AIBE XVI exam 2021 postponed, check revised schedule

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AIBE XVI exam 2021: The date of the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XVI 2021 has been postponed to April 25. The exam was earlier scheduled on March 21. “This is to inform all the candidates appearing for AIBE-XVI that the date for registration and last date of payment has been extended,” BCI in its notification mentioned.

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The application deadline has also been extended. The candidates can now register till March 22. The candidates can pay the application fees till March 26, and the last date for completion of the online form is March 31. The hall ticket will be released on April 10.

Check the revised schedule of AIBE XVI exam 2021

The Bar Council of India (BCI) will conduct the open-book eligibility exam in MCQ format. Those who clear the exam will be allowed to practice law in India and can work as lawyers.

In case any candidate has entered any wrong information or uploaded a wrong document, they need to get it rectified by e-mailing the correction along with your registration number on aibe.bci@gmail.com. In case of any query, candidates can also connect with the helpline number +91-9804580458, 011-49225022, and 011-49225023.

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Primary education in mother tongue can boost child’s self-esteem and creativity: Venkaiah Naidu

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Primary education in mother tongue can boost children’s self-esteem and creativity and it should be made the primary medium of instruction at least until class 5, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said on Sunday. Educating a child in a language that was not spoken at home can be a big impediment to learning especially at the primary stage, he said at the inaugural session of a webinar organised by the Education Ministry and the Culture Ministry.

Referring to multiple studies, Naidu said teaching through the mother tongue in the initial stages of education can boost a child’s self-esteem and enhance his or her creativity, an official release said. Calling the New Education Policy a visionary and progressive document, he urged for its implementation in letter and spirit.

The Vice President focused on five key sectors to promote the use of mother tongue. Apart from emphasising the use of mother tongue in primary education, the other areas are the use of local languages in administration, court proceedings and to deliver judgments in them.

He also wanted gradual increase in the use of indigenous languages in higher and technical education and emphasised that everyone should proudly and preferably use their mother tongue in their homes. The Vice-President further said that with hundreds of languages coexisting, linguistic diversity is one of the cornerstones of “our ancient civilisation”.

Observing how “our mother tongues can evoke an emotional response in the people”, Naidu called them an “important link to our socio-cultural identity, a repository of our collective knowledge and wisdom and thus needs to be protected, preserved and promoted”. Highlighting the importance of mother tongue in governance, Naidu advised that it should be increased, especially at state and local levels.

Advocating an inclusive model of governance, he said, “Only by communicating with the common person in a language he or she understands can we include him or her in the process of governance and development. Language of administration should be the language of the people.” Suggesting that language-inclusion should come at the higher levels too, Naidu gave the instance of Rajya Sabha, where a provision has been made for its members to express themselves in any of the 22 scheduled languages.

Addressing a gathering at a programme organised by Swarna Bharat Trust at Muchhinthal near here on the occasion of International Mother Language Day, the Vice President underscored the importance of using indigenous languages in higher education too. In the webinar, Naidu also expressed concern at the state of endangered languages that are at the risk of permanently getting lost.

Speaking about the importance of multilingualism, he advised that people should learn as many languages as possible, along with a strong foundation in ones mother tongue. Union Education Minister Ramesh Nishank Pokhriyal, Union Culture Minister Prahlad Singh Patel and Union Minister of State for Education Sanjay Dhotre were among the dignitaries present during the virtual event.

Meanwhile, the Vice President celebrated the International Mother Language Day in a unique manner by tweeting in 22 Indian languages and English, apart from writing articles in 24 vernacular newspapers across the country on the importance of promoting ones mother tongue, another official release said.

Naidu in his tweets, said linguistic diversity has always been one of the foundational pillars of our civilisation. More than just a means of communication, our mother languages connect us with our heritage and define our socio-cultural identity, Naidu added. Naidu posted the tweets in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Gujarati, Kashmiri, Konkani, Marathi, Odia, Urdu, Malayalam, Kannada, Odia, Punjabi, Nepali, Assamese, Bengali, Manipuri, Bodo, Santhali, Maithli, Dogri and Sanskrit.

