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Indian Express
15-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
IGNOU opens re-registration portal for July session for all programmes
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has opened the re-registration portal for the July 2025 academic session. The re-registration portal is for all ODL, and online programmes. The portal will remain till June 30. Interested students can re-register to the IGNOU dashboard: Interested candidates will have to visit the the University's official website and accordingly have to re-register for a course or apply for the admission to the University. IGNOU's delayed study materials, poor communication leave students in dire straits Also, candidates will have the option to cancel their application directly through the registration portal. It is important to note that requests for application cancellation should not be sent via email or through iGRAM. Once an application is canceled, it cannot be reinstated, and any applicable refund will be processed according to the university's policies. For further details, candidates are encouraged to visit the official IGNOU portal. Step 1: Visit the official website: Step 2: Enter your enrollment number and password. Step 3: The dashboard of the candidate will open. It will have an option of re-registration. Step 4: Select the link and select courses, complete the payment. Step 5: Download the application for future references. Meanwhile, India's number one open university (as per NIRF Rankings 2024) has seen an increase in overall registration from 6.73 lakh in 2018-19 to 7.53 lakh in academic session 2023-2024. In these six years, the varsity has added many programmes at all levels – certificate, diploma, Bachelor, Master and PhD. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is particularly popular for its UG programmes, however, the numbers suggest a drop in popularity. About 3.64 lakh students enrolled for admission in 2018-19, this year it saw a minor decline (3.52 lakh). Unlike regular universities with only one admission cycle (usually July -June), IGNOU has two admission cycles — July and January. For example, the enrolment of 2021-22 covers the enrolment of July 2021 and January 2022. Accordingly, the university conducted its examination twice a year — in June and December every year. 'In every examination, approximately 8 lakh students appear at more than 800 examination centres across the country as well as at our overseas centres,' said Rupam.
Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
IIT Kanpur sets up AI School with Wadhwani Foundation
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has collaborated with the Wadhwani Foundation to launch a School of Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems. During a launch event held in New Delhi, the collaboration was formalized through a MoU signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi (MoU). The new school is expected to act as a superhub in Wadhwani Innovation Network. WSAI will host a newly established department with five early research centers and intelligent systems, offering student, doctoral and doctoral programs starting in 2026. Professor Manindra Aggarwal, director of IIT Kanpur, emphasized the institute's intelligent system and the ongoing work in cyber security. 'This support will increase our efforts to create an ecosystem that not only carries research boundaries, but also practical solutions,' he said. The school will also focus on commercialization of research results by joining the industry partners and enabling start -up initiatives. Apart from the IIT Kanpur initiative, a similar collaboration was announced in the same programme with IIT Bombay and Ausandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), which focused on Biocheins, health technology and quantum technologies. Meanwhile, established in 1959, IIT Kanpur along with other top IITs of the country is a pioneer in engineering, research, and innovation. The Institute is a dream for many JEE aspirants. The Institute has been an alma mater for alumni like Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy to Indigo Airlines co-founder Rakesh Gangwal. In 2024, under the NIRF Rankings, released annually by the Ministry of Education, IIT Kanpur ranked 5 under the overall category, followed by fourth spot under engineering, seventh in research and 29th in management. Lately, the Institute was also given a donation of Rs 4.2 crore by the Class of 1980. The donation was announced during their 45th-year reunion held between March 2 and 4. As many as 63 alumni were present during the reunion.
Hindustan Times
24-04-2025
- Science
- Hindustan Times
FTII Pune granted university status: Education Ministry
In a landmark decision, the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune has been granted the status of a 'Deemed University' under the 'distinct category' by the Central Government today. The move is being hailed as a major step forward for one of India's premier film and television training institutes. Apart from the FTII, the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata has also been granted the deemed-to-be university status, according to the Ministry of Education (MoE). FTII, which functions under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is renowned both nationally and internationally for its contributions to the fields of film and television education. While a proposal to designate FTII as a centre of excellence was initially made by former Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar in 2014, the plan did not materialise at the time. However, recent efforts have now come to fruition. The process to grant FTII Deemed University status began a few months ago when current Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the campus. During his visit, he held detailed discussions with students and faculty, seeking their input on the proposal. Subsequently, the MoE took the proposal into consideration. The University Grants Commission (UGC) appointed an expert committee in July 2024 to evaluate the institute's readiness for the new status. Based on the committee's assessment, the UGC advised the Ministry of Education to grant FTII the status of a Deemed University, subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions within a three-year period. In line with this, FTII submitted its compliance report on January 17, 2025. The expert committee reviewed the report and presented its recommendations, which were approved during the UGC's 588th meeting held on March 13, 2025. Following these developments, the Ministry of Education officially issued a circular on April 22, 2025, declaring FTII as a Deemed University. Both institutes will launch doctoral, research and innovative academic programmes. They will also participate in NIRF Rankings and integrate with the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC). Aligned with the vision of National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, this landmark decision will pave the way for greater autonomy, innovation and academic excellence in film and media education,' a senior MoE official said. This prestigious recognition is expected to further elevate FTII's academic autonomy, allowing it to design its own curriculum, award degrees, and expand its global collaborations marking a new chapter in the institute's celebrated legacy.
