India moves up in 2019 global education rankings

Twenty-five Indian institutions figure in the 2019 ranking of top 200 in 43 emerging economic countries – seven more than the number that figured in last year’s table, according to data released by Times Higher Education (THE) on Tuesday.

EDUCATION Updated: Jan 15, 2019 22:53 IST

The Times Higher Education Emerging Economies University Rankings shows that the Indian Institute of Science retains the highest spot for India (14th), followed by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (27th).(HT file)

Twenty-five Indian institutions figure in the 2019 ranking of top 200 in 43 emerging economic countries – seven more than the number that figured in last year’s table, according to data released by Times Higher Education (THE) on Tuesday.

The Times Higher Education Emerging Economies University Rankings shows that the Indian Institute of Science retains the highest spot for India (14th), followed by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (27th). However, each slips a place this year, mainly due to increased competition.

THE said the 2019 table presents a mixed picture for India, with several new entrants and high risers, alongside several institutions that drop back.

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee scales 21 places at 35th, due to improvements in research (volume, income and reputation) and industry income (knowledge transfer).

The Indian Institute of Technology Indore (61st) and the JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (joint 64th) are the highest new entrants for India this year.

The Savitribai Phule Pune University climbs 87 positions to joint 93rd, alongside the National Autonomous University of Mexico, with a rise in its research score, and a significant rise to its citations (research influence) score, organisers of the ranking said.

Mainland China with 72 institutions remains the most represented country in the annual listing, claiming four of the table’s top five positions.

Ellie Bothwell of THE said: “Indian institutions have immense potential for success – not only on the emerging stage, but globally. But, while progress is clearly being made, other economies that previously lagged behind – such as Egypt and Malaysia – are starting to advance at a much faster rate.

“In this year’s table, India’s institutions perform well in teaching. However they are significantly behind the global average in terms of international outlook. Strengthening this will further elevate the nation’s global reputation for higher education, encourage important research collaborations and help attract international students.”

2019 COUNTRY/REGION TABLE: INDIA

Institution name	2019 ranking	2018 ranking
Indian Institute of Science	14	13
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay	27	26
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee	35	56
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur	=46	49
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	55	=45
Indian Institute of Technology Indore	61	NR
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research	=64	NR
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi	66	63
Indian Institute of Technology Madras	=75	=70
Savitribai Phule Pune University	=93	180
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune	=109	NR
Tezpur University	116	=99
University of Delhi	=130	=127
Jadavpur University	=130	=117
Banaras Hindu University	=134	201 - 250
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad	139	NR
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati	140	=114
Amrita University	=141	=195
Panjab University	150	130
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar	=153	NR

NR indicates not previously ranked
= indicates a joint position

credit: Times Higher Education (THE)

Source: Hindustan Times dated January 16, 2019

URL: https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/india-moves-up-in-2019-global-education-rankings/story-f5TddX796cXiiM64IBqToM.html

Want to graduate in insolvency? Here's how you can

In the next few weeks, the government is set to launch a Graduate Insolvency Programme, a bespoke academic course - the first of its kind in the world - to create a pool of 45 bankruptcy professionals annually. The course will be similar to those graduating with top honours at the Indian Institute of Management or Indian Institute of Technology. 

The 27-month programme is expected to set global benchmark for insolvency professionals, as India seeks to extricate about Rs 10 lakh c .. 

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Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/want-to-graduate-in-insolvency-heres-how-you-can/articleshow/67531038.cms (Accessed on January 16, 2019)

Blockchain for Internet of Things

Leveraging blockchain's distributive properties to create trust, accountability.

IoT solutions using blockchain can be built to maintain a continuously growing list of cryptographically secured data records protected against altering and updates.

Such distributed systems will make our planet smarter, more productive, and open up a colossal scope of opportunities.

To read more, https://www.tcs.com/content/dam/tcs/pdf/technologies/internet-of-things/abstract/Blockchain%20for%20the%20IoT.pdf

Measuring the impact of AI: How 13 Global Industries use Artificial Intelligence

Source: https://www.slideshare.net/tataconsultancyservices/measuring-the-impact-of-ai-on-13-global-industries/ (Accessed on January 11, 2019)

Book Bank for FE to BE students

LEARNING AND INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTRE
BOOK BANK FACILITY FOR FE TO BE
The library is providing the “Book Bank” facility for FE to BE students
Dates & Timings are as mentioned below :
CLASS DATE TIMINGS BE 14/01/2019 12.15 pm to 1.00 pm / Lunch Break (as applicable) TE 15/01/2019 12.15 pm to 1.00 pm / Lunch Break (as applicable) SE 16/01/2019 12.15 pm to 1.00 pm / Lunch Break (as applicable) FE 17/01/2019 12.15 pm to 1.00 pm / Lunch Break (as applicable)
The “Book Bank” system works as under:
1) A maximum of 2(two) books can be issued.
2) They are requested to pay an amount of Rs.20/- for the books which are “Donated” by many gracious people and Rs. 50/- for the remaining books which are purchased by the LIRC.
Students are requested to return the book on or before 15/07/2019; failing which a fine of Re.1 per day (inclusive of holidays) will be charged.
Students are requested to note the following:
1) DO NOT disfigure (markings, tear, underline etc.) any of the books; failing which you would be liable to pay Rs.100/- per book and/or replace the book.
2) It is expected that the students maintain the books in good reading conditions.
3) Book Bank facility is available to the valid SFIT library members only.
4) Return the books on or before the due date.
The list of books in the Book Bank will be made available on the college library web page http://www.sfitengg.org/library > List of Book Bank Books.
STUDENTS WILL BE PROVIDED BOOKS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.
Sd/-
Ms. Chinmayee Bhange
Librarian

State launches its open schooling board

Paakhee Jain dropped out of school last year in Class VII. A state-level badminton player, she wanted to concentrate on her chosen sport but the month-long training sessions were taking a toll on her academic life and the school was not too happy with her low attendance.

