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More Muslim women than men in higher education, shows AISHE data
Total estimated enrolment across categories rose 7.4% in 2021 with growing share of women, AISHE data shows
 "More Muslim women than men in higher education, shows AISHE data")
6,000 teachers in TN aided colleges may not receive salary on time
Teachers of aided colleges in Tamil Nadu are in a fix as around 6,000 of them will not get salaries on time
 "6,000 teachers in TN aided colleges may not receive salary on time")
Enrolment of ST students in higher education up by 47% since 2014-15: AISHE
The enrolment of SC, ST and OBC students in higher education institutions has increased notably between 2014-15 and 2020-21
 "Enrolment of ST students in higher education up by 47% since 2014-15: AISHE")
Enrolment in higher education crosses 40 mn-mark for first time in country
The survey collects detailed information on different parameters such as student enrollment, teachers' data, infrastructural information, financial information etc
 "Enrolment in higher education crosses 40 mn-mark for first time in country")
Need reforms to enhance learning outcomes in line with NEP 2020: Experts
In India, while the number of children enrolled in primary schools (up to fifth standard) shows an encouraging trend at 98.6% in the age group of 6-10 years
 "Need reforms to enhance learning outcomes in line with NEP 2020: Experts")
Will education outlay improve amidst widening learning gap? Sector hopes so
Ahead of International Education Day on Jan 24, a case for more funding, reducing digital divide in education
 "Will education outlay improve amidst widening learning gap? Sector hopes so")
Story in numbers: School was out, but class was on, shows ASER data
The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) phone surveys of 2020 and 2021 found that parents' belief in the importance of education was strong even when schools were closed
 "Story in numbers: School was out, but class was on, shows ASER data")
Govt school admissions score high, but learning levels fail to make grade
The proportion of children in standard VIII having the ability to read standard II level text declined from 76.5 per cent in 2012 to 69.6 per cent in 2022
 "Govt school admissions score high, but learning levels fail to make grade")
Children's basic reading ability down to pre-2012 levels: ASER report
ASER is a nationwide, citizen-led household survey that provides a snapshot of children's schooling and learning in rural India
 "Children's basic reading ability down to pre-2012 levels: ASER report")
For first time, percentage of rural kids not enrolled in school under 2%
The main reason for the rise in enrollment rate was a steep rise in admissions in the government schools, said ASER report
 "For first time, percentage of rural kids not enrolled in school under 2%")
Poorest learners benefit least from public education funding: UNICEF
Only 16 per cent of public education funding goes to the poorest 20 per cent of learners, while 28 per cent goes to the richest 20 per cent, the UNICEF said in a report
 "Poorest learners benefit least from public education funding: UNICEF")
Road safety soon to be part of curriculum in UP schools, colleges
The higher education department will soon include road safety in the college curriculum, chapters related to it will also be included at the secondary and primary level or in book of moral education
 "Road safety soon to be part of curriculum in UP schools, colleges")
UGC extends deadline to submit feedback on foreign campuses in India
No Foreign Higher Educational Institutions (FHEIs) will be allowed to set up campuses in the country without the approval of the UGC
 "UGC extends deadline to submit feedback on foreign campuses in India")
Uttarakhand to bring strictest anti-copying law: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
Uttarakhand is going to make the country's strictest anti-copying law with stringent provisions, including life imprisonment, for those found guilty of aiding cheating in recruitment examinations
Foreign varsities to set up campuses in India: A new phase of tranquillity
The proposal that foreign universities be allowed to establish campuses in India was opposed by RSS affiliates until recently. However, they seem to be reviewing their position
 "Foreign varsities to set up campuses in India: A new phase of tranquillity")
Government extends MBBS internship cut-off date to June 30: Report
Presently, the cut-off date for aspirants to complete their mandatory one-year internship is March 31, 2023
 "Government extends MBBS internship cut-off date to June 30: Report")
Centre to revamp agricultural education, emphasis to skill development
Sponsored by Agricultural Education Division of the ICAR, the Winter School is aimed at providing an opportunity to update the analytical skills of social science researchers and make them familiar
 "Centre to revamp agricultural education, emphasis to skill development")
Asci report calls out edtech ads for uneven focus on marks, maths, science
Gender imbalance evident with spotlight on boys; preference for celebs over teachers
 "Asci report calls out edtech ads for uneven focus on marks, maths, science")
Iowa's largest city cancels classes due to cyber attack
Iowa's largest school district cancelled classes for Tuesday after determining there was a cyber attack on its technology network
 "Iowa's largest city cancels classes due to cyber attack")
Foreign varsities in India will offer healthy competition: Pvt universities
The initial approval will be for 10 years which will be renewed in the ninth year subject to the meeting of certain conditions
 "Foreign varsities in India will offer healthy competition: Pvt universities")
