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Dreaming of Studying in New Zealand? NZIST Offers Exclusive Scholarships for Indian Students – Find Out More
The New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NIST) has unveiled a new scholarship initiative for Indian students, offering more than NZ$200,000 in scholarships.
Chhattisgarh Launches MBBS in Hindi: CM Vishnu Deo Sai
On 14th September 2024, the Honourable Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Mr Vishnu Deo Sai, announced that the MBBS course in the state will be conducted in Hindi beginning with the ongoing academic session. This announcement was made on the occasion of 'Hindi Diwas.'
Canada Sees Decline in Indian Students for Post-Secondary Education
In the first half of 2024 (January – June), Canada issued 55,500 post-secondary study permits to Indian students, representing 49% of the total international post-secondary student population. This proportion mirrors the full-year figures for 2023 and is only marginally lower than the 51% recorded in the first half of 2023.
IITs Rethinking Campus Placements? What Students and Faculty Say
Recent discussions around IIT/engineering placements have highlighted significant salary packages, high student placement rates, and numerous international offers. This has fueled a debate on whether Indian engineers are overly reliant on on-campus placements.
Goa Medical College Increases MBBS Seats upto 200
According to Mr Vishwajit Rane, the Goa state Health Minister, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has authorised expanding the number of MBBS seats at the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) to 200 for the academic year 2024-25.The GMCH, the largest government hospital in Goa, had previously received approval for 150 seats in its MBBS program.
LEAD Group Introduces ‘TECHBOOK’ for Modern Learning
On Tuesday, 10thSeptember 2024, LEAD Group introduced an interactive learning aid called TECHBOOK to revolutionise traditional textbook-driven education. According to a press release issued by LEAD Group, the TECHBOOK, introduced in New Delhi, provides three state-of-the-art technologies and an NCF-aligned curriculum to address the primary learning challenges students face today.
Kerala and World Bank Explore Collaboration to Elevate Education System
A team of World Bank experts met with Kerala’s Chief Minister Mr Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday i.e., 09th of September 2024. They praised the state's reforms and expressed interest in a collaborative initiative to attract international students to the state. This meeting substantially boosted Kerala's efforts to restructure its higher education system.
Medical Seats Increased in Telangana for NEET UG 2024
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced a substantial increase in the number of medical seats for the second round of NEET UG Counselling 2024. Telangana will receive 600 new seats across eight medical colleges in the state.
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.
