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PM Modi's "Pariksha Pe Charcha" Program Has Over One Crore Signups
Up till January 5, more than one crore people had registered for the seventh iteration of PM Modi's Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024 on the MyGov website.
More Than 3 Crore Students Have Registered For Academic Bank Of Credits: UGC
The University Grants Commission reports that around 3.17 crore students have registered for the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) thus far. The Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) platform has been joined by three crore students thus far, and the process is still ongoing. This is crucial for the National Credit Framework's smooth implementation, which gives students more options, according to a top UGC official cited by PTI.
NEET UG: The Supreme Court Dismisses An Appeal Against A Petition To Cancel The Exam
A petition against the DMK's signature drive in Tamil Nadu to do away with the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to medical colleges nationwide was turned down by the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Applications Are Being Accepted For The MSc In Cognitive And Brain Sciences Program At IIT Gandhinagar
Applications are being accepted for the master's program in cognitive science at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar. Interested parties must register online in order to take the entrance exam. To create a shortlist of candidates for interviews, a written test will be administered online. There will be no online interviews. The IIT Gandhinagar Cognitive and Brain Science program application forms can be accessed at admissions.iitgn.ac.in/pgadmission.
2,274 Cadets To Take Part In NCC Republic Day Camp 2024; 907 Girls Participating
The NCC Republic Day camp 2024 has 2,274 National Cadet Corps cadets from 28 states and eight union territories. It started today at the Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi Cantt. There will be 907 females participating in the month-long camp.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh Assesses The AIIMS Jammu Project's Progress
During an on-site visit to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS Jammu), Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh directed the CPWD and AIIMS management to expedite the project's completion. The minister instructed them to work double shifts around the clock and to put in twice as much effort.
Union Minister RK Singh Laid Foundation For New ICER Building At IISc
This Thursday, at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), the Union Minister of Power, New and Renewable Energy, R K Singh, lay the cornerstone for the construction of the new Interdisciplinary Centre for Energy Research (ICER). Under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has given financial support of Rs 60.74 crore for the construction of the ICER building.
Babri Masjid Slogan Scribbled On JNU Campus Walls
Jawaharlal Nehru University instructed on Friday to repaint all of the campus walls in order to remove any graffiti or slogans that had appeared on them the day before, calling for the reconstruction of the Babri Masjid. During a meeting with a committee tasked with investigating recurring instances of contentious sloganeering and wall defacement, the administration requested that officials increase security measures in all university institutions.
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."
