IIT Delhi Students Oppose Hybrid Mode Exams, Raise Concerns of Non-uniformity
3 years, 4 months ago

IIT Delhi Students Oppose Hybrid Mode Exams, Raise Concerns of Non-uniformity

News 18  

Students from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi have alleged that the administration’s decision to conduct examinations in hybrid mode is not offering a level-playing field. Institute officials, however, have rejected the allegation, saying there will be a single exam whether students appear for it from home or from the campus and there is no scope for any biases. Read | IIT Delhi Alumnus to Donate $10 Million to Develop AI labs at His Alma Mater An online petition has been started by a few IIT students, raising the same issue. Read | IIT Bombay to Reopen Campus for Second, Third-Year Students in December Shantanu Roy, Dean, Academics, said, “There is no scope for any biases.

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Student already enrolled in dual degree at IIT appears for GATE 'for fun,' secures All India Rank 18
1 week, 5 days ago

Student already enrolled in dual degree at IIT appears for GATE 'for fun,' secures All India Rank 18

Hindustan Times  

An x user took to the microblogging platform to share a screenshot of a conversation where a student, already enrolled in a dual degree program at IIT, casually mentioned securing an All India Rank 18 in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. He took the exam for fun since he is already enrolled for a dual degree at IIT.” The …

IIT Delhi to organise ‘Anveshan’ for students interested in higher education, details inside
3 weeks, 3 days ago

IIT Delhi to organise ‘Anveshan’ for students interested in higher education, details inside

Hindustan Times  

IIT Delhi is set to conduct “Anveshan: Innovation and Exploration Across Disciplines” at its Hauz Khas Campus on March 22, 2025. This event is specifically intended for UG and PG students who are interested in pursuing higher education or research at IIT Delhi. The event is designed to provide prospective students who are currently doing their undergraduate and postgraduate degrees …

Delhi, Noida schools to conduct classes in hybrid mode amid GRAP-4 restrictions | Check new order
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi, Noida schools to conduct classes in hybrid mode amid GRAP-4 restrictions | Check new order

India TV News  

Schools in Delhi and Noida will be conducting classes in hybrid mode in view of the implementation of restrictive measures under Graded Response Action Plan 4 and due to cold weather conditions in the region. The school administrations in Delhi have been directed to conduct classes for students up to Class V in hybrid mode. The administration has asked all …

IIT Delhi exit survey reveals 12.1% students are preparing for competitive exams, only 53.1% received placement offers
3 months, 3 weeks ago

IIT Delhi exit survey reveals 12.1% students are preparing for competitive exams, only 53.1% received placement offers

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has released a new exit survey that highlights students’ interest in exploring multiple and diverse career opportunities including startups, entrepreneurship, higher studies, post-doctoral research, civil services, and more. As per IIT Delhi exit survey, 13.5 percent or 359 students responded that they are going for higher studies. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} As per IIT …

IIT Delhi exit survey reveals 12.1% students are preparing for competitive exams, only 53.1% received placement offers
3 months, 3 weeks ago

IIT Delhi exit survey reveals 12.1% students are preparing for competitive exams, only 53.1% received placement offers

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has released a new exit survey that highlights students’ interest in exploring multiple and diverse career opportunities including startups, entrepreneurship, higher studies, post-doctoral research, civil services, and more. As per IIT Delhi exit survey, 13.5 percent or 359 students responded that they are going for higher studies. As per IIT Delhi, the exit survey …

Hybrid classes: Relief or challenge for schools & colleges?
4 months ago

Hybrid classes: Relief or challenge for schools & colleges?

