Why do India’s brightest find Harvard easier to enter than IITs? – Times of India

Why do India’s brightest find Harvard easier to enter than IITs? – Times of India

It sounds different at first, how could one of the world’s most prestigious Ivy League institutions be more accessible than India’s own engineering strongholds? But for thousands of Indian students each year, that’s the sobering reality.Harvard, with its global reputation and ultra-selective admissions, is seen as the pinnacle of academic achievement. Yet for many top…

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New e-visas introduced for international students pursuing higher education in India – Times of India

New e-visas introduced for international students pursuing higher education in India – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India has launched two special category visa for international students intending to pursue higher education in academic institutions in the country. The ‘e-student visa‘ and ‘e-student-x’ visa have been introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs and all applicants will have to use the ‘Study in India‘ (SII) portal launched by the government,…

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India leads global shift on skill based education: 95% of educationists back micro-credentials for job readiness – Times of India

India leads global shift on skill based education: 95% of educationists back micro-credentials for job readiness – Times of India

The world is witnessing a major shift – away from traditional educational approaches to skill-based learning, with India leading the way. According to Coursera’s Micro-Credentials Impact Report 2024, 95% of Indian higher education leaders, including Deans, Provosts, Presidents, Professors, and other educators across universities, think that micro-credentials improve students’ employment chances. This is notably higher…

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