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Time of India
12-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
BHU develops 63 SWAYAM courses for 2025 session
Varanasi: The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) developed 63 SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds) programmes for the session 2025. Registration for these programmes, set to begin on July 21 and August 18 in two phases, has started. The 4, 8, and 12-week duration programmes are developed keeping in mind the academic and professional needs of the learners. According to the BHU spokesperson, the courses cover a wide range of subjects like commerce, management, arts, humanities, social sciences, life sciences, psychology, law, engineering, and Ayurveda, among others. The programmes include traditional as well as contemporary courses. The exams for these programmes will commence in Oct 2025. The Ministry of Education launched the SWAYAM initiative with the aim of providing quality online education free of charge to all. The university already developed 37 programmes in the last two sessions. tnn Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
India Today
12-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Banaras Hindu University launches 63 SWAYAM courses for 2025, registration begins
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is expanding its digital footprint by introducing 63 new SWAYAM courses for the 2025 academic session. Interested learners can register for these free online courses on the official portal — Classes for the upcoming batch will begin on July 21 and August courses, developed by BHU faculty, span durations of four, eight, and twelve weeks and cover a wide range of disciplines — including commerce, law, psychology, management, humanities, life sciences, engineering, and Ayurveda. The final examinations for these MOOCs will be conducted in October (Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds), a flagship initiative by the Ministry of Education, aims to deliver high-quality education to anyone, anywhere, at no cost. Highlighting BHU's role in this national effort, the Ministry has designated the university as the National Coordinator (NC) for all Institutions of National Importance (INIs) on the SWAYAM platform. With this, BHU now oversees the development, academic support, and quality assurance of online courses offered by over 160 INIs, including IITs and Central Ashutosh Mohan from BHU's Institute of Management Studies has been appointed the National Coordinator for SWAYAM-INIs. He will lead the institution's efforts in ensuring the academic excellence of these BHU had developed 37 SWAYAM courses across two sessions. The university has also launched a dedicated news portal — — to share updates on its academic initiatives, student support programmes, research breakthroughs, and community engagement efforts. The portal features sections on achievements, patents, faculty development, projects, and a video gallery, offering an immersive look at life on campus.
Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
BHU develops 63 SWAYAM courses, registration starts for 2025 session
The faculty members of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) have developed 63 SWAYAM programmes for the 2025 academic session. Registration for these programmes are underway and classes begin on July 21 and August 18. Interested candidates may register themselves using the link – The SWAYAM courses are for a duration of four, eight and 12 weeks. The courses cover subjects in commerce, management, arts, humanities, social sciences, life sciences, psychology, law, engineering, and Ayurveda. The programs include traditional as well as contemporary courses. The exams for these programmes will start from October 2025. SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds) is an initiative by the Ministry of Education to provide quality online education free of charge to all. In a statement issued by the university, it said: 'BHU has been proactively involved with the initiative, offering diverse courses. The university has already developed 37 programmes is the last two sessions. Acknowledging Banaras Hindu University's commitment and contribution in advancing digital education in the country, the Ministry of Education, has also appointed the varsity as National Coordinator (NC) for Institutions of National Importance (INIs) on the SWAYAM platform.' BHU SWAYAM Coordinator, Dr. Ashutosh Mohan, Institute of Management Studies, has been designated as the National Coordinator for this responsibility. This granted the varsity the authority to oversee the development and quality of online courses developed by more than 160 Institutes of National Importance (INIs) nationwide, which include Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Central Universities. BHU now facilitates the administration, academic support, and strategic development of SWAYAM MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) for all INIs. Recently, the university has launched a dedicated news webpage ( to showcase its initiatives, student well-being programs, faculty development measures, and other steps aimed at the overall growth of the university and its community. The page features various sections including news, activities, initiatives, achievements, patents, projects, and a video gallery, offering a comprehensive overview of the university's events, developments, and campus life.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UP releases academic calendar 2025-26 for state universities and colleges