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management announced a partial relaxation of restrictions under GRAP Stages III and IV on Monday evening, permitting schools and colleges in Delhi-NCR to operate in a hybrid mode. Many questioned whether schools and teachers are adequately equipped to conduct hybrid classes. While several parents expressed relief over the flexibility, particularly for working families, …

IIT-D postpones mid-semester exam after recent suicide case
1 year, 1 month ago

IIT-D postpones mid-semester exam after recent suicide case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has reportedly postponed the mid-semester examinations, which was scheduled from February 21 to 24, in view of the impact of the recent suicide case of MTech student Varad Sanjay Nerkar on other students. An email sent by the administration to students on Tuesday said: “Dear fellow IITians, Varad Sanajay Nerkar’s suicide has …

IIT Madras NPTEL-GATE portal sees a significant increase in student participation to ace the exam
1 year, 4 months ago

IIT Madras NPTEL-GATE portal sees a significant increase in student participation to ace the exam

Hindustan Times  

Indian Institute of Technology Madras NPTEL - GATE portal received over 50,700 registrations from aspirants who are focussed on excelling in the competitive exam. It was also noted that the portal saw a significant increase in student participation over the past year due to its comprehensive exam preparation programs. According to a press release by IIT Madras, the portal provides …

IIT Delhi drops one set of mid-semester exams to reduce academic pressure
1 year, 7 months ago

IIT Delhi drops one set of mid-semester exams to reduce academic pressure

India TV News  

The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi has revamped its evaluation system and dropped a set of mid-semester exams to reduce stress among students. The decision comes against the backdrop of several cases of student suicides in several IITs, which has sparked a debate on whether the curriculum and tough study schedule is affecting the mental health of students. 'There will …

IIT Delhi Adopts Stress-Reducing Evaluation System, Scraps Mid-Semester Tests
1 year, 7 months ago

IIT Delhi Adopts Stress-Reducing Evaluation System, Scraps Mid-Semester Tests

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi on Sunday announced a new evaluation system, dropping mid-semester tests to reduce stress on students,” said IIT-D director Prof. Rangan Banerjee. Shashidhar, a student of IIT-Hyderabad, said that though academics at IIT-H was designed to ensure it's not burdensome on the students, the newly implemented attendance policy has worsened their stress. "Our …

New online course at IIT Madras aligns with Centre's mission to make India electronic hub: Officials
1 year, 9 months ago

New online course at IIT Madras aligns with Centre's mission to make India electronic hub: Officials

India TV News  

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras, on June 7, unveiled a new four-year online course on electronic systems in alignment with the Centre's mission to make India a global hub for electronic manufacturing. The full time course would enable students to take up a career in various sectors including electronics, semiconductor, defence, and automotive, officials said. Candidates who apply would …

JEE Advanced 2023: Check BTech cut-offs for IIT-Delhi
1 year, 10 months ago

JEE Advanced 2023: Check BTech cut-offs for IIT-Delhi

Firstpost  

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati will on Sunday, 4 June hold the Joint Entrance Examination Advanced 2023. JEE Advanced results are used as the basis for the Joint Seat Allocation Authority counselling process for all engineering programs offered by the leading institutes. The scores achieved by the candidates in the JEE Advanced 2023 exam will determine their admission to …

Delhi University: Students claim mix-up in question papers during exam for School of Open Learning
2 years ago

Delhi University: Students claim mix-up in question papers during exam for School of Open Learning

India TV News  

Delhi University: A section of Delhi University students on Monday alleged that there was a mix-up in the distribution of question papers and a few of them were given the questionnaire for regular students. Goof-up in question paper distribution In some exam centres like Aurobindo College and Laxmibai College, the students were given question paper meant for SOL students. However, …

IIT-B Modifying Under-graduate Curriculum to 'reduce stress' on Students
2 years, 1 month ago

IIT-B Modifying Under-graduate Curriculum to 'reduce stress' on Students

News 18  

In a major announcement a week after the death of a Dalit student on its campus, IIT-Bombay said that it is working out changes in the under-graduate curriculum starting from the 2022 batch, here on Saturday. IIT-B Director Prof. Subhasis Chaudhuri said the changes are being affected to make the UG curriculum ‘more relevant and motivating’ to the students, besides …

Calcutta University: All upcoming semester exams to be held offline
2 years, 9 months ago