Hindustan Times
23-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
IIT Madras celebrates 66th Institute Day, felicitates students, alumni & faculty achievers
Chennai, The Indian Institute of Technology Madras celebrated its 66th Institute Day on Wednesday by felicitating extraordinary achievers among its faculty, researchers, students and alumni. While the institute scaled numerous heights in the last one year, a major feat was the unparalleled achievement of being ranked number one in 'Overall' Category for the sixth consecutive year in NIRF Rankings and in 'Engineering Institutions' category for nine consecutive years from 2016 to 2024, the institute said. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, Chief Executive Officer, Anusandhan National Research Foundation , a 1993 Batch student of IIT Madras, who was the chief guest, was conferred with the Distinguished Alumnus Award for his immense accomplishments in the field of technology and business in 2021. S Somnath, former Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation, was also among those conferred with the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Speaking on the occasion, Kalyanaraman said the ANRF was envisaged to be one of the pillars of Viksit Bharat 2047. "The goal of the foundation is to be the apex of innovation and collaboration and drive the formation of the next generation of India's human capital,' he said. He further said that the institution derived inspiration from institutions across the world including NRF and DARPA in the U.S. 'We have a special mandate for both public and private institutions. We will be supporting mission-oriented moonshot projects with directed research and directed innovations. The pathway from fundamental research to applied research through the innovation valley of death is arduous but I am delighted to see the innovation ecosystem at IIT Madras. We will be doing programs to support deep-tech start-ups and innovation,' Kalyanaraman said. Prof V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said the last academic year has been both challenging and rewarding, including the conferring of Padma Shri on Pawan Goenka, Chairman, BoG, IIT Madras, and IIT Madras distinguished Alumnus awardee Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director, U.S. National Research Foundation. 'Our BS in Data Science and Applications program has been a major success with three students securing top positions in the top 10 of the GATE DA Paper, including AIR 1,' he said. The newly-inaugurated Career Pathway Centre provides students with comprehensive career guidance. Students explore multiple career path options including jobs in industry, civil services, higher studies and entrepreneurship. The institute would soon have incubators for quantum technology, fintech and sustainability. 'Towards Viksit Bharat 2047, we want many of our Alumni to join the civil services and contribute to the growth of the nation. We have launched a structured program to help our students prepare effectively for UPSC,' Kamakoti, said. The Institute Research and Development Awards and Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Early Career Award 2025, Mid-Career awards, Institute Blues 2025 Awards for students, Distinguished Alumnus Awards and Young Alumni Achiever Awards were presented on the occasion.
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Business Standard
23-04-2025
- General
- Business Standard
FTII Pune, SRFTI granted university status, says Education ministry
Renowned film making schools-- Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune and Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata-- have been granted deemed-to-be university status, according to Ministry of Education. The new status will empower them to award degrees rather than just diplomas and also offer doctoral programmes. "FTII Pune and SRFTI Kolkata, have been granted deemed-to-be university status under section 3 of the UGC Act. The status has been notified following recommendation made by the University Grants Commission," a senior MoE official said. "Both institutes will launch doctoral, research and innovative academic programmes. They will also participate in NIRF Rankings and integrate with Academic Bank of Credits (ABC). Aligned with vision of National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, this landmark decision will pave way for greater autonomy, innovation and academic excellence in film and media education," the official added. FTII was set up by the Government of India in 1960, in the premises of the erstwhile Prabhat Studios in Pune. Formerly known as the 'Film Institute of India', it was a department of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. In 1971, FTII came to be known as the 'Film and Television Institute of India' (FTII) and soon started in-service training programs for Doordarshan, India's public broadcaster. The Television Training wing, which was earlier functioning in New Delhi, shifted to Pune in 1974. Thereafter, the institute became fully aided by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. In 2017, the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) had granted equivalence to six PG Diploma Programmes of the institute with Master's Degree. Located in Kolkata and named after the legendary maestro Satyajit Ray, the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute was the second national centre of cinema education established in 1995 by the Government of India as an autonomous academic institution under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Presently, the Institute conducts three year postgraduate programmes in cinema in six specializations of film making and two year postgraduate programmes in Electronics and Digital Media in six specialisations.