Lucknow: The UP govt on Monday released the academic calendar for 2025-26 for the state universities and their associated colleges. Accordingly, classes for newly enrolled students in the first semester will begin on July 26. For those in the third and fifth semesters, teaching will begin on July 21. Universities have been asked to finish admissions by July 24. An order by principal secretary, higher education, MP Agarwal said that universities must conduct a one-week induction programme as per UGC guidelines before and after classes from July 26-30. Agarwal directed the registrar of the universities to ensure that NEP 2020 is implemented in all courses except law and medicine. Universities and colleges have been asked to prepare their annual activity calendar in view of the academic calendar and upload it on their website, according to which all the curricular and non-curricular activities will be conducted throughout the year. Directives have been issued to universities to begin evaluation simultaneously with the examinations and finish it within a week after examinations end. Universities must complete non-academic activities without disrupting the teaching work. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo In situations where there are fewer teaching days, universities must conduct extra classes, both offline and online. University examinations will be conducted twice a year, from Nov 11, 2025, to Dec 10, 2025 (Odd semester), and Apr 11, 2026, to May 10, 2026 (Even semester and annual exam). Universities are recommended to make a list of courses available on SWAYAM for minor papers and skill courses. Students can study these courses selected by their universities on SWAYAM for free and appear for examinations. All universities will map the courses online on SWAYAM and upload their list on the website and ensure its credit transfer. Agarwal instructed the universities to close all admissions by July 26. The registrar will be held responsible for any delay in the admissions. If a student is unable to take admission due to pending results for exams like CUET, then the university can permit such students if seats are vacant. The order also said that teachers should conduct the continuous internal evaluation (CIE) of the students along with teaching work. The university will not conduct any kind of mid-term examinations or internal examinations for CIE. Instead of examinations for evaluation, teachers will carry out a comprehensive evaluation of students based on suggestions given by the govt. In addition, the controller of examinations has been asked to ensure transparency in practical examinations, for which all educational institutions will live stream or upload practical examinations on their institution's YouTube channel (to be created in case institutions don't have one). Agarwal suggested that all universities conduct the examination of the odd semester in written, descriptive mode and the examination of the even semester in multiple-choice question (MCQ) mode. This, he said, will ensure the timely completion of examinations and results.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Andhra University introduces major administrative & academic reforms
Visakhapatnam: Andhra University has decided to introduce several structural changes aimed at strengthening academic and administrative efficiency. A new dean for faculty affairs has been appointed to address matters and issues related to teaching staff. Similarly, the university has created the dean of alumni relations post for the first time to foster strong connections between alumni and their alma mater. To enhance the university's reputation through academic initiatives and collaborations with industry and govt, a new position, namely dean of outreach, has been introduced. A professor-in-charge has been appointed to oversee courses such as NPTEL, SWAYAM, and MOOCs. Furthermore, a professor-in-charge for university branding and media affairs, along with the IQAC coordinator, will operate in alignment under the purview of the dean of outreach as part of a newly designed structure. A chief coordinator has been appointed for the spot valuation section to reinforce the integrity of the examination system. The roles of the director of admissions and the centre for distance and open learning have now been consolidated under a single new director, who has been entrusted with full responsibility for both domains. In prioritising student welfare, a new dean of student welfare has been appointed. Under this division, the NCC, NSS, and the department of arts have been integrated. A separate dean position has been established to coordinate infrastructure, planning, and management. This division will oversee essential services including civil, electrical, transport, and security operations, and will be responsible for infrastructure development. To further strengthen the research and development division, it has now been integrated under the purview of a dean. The projects and intellectual property rights (IPR) sections have also been brought under this domain, with an in-charge appointed to oversee their functioning. Vice-chancellor Prof GP Rajasekhar said that these institutional changes have been introduced to enhance transparency, accountability, and the efficiency of services at Andhra University. "As part of this, there was a complete restructuring of deans and directors related to the administration. New positions have been created, including dean of faculty affairs, dean of outreach, dean of alumni relations, dean of infrastructure, planning and management, and chief coordinator of spot valuation. Furthermore, several measures are being taken to strengthen the examination evaluation system. It is important to connect the century-old university with its alumni, recognising and honouring their contributions. In this direction, several institutional reforms are being introduced in the university's administration," the V-C added.
