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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.
Karnataka Continues with old Education Policy and Rejected NEP
The Karnataka government, in a move that reflects its responsiveness to student and college concerns, has decided to revert to the three-year degree programme (with no option for a fourth year) for the academic year 2024-25. This decision comes as a response to the worries expressed by students and colleges about the need for clarity in pursuing a four-year degree plan under the NEP, demonstrating the government's commitment to addressing the needs of its educational community.
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.
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.
NITI Aayog Internship: Learn How to Apply?
NITI Aayog, the apex public policy think tank of the Government of India, is inviting applications for their internship programs.
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.
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
BITS Pilani Shines Bright with Top NAAC Accreditation
According to the most recent NAAC certification circular, BITS Pilani received an A++ grade of 3.68 out of 4. This will position it in the country's top 4% NAAC-accredited universities.
IIM Kozhikode Launches AI Programme for Senior Professionals
On 12 December 2024, IIM Kozhikode, in a prestigious collaboration with ed-tech company Emeritus and an extra course from Kellogg Executive Education, announced the commencement of its AI for Senior Executives programme in India. This 30-week programme, a unique opportunity for our esteemed audience, starts on 14 March 2025, and the fee is Rs 4.00 lakhs+ GST. Candidates can apply by 19 December 2024.
IIT Placement 2024-25: IIT Madras & Kharagpur Exceptional Day 1 Results
Early reports from IIT Madras and IIT Kharagpur indicate promising trends as the placement season commenced on 1st December at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). These premier institutions exhibit exceptional performance in the ongoing placement drive despite previous apprehensions regarding students receiving inadequate compensation or needing help obtaining placements.
Galgotias University Honoured for Excellence at Global Library Science Forum
Galgotias University hosted the 12th International Conference on Library and Information Science on 2nd December 2024, which spanned three days. The event's Chief Guest, Shri Yogendra Upadhyay, the Higher Education Minister of Uttar Pradesh, underscored the importance of education in developing morality and transmitting knowledge and wisdom. He stated, "The primary foundation of education is to instill good values and strengthen our understanding through technology. I urge students and youth of our country to master modern technologies and establish new milestones for the welfare of the world. Always remember that hard work, reflection, and contemplation yield immense rewards."
