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IIM Sambalpur, IG Drones partner to launch drone centre of excellence & more
According to the cooperation, IG Drones will establish a drone centre of excellence at IIM Sambalpur's Delhi campus, which would serve as a hub for drone technology research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
IIT Delhi Launches EV and Charging Infrastructure Certification Programme
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has announced the start of the second batch of its certificate programme on the foundations of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure. This project aims to address the growing demand for specialist and qualified individuals in the Indian automotive industry, which is undergoing a transition to electric vehicles.
IIT Kharagpur and Indian Navy Collaborate for Technology Research
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Kharagpur) and the Indian Navy have inked an agreement at Naval Headquarters in New Delhi to foster technological progress, new solutions, and collaborative research and development. Rear Admiral K Srinivas, assistant head of materiel (dockyard and refit) at Naval Headquarters, and Rintu Banerjee, dean of research and development at IIT Kharagpur, inked the agreement in front of IIT Kharagpur director Virendra Kumar Tewari.
IIT Delhi Introduces Project Management Online Certificate Course
On March 14, the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IITD) began accepting applications for an online Project Management credential programme. Interested students can apply for this course at IIT Delhi's official website, iitdelhi.emeritus.org.
Delhi University to introduce Science of Happiness course in women colleges
Delhi University (DU) has taken a step towards encouraging mental health by offering a course on the Science of Happiness. This initiative is intended to highlight the importance of happiness in the lives of students.
Delhi University to Extend Two MPhil Courses Till 2025-26
Following the suggestions of NEP 2020, Delhi University is scheduled to present a request to the Executive Council to partially soften the UGC's notification regarding the discontinuation of MPhil courses. It plans to extend the validity of two of its MPhil programmes in clinical psychology and psychiatric social work into the 2025-2026 academic year.
IIM Ahmedabad Records 100% Placement: With 54% Jump Than Last Year
During the placement process for the MBA Class of 2024 of the Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in Management at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad, which ended on February 12, Accenture and Boston Consulting Group made the most offers on campus (including PPOs-pre placement offers).
IIT Guwahati Introduces Drone Pilot Training Program in India
In collaboration with EduRade, a brand owned by RC HobbyTech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and incubated at IIT Guwahati Research Park, IIT Guwahati have launched India's largest Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO), spanning 18 acres and capable of flying 9 medium-class drones at the same time. The primary goal of this RPTO is to support the development of drone technology in India. It also connects with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambition of establishing India as a worldwide drone centre by 2030, contributing to the recently established 'Namo Drone Didi' campaign.
Admission News
Alert! IGNOU Admission 2024 Deadline Extended
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the deadline for new admission to the July 2024 academic year. Students planning to apply for the July 2024 session of online distance learning (ODL) and online programs will now have another registration deadline. The revised deadline is 15th October 2024. Previously, the registration deadline for the ODL and online programmes was 30th September 2024.
KEAM 3rd Round Counselling Final Allotment
The Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) 2024 Round 3 seat allotment results were announced by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala on 6th of September 2024. Candidates who have registered for the counselling process can access the results by logging into the official website i.e, https://cee.kerala.gov.in/ with their application number and password.
DU NCWEB 3rd Round Admission Cutoff Released
The University of Delhi's Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board (DU NCWEB) has announced the third cutoff list for B.A and B.Com courses. Students who have submitted an application for admission to DU NCWEB in 2024 may access the third cut-off list by visiting the official website, ncweb.du.ac.in. Furthermore, the admission process has commenced. Additionally, students may consult the University of Delhi's official website, du.ac.in, to verify the cut-off list.
TS ICET 2024 Counselling Begins!
The Telangana State Council for Higher Education (TSCHE) commenced round 1 of the registration procedure for TS ICET counselling 2024 on 1st September 2024. The registration will be done at the official website tgicet.nic.in. Candidates can register till 8th September 2024.
Exam News
CAT 2024 Result Out! Check your Scores Now
On 19th December 2024, The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta announced the CAT 2024 results on its official website, iimcat.ac.in. The scorecard link is now live on the official website listed above. To download the CAT scorecard, aspirants must enter their registration number and password. The scorecard includes percentile scores for each component and an overall percentile score. This year, approximately 3.29 lakh candidates registered for the CAT 2024 exam, out of which 2.93 lakh appeared. A total of 14 candidates have received a perfect 100 percentile score, with Maharashtra having the most such candidates, followed by Delhi and Andhra Pradesh. 30 have scored 99.98 percentile
UGC NET December 2024 Registration Closes Today
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the UGC NET registration dates to December 2024. It's now possible to register until today, 11th December 2024, at 11:59 pm People who want to take the test can do so at https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/, the leading UGC NET website.
Attention! Admit Card Out for SNAP 2024 Test 2
Symbiosis International University has released the SNAP Admit Card 2024 for Test 2 on its official website. Candidates who have registered for the exam and wish to download their Symbiosis National Aptitude Test admission card can do so by going to snaptest.org.
Hurry Up! UGC NET 2024 Application Deadline Approaching - Apply by December 10
The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) registration deadline at the National Testing Agency is 10 December 2024. Candidates enthusiastic about pursuing careers as Assistant Professors or Junior Research Fellows in India's esteemed universities and colleges may now submit their applications through the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
