.in/WebInfo/Page/Page?PageId=1&LangId=P’
After the webpage downloads upon clicking the above link, candidates have to scroll down the page and find the button ‘AISEE 2021 NTA Score’
Post clicking the button, applicants can enter their application number, date of birth and security pin and submit them.
After the result is visible, applicants can download the result and take a printout of it.
Sources keeping a tab on education news say, the AISSEE exam was conducted on February 7 and preliminary answerkey was earlier released, candidates were allowed till March 6 to raise their objections.