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Time of India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
HC dismisses plea against publishing NIRF rankings
Madurai: Madras high court dismissed a plea seeking a direction to the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) to publish the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings only after comparing and verifying the data submitted by the institutions with the data in govt records and disclosing the calculation court was hearing a public interest litigation filed by C Chellamuthu. The petitioner stated that in all the ranking parameters, the data provided by the institutions that got NIRF ranking was manipulated and completely false. There is no transparency or accountability of the data submitted by the institutions. Instead of collecting data from the available official govt records, institutions were invited to submit the data online. Rankings are published based on the data without verification. Operation Sindoor 'Common sense prevailed': Trump on India-Pak ceasefire on Truth Social 'Pakistan initiated call; both nations agreed to stop military action after direct talks', says India Ceasefire took effect at 5pm; top India, Pak military officials to talk again on May 12 This could negatively impact the quality of education in India. Hence, the petitioner moved the court granted an interim stay restraining the Union ministry of education and the NBA from publishing the NIRF ranking for 2025. The court also directed the authorities to file a counter. The Centre submitted there is a separate scientific method that is being followed and that the method is prescribed by an expert body.A division bench of justice J Nisha Banu and justice S Srimathy observed that from the materials available on record, it is seen that the petition is premature. There is no data before the court to compare and determine the correctness of the rankings. Therefore, the court is not inclined to entertain the petition. If the petitioner is aggrieved after the publication of the list, he may challenge the same along with evidence in the manner known to law, if so advised, the judges observed and dismissed the petition.
Indian Express
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Yogi: Bring private educational institutions in state under SIRF for uniform quality benchmarks
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday directed that private institutions in the state be brought under the State Institutional Ranking (SIRF) to maintain uniform quality benchmarks across the board. The CM, who chaired a review meeting of the Technical Education and Vocational Education departments, stressed that all technical institutions must actively participate in quality evaluations conducted by bodies such as the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), National Board of Accreditation (NBA), and National Institutional Ranking (NIRF). He, however, underlined the need for thorough preparation before applying for these accreditations to maintain excellence. Technical Education Minister Ashish Patel and Vocational Education Minister Kapil Dev Aggarwal were also present in the meeting. It was informed during the meeting that 1.64 lakh seats have been offered at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, for the academic session 2024-25. The university has aligned its curriculum with the National Education Policy, 2020, introducing MOOC-based learning, a choice-based credit system, multiple entry and exit options and integrated programmes, it was claimed. The CM was apprised that in 2023-24 academic year, 12,739 students from the university secured employment, with the highest annual package reaching Rs 59.91 lakh. He instructed the officials to expedite recruitment for all vacant academic and non-academic positions. While reviewing diploma-level technical education, it was noted that 2,139 polytechnic institutes are currently functioning in the state. These include 147 government, 19 aided, 1,948 private and 18 institutions under the public private partnership (PPP) mode, with a total intake capacity of over 2.68 lakh students, officials said. At present, more than 1.15 lakh students are enrolled in these institutions, they added. Officials of the Department of Vocational Education and Skill Development informed that 324 government and 2,982 private ITIs are operational in the state. With support from Tata Technologies Limited, 212 government ITIs have been upgraded with modern laboratories and trained instructors. These institutions now offer both long-term courses and short-term skill development programmes, it was informed. For the 2024–25 academic year, nearly 1.25 lakh trainees have secured apprenticeship and employment opportunities. More than 30,000 students have also applied under the PM Internship Scheme. It was also noted that modern skill laboratories have been set up in at least 37 districts through corporate social responsibility (CSR) contributions from reputed industrial units. The regular organisation of monthly placement drives has significantly boosted local employment, with more than 2.67 lakh apprentices placed over the past five years under the NPS and CMAPS schemes.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Pvt polytechnics must take part in state-level rankings: Yogi