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NEP reflects Modi govt’s commitment towards empowerment of Indian languages: Amit Shah

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that the new education policy reflects the commitment of the Modi government towards the preservation, development and empowerment of all Indian languages. In a message on the occasion of the International Mother Language Day, Shah said the mother tongue is a powerful medium of expression.

“Our new education policy reflects the commitment of the Modi government towards the preservation, development and empowerment of all Indian languages,” he tweeted in Hindi. The home minister said maximum efforts should be made for the use of mother tongue and foster the wisdom passed on by it to strengthen the foundation of the country’s culture in children.

“Greetings on the occasion of the International Mother Language Day. This day inspires us to stay connected with our cultural heritage,” he tweeted.

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TISSNET 2021: Check paper analysis, selection process details

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TISSNET 2021: The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) conducted the TISSNET 2021 on February 20. TISSNET is the National Entrance Test (NET) for admission to MA, M.Sc and integrated degree programmes of the institute. As per memory-based reports from candidates who took the test, the overall level of difficulty of the question paper was moderate.

The unofficial answer key is available now. The entrance exam was conducted as a computer based test, where candidates were required to solve 100 MCQ type questions in 100 minutes. Tata Institute of Social Sciences evaluates candidates on the basis of English proficiency, mathematical skills, logical reasoning and general awareness.

The level of difficulty of the English and mathematics/ logical reasoning sections were between easy to moderate in the TISSNET exam analysis. Questions from general awareness were moderate to difficult in terms of the level of difficulty.

The overall number of good attempts is anticipated to be at 70 out of 100. The number of good attempts is deemed to be the highest in the general awareness section as reported by the candidates. Next, TISS will publish the TISSNET result. On the basis of which, candidates will have to appear for next rounds.

The TISSNET selection process is a bit unconventional. The entrance exam is only the first step of the stairway to the final merit list. Candidates have to take the TISSPAT in the second stage while those who prefer HR and LR and ODCL programmes, have to take the TISSMAT exam.

Only after qualifying for these exams, can a candidate appear in the final online personal interview. In the overall selection process, the TISSNET exam carries only 30 per cent marks weightage while TISSPAT/ TISSMAT carries 40 per cent marks weightage. The rest of the marks (30 per cent) are carried by the online personal interview.

Once the merit lists are out, candidates can check their score at the official website i.e. tiss.edu. Since the scorecard is issued through individual candidate login, one must have the registered email ID and password. Those who qualify in the first stage by securing the TISSNET cut-offs, will have to appear in the subsequent TISS PAT or MAT exam depending on the programme they choose.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has not revealed any official dates on which the result is releasing. However, once the result releases, candidates must get ready to appear in the PAT or MAT exam. The details of these exams are on the official website which is why candidates are being advised to keep a regular tab of the website tiss.edu.

Once the second stage selection exams are over, the merit lists are again released to indicate qualifiers of the exam. Based on the score, candidates are called to appear in the online personal interview, which is the final selection stage.

TISS PAT is a 45 minutes long test which is expected to notify the complete scheme and pattern of the exam very soon. Similarly, those who appear in the TISS MAT exam may note that it is also conducted as a 45 minutes long test carrying 50 marks. The question paper carries only objective type questions in the MAT exam.

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WBJEE 2021: Application process to commence today, check details

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WBJEE 2021: The application process for the West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam (WBJEE 2021) will begin from February 23. The interested candidates can apply for the engineering entrance test through the website- wbjeeb.nic.in. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on July 11.

The entrance will consist of two papers — paper-I on maths, and paper-II on physics and chemistry.

Eligibility criteria

Educational qualification: Candidate must have passed class 12 or equivalent exam with physics and mathematics as subjects. They should have chemistry/ biotechnology/ biology/ computer science/ computer application as compulsory subjects with individual pass marks (in both theory and practical wherever applicable) in all the three subjects. They should score at least 45 per cent marks in the above subjects. There is 5 per cent relaxation for the reserved category students.

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WBJEE 2021: How to apply

Step 1: Visit the official website – wbjeeb.nic.in

Step 2: On the homepage, click ‘apply’ under new candidates log-in

Step 3: After filling-in necessary information for registration go to the homepage and apply under registered candidates log-in

Step 4: Fill application form, upload signature and photograph

Step 5: Pay the application fee

Step 6: Download confirmation page.