Calcutta University: All upcoming semester exams to be held offline

Hindustan Times  

Calcutta University Friday announced all upcoming semester exams will be held offline, refusing to buckle to demands by a section of agitating undergraduate students who want online tests which were the norm during the two years when Covid-19 pandemic raged through the country. Calcutta University: All upcoming semester exams to be held offline CU Vice-Chancellor Sonali Chakraborty Banerjee told PTI, …

Calcutta University students hold protest, demand online exams
2 years, 10 months ago

Calcutta University students hold protest, demand online exams

India Today  

Soon after Calcutta University-appointed panel recommended conducting UG and PG semester exams offline, a section of university students staged protest, demanding online exams. DECISION ON MODE OF EXAMINATION Though Calcutta University-appointed recommendation panel has given a decision on the offline mode of exams, the university will be consulting with the affiliate colleges before the final decision. Kolkata| Students of Calcutta …

HC dismisses plea of students challenging offline exams of Delhi University
2 years, 10 months ago

HC dismisses plea of students challenging offline exams of Delhi University

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi High Court on Friday 'dismissed as withdrawn' the plea of several Delhi University students challenging the university's February 11 notice that sought direction for offline examination for the even semester to be held in May 2022. HC dismisses plea of students challenging offline exams of Delhi University Justice Rekha Palli on Friday after noting down the submission of …

DU students ask authorities to hold final year exams online
2 years, 11 months ago

DU students ask authorities to hold final year exams online

Hindustan Times  

Delhi University students held a protest on Monday demanding that exams for final year students should be conducted in an online mode. DU students ask authorities to hold final year exams online The university had announced that exams would be held in a physical mode for students of sixth semester. The students demanded that the exams for final year students …

DU Colleges Set To Reopen From Today After 2 Years, Demand For Online Classes Among Outstation Students
3 years, 1 month ago

DU Colleges Set To Reopen From Today After 2 Years, Demand For Online Classes Among Outstation Students

ABP News  

New Delhi: It will be a first for many students who will attend the Delhi University colleges since they took admission as the university opens up offline on Thursday after a hiatus of almost two years. Delhi colleges are all set to welcome back the students, several of whom would be first-year and second-year students who have only attended classes …

Some DU Colleges Planning to Hold Classes in Hybrid Mode for First-year Students
3 years, 1 month ago

Some DU Colleges Planning to Hold Classes in Hybrid Mode for First-year Students

News 18  

With the exams for first-year Delhi University students slated for next month, some colleges are planning to hold classes in hybrid mode, giving students the option to choose from their preferred mode. Some colleges, including Miranda House, will be holding classes for the first-year students in hybrid format, while second and third-year students will have to attend classes in person. …

IIIT Gandhinagar Welcomes New Batch Virtually, Female, Foreign Students Enrolment on Rise
3 years, 4 months ago

IIIT Gandhinagar Welcomes New Batch Virtually, Female, Foreign Students Enrolment on Rise

News 18  

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar on Monday virtually welcomed the new batch of BTech students. Notably, the gender ratio in BTech students is continuously improving at IITGN, with around 21 per cent of female students joining the Institute in various disciplines compared to around 19 per cent female students in the batch of 2020. Just as one needs to release …

From IIT, IIM to Calcutta, Delhi University: When are Top Colleges Reopening in India?
3 years, 4 months ago

From IIT, IIM to Calcutta, Delhi University: When are Top Colleges Reopening in India?

News 18  

Most of the state governments have issued directives to reopen schools and colleges amid the low number of Covid-19 cases. Read| Delhi University Considering to Offer BTech in AI, Data Science & Other New Age Technologies Mumbai University MU colleges began physical classes on October 20 amid strict COVID-19 protocol. Calcutta University CU had allowed only postgraduate students of the …

IIT Delhi Mulls to Resume Physical Classes from January Director V Ramgopal Rao
3 years, 4 months ago

IIT Delhi Mulls to Resume Physical Classes from January Director V Ramgopal Rao

News 18  

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi aims to fully resume physical classes from January following all COVID-19-related precautions, IIT Delhi Director V Rampgopal Rao said at a press conference, on Friday. “Will have the first-year students attending in-person classes, and by January 2022, we are expecting to go back to the normal mode of teaching, of course following all the …

