Hrd Ministry

From limiting screen time to number of classes per day, HRD ministry issues guidelines for online education

In the guideline called 'Pragyata', the HRD ministry has recommended that the duration for online classes for pre-primary students should not be for more than 30 minutes

From doubling enrolment rates to increasing Budget allocation, NEP 2020 could prove transformational

The reforms embedded in the National Education Policy 2020 represent an overhaul of the current education system and could usher in a better tomorrow for the country

NEP and higher education: One regulator to rule all, more flexibility for students, no MPhil

The new National Education Policy (NEP) approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday seeks to entirely overhaul the system through various reforms.

NEP will transform millions of lives, says Modi; CPM terms it unilateral drive to destroy education

CPM leader Sitaram Yechury alleged that none of the suggestions sent by academicians were included in the new National Education Policy cleared by the Union cabinet

Delhi University professors demand scrapping of open book exams, say deferring shows OBE untenable

The DU teachers' body said that the decision of the administration to postpone online exam is not a solution and will further complicate issue.

'Shocked' at CBSE's decision to drop lessons on secularism and citizenship, says Mamata Banerjee

The West Bengal chief minister appealed to the Union HRD Ministry not to curtail important lessons at any cost

Allahabad University asks teachers, staff to work from home till 31 July, orders students, employees to download Aarogya Setu

The varsity has said its offices will work with skeletal staff, with unit heads deciding on who needs to be physically present at the university.

JEE Main, NEET 2020 exam dates: NTA pushes entrance tests to September due to COVID-19; here's the new schedule

The decision was taken by an expert panel set up by the HRD ministry and the National Testing Agency in view of the coronavirus pandemic

Panjab University exam 2020 to be held from July; varsity issues SOPs, asks staff to download Aarogya Setu app

Panjab University said that it will be conducting the term-end examinations from July, publishes SOPs to be followed by students and exam invigilators

AICTE asks affiliated universities to allow 20% credit transfer from SWAYAM platform

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has requested all affiliated universities and colleges to allow up to 20 percent credit transfer in every semester through online courses provided by the central government’s SWAYAM platform.