Lucknow: In a move aimed at maintaining the quality of private polytechnic institutions , Chief Minister on Friday asked officials to carry out the State Institutional Research Framework (SIRF) of such institutes also on the lines of govt and aided ones. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Chairing a review meeting of the technical and vocational education department, Yogi said that all institutes should, on their own, actively participate in quality evaluations like the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), National Institutional Research Framework (NIRF), and National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). "Institutes must prepare thoroughly before applying for these accreditations to maintain excellence. These quality evaluations will aid in making UP a hub of technical education ," Yogi told the officers. Underscoring the importance of prioritising innovation and hands-on training in technical and vocational education, Yogi said, "Both the departments should work in sync and should meet the industry requirements. Every student should undergo a mandatory industrial internship alongside academic training. Education must be beyond certificates—it should be practical, skill-based, and purpose-driven." During the meeting, the CM was apprised of the measures taken by technical institutions to align themselves with NEP 2020. Officials informed the CM that APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University introduced MOOC-based learning, a choice-based credit system, multiple entry and exit options, and other integrated programs. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In the academic session 2023-24, 12,739 students bagged jobs, with the highest annual package reaching Rs 59.91 lakh. Similarly, students from Madan Mohan Malviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur, were placed in reputed firms with packages up to Rs 52 lakh per annum. The CM also directed universities and engineering colleges to strengthen practical training and ensure that laboratories are well-equipped. He also instructed the officials to expedite the recruitment process for all vacant academic and non-academic positions. While reviewing the infrastructural and development-related projects, Yogi asked officials to complete the work of newly built govt engineering colleges in Basti, Gonda, Mirzapur, and Pratapgarh in a time-bound manner, ensuring these institutions become fully operational from the next academic session. He emphasised that the courses offered by these institutes must align with the local industrial landscape and emerging job opportunities. Technical education officials informed the CM that UP has 2,139 polytechnic institutes, which include 147 govt-run, 18 run on PPP-mode, 19 aided, and 1,948 private institutions, with a total intake capacity of over 2.68 lakh students. At present, more than 1.15 lakh students are pursuing their diploma from these polytechnics, most of which have digital classrooms and Aadhaar-based biometric attendance. Polytechnics also have industry-integrated programs and cutting-edge technologies such as drone technology, cybersecurity, data science, and machine learning to modernise the curriculum. Since 2017, the state has established 39 new govt polytechnics and provided training to over 13,000 faculty members and officers. Officials working at the vocational education and skill development department informed the CM that 324 govt and 2,982 private Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) are operational in the state. With support from Tata Technologies Limited, 212 govt ITIs have been upgraded with modern laboratories and trained instructors. These institutions now offer both long-term courses and short-term skill development programs. For the 2024–25 academic year, approximately 1.25 lakh trainees secured apprenticeship and employment opportunities. More than 30,000 students also applied under the PM Internship Scheme. In addition, modern skill labs have been established in over 37 districts through CSR contributions from reputed industrial units. In the past five years, 2.67 lakh apprentices were placed under the NPS and CMAPS schemes, officials said. Expressing satisfaction with the progress in technical education, Yogi said that UP is advancing with a forward-looking and robust policy framework. He urged officials to ensure effective implementation of all initiatives and to provide every youth with opportunities, thereby contributing to the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The Hindu
25-04-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Conclave on National Education Policy begins at NIT-C
Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of the National Board of Accreditation and former Chairman of the All India Council for Technical Education, inaugurated the two-day national conclave on 'Implementation of NEP 2020: Moving Towards Academic Excellence' at the Swami Vivekananda Auditorium, West Campus, NIT-Calicut (NIT-C), on Friday. NIT-C Director Prasad Krishna presided over the event. Noted academicians, including Ved Prakash, former Chairman of the University Grants Commission; A. Seshadri Sekhar, Director, IIT Palakkad; B. Ravi, Director, NITK Surathkal; and Prem Lal Patel, Director, VNIT Nagpur, took part in the conclave that aims to foster robust collaboration and facilitate knowledge sharing among Centrally funded institutions and State/UT governments to ensure the effective implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 across the nation. The NIT-C has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Education to mentor six universities in Kerala (University of Calicut, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Science University (Wayanad), Kerala University of Health and Allied Sciences, and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technological University). The universities were represented by 48 delegates alongside participants from other prestigious institutes, including IITs and NITs. More than 225 faculty members from various departments within the NIT-C are also participating in the event.