IIT Delhi to fully resume offline classes in January 2022
3 years, 4 months ago

IIT Delhi to fully resume offline classes in January 2022

India Today  

IIT Delhi is planning to fully resume its offline or physical classes in January 2022, Director V Ramgopal Rao said at a press conference on Friday. He said that first-year students of IIT Delhi will be starting physical classes by November and that by January 2022, the normal procedure of conducting classes will be back on track with Covid-19 precautions …

CBSE, CISCE Term 1 Exams 2022: Students move Supreme Court, seek exams in hybrid mode
3 years, 4 months ago

CBSE, CISCE Term 1 Exams 2022: Students move Supreme Court, seek exams in hybrid mode

India TV News  

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the CBSE and the CISCE to issue a revised circular for conducting the ensuing class 10 and 12 board examinations in hybrid mode instead of offline mode only amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The plea, filed by six students who would be appearing in the board examinations, alleged that …

Delhi University puts out guidelines for exams, students can write in paper at home
3 years, 4 months ago

Delhi University puts out guidelines for exams, students can write in paper at home

India TV News  

The Delhi University has released guidelines for open book examinations that will commence from November 30 which state that students who have opted for the physical mode can also take the exam from their home. The students have been given two options -- physical mode and remote mode by using ICT-based facilities. The students shall be provided all the facilities …

DU offline exams can be taken at home, NCWEB exams postponed
3 years, 4 months ago

DU offline exams can be taken at home, NCWEB exams postponed

India Today  

Delhi University has released guidelines for open-book examinations that will be conducted from home. Delhi University guidelines The students have been given two options -- physical mode and remote mode using ICT-based facilities. In case students face technical issues while uploading their answer sheets, they can submit their answer sheet beyond the stipulated time limit with documentary evidence for which …

IIT Bombay holds exams in hybrid mode; those on campus take tests offline
3 years, 6 months ago

IIT Bombay holds exams in hybrid mode; those on campus take tests offline

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay on Saturday announced that it is conducting its mid-semester exams in a hybrid mode – students currently staying on campus are being allowed to appear for exams in physical mode, whereas those off campus are appearing for exams online. Around 1,500 IIT-Bombay students who are currently on campus are attending lectures online. “Around 1,500 students …

IIT Delhi to start free online seminars, laboratory demos for school students
3 years, 6 months ago

IIT Delhi to start free online seminars, laboratory demos for school students

India TV News  

IIT Delhi to start free online seminars, laboratory demos for school students IIT Delhi to start free online seminars, laboratory demos for school students. The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi will start monthly free online seminars and demo laboratories for high school students. Prof Pritha Chandra, Associate Dean, Academic Outreach & New Initiatives, IIT Delhi said, “We regularly receive multiple …

Delhi University to operate classes in a blend of online-offline mode with 50% capacity, know in details
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi University to operate classes in a blend of online-offline mode with 50% capacity, know in details

ABP News  

Delhi University Reopening: The Delhi University will be reopening the campus for the UG/PG courses from September 15, 2021, onwards with a 50% seating capacity. "As part of the phased reopening, Delhi University to operate classes in a blend of online-offline mode, to hold online theory classes for UG/PG courses; allows practical/laboratory classes for final year UG/PG students from Sept …

Around 2 Lakh students to appear for DU's online open-book exams today
3 years, 9 months ago

Around 2 Lakh students to appear for DU's online open-book exams today

India Today  

Delhi University is all set to begin the online undergraduate and postgraduate final exams from today, and as per information, around 2 lakh students are set to appear. Confidential results to be given to students for foreign universities Rawat further added that the principals can give ''confidential results" to students in case they have to submit them to foreign universities …

DU Exams 2021: Nearly 2 lakh students to appear in online exams from Monday
3 years, 9 months ago

DU Exams 2021: Nearly 2 lakh students to appear in online exams from Monday

India TV News  

Nearly two lakh final semester undergraduate and postgraduate students are expected to take the online open book exams in Delhi University that will commence from Monday. Rawat said that he also told the principals that they can give ''confidential results" to students in case they have to submit them to foreign universities for admission. Last year, during the first phase …

