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Department of Education and Brown University reach agreement on antidiscrimination efforts
Published on Jul 09, 2024 12:12 AM IST
Department of Education and Brown University reach agreement on antidiscrimination efforts
![Department of Education and Brown University reach agreement on antidiscrimination efforts Department of Education and Brown University reach agreement on antidiscrimination efforts](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/16/550x309/Education_News_1713261190070_1713261190358.jpg)
AP |
TIET, NVIDIA sign MoU to empower students, faculty with AI skills and knowledge
As per the MoU, TSAAI will be established at TIET's Patiala campus and offer a comprehensive range of academic programs on essential AI skills.
![Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) and NVIDA have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the Thapar School of Advanced AI & Data Science (TSAAI). (Representative image) Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (TIET) and NVIDA have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the Thapar School of Advanced AI & Data Science (TSAAI). (Representative image)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/148x111/Screenshot_2024-01-14_173954_1705234246481_1720451376378.png)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 08:43 PM IST
If sanctity of exam is lost, re-test has to be ordered: SC on NEET-UG 2024
SC said that if the sanctity of NEET-UG exam is "lost" & if the question paper leak has been propagated through social media, then a re-test has to be ordered.
![If sanctity of exam is lost, re-test has to be ordered: SC on NEET-UG 2024 If sanctity of exam is lost, re-test has to be ordered: SC on NEET-UG 2024](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/148x111/The-Supreme-Court-remarked-that-teachers-help-buil_1719513702626_1720437655656.jpg)
Updated on Jul 08, 2024 04:54 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
NEET UG Row: CBI takes 3 accused to Delhi, likely to seek further remand
Officials familiar with the matter disclosed that the three were accused in a case while Rouse Avenue Court issued a production warrant against them.
![NEET UG Row: CBI takes 3 accused to Delhi and will likely produce the trio before a magistrate for further remand (Representative image) NEET UG Row: CBI takes 3 accused to Delhi and will likely produce the trio before a magistrate for further remand (Representative image)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/06/148x111/CBI_1720278028526_1720278029048.jpg)
Published on Jul 06, 2024 08:35 PM IST
Avinash Kumar, Patna
Scrapping NEET jeopardises interest of honest candidates: Centre to SC
"Scrapping the exam in entirety would seriously jeopardise the lakhs of honest candidates who attempted the question paper in 2024," the affidavit said.
![Students protest outside the Ministry of Education over the issues of NEET exam (File Photo) Students protest outside the Ministry of Education over the issues of NEET exam (File Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/Students-protest-outside-the-Ministry-of-Education_1719663742646_1720181598136.jpg)
Published on Jul 05, 2024 05:54 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
Delhi Education Minister Atishi orders cancelling transfer of 5,000 teachers
The Delhi Education Minister has directed the state chief secretary to withdraw the transfer order that was issued without her directions. Read details below.
![Delhi Education Minister Atishi has called for the immediate withdrawal of transfer orders of 5000 teachers. She also said there may been corruption in the matter. (HT file image) Delhi Education Minister Atishi has called for the immediate withdrawal of transfer orders of 5000 teachers. She also said there may been corruption in the matter. (HT file image)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/04/148x111/Delhi-power-minister-Atishi-called-the-outage-a-fa_1718130890119_1720090639633.jpg)
Published on Jul 04, 2024 04:33 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
Delhi University releases academic calendar for 2024-25, check schedule here
University of Delhi has extended the existing summer vacation till July 31, 2024 to implement the academic calendar of 2024-25. Check details below.
![Delhi University releases academic calendar for 2024-25. Delhi University releases academic calendar for 2024-25.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/04/148x111/Delhi_University_academic_calendar_1720088270333_1720088283284.png)
Published on Jul 04, 2024 03:57 PM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
NEET UG row: Suspected key conspirator lands in CBI dragnet
The Central Bureau of Investigation that is proving the irregularities in NEET UG 2024 arrested the suspected key conspirator from Jharkhand's Dhanbad.
![CBI has arrested the suspected key conspirator in connection with the irregularities in NEET UG. (Representative image) CBI has arrested the suspected key conspirator in connection with the irregularities in NEET UG. (Representative image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/04/148x111/CBI_NEET_1720071227370_1720071227601.jpg)
Published on Jul 04, 2024 11:02 AM IST
ANI |
Over 7k Class 10 & 12 Tripura candidates to sit for bochhor bachao exam in July
The TBSE, earlier on May 24, declared results of both Class 10 and 12 that recorded 87.54% and 79. 27% respectively.
