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Scholarship Applications From Young Women In Science Are Invited By L'Oréal India
For the newest iteration of the "For Young Women in Science" Scholarship (FYWIS) 2023, L'Oréal India is currently accepting applications. Interested parties may apply for the scholarship at foryoungwomeninscience.co.in, the official website. This will open for applications on January 7, 2024. Only female students who completed Class 12 (Science stream) in the current academic year (2021–2022) and received at least 85% of their marks in PCM, PCB, or PCMB are eligible for this prize. Furthermore, in the current academic year, 2022–2023, the applicants must have been accepted into an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree in a science-related discipline at an accredited college or university in India. Only girls whose family income is less than Rs. 6 lakh annually will be eligible for the scholarship.
Assam Government And IIT-Guwahati Work Together To Promote STEM Studies; 65% Of The Participants Are Girls
The Arohan initiative of the Government of Assam and the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, are working together to encourage deserving students to pursue STEM fields in their postsecondary education.
MPhil Not Recognised Degree, Discontinue Admission: UGC To Universities
Universities have been advised to cease accepting students into the MPhil program by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The commission has requested that enrollment in MPhil programs be discontinued on the grounds that the degree is not recognized.
PGPEM And PHD Program Webinars And Applications Are Announced By IIM Bangalore
Admission forms and webinars for two of its flagship programs, the Doctoral Programme in Management (PhD) and the Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM), were made available today by the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B).
BHU Releases The Date Of The Free Coaching Admission For Civil Services
The deadline for accepting applications for free coaching for the Civil Services (Main and Preliminary) Examination 2023–24 has been set by Banaras Hindu University (BHU). The official announcement states that the admission will take place on December 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
KVS Is Unable To Refuse Admission Under The EWS Category For A Certificate From A Different State: HC
The Delhi High Court has held that the Centre, which is in charge of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), is the proper government to notify the yearly income level for determining whether a kid is eligible for the economically weaker segment (EWS).
In Bachelor Of Data Science Programmes, IITs Set The Standard; More Recent IITs excel
IITs are the leaders in the field of Bachelor of Data Science studies. According to the Imarticus Learning Report 2023, an edtech platform, IITs ranked in the top three Indian colleges for Bachelor of Data Science degrees out of a total of 100 colleges.
Kota Is Experiencing A Clinical Psychologist Shortage Despite A Rise In Suicide Cases
Even though there were 26 coaching student suicides in 2023—the most in a single year—Kota still lacks professional psychologists to handle the mental health needs of the 2.50 lakh coaching students who are studying away from home for entrance exams like JEE and NEET.
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."