#enoughManipal trends on Twitter as MIT students push for cancellation of online exams
3 years, 9 months ago

#enoughManipal trends on Twitter as MIT students push for cancellation of online exams

India Today  

As the attitude towards the conduction of examinations across the country is changing due to the Covid-19 pandemic, students from the Manipal Institute of Technology are demanding the administration to cancel the online conduction of end-term exams. MIT students against online exams Various students have spoken about their experience during the conduction of online exams and classes in the past …

IIT Bhubaneswar Completes Semester Examination for 2020-21 During the Pandemic
3 years, 10 months ago

IIT Bhubaneswar Completes Semester Examination for 2020-21 During the Pandemic

News 18  

The Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar has completed its spring end semester examinations of 2020-21 for all of its students except for the first year B.Tech despite the COVID-19 pandemic, an official said. For science and engineering students hands- on laboratory training is important and carrying on the same during the pandemic posed a serious problem,” said Prof Raja Kumar, …

Delhi University to Hold Assignment-Based Exams for Fourth-Semester UG Students
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi University to Hold Assignment-Based Exams for Fourth-Semester UG Students

News 18  

A day after stating that the final year semester exams of various Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses will commence from June 7, the University of Delhi on Friday announced that the examination of semester IV for three-year UG courses will be held in Assignment Based Examination mode. Earlier, DU had postponed the final year semester exams twice. On Thursday, it announced …

DU Final Semester Exam to Begin from June
3 years, 10 months ago

DU Final Semester Exam to Begin from June

News 18  

The University of Delhi has released an official notification stating that the final year semester exams for May/June will commence from June 7, 2021. According to the notice, “the Final Semester/ Annual Examinations May/June 2021 to be commenced from 1st June 2021 are hereby postponed and same shall start from 7th June, 2021.” The final semester exam has been postponed …

DUTA Requests for Alternative Mode of Evaluation for Final-semester Students
3 years, 10 months ago

DUTA Requests for Alternative Mode of Evaluation for Final-semester Students

News 18  

The Delhi University Teachers’ Association on Sunday urged the varsity administration to extend the alternative mode of assessment to the students of terminal semesters amid the second wave of the coronavirus infection. The alternate mode adopted for the continuing students may be extended to the terminal semester students as well, it said. The teachers’ body said that the university should …

Education Ministry directs IITs, NITs to postpone offline exams
3 years, 10 months ago

Education Ministry directs IITs, NITs to postpone offline exams

India TV News  

The Education Ministry has directed IITs, NITs, all centrally-funded educational institutions to defer their offline examinations scheduled this month. Higher Education Secretary Amit Khare in his letter to the institutes said, "The institutions have been further advised to ensure that if anyone in the institution needs any assistance it should be provided immediate possible help so that he/she comes out …

Delhi University to announce decision regarding final exams soon
3 years, 11 months ago

Delhi University to announce decision regarding final exams soon

India Today  

Delhi University has said that the decision regarding the conduction and the dates of the final exams for this semester is currently being discussed and will be announced soon by the administration so that the students can start preparing accordingly. University of Delhi will conduct the final examinations in compliance with UGC guidelines and advisory from MoEd and MHA in …

No online exams for students of higher classes: Karnataka Deputy CM
3 years, 11 months ago

No online exams for students of higher classes: Karnataka Deputy CM

India Today  

The government of Karnataka has decided to rule out the possibility of conducting examinations in online mode for students of higher classes amid the current Covid-19 situation, said Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr. C N Ashwath Narayan. Deputy CM Ashwath Narayan, who also holds the higher education portfolio, made this announcement after several students and parents urged the government to …

Delhi students will not be called to school for classes or exams
3 years, 11 months ago

Delhi students will not be called to school for classes or exams

India Today  

Delhi schools class 9 to 12 students will neither be called for classes nor exams, clarified the Directorate of Education on Monday. Delhi Directorate of Education clarification about classes and exams “It is clarified that no student of class 9 to 12 should be physically called to school for exams, practicals, or any academic and non-academic activity,” the DoE said …