![The bochhor bachao examinations were introduced by the Tripura government in 2020 to allow students who failed to pass in two subjects, to get promoted to the next class or entry to college, after clearing a retest. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image) The bochhor bachao examinations were introduced by the Tripura government in 2020 to allow students who failed to pass in two subjects, to get promoted to the next class or entry to college, after clearing a retest. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/03/148x111/08eabdc6-f1a3-11ec-be7e-df6703e802fb_1656011467511_1720013018140.jpg)
Published on Jul 03, 2024 07:08 PM IST
Committed to supporting India AI mission's application development: OpenAI
OpenAI is keeping India in mind in important decisions that are being made, the company's Vice President, Srinivas Narayanan said, endorsing India's AI Mission.
![ChatGPT maker OpenAI is committed to supporting India AI mission's application development initiative, a senior company executive said on Wednesday(AP File) ChatGPT maker OpenAI is committed to supporting India AI mission's application development initiative, a senior company executive said on Wednesday(AP File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/03/148x111/OpenAI-Co-founder-Leaving-0_1719089458345_1720008574774.jpg)
Published on Jul 03, 2024 05:48 PM IST
PTI |
Rahul Gandhi writes to PM, urges him to facilitate debate in Lok Sabha on NEET
NEET controversy: Rahul Gandhi writes to PM, urges him to facilitate debate in LS on NEET
![Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks in the House during the ongoing Parliament session in New Delhi.(ANI) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks in the House during the ongoing Parliament session in New Delhi.(ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/02/148x111/Rahul_Gandhi__1719919402718_1719919402978.jpg)
Published on Jul 02, 2024 05:00 PM IST
PTI |
IIT Madras to conduct ‘Sports Tech Start Up Conclave’ on July 12-13 in New Delhi
Through the conclave, IIT Madras also aims to focus on supporting indigenization in the sports goods manufacturing firms.
![A ‘Sports Tech Start Up Conclave’ will be organised by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Center of Excellence in Sports Science and Analytics (CESSA) in New Delhi on July 12 and 13, 2024. A ‘Sports Tech Start Up Conclave’ will be organised by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Center of Excellence in Sports Science and Analytics (CESSA) in New Delhi on July 12 and 13, 2024.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/02/148x111/iit-madras_91282ea6-9e41-11e5-98be-8e4b0fa67469_1719914380809.jpg)
Published on Jul 02, 2024 04:49 PM IST
HT Education Desk | Edited by Tisha Jacob, New Delhi
Tripura CM stresses identifying loopholes to improve Vidyajyoti schools' results
Of a total of 125 Vidyajyoti schools, 29 are Bengali medium and the rest 96 are English medium.
![The Class 10 and Class 12 recorded 61 percent and 55 percent pass percentage this year, as per Education Department sources. (HT Photo) The Class 10 and Class 12 recorded 61 percent and 55 percent pass percentage this year, as per Education Department sources. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/02/148x111/Students-during-a-class-in-a-Ludhiana-school---HT-_1719854837325_1719911029875.jpg)
Published on Jul 02, 2024 03:07 PM IST
, Agartala
Priyanka Deb BarmanCampus carry weapons law debuts in West Virginia, joins 11 other states
Campus carry weapons law debuts in West Virginia, joins 11 other states
![Campus carry weapons law debuts in West Virginia, joins 11 other states Campus carry weapons law debuts in West Virginia, joins 11 other states](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/16/148x111/Education_News_1713261190070_1713261190358.jpg)
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 01:08 AM IST
AP |
DPO of Bihar’s Krishnaganj over deplorable condition in schools, details here
Bihar’s education department called for reports from the district magistrates last month after it received large-scale complaints about their functioning.
![The DPO of Bihar's Krishnaganj was suspended due to gross irregularities relating to the purchase of desks and benches, school renovation and construction of a pre-fab structure, setting up of ICT labs, and more. (HT Archive) The DPO of Bihar's Krishnaganj was suspended due to gross irregularities relating to the purchase of desks and benches, school renovation and construction of a pre-fab structure, setting up of ICT labs, and more. (HT Archive)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/01/148x111/Bihar_schools_1719847512712_1719847513097.jpg)
Published on Jul 01, 2024 09:01 PM IST
Arun Kumar, Patna
Australia boosts visa application fees for international students by 125%
Australia dealt a severe blow to international students on Monday by raising visa application fees by 125%.
