Amongst the worth noting developments with regards to Education sector has taken place in Karnataka.

However, the fees and seat matrix ratio will remain the same as it was in the previous year, say sources. The developments related to Education sector in Karnataka do not end there.

As per another composition, for CET students the fee will be Rs 58,808 and the same of COMED-K students will be Rs 2,01,960.

Out of the amount obtained, government will receive 45 percent, the share would of COMED-K would be 30 percent and NRIs/Management quota would be given 25 percent, say sources who track the developments related to Education sector.

The counselling process will be done before the end of October, sources staying tuned to developments in Education sector of Karnataka said the students can take up counselling from their place of stay.

The management of the colleges must return seats remaining vacant within the prescribed time. These will be given back to colleges within a duration of a day.

The CET counselling will be conducted after NEET and JEE counselling.

Nod obtained from the President

The another development with regards to Education sector in India is the likely change of name of Ministry of Human Resource Development.

Sources from Education sector in this country said President of India has given his nod towards change of name of Ministry of Human Resource Development to Ministry of Education.

The change of name of the Union HRD Ministry was one of the key recommendations of draft new National Education Policy (NEP).

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Sources that track developments in Education sector across the nation said a gazette notification published on the night of Monday had mentioned that President had given his nod to changing the name of HRD Ministry to Education Ministry.

It is worth noting that HRD Ministry was once called Education Ministry, sources familiar with the past of Education sector said Education Ministry was renamed as HRD Ministry in 1985 under the Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

The first HRD Minister was P.V. Narasimha Rao in the Rajiv Gandhi cabinet. A panel was formed in the recent past under the leadership of K. Kasturirangan to work on New Education Policy.

Not only that, even Ram Bahadur Rai, chairman of Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts is also said to have given the idea of changing the name of HRD Ministry in 2018.

UPSC releases calendar of 2021
It is not only education sector, but also the competitive exam sector has witnessed considerable developments.

Union Public Service Commission has released the examination schedule for the year 2020-21.

As per this notification, announcement for Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination 2021 will be issued on 7 October this year and last date for the submission of application will be 27 October and exam will be held on 21 February next year.

As for the well-known Civil Services 2021 exam is concerned, the notification will be out on 10 February, last date to apply for the exam will be 2 March and the exam will be on 27 June.

The Civil Services (2021) Mains Exam will be held on 17 September next year. The exam calendar is available on the official website of UPSC ‘https://www.upsc.gov.in/’

The url to access the exam calendar of UPSC is ‘https://www.upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/ExamCal-2021-Engl-170820.pdf’

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This collaboration agreement seeks to capitalize on the strengths of both institutions, broadening the learning experience for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (BS) programs at IIT Madras and undergraduate programs at IIT Palakkad.

To date, over 30,000 students are actively participating in this program, fostering a vibrant and interactive learning community, say sources from IIT Palakkad.

Director of IIT Madras

Welcoming this collaboration, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said IIT Madras is committed to reach quality education to every deserving student in our country. This initiative with IIT Palakkad is a very significant step towards reaching the goals.

We are enthusiastic about mentoring these bright minds. Our courses and internships have a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and innovation, said director of IIT Palakkad.

This collaboration with IIT Madras will build a robust foundation that equips students with the skills, insights, and networks they need to excel, he said.

Key features

The key features of this collaboration include:

Ø Credit Transfer from IITPkd Courses: IIT Madras BS (Data Science and Applications) students who meet the eligibility criteria can fulfil their credit requirements by taking courses at IIT Palakkad, promoting an exchange of academic resources and expertise.

Ø Access to IIT Madras Courses for IIT Palakkad Students: The MoU allows undergraduate students at IIT Palakkad to enrol in courses on Data Science and Programming from the IIT Madras BS program, ensuring equitable access to these cutting-edge skills.

Ø Support for Additional Initiatives: The collaboration will also facilitate student exchange programs, internship opportunities, and other joint initiatives.

Commitment

This collaboration between IIT Madras and IITPkd highlights the commitment of both institutions to enrich student experiences through cross-disciplinary exposure, practical learning, and research opportunities.

It aims to create a robust academic ecosystem that utilizes the expertise and infrastructure of both IITs.

Collaboration

IIT Madras has been collaborating with other leading institutions in the country to provide in-person learning opportunities for final-year students in the BS program.

IIT Gandhinagar, IIIT Hyderabad, and Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) have already made their campus courses available to eligible students from the IIT Madras BS (Data Science) degree program.

About IIT Palakkad

Established in 2015, the Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad is dedicated to creating an environment that enables students and faculty to engage in the pursuit of knowledge, to dream, think, and innovate thereby becoming change agents for a better world.

Having begun with just 120 students in July 2015, IIT Palakkad has since grown into an establishment that is about a thousand students strong and with the best manpower in key positions.

IITPkd aims to become a multi-disciplinary institution with 5000 students by its 10th year. The Institute recognizes collective growth, in collaboration with industry and other academic institutions, as the need of the time and emphasizes blue-sky research and directed research as two essential pillars of technology development.

The Institute embraces a vision to be a leader in cross-disciplinary inquiries, and to contribute to the potential that India’s demographic dividend represents for the country and the world, which is embodied in the motto of the institute “Nurturing minds for a better world”.

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