IIT-D may admit non-JEE candidates
4 years, 2 months ago

IIT-D may admit non-JEE candidates

Live Mint  

The Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi has embarked on a mission to become a comprehensive university and even admit students from outside the joint entrance exam system for some new streams of education such as bachelor of design. Next year, or this year, if everything goes well, we should be admitting undergraduate students from outside the JEE Advanced examination,” …

'Hold online exams', students across universities in India urge, demand govt to step in
4 years, 2 months ago

'Hold online exams', students across universities in India urge, demand govt to step in

India TV News  

The year 2020 brought a lot of upheaval in the education sector. Taking to social media, several students across various universities in India are voicing themselves, requesting the varsities to conduct online exams, or else the government should step in. Students from Karnataka-based Visvesvaraya Technological University said all colleges under VTU were being forced to conduct compulsory offline exams. "Our …

IIT Delhi concludes virtual internship, 300 internships offered to students
4 years, 6 months ago

IIT Delhi concludes virtual internship, 300 internships offered to students

India Today  

This year at IIT Delhi, around 230 undergraduate students have been offered more than 300 internships in the first phase of the placement season for the academic year 2020-21. IIT Delhi internship 2020: Details of internship drive The internship drive was conducted for the BTech second year, third-year students courses and the students of the fourth year of five-year dual …

JEE Advanced 2020: IIT Delhi issues COVID-19 guidelines for upcoming entrance exam on 27 Sept
4 years, 6 months ago

JEE Advanced 2020: IIT Delhi issues COVID-19 guidelines for upcoming entrance exam on 27 Sept

Firstpost  

The detailed instructions lay out the necessary steps every examinee and test centre authority needs to follow on the day of the exam, the results of which are scheduled to be announced by 5 October JEE Advanced 2020: Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi has released the necessary standard operating procedure for the upcoming Joint Entrance Examination Advanced 2020. The detailed …

IIT Delhi Launches New Programme for Engineering Aspirants
4 years, 6 months ago

IIT Delhi Launches New Programme for Engineering Aspirants

News 18  

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, has launched BTech in Engineering and Computational Mechanics programme. Candidates who have qualified JEE Advanced 2020 and want to get admission in IIT Delhi will get this programme as a new choice in counselling. Head of Department of Applied Mechanics, Prof Sanjeev Sanghi asserted that those who graduate from this course will likely find …

‘Majority students want NEET & JEE as per schedule’: IIT director on protests
4 years, 7 months ago

‘Majority students want NEET & JEE as per schedule’: IIT director on protests

Hindustan Times  

‘Majority students want NEET & JEE as per schedule’: IIT director on protests A massive row has started over conducting the JEE & NEET exams amid the Covid pandemic. In Focus today, Hindustan Times' senior editor Aditi Prasad spoke to Professor Ajit K Chaturvedi, Director, IIT Roorkee to understand what the students really want. Professor Ajit K Chaturvedi also throws …

'Trust Organising Bodies': IIT-Kharagpur Director Outlines Why Its Essential to Hold JEE, NEET Exams
4 years, 7 months ago

'Trust Organising Bodies': IIT-Kharagpur Director Outlines Why Its Essential to Hold JEE, NEET Exams

News 18  

As chorus grows against NEET, JEE exams scheduled for September, various political parties and student organisations have also plunged deep into the debate. However, Professor Virendra Tewari, Director, IIT Kharagpur has said that students should put their faith in organising bodies, which have been “working incessantly” to offer a safe environment towards the logistical requirements for holding these examinations under …

No university exams in September: Mamata Banerjee on TMC students' wing foundation day
4 years, 7 months ago

No university exams in September: Mamata Banerjee on TMC students' wing foundation day

India Today  

On the foundation day of Trinamool Congress students’ wing, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spoke in a virtual rally about the several issues that students are facing during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Mamata Banerjee spoke about the reopening of schools, university examinations and the bias of the Indian media when the issue revolves around the safety of the students …

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