![Australia has one of the biggest international education sectors in the world, worth about A$48 billion a year, or 7% of total exports.(HT File) Australia has one of the biggest international education sectors in the world, worth about A$48 billion a year, or 7% of total exports.(HT File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/01/148x111/_57945984-7cb5-11e9-9a75-14b5d08877bf_1719837185640.png)
Updated on Jul 01, 2024 06:34 PM IST
Bloomberg |
NEET UG row: Law to curb paper leaks during ongoing monsoon session: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis made the announcement on Monday in the state assembly while replying to a supplementary question.
![Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday that a bill will be tabled in this session itself for the enactment of the law. (File image/PTI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday that a bill will be tabled in this session itself for the enactment of the law. (File image/PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/07/01/148x111/Maharashtra_deputy_CM_Devendra_Fadnavis_1717847304174_1719820239452.jpg)
Published on Jul 01, 2024 01:26 PM IST
PTI | , Mumbai
IIT Kanpur celebrates 57th convocation, awards degrees to 2,332 graduates
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) celebrated its 57th convocation, conferring degrees on 2,332 graduates across various disciplines.
![According to a press release by IIT Kanpur, the event was conducted in two sessions with the main opening ceremony held in IITK’s regal Main Auditorium(Handout) According to a press release by IIT Kanpur, the event was conducted in two sessions with the main opening ceremony held in IITK’s regal Main Auditorium(Handout)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/29/148x111/IITKK_1719670305597_1719670314317.png)
Published on Jun 29, 2024 07:43 PM IST
HT Education Desk | Edited by Tisha Jacob, New Delhi
NEET PG exam dates likely by Monday or Tuesday: Dharmendra Pradhan
The education minister said NTA has already got a new leadership, and reforms have been initiated in the Agency. Read details below.
![NEET PG 2024: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the new dates for NEET PG will be announced by Monday or Tuesday. (ANI file image) NEET PG 2024: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the new dates for NEET PG will be announced by Monday or Tuesday. (ANI file image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/29/148x111/NEET_1719229236469_1719658659464.jpg)
Published on Jun 29, 2024 04:31 PM IST
HT Education Desk | Edited by Gaurav Sarma, New Delhi
NEET 2024 News Live: None of the re-test takers get full marks, results out
NEET 2024 News Live: NEET re-exam results announced on exams.nta.ac.in. Check details here
![NEET 2024 News Live: NEET UG Re-exam results out. (HT file image) NEET 2024 News Live: NEET UG Re-exam results out. (HT file image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/30/148x111/neet_1719755798449_1719755798871.jpg)
Updated on Jul 01, 2024 06:21 PM IST
New NEET PG exam dates to be announced shortly: NBE chief to IMA
NBE chief Dr Abhijat Sheth assured that the new exam dates will be announced very shortly, informed IMA in its press release.
![Dr Anilkumar J Nayak apprised the NBE chief of the situation and expressed IMA's demand to announce the date for NEET PG as early as possible. (Image used for representation). (GETTY IMAGES.) Dr Anilkumar J Nayak apprised the NBE chief of the situation and expressed IMA's demand to announce the date for NEET PG as early as possible. (Image used for representation). (GETTY IMAGES.)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/27/148x111/013ffc4a-aeb3-11ec-8afe-66f763ad16e7_1648485721696_1719494266939.jpg)
Published on Jun 27, 2024 07:30 PM IST
HT Education Desk | Edited by Tisha Jacob, New Delhi
NEET UG Row: Need stand on plea alleging 'out of syllabus' question: HC to NTA
The petitioner also alleged a "manifest error" concerning another question for which NTA declared the "incorrect option" as the right answer.
![Delhi HC has sought for NTA's stand on plea alleging 'out of syllabus' question in examination. The matter would be heard next on July 16. (Representative image) Delhi HC has sought for NTA's stand on plea alleging 'out of syllabus' question in examination. The matter would be heard next on July 16. (Representative image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/27/148x111/Delhi_HC_neet_1719491161928_1719491162418.jpg)
Published on Jun 27, 2024 06:02 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
CBI makes first arrests in NEET UG paper leak case
The CBI has made the first arrests in the NEET-UG paper leak case, taking two persons from Patna into custody.
