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NCERT Strong Issues Advisory to Publishers Unauthorised Textbook Content
On April 7th, 2024, the NCERT issued a warning against unauthorised school textbooks, citing the possibility of factual errors. It also cautioned the public against unlawful printing and commercial sale of National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) school textbooks.
Anand Kumar of Super 30's to Launch Online Educational Platform for the Poor Students
The founder of Super 30 and a renowned mathematician, Anand Kumar, has announced that he will soon launch a noble online education platform to extend learning opportunities for unprivileged and financially challenged Students. Speaking at the 2024 Kellogg India Business Conference on the theme "Reimagining India: Shaping the Global Economic Landscape," organised by Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Anand said to embrace the advantages of technology and reach out to more students.
Ministry of Education Asks CBSE to Plan Board Exams Twice a Year From Academic Session 2025
According to PTI, the Ministry of Education has instructed the CBSE to work out structures for conducting board exams twice a year, beginning with the 2025-26 academic session.
Milestone unlocked:12 visually impaired students excelled in 12th board examination 2024
"Blindness is an unfortunate handicap but true vision does not require the eyes." -Helen Keller. The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) released the West Bengal Class 12 Results 2024 on May 8th. All twelve students with vision impairments from Kolkata's LightHouse for the Blind got first class, five got A+ grades, and the remaining students got A grades; among them, Rashida Khatun Achieved the highest score of 415 marks out of 500.
An 18 year old Rajasthan's student makes History
Ramdhan Lodha, an 18-year-old student at Mewar University in Rajasthan, has revolutionised farming. Ramdhan is a farmer's son who has witnessed firsthand traditional agriculture's struggles and created a Solar-Powered Weed Killer. His invention allows farmers to kill and prevent weeds in their fields.
Kerala SSLC Exam New Assessment Planning
In a press conference on Wednesday, 8th May, Kerala’s general Education Minister, V. Sivankutty, unveiled a pivotal plan for a new assessment system for the SSLC exam.
All India Russian Edu Fair 2024 Offer 8000 MBBS Seats for Indian students
The All India Russian Fair, an exclusive event for the Academic year 2024-25, will be held at the prestigious Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Chennai on May 11th and 12th. The top eight higher education institutions owned by the Russian government will directly participate. This year, the MBBS seats have been increased from 5000 to 8000, a testament to the growing demand for medical education in Russia. It's worth noting that Russia is now the only foreign country that aligns with the National Medical Commission (NMC) of India's current regulations regarding medical education abroad.
CISCE Prioritises Student Well-being: Merit Lists Dropped from Class 10 and 12 Exams.
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination(CISCE) discontinued the merit list for the class 10 board examination (ICSE) and class 12 board examination(ISC). CISCE Chief Executive and Secretary Joseph Emmanuel said that the council aims to foster a healthier educational environment. The board discontinues the merit list system to prevent "unhealthy competition” from the academic year 2023-2024.
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.
Campus News
IIM-Mumbai Invites Applicants for MBA in Sustainability Management
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai, formerly NITIE, has announced admissions for its MBA in Sustainability Management program. This innovative program empowers future leaders to drive impactful environmental and social change.
IIT Kanpur Offers 45-Day Intensive Online Preparation for JEE Aspirants
SATHEE, a collaborative effort by IIT Kanpur and the Ministry of Education, has rolled out a 45-day crash course tailored for JEE Main 2025 aspirants. Starting November 11, this course offers a complete preparation package—including daily live online sessions, interactive study resources, and a robust set of practice materials—all free. Students can easily enrol via the SATHEE website (rather.iitk.ac.in) or the SATHEE mobile app, available on iOS and Android.
IIM Bangalore PGPEM Celebrates 25 Years of Drishti Leadership Summit
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore’s Postgraduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM) celebrated the 25th edition of its flagship Annual Leadership Summit, Drishti, on 9-10 November 2024. Centred around the theme, “Insights to Impact: Shaping Business Strategies for Tomorrow,” the silver jubilee summit gathered industry leaders, visionaries, professionals, and B-school students for two days of collaborative discussions on innovation and sustainable growth.
IIT Madras Launches 6-Month Internship Program for B.Tech Students in 2024-25
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has introduced an innovative six-month internship program for B.Tech students to increase their chances of securing pre-placement offers and providing valuable industry exposure. Starting in the 2024-25 academic year, students will have their sixth semester free of core courses, allowing them to pursue extended internships or other professional experiences. They can now complete elective courses in earlier or later semesters, providing unprecedented flexibility.