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Documents required

Candidates need to keep the required documents ready before filling the form –

Aadhaar card, student identity card, voter card/passport number, bank account, credit/debit card/ internet banking details, bank account details, Email id, phone number (and the phone as OTP will be spent on the number candidates register), scanned photograph and signature of the candidate.

The exam is conducted for admission to undergraduate courses in engineering and technology, pharmacy and architecture courses in universities, government colleges and self-financed institutes in the state for the academic session of 2021-22.

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10 common mistakes to avoid during JEE Main 2021

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Written by Piyush Maheshwari

NTA JEE Main 2021: JEE Main is being conducted in multiple sessions from February to May this year for admissions in the next academic session in 2021. The session 1 is scheduled on February 23, 24, 25 and 26. The engineering entrance test consists of two papers — paper-1 is organised for undergraduate engineering programme B.E/B.Tech at NITs, IIITs, other centrally funded technical institutions (CFTIs), and entities supported by participating state governments, while paper 2 is for undergraduate architecture programmes, B.Arch, B.Planning.

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This exam provides the basis for admissions to engineering and architecture programmes for over 25,000 students every year.

Here are 10 mistakes candidates should avoid during the exam

1. Read instructions properly: One must read each instruction carefully to ensure no important information is missed.

2. Selection of section: It is ideal to prioritise chemistry before moving on to the others. This section generally consumes the least amount of time which makes it easier to finish first.

3. Time distribution to each section: It is essential to distribute your time section-wise. This makes it smoother to solve your paper on time. Make sure that you are not spending more time than required for any section. It is advised to spend 40 minutes on chemistry, 60 minutes on math and 80 minutes on physics respectively.

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4. Time distribution for each question: Not spending too much time on a single question is equally important. Devoting more time to a challenging question will leave one with lesser time for other simpler questions. It is ideal to spend no more than three minutes for each question.

5. Read all questions: Reading every question carefully is crucial as it enables one to understand it properly. Candidates can avoid errors if they read the questions thoroughly.

6. Read the options carefully: It is equally crucial to read all four options carefully. Do not rush while going through them. Giving adequate time to read them helps one understand and deduce better. Rushing can often make aspirants miss out on the correct answer.

7. Stay calm: Staying calm is essential for everything one does in life, more so in an examination. It can help aspirants achieve what they are capable of. Whenever you find time during the examination, try to take a couple of long breaths as it puts the mind at ease.

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8. Believe yourself: One can achieve anything if they believe in themselves. Motivation is a key factor for everything one does in their life. It is essential to believe in yourself for this or any other exam.

9. Do not make new concepts instantly: Leave the concepts which are new for the end. It is a good practice to solve everything you know first before moving on to new concepts.

10.Do not guess, be sure: It is not advised to choose answers which are based on guesswork. Candidates should ideally leave the questions they are not sure about and only answer those they feel confident about.

The author is a top JEE Educator at Unacademy

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UGC finalises draft for Indian, global institutions offering joint or dual degrees

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Indian and foreign higher education institutions may soon be able to offer joint or dual degrees and twinning programmes with the University Grants Commission (UGC) finalising a draft for the regulations of these programmes. However, a final decision in this regard will be taken following evaluation of feedback received on the draft, which has been put in public domain.

According to the draft UGC (Academic Collaboration between Indian and Foreign Higher Education Institutions to offer Joint Degree, Dual Degree and Twinning Programmes) Regulations, 2021, higher education institutions of India can collaborate with foreign counterparts for credit recognition and transfer, twinning arrangement as well as offer degrees. However, regulations shall not be applicable to programmes offered in online and open and distance learning mode.

“Any Indian institution accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a minimum score of 3.01 or in the top 100 in University category of National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) or an Institution of Eminence can collaborate with any foreign institution in top 500 of Times Higher Education or QS World University ranking automatically where as other Indian institutions and any foreign institution accredited by an assessment and accreditation agency in their homeland will have to seek approval of the UGC,” the draft said.

According to the regulations, any degree or diploma awarded based on these collaborations “shall be equivalent to any corresponding degree or diploma awarded by the Indian Higher Education institution and there shall be no further requirement of seeking equivalence from any authority”.