![Manish Kumar and Ashutosh Kumar allegedly provided safe premises to the aspirants before the exam where they were given leaked papers and answer keys, the officials said. (HT Photo/Representative Image) Manish Kumar and Ashutosh Kumar allegedly provided safe premises to the aspirants before the exam where they were given leaked papers and answer keys, the officials said. (HT Photo/Representative Image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/27/148x111/A-protest-outside-the-ministry-of-education-over-a_1718988790802_1719482238784.jpg)
Published on Jun 27, 2024 03:36 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
IIM Kozhikode admits record 60% women, 45% non-engineers in latest batch
In the cohort of 2024, IIM Kozhikode has 290 female students compared to 201 male students in its flagship postgraduate programme in management.
![IIM Kozhikode also mentioned in the Facebook post that the latest batch of the institute consists of 45% non-engineers from diverse academic backgrounds. IIM Kozhikode also mentioned in the Facebook post that the latest batch of the institute consists of 45% non-engineers from diverse academic backgrounds.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/27/148x111/2_1670158733568_1719480193032.png)
Published on Jun 27, 2024 02:57 PM IST
HT Education Desk | Edited by Tisha Jacob, New Delhi
HT Poll | Should NTA continue to be the conducting agency for NEET?
Hindustan Times conducted a poll to know the public opinion on whether NTA should continue to be the conducting agency for NEET. Here are the results.
![The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) on Wednesday staged protests demanding the scrapping of the NTA and the resignation of the Union Education Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. (HT Photo/Representative Image) The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) on Wednesday staged protests demanding the scrapping of the NTA and the resignation of the Union Education Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. (HT Photo/Representative Image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/26/148x111/A-protest-outside-the-ministry-of-education-over-a_1718988790802_1719414700876.jpg)
Published on Jun 26, 2024 08:44 PM IST
HT Education Desk | Edited by Tisha Jacob, New Delhi
NEET UG: Man held in Kolkata for taking money on promise of place on merit list
In his complaint, the father of the student claimed that he had paid ₹5 lakh of the ₹12 lakh demanded by the accused for the deal
![Several allegations of irregularities have been made in the medical entrance examination, the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) , conducted by NTA. (Photo by Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times) Several allegations of irregularities have been made in the medical entrance examination, the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) , conducted by NTA. (Photo by Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/26/148x111/Kolkata--India---June-24--2024--All-India-Democrat_1719240707535_1719382596150.jpg)
Published on Jun 26, 2024 12:10 PM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
Amid NEET, UGC-NET exam fiasco, UPSC moots AI-based CCTV surveillance
The UPSC recently floated a tender to invite bids from experienced public sector undertakings to devise two tech solutions to prevent cheating.
![The UPSC is mulling to install AI-based CCTV surveillance to prevent cheating. (Representative image/HT file image) The UPSC is mulling to install AI-based CCTV surveillance to prevent cheating. (Representative image/HT file image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/24/148x111/To-be-installed-at-a-cost-of--17-70-crore--the-405_1718654514019_1719235110264.jpg)
Published on Jun 24, 2024 06:53 PM IST
PTI | , New Delhi
NEET-UG row: Over 2 dozen students detained during march to Parliament
NEET-UG row: Over 2 dozen students detained during march to Parliament
![NEET-UG row: Over 2 dozen students detained during march to Parliament NEET-UG row: Over 2 dozen students detained during march to Parliament](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/16/148x111/Education_News_1713261190070_1713261190358.jpg)
Published on Jun 24, 2024 03:21 PM IST
PTI |
NEET UG Row: 2 teachers detained by Maharashtra ATS, released after questioning
The two teachers were detained on Saturday and were asked to go after hours of questioning by the ATS, as per an official. Read details below.
![NEET UG Row: The Maharashtra ATS detained two teachers on Saturday night and released them later after hours of questioning. (Getty image) NEET UG Row: The Maharashtra ATS detained two teachers on Saturday night and released them later after hours of questioning. (Getty image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/23/148x111/During-interrogation--it-was-revealed-that-the-mai_1698778212986_1719144274916.jpg)
Published on Jun 23, 2024 05:44 PM IST
HT Education Desk | Edited by Gaurav Sarma
NEET UG Re-test: Students stage massive protest in Rajkot against re-exam
The protesting students in Gujrat's Rajkot demanded that there should be no re-examination as they secured the scores after months of hard work.
![Students hold placards as they stage a protest against the re-examination of the NEET-UG exams, in Rajkot on Sunday. (ANI Photo) Students hold placards as they stage a protest against the re-examination of the NEET-UG exams, in Rajkot on Sunday. (ANI Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/23/148x111/ANI-20240623062-0_1719138468534_1719138478804.jpg)
Published on Jun 23, 2024 04:03 PM IST
ANI | , Rajkot