Education

October 29: At the Times Group event held recently in Mumbai, BBRT International School, under Ganga Vidya Shanti Educational Trust, was conferred with the special Times Achiever. The event was held at the Novotel Hotel, Juhu, on 10th Oct 2022, in the presence of many notable names from numerous organisations and professions, including eminent film director Anees Bazmee and actress Huma Qureshi. The award was presented to the school for showcasing outstanding efforts towards continuous and comprehensive education in Maharashtra & Thane district. On behalf of the entire BBRT school community, the management thanked the organisers and guests. They further enlightened the audience with the vision of the school which is inscribed in its name itself. B-Believes in providing the best educati...

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 28: GradClinic, as a part of its Uni-Connect, is currently partnering with colleges in Karnataka to provide necessary training to the students at the college level and make them job-ready before their graduation. This pilot is only for one batch of students from different colleges who will be trained in various industry-relevant skills and study the positive outcomes of the project. Once the pilot is successful, they wish to replicate it in different parts of the country. GradClinic (www.gradclinic.com ) has been a major EdTech company that supports medical students with different Certification courses and CMEs. GradClinic was an active partner in Apollo Medskills & Health Education England’s Global Learners Program and...

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 22: Jaipur-based Edtech Startup Bodhi AI has raised $200K from Hyderabad-based The Marwari Angels (MAAN), Founders Angel Network (FAN), Mumbai-based JIIF Shark Angels (JSA), Gurgaon-based Edtech Accelerator UIncept (an existing investor), Surat-based Ivy Growth, and Bangalore based POD. Angel investors Mr Harsh Pokharna (Founder of OK Credit) and Mr Bhola Meena (Founder of Onlinetyaari) also participated in this round. Bodhi AI’s vision is to become the next Google search for live videos and a marketplace for those creators who want to grow their audience base and revenues. Targeting the ed-tech sector currently, it is reimagining the student learning experience and helping teachers not just bring their classrooms online but also sell their courses. Foun...

Reforming Landscape of Overseas Medical Education For Aspiring Doctors in India  October 21: With every one in ten students aspiring to be a doctor in India, medicine has become one of the most preferred and sought-after courses willingly opted for by lakhs of Indian students with a strong dedication to serving humanity. This year, more than 18 lakhs students appeared for the NEET exam to kickstart their medical careers, but only about 56% of the students qualified for it. With just under one lakh MBBS seats available in India, pursuing a course in MBBS in India is a distant dream for a large majority of students. The competition is high, seats in Government medical colleges where the fees are nominal are limited, and many, even if they have merit, find it impossible to afford the fees for...

October 20: Recognizing the outstanding contribution in the field of education, partners Mr Naresh M Patel & Dr Seema A Singh, representing Avirat project solution LLP were bestowed with this year’s Times Achiever 2022 by the reputed media house, Times Group. The much-awaited Times Achiever 2022 event at Novotel, Juhu, in Mumbai on 10th Oct 2022 witnessed dignitaries from all walks of life and was indeed a gala night. Famous Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi and Director of Kartik Aryan’s blockbuster Bhulbhulaya 2, Anees Bazmee, felicitated different achievers in diverse fields like healthcare, fashion, education, entrepreneurship, NGO and so forth. The guests congratulated the awardees on winning the prestigious title and wished them the best in their forthcoming endeavours. Both Naresh ...

October 20: It was a moment of pride and gratitude for the entire community of Sanskriti KMV School, Jalandhar, when the renowned CBSE Affiliated Co-education Senior Secondary school in Punjab was acknowledged with the prestigious Times Achiever 2022. The award was in recognition of its outstanding contribution to education in the region. Principal Mrs Rachna Monga accepted it on behalf of Sanskriti KMV School headed by Sh. Chander Mohan Ji, President Arya Shiksha Mandal, Prof. Dr Mrs Atima Sharma Dwivedi, Manager and all faculty members. The highly acclaimed occasion of the year organised by Times Group was held on 10th October at Novotel Hotel, Juhu, in Mumbai, in the presence of many distinguished personalities, including names like Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi and Director of blockbu...

New Delhi (India), October 19: Eminent educationalist and Managing Director of Koutilya Academy Indore, Shridhant Joshi has been honored with PhD Award by the University of Macaria, Russia. In view of his invaluable contribution in the field of education by the University has awarded him with Gold Medal along with PhD degree. This dignified program was held at the Indian Habitat Center in New Delhi. In which influential and famous people from all over the country were present.  This University of Russia has formed Nine-Judge Doctoral Monitoring Board University of Macaria. This panel reviewed the work of people working in various fields here and then the names were selected for the honorary degree. University Registrar L Levixon presented the honorary PhD degree and Gold medal to Shridhant...

October 17: A common entrance exam said to take away bias for students entering into medical and dental colleges was put in place as the NEET UG examination in 2013. But now, 9 years later, the highly competitive NEET UG examination is still said to be in favor of the elite. It was quoted by a high-level committee that “NEET has undermined the diverse societal representation in MBBS and higher medical studies favoring mainly the affordable and affluent segments while thwarting the dreams of underprivileged social groups to pursue medical education”. It was also concluded by this committee that “NEET is against disadvantaged groups.” Multiple political parties have been at play debating whether NEET is the right way to proceed with fair education. To top it off, the extreme inequality of we...

October 17: Today the graduation ceremony of the design students was organized at the Institute of Design and Technology. It was organized under the guidelines of the founder of the organization, Shri Ashok Kumar Goyal and was graced by the presence of various dignitaries of the industry. The honored guests included Dr. PP Raichurkar – Director Mantra, Architect Bankim Dave, Sangeeta Choksi, Engineers Dilip Patel and Rupal Shah.After lighting the lamp, 150 students were honored with certificates in convocation dress. Director of the institution Anupam Goyal wished them all the best for their bright future. He said that this graduation ceremony will raise the spirits of the students and make them feel like entering the next stage. All these students have got competent education to work in...

Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], October 15: The University Of East London (UEL), London’s pioneering career-led university since 1898, will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2023. UEL’s Career Zone team, which has forged extensive progressive links with the major industries and employers in the Greater London area, was recently honoured with the “Best Employability Strategy 2022” award at the National Graduate Recruitment Awards ceremony, and the university was named the “Rising Star in UK Higher Education” by Time magazine in 2019. UEL’s Vision 2028 outlines the university’s commitment to providing students with a cutting-edge educational experience that combines the highest standards of education with meaningful work placements and industry networking opportunities. This vision has helped U...