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US Universities Can Validate TOEFL Scores by Indian Study Abroad Partners
Universities in the United States (US) can now verify exam of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam results through their Indian study-abroad partners. This notification was issued by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), which is situated in Princeton and administers assessments such as the TOEFL and Graduate Record Examinations.
SBI Foundation invites applications for Youth for India Fellowship programme
SBI Foundation, the State Bank Group's CSR arm, is accepting applications for the 12th batch of the SBI Youth for India Fellowship programme. Interested candidates can apply for the programme at the official website, youthforindia.org/register.
UGC Issues Guidelines to State Private Universities for off-campus centres.
Off-campus centers within state-private universities can now be established by the University Grant Commission (UGC).
UGC Issues Guidelines to State private universities for off-campus centres
On March 6, the UGC issued regulations allowing state-private universities to establish off-campus centres within their respective states, aligning with the "future academic vision" rather than "commercial interests."
Amazon Future Engineer Awards Scholarships to 500 Female Students
On Thursday, March 7, Amazon India announced scholarships for 500 female students through the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Programme in India.
Universities asked to provide bridge and Online Courses to students
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a notification directing universities to give bridging courses and online courses to students completing their four-year undergraduate curriculum.
Tinder & Yuvaa jointly launched ‘Let’s Talk Consent’ course on Coursera
Tinder, a global dating service, is offering a first-of-its-kind online self-learning course called Let's Talk Consent, which focuses on interpersonal consent. This course is being offered in collaboration with Yuvaa, a young media organisation in India.
UGC directs Universities to refund fees, implement provisions of UGC Act
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked higher educational institutions (HEIs) to refund fees for students who have transferred to other colleges. The committee had previously asked that schools allow students to receive a complete refund of their college fees within a set time frame to pursue a course of their choice.
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.
