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IGNOU launches MA in Spanish
The Master of Arts in Spanish (MASL) program has begun at the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) School of Foreign Languages. Interested candidates may apply online at ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in for the IGNOU MA in Spanish for the January cycle. Translation studies, interpretation, and linguistics are examples of practical modules included in the program, according to IGNOU.
UGC Introduces ‘Sakhi Niwas’ for female students
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched a new program called Sakhi Niwas (Working Women's Hostel), a part of the Umbrella scheme of Mission Shakti and a ray of hope for women working or seeking jobs. For as long as possible, it provides a haven with basic amenities like housing, food, and daycare for their kids. This program serves working women in urban, semi-urban, and even rural locations where there are opportunities for employment for women at a minimal cost. However, only the rental models for hostels for working women are covered by the Sakhi Niwas component.
International Education Day 2024
International Education Day is a reminder for all to celebrate learning, which begins not with the school but from the day a child is born.
To foster Indian pride, UGC Encourages Convocations to wear Handloom Robes
Universities are once again being urged by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to think about using handloom fabrics for ceremonial wear at their yearly convocations. UGC claims that this will encourage handloom and give pupils a sense of pride in their Indian heritage.
Minimum Standard of Requirements for Postgraduate Courses Released by NMC
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has published a notice outlining the prerequisites that medical colleges must meet in order to create new medical facilities, provide new medical courses, expand the number of seats available for current courses, and comply with evaluation and rating standards by 2023.
UGC invites authors to create UG textbooks in Indian languages for NEP 2020
The University Grants Commission (UGC) is seeking Expressions of Interest (Eol) from writers/critics and higher education faculty members (HEls) to write undergraduate-level textbooks in 12 Indian languages for the social sciences, sciences, and arts. This is in accordance with NEP 2020.
The NSS at IIT Delhi releases a Volunteer smartphone app internally
National Service Scheme's (NSS) novel initiative: a mobile app named 'NSS IIT Delhi,' aimed at improving youth involvement and boosting social impact. Aspiring NSS volunteers at the university may register, find nearby projects, keep track of their service hours, and interact with other volunteers using this app—all made possible by an intuitive platform.
IGNOU to hold Placement Drive for Insurance Dekho on January 16
A campus placement drive for Insurance Dekho will be held by the Indira Gandhi National Open University Campus Placement Cell at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi. The date of the placement drive is set for January 16, 2024. Prior to the placement drive, a brief introduction (Pre-placement-talk) will be held to highlight the firm profile, job needs, CTC, etc. Candidates that are chosen must keep up with changes in regulations, insurance products, and industry trends. Verify the role, the type of work, the primary duties, the essential competencies, the pay and benefits, the work history, the age restriction, and the hiring procedure.
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."