On Thursday, Paakhee along with two other children and education minister Vinod Tawde in Pune launched the online registration for admission to Class V and VIII of the Maharashtra State Board of Open Schooling (MSBOS).

“The students who take admission in these courses will have to complete 20 contact sessions in their respective study centres before appearing for the examination, which will be taken twice in a year,” said Subhash Rathod, state coordinator, MSBOS. “There are 543 study centres across the state and students must compulsorily pass in at least five subjects as per the norms of the board to qualify in the respective levels and move on to next stage.”

The registrations will be on till January 31 and the onetime registration fee is Rs 1,000. “This includes the registration as well as study material cost. The centres have appointed teachers who will conduct study sessions on second and fourth Saturday and Sunday depending on the time table. Currently, the study material is available in English, Marathi and Urdu. If there is a demand, we will include other languages too. The study material for Class X and higher levels is being made and once it is done, registration for those classes too will start,” said Rathod.

Tawde said that suggestions were being taken for improvement from parents and NGOs. He said that all good suggestions would be incorporated to make the working of the board better.

Tawde also said that the long-pending teacher recruitment process in schools would start soon and private aided schools would be given a choice of five candidates per seat to choose from.

“The five candidates would be chosen based on merit and it will be compulsory for the management to take the video of the entire interview. This will bring transparency in the process,” he said.

He also said that the recruitment of teachers to colleges would start soon. Tawde refused to give a timeline, saying the process of finalising the rosters was in progress and soon after that the recruitment would start.

Tawde: Nat’l open learning course not considered equivalent to CBSE or SSC

State education minister Vinod Tawde said the National Institute of Open Schooling certificates were not considered equivalent to those of other boards like the CBSE or SSC at an event in Pune on Thursday, going on to add that people felt these certificates were “below grade”. Tawde was speaking at the launch of the Maharashtra State Board of Open Schooling (MSBOS) on Thursday. Countering Tawde, regional director of National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), Pune, Saumya Rajan termed the statement an act of mudslinging. Rajan said there was no comparison between a central and a state board. TNN

Source: The Times of India dated January 11, 2019

St Xavier’s to open finance lab, award students with cash for studying in library

KOLKATA: Concerned over the diminishing habit of extensive reading and research, St Xavier’s College (autonomous), Kolkata, has decided to award three students spending maximum hours at the college library. The students will be handed over certificates, cash and mementos.


“The library can accommodate 300-400 students at a time. To encourage and inculcate reading habit among students, we have decided to introduce the incentives. Three students from undergraduate courses across all disciplines will be considered for the award,” said principal Fr Dominic Savio. The library at the college remains open from 7am-7pm.

The college is also set to open a new state-of-the-art ‘finance laboratory’ on the Park Street campus. “It will be the first of its kind in any college in Bengal. It is a research laboratory for students with finance specialization and commerce. It can also be used by accounting and finance faculties and researchers. It will have all major data on finance and economics. Databases like Prowess, Capital Line, India Stat, Bloomberg, etc, will be made available at the new finance lab. This will help in training in statistics, operational research and allied areas,” Savio said.

He pointed out that St Xavier’s College is known for its commerce section. “We have more than 3,500 BCom students. The commerce graduates and those majoring in finance have been doing well and mostly go on to become chartered accountants or pursue MBA. At the finance lab, all data needed by accounting and finance students will be readily available. There will be online interaction with stock exchanges and other agencies. Those who want to pursue further research will benefit from the rich collection of journals,” Savio added.

St Xavier’s College, Kolkata, will start new post-graduation courses in 10 more subjects in the next two years, as a part of its expansion programme. The college is going to offer MA courses in English, political science and Bengali at the Raghabpur Campus from 2019 academic session. It will also start MEd, if possible. “In the academic year 2020-21, MA in sociology and history, and MSc in chemistry, statistics/data science, economics will be started. PhD programme in computer science will commence from the academic year 2019. For all the PG courses available at the college, there are plans to start PhD programmes after two years.

Also, there are plans to start BSc (Hons) course in psychology from 2020,” the principal said. Among the other initiatives, the college has installed an anti-plagiarism software to check unauthorized copying in dissertations, researches, etc.

The 12th convocation of St Xavier’s College (Autonomous) Kolkata will be held on January 16, which will be the 159th Foundation Day of the Institution. Jadavpur University vice-chancellor Suranjan Das will be conferred the Nihil Ultra Award on the occasion.

The St Xavier’s College (Calcutta) Alumni Association (SXCCAA) has decided to open new chapters in North Bengal and South Africa.

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/st-xaviers-to-open-finance-lab-award-students-with-cash-for-studying-in-library/articleshowprint/67446915.cms (Accessed on January 11, 2019)