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UGC accepting applications from HEIs for offering courses in ODL, online modes
The application process began on July 25 and will close on July 31. Eligible HEIs can apply before the deadline. Read details below.
Published on Jul 27, 2024 07:15 PM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
UGC list of universities that can provide online and ODL programmes, Check here
The UGC has approved a list of at least 80 universities to provide multiple online distance learning programmes. The last date of admission is March 31, 2024.
Published on Mar 25, 2024 01:58 PM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
IGNOU, Open University of Kenya sign MoU to boost learning experience
The collaboration focuses on many areas including facilitating student and faculty mobility, incorporating technology for teaching and learning, and more.
Published on Dec 06, 2023 10:48 AM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
The future of learning: Competency-based education and skill mastery
This article is authored by Shivam Dutta, CEO and co-founder, AlmaBetter.
Published on Nov 11, 2023 11:23 AM IST
Hindustan Times
IGNOU January 2022 session registration deadline extended again
IGNOU Admission 2022: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the application deadline for different courses till March 31.
Updated on Mar 26, 2022 06:14 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Technical glitches lead to postponement of Mumbai University’s distance education exam again
After receiving flak from students, many of whom also gathered at the university’s Kalina campus on Tuesday evening, IDOL released a statement postponing the day’s exam due to “technical reasons”.
Updated on Oct 06, 2020 07:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Shreya Bhandary
Panjab University, Chandigarh, conducts first online exam
75,000 students from various courses appear on Day 1 with exams conducted in three time slots
Published on Sep 18, 2020 01:14 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
DU’s School of Open Learning, NCWEB to have semester system of exam, executive council approves
After the introduction of semester system under the Choice Based Credit System scheme to NCWEB for undergraduate students, the semester examination shall be conducted at par with the regular students and all teaching centres of NCWEB shall be the examination centre for its students.
Updated on Aug 18, 2019 07:34 AM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
Finally, varsities are addressing some of the hurdles to distance education
Institutions are leveraging technology to offer better communication, greater clarity, improve syllabi and teaching methods.
Published on Oct 24, 2018 06:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aishwarya Iyer
Delhi University’s transgender Centre fails to attract aspirants
It has been over six months since the centre was established at Delhi University’s North Campus to offer counselling to transgender students. No transgender student enrolled in a regular course this year.
Updated on Oct 07, 2018 02:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Fareeha Iftikhar
Mumbai University to conduct re-exams for students left stranded by Andheri bridge collapse
Colleges in south Mumbai and western suburbs reported a drop in attendance, some staff couldn’t reach on time
Published on Jul 03, 2018 11:53 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Mumbai
Recognise open, distance degrees for recruitments: Government to PSUs
The HRD Ministry wrote to the Department of Public Enterprises saying it has been receiving complaints about PSUs not recognising degrees /diplomas acquired in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode for the purpose of employment.
Updated on May 31, 2018 09:54 AM IST
Press Trust of India | Press Trust of India