Archive for March 21st, 2018

HEC bans 13 varsities’ distance learning MPhil, PhD

Lahore – Poor quality standard at 13 universities has led the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to suspend admissions for their MPhil and PhD distance learning programmes, a decision that will affect nearly 4,000 students. After physical visits and documents’ review, a committee of HEC experts has concluded that...
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In A First, IIM Ahmedabad Launches 2-Year Distance Learning Course

Ahmedabad: The Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIM-A) on Monday launched a two-year Post Graduate Programme in Management (e-PGP) through distance learning using satellite-based education technology. The course, the first by an IIM, will cost Rs. 17 lakh and is aimed at working executives and entrepreneurs. The institute will start offering the...
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