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Centre for Educational Research and Training (CERT), in collaboration with the Department of Education, Aligarh Muslim University, Organised a Round Table Discussion on NEP 2020, the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), and the UGC Draft Curriculum, encouraging a detailed academic dialogue on recent educational reforms.

Moderated by Dr. Roshan Mohiddin, Director, Executive Board, CERT, the session focused on the practical implications of multiple entry–exit provisions, the academic positioning of current policy shifts and issues emerging from the UGC draft curriculum. Dr.Mohiddin outlined the aims of the programme before inviting panelists to share their perspectives.

In her inaugural address, Prof. Nakhat Nasreen, Chairperson, Department of Education, welcomed the participants and emphasised the need for informed deliberations on national-level policy changes. Contributing to the discussion, Prof. Gunjan Dubey expressed her concern about the operational challenges of implementing the multiple entry-exit system under NEP 2020, especially with regard to record management. Prof. Sajid Jamal highlighted the ideological and structural concerns within NEP 2020, noting that the educational discourse has shifted from equality in earlier policies to quality in current reforms and stressing how social and political factors influence educational structures.

Offering an insider’s perspective, Dr. Mohammad Shaheer Siddiqui provided a critical analysis of NCFSE-2023, outlining its philosophical foundations and practical implications. He pointed out concerns regarding the illusion of choice at the secondary stage, which may complicate students’ career decisions, and cautioned against approaches that could limit the developmental freedom of young learners. Reflecting on broader social dimensions, Dr. Mohammad Hanif Ahmad discussed the emphasis on social justice, the importance of institutional autonomy and the continued need for financial support for minority and marginalised communities.

Dr. Md. Danish Iqbal from the Department of English spoke about shifting perceptions in education and the cultural changes shaping contemporary academic responses and the idea of education and the impact of policy level changes.
The programme ended with an interactive question.

Round Table Discussion on NEP 2020, NCF, and UGC Draft Curriculum

26-11-2025 , Wednesday | 11:00am

📍Conference Hall, Dept of Education, Aligarh Muslim University

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`Online Talk`

*Distorting the Past: NCERT, Hindutva, and the Battle for India’s History*

🎙️ Speaker:
*Dr. Ruchika Sharma*
Historian | Educator

📅 Date: 24/07/25
🕒 Time: 9:00pm

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Call for Research Associate (RA) – CERT, New Delhi

CERT is hiring a Research Associate for ongoing projects:

🔹 Eligibility: Postgraduate/PhD students with research experience
🔹 Duration: 1 year
🔹 Pay scale : As per experience
🔹 Role: Research, writing, project coordination, and organising seminars

`Last Date Extended to 10th March`

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*Call for Research Associate (RA) – CERT, New Delhi*

CERT is hiring a Research Associate for ongoing projects:

🔹 Eligibility: Postgraduate/PhD students with research experience
🔹 Duration: 1 year
🔹 Pay scale : As per experience
🔹 Role: Research, writing, project coordination, and organising seminars

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NORTHEAST HISTORY SUMMIT

13-14 September, 2024 University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya

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'Islamophobia in Indian Campuses'

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Join CERT as an Intern!

Are you interested in improving the educational status of minorities in Malda and Murshidabad? Join CERT and make a difference!

Position: Research Intern Duration: 1 Month
Stipend:₹6000 per month
Location: Malda and Murshidabad

Role and Responsibilities:

- Conduct a comprehensive review of literature on the educational status of minorities in Malda and Murshidabad.
- Compile findings into detailed reports and analyses.
- Collaborate with the CERT team to identify key areas for improvement and policy recommendations.

Eligibility:

- Graduate or postgraduate students from relevant fields such as Education, Sociology, Social Work, or similar disciplines.
- Analytical and research skills.

How to Apply:

- Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications to [email protected]
- Application Deadline: 15th August 2024

Two research papers prepared by CERT, titled "Digital Personal Data Protection Act: A Brief Explainer" and "Aadhar Issues and APAAR Implications: A Brief Analysis," were released by SIO national leaders, including National President Ramees EK and General Secretary Salman Mobin Khan.

The first paper provides a concise overview of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, discussing its key provisions and implications for individuals and organizations in India. The latter analysis examines the challenges associated with the Aadhar system and explores the potential impacts of the APAAR initiative on privacy and data security.

Three research papers prepared by CERT, titled "Digital Personal Data Protection Act: A Brief Explainer" and "Aadhar Issues and APAAR Implications: A Brief Analysis," “ Search and Seizure of Electronic Devices: A Brief Explainer on Existing Laws and Proposed Changes” were released.

The first paper provides a concise overview of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, discussing its key provisions and implications for individuals and organizations in India. The latter analysis examines the challenges associated with the Aadhar system and explores the potential impacts of the APAAR initiative on privacy and data security.

Search and Seizure of Electronic Devices: A Brief Explainer on Existing Laws and Proposed Changes” Focuses on electronic device searches and seizures, the booklet delves into the legal landscape and explores proposed amendments to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).

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NORTHEAST HISTORY SUMMIT

13-14 September, 2024 | University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya

Date for Submission of Abstract extended to 10th August, 2024

Key Dates

Abstract submission deadline: 10th August, 2024

Notification of acceptance: 13th August, 2024

Full paper submission deadline: 10th September, 2024

All rights are reserved by CERT for publishing, and the selected papers will be published as an edited volume.

Send your abstracts to: [email protected]

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