Question

    What is the significance of the National Council of

    Educational Research and Training (NCERT) being granted the deemed-to-be-university status?
    A It allows NCERT to offer specialized medical courses Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B NCERT can now grant degrees to students in various fields Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C It signifies NCERT's transition into a full-fledged university Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D NCERT can engage in global collaborations and contribute to the global educational landscape Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E It designates NCERT as an institute exclusively focused on adult literacy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been granted the deemed-to-be-university status by the Ministry of Higher Education, Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan announced on the 63rd Foundation Day of the apex decision-making body for school education. NCERT has established a formidable presence in research, actively shaped school education, teacher training, and adult literacy. NCERT on becoming a research university will offer opportunities for global collaborations and contributions to the global educational landscape. The deemed-to-be university status is on lines of Indian Institute of Science. Learn Along: About NCERT Founded: 1961            President: Dharmendra Pradhan (Minister of Education)

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