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Time of India
01-08-2025
- General
- Time of India
Form submission of NOU's MCA course extended till Aug 8
Patna: The last date for online submission of applications for admission to the MCA (master of computer applications) course in Nalanda Open University (NOU) has been extended till Aug 8, said its registrar Avay Kumar Singh on Friday. Singh said though the last date for submission of applications for admission to this job-oriented course ended on July 30, it was extended till Aug 8 on the demands of some students who could not apply in time due to delayed publication of their examination results. NOU vice-chancellor Ravindra Kumar said the entrance test for admission to the MCA course would be held on Aug 12 at B N College, Patna. The entrance test will be held from 2pm to 4pm and the candidates will have to reach the examination centre by 1pm on Aug 12. The annual fee for this two-year course is Rs 20,000 for boys and Rs 15,000 for girls. Students who have passed BA, BSc, BCom or BCA examinations and have studied mathematics at intermediate or graduation stage can apply for admission to this course, said course coordinator A N Pandey.
Time of India
29-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
NOU uploads degrees, marksheets to DigiLocker
Patna: Nalanda Open University (NOU) has so far uploaded as many as 25,943 degrees and 41,198 marks sheets of its students to the DigiLocker and the process of digitisation of all the degrees and certificates of students would be completed soon. Stating this in an online meeting held with the govt officials on Tuesday, NOU registrar Avay Kumar Singh said the university has updated the ABC (Academic Bank of Credit) IDs of all students who were admitted in different courses of the university in 2024 and 2025. The university has provided automatic uploading of student's ID at the time of their admission by providing special features in the software, he said. NOU's nodal officer, Kiran Pandey, presented the details of the progress made by the university in connection with the uploading of degrees and certificates to the DigiLocker.
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Time of India
NOU uploads degrees, marksheets on DigiLocker
Patna: Nalanda Open University (NOU) has so far uploaded as many as 25,943 degrees and 41,198 marks sheets of its students on the DigiLocker and the process of digitisation of all the degrees and certificates of students would be completed soon. Stating this in an online meeting held with the govt officials on Tuesday, NOU registrar Avay Kumar Singh said the university has updated the ABC (Academic Bank of Credit) IDs of all students who were admitted in different courses of the university in 2024 and 2025. The university has provided automatic uploading of student's ID at the time of their admission by providing special features in the software, he said. NOU's nodal officer, Kiran Pandey, presented the details of the progress made by the university in connection with the uploading of degrees and certificates on the DigiLocker.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
NOU to revise study materials for UGC recognition
Patna: Nalanda Open University (NOU), Bihar's sole provider of distance education, on Saturday resolved to upgrade its self-learning materials (SLMs) across subjects in line with the requirements of the University Grants Commission's Distance Education Bureau (DEB). The decision was taken at a meeting of subject coordinators held at the university's headquarters in Nalanda, chaired by vice-chancellor Rabindra Kumar. Participants discussed the shortcomings of the current study materials and agreed to revise them with the help of experienced academics, incorporating recommendations from the National Education Policy 2020. Addressing the gathering, the vice-chancellor said study materials must align with the choice-based credit system (CBCS) syllabi. NOU has already implemented the semester system in most courses. He added that DEB will only recognise the university's undergraduate courses if the SLMs are thoroughly upgraded to match the quality of other advanced institutions in India. Former vice-chancellor of NOU and Patna University, Rash Bihari Prasad Singh, who attended as chief guest, expressed concern that no students had been admitted to undergraduate courses due to substandard materials. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why seniors are rushing to get this Internet box – here's why! Techno Mag Learn More Undo He called for urgent revisions so that recognition could be restored and admissions resumed. Singh highlighted NOU's pivotal role in improving Bihar's gross enrolment ratio (GER) in higher education by offering accessible education to youth in economically backward regions. He added that while the university's infrastructure had improved significantly, academic standards must now be brought in line. Patna: Nalanda Open University (NOU), Bihar's sole provider of distance education, on Saturday resolved to upgrade its self-learning materials (SLMs) across subjects in line with the requirements of the University Grants Commission's Distance Education Bureau (DEB). The decision was taken at a meeting of subject coordinators held at the university's headquarters in Nalanda, chaired by vice-chancellor Rabindra Kumar. Participants discussed the shortcomings of the current study materials and agreed to revise them with the help of experienced academics, incorporating recommendations from the National Education Policy 2020. Addressing the gathering, the vice-chancellor said study materials must align with the choice-based credit system (CBCS) syllabi. NOU has already implemented the semester system in most courses. He added that DEB will only recognise the university's undergraduate courses if the SLMs are thoroughly upgraded to match the quality of other advanced institutions in India. Former vice-chancellor of NOU and Patna University, Rash Bihari Prasad Singh, who attended as chief guest, expressed concern that no students had been admitted to undergraduate courses due to substandard materials. He called for urgent revisions so that recognition could be restored and admissions resumed. Singh highlighted NOU's pivotal role in improving Bihar's gross enrolment ratio (GER) in higher education by offering accessible education to youth in economically backward regions. He added that while the university's infrastructure had improved significantly, academic standards must now be brought in line.
