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SWAYAM Portal: NCERT provides Free Online Courses for Classes 11 & 12.
The NCERT provides the free online courses facility available for students of classes 11 & 12 on the SWAYAM portal.
BCI Commands Universities to Cohere with Legal Education Standards.
The BCI urges law institutions to uphold and upgrade the standards of legal education across the nation.
Supreme Court Orders Universities to Follow UGC Regulations.
The Supreme Court has ordered universities to comply with the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines.
Delhi High Court to Consider Petition for Rescheduling CA Exam Date
The Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear a plea for a revision of the Chartered Accountants (CA) exams today, April 8. The Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAI) has scheduled CA intermediate and final exams for May. CA candidates have been urging the ICAI to postpone the CA inter and final exams in 2024 until June, citing worries about the timing of the 18th Lok Sabha general election.
Supreme Court Ensures Fair Stipends for Foreign Medical Graduates
Taking note of the issue of some international medical graduates not receiving internship stipends, the Supreme Court ordered that these students should be treated equally with their Indian counterparts.
UGC urges state boards to encourage students to apply for CUET UG 2024
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked state board chairpersons to encourage students to apply for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG). The CUET-UG 2024 is a single-window admission process for UG programmes in Central Universities under the Education Ministry and other participating institutions/organisations/autonomous colleges across the country.
Manipur candidates who have opted Imphal as exam centre can change it: UPSC to Delhi HC
The UPSC has informed the Delhi High Court that it will allow applicants from Manipur's hill districts who have chosen Imphal as their examination centre to change it and that the state government will aid their trip.
NMC Releases List Of Colleges That Will Start New Postgraduate Medical Course
The National Medical Commission (NMC) recently released a comprehensive list of medical colleges that plan to start new postgraduate medical courses or increase their intake of seats on PG medical courses beginning in the academic year 2024-2025.
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.
