MOU signed
The National Skill Development Corporation of India (NSDC) under a public private partnership promoted by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Center for Research and Industrial Staff Performance (CRISP), India to explore national and international opportunities for strengthening skills development in India.The main objective of this collaboration is to work jointly on projects and plans for capacity building of NSDC partnering institutions for offering value added services to the skill development initiative in India.
App for customised learning
Class 21A has launched a application— doubtnut. It aims to help school students to clear their doubts in mathematics and science and assist them in solving individual doubts through detailed video. The idea behind the application is to solve doubts that a student might have while studying.The application will impart customised solutions to students who need specific help. The app enables learners to click a picture of a question or concept in mathematics or science and upload it through the app. They can also send text messages about any problem they are facing. Students can also ask for more videos if they need further clarification on any concept.
Fortunate 40 programme
FIITJEE, Fortunate 40 provides 100 per cent scholarship in coaching for IIT as well as hostel charges to students in every centre nationwide to nurture and develop meritorious students who are financially challenged.The programme has nurtured and channelised many students over the years. FIITJEE intends to continue doing such work to help the underprivileged as they believed quality education is a basic right to all.Partha Halder, centre head of FIITJEE Punjabi Bagh said: “The idea is that weak financial background shouldn’t deter students from pursuing these students have done exceedingly well and have made us proud. As a part of the CSR F-40 helps 40 students at every centre to help and support meritorious and deserving students.”
G-drive to train GATE aspirants
Gateforum has announced its nationwide launch of Gdrive to initiate students preparing for Gate exams into adopting technology and give them a new means of learning. It will ease out the burden of hunting for quality content for preparation of the exams.Announcing the launch of G-drive, Abhijit Chaudhari, director, Gateforum said: “Most institutes and reputed PSUs in India require the score for admission to their ME and M Tech programmes. With such a huge demand for the examination, it is imperative that aspirants are well trained to meet the exam criteria. Gdrive provides over 300 hours of video lectures tailed to the requirement of students, which would be regularly updated. It will hep the Gate aspirants towards smart way of learning and training.”Chaudhari also said that a student can experience high quality Gate training without needing Internet, making Gdrive even more effective for students who stay in the smaller cities and towns.
Teen camp at ryan
The Ryan International School, Vasant Kunj recently organised Teen Camp 2015 for the students of Class XII, under the guidance of the founder chairman Ryan International Group of Institutions, Dr AF Pinto and MD Grace Pinto.The creative director of the group motivated and encouraged the students to participate enthusiastically in all the competitions.It was an enriching experience as the students learnt more about team work, hard work and tested their abilities to the fullest. The students celebrated the joy of their teenage years with prayer, music and competition.
Mba Full-Time Scholarship Award
The BPP University recently announced MBA full-time India scholarship award for the Indian students. launched in collaboration with the British Council, the scholarship of 5000 sterling pound would be awarded to the talented Indian students on the basis of their academic credentials and work experience.The scholarship aims at providing the Indian students the opportunity to work on “competitive live business simulations”.The MBA degree follows a unique module of Employability Skills & Academic Practice. It comes with an optional six months of work placement for practical insights into the professional work ethics in the UK. The new one-year MBA will be taught by the faculty with experience from both Fortune 500 global organisations.Commenting on the programme, Simon Morris, Deputy International Commercial Director, said: “This scholarship has been designed to support the most talented and dedicated Indian students. The MBA is a master’s degree for individuals looking to expand their career options. This programme seeks to educate the students in the essential areas of business. It will build on competencies and character qualities as well.”