Hindustan Times
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Nitish govt courts youths, approves ₹4-6k monthly for qualified students
The Bihar cabinet on Tuesday approved the Mukhya Mantri Pratigya Yojna (CM PRATIGYA – Promotion of Readiness, Awareness, and Technical Insights for Guiding Youth Advancement), a youth-focused internship scheme, offering monthly stipends of ₹ 4,000- ₹ 6,000 to students, who have successfully cleared the examinations of Class 12, ITI or Diploma, graduation and post graduation. Students are cheering during convocation function of Nalanda Open University at Samrat Ashoka Convention Centre in Patna. (HT File) This scheme was among the 24 proposals, which the cabinet, presided over by chief minister Nitish Kumar, approved after formal discussions with the ministers of the concerned departments. Briefing mediapersons after the meeting, additional chief secretary, cabinet, S Siddharth, said that internship amount would be offered to the qualified students under the skill development programme for a period of three months to one year. 'Under the CM Pratigya scheme, Class 12 pass students will be offered a monthly stipend of ₹ 4,000, while those who cleared the industrial training institute (ITI) exam or get a diploma will be entitled for a monthly internship amount of ₹ 5,000. Graduates and post-graduates will be getting internship stipends of ₹ 6,000 per month,' said Siddharth, adding that the stipend would be given away to qualified students through the direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme. Siddharth said that a taskforce, headed by the development commissioner and comprising representatives of industry bodies such as Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), has been set up to execute the scheme. Launched ahead of assembly elections due in October-November, the scheme aims to counter the Congress party's internship promise to tackle youth unemployment and bolstering the ruling National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) electoral prospects. The Congress party had unveiled five promises during Rajasthan state elections, assuring ₹ 1 lakh to qualified students for a period of one year as internship stipend. The CM Pratigya scheme has been approved alongside other welfare measures, such as the Mukhya Mantri Kalakar Pension Yojana ( ₹ 3,000 monthly pension for financially weak artists) and Guru Shishya Parampara Yojana (to preserve disappearing forms of drama, music, art, etc.), indicating a multi-pronged voter outreach strategy, said a political science professor of BN College, adding that a detailed guideline of the scheme would decide how many students actually qualify for the stipend benefits. Besides, Siddarth said, a sum of ₹ 1 crore has been allocated under the CM Kalakar Pension Yojna, while ₹ 1.11 crore would be spent on Guru Shishya Parampara scheme. Artistes/artists of repute in the field with more than 50 years of age and annual income of less than 1.20 lakh are entitled to the pension. ₹ 882.87 crore approved for redevelopment of Punaura Dham The cabinet also approved ₹ 882.87 crore for the comprehensive development of Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi, the birthplace of Goddess Sita. Modelled on Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi, the project aims to transform Punaura Dham into a key spiritual and tourism hub within the Ramayana Circuit, fostering economic growth and employment through religious initiative includes upgrading the existing temple complex, constructing new buildings, and developing tourism infrastructure, such as Sita Vatika, Luv-Kush Vatika, and a parikrama path. The plan also covers 10 years of operational management post-implementation. The project will be executed by the Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation under the EPC model, with tenders to be issued Dham's development aligns with the growing global appeal of cultural and spiritual tourism, which boosts local economies and creates jobs. By linking Punaura Dham with Ayodhya via enhanced infrastructure, including the Ram-Janaki Marg, the state aims to attract pilgrims and tourists, reinforcing Bihar's cultural heritage. The cabinet's approval marks a significant step toward realizing this vision, enhancing Sitamarhi's spiritual and economic significance. The urban development and housing department's (UDHD) proposal to offer major relaxation in construction of buildings in industrial area has also been given a go ahead by the cabinet. Floor area ratio (FAR) for such buildings has been increased to 5 in place of 3.5 for buildings in municipal areas and the provision of setback has also been relaxed considerably.