“The dual degree programme the degrees will be conferred by the Indian and foreign higher education institutions, separately and simultaneously, upon completion of degree requirements of both the institutions. The partnerships would be allowed for four types of academic collaborations, which include credit recognition and transfer, joint degree programme, dual degree programme and twinning arrangement,” the draft said.

“Under the twinning arrangement, while a student enrolled in an Indian institution may undertake their programme of study partly in the foreign higher education institution, the degree or diploma offered shall be awarded by the Indian higher education institution only. The joint degree will be a single certificate bearing the crests and logo of both collaborating institutions,” it added. As per the draft regulations no franchise arrangement will be allowed under these collaborations.

“A franchise arrangement, whether overtly or covertly, by whatever nomenclature used, between a foreign higher education institution and an Indian higher education institution shall not be allowed under these regulations,” it said.

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J-K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha launches 607 vocational labs

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Taking a leap towards strengthening the vocational education ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday virtually inaugurated 607 vocational labs, a vocational education portal and a GIS portal.

The Lt Governor stressed on the need to incorporate new skill sets, innovative activities and vocational training into the school education curriculum.

Speaking on the occasion, Sinha said important features of the new educational policy initiated in J&K will pave a strong foundation for job-oriented education. The emphasis on vocational education, as per NEP-2020, is to enable students to be job providers, instead of job seekers, he added.

“Comprehensive measures are being taken with an aim to improve the quality of education and secure the future of youth by bridging the gap between schools and the industry, keeping in mind the skill-set demands of the modern times,” the Lt Governor said.

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Highlighting the key benefits of vocational education, Sinha said it aims to overhaul the entire ecosystem of school education and can go a long way in helping the youth orient themselves to the changing dynamics of job-market trends.

The Lt Governor observed that all possibilities would be explored to develop vocational education in J&K through a collaborated effort with schools and higher institutions of skill development.

Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lt Governor, said vocational education would play a great role in developing the required skill set in a variety of trades from an early age among the students.

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He emphasized on rationalising the infrastructural and human resources in the school education department.

Bhatnagar informed that the Vocational Education Portal has been developed to monitor and supervise, assess and evaluate progress of students and vocational training partners, besides maintaining a database of passed out students.

He said a special drive will be started from March 2021 to increase enrolment in schools.

Dr Arun Manhas, Project Director, Samagra Shiksha informed that the GIS Portal has been developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology to identify geographical locations of educational institutions and un-served habitations.

The portal is to be used as an MIS tool for viewing infrastructure details, enrolment details, ICT facilities, smart classroom facilities, vocational labs and resource rooms, he added.

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Karnataka CET to be held on July 7, 8

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The Common Entrance Test (CET) for professional courses by Karnataka Examination Authority will be conducted on July 7 and 8, Deputy Chief Minister C N Ashwath Narayan said on Saturday.

The dates have been finalised considering the schedule of CET conducted by other states, time table of the second year PUC Examinations in Karnataka, and the CBSE timetable, Narayan, who is also the minister of higher education, was quoted as saying by his office in a release.

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On July 7, the CET will be held for Biology and Mathematics and  for Physics and Chemistry, the next day. The Kannada language test for Horanadu (other states) and Gadinadu (border regions of the state) Kannadiga candidates will be conducted on July 9, Narayana added.

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Delhi govt grants one-month relaxation for nursery admission

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The Delhi government has directed schools in the national capital to grant a 30-day relaxation to students in the age criteria for nursery admissions.

“It is reiterated that age relaxation of up to 30 days may be granted at the level of the heads of the school in both the minimum and maximum age limit. Therefore, any parent seeking age relaxation in respect of their ward, may approach the school principal through a manual application for his or her consideration,” the Directorate of Education (DOE) said in a letter to schools.

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The age criterion has been fixed by the DOE every year since 2018 and relaxations have been granted in previous sessions too.

For admissions in nursery, KG and class 1 there is an upper limit. The child cannot be more than four years of age for admission in nursery as on March 31, for KG it is five years and for class 1 it is six years.

The nursery admissions began on February 18 and the application window will close on March 4. The first list of selected candidates will be released on March 20.

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