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Putting Up Selfie Stations In Universities With The Prime Minister's Photo Is Optional, According To Pradhan
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated on Thursday that institutions have been urged to set up selfie stations with photos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This programme seeks to recognise the Prime Minister's global achievements that have made the country proud.
'Reconsider Research Projects, Engineering Education, And Industry Gaps,' According To The IIT Alumni Association
The Pan IIT Alumni of India, a group of IIT alumni, has asked the IITs and other premier institutions in the country to reimagine and rethink their research projects and engineering teaching, as well as to further bridge the gap between industry and academia through collaborations. Chairman of the society Debashish Bhattacharyya, speaking at the "PIWOT - World of Technology event today in Bengaluru, underlined that the 'weakest link' among the IITs has been the translation of research into practical output. He also believes that research should be made more available to industries in order to provide quantitative, visible results and to foster talks between researchers and industry.
7 Months After The UGC Mandate, There Is Still No Ombudsperson For Student Issues In 584 Of 1,090 Universities
During the 2023-24 placement session, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati got a total of 712 offers until December 6. Offers were made for a variety of positions, including core, software development, product, analyst, and finance. The biggest domestic offer received to yet is Rs 1.20 crore, with an international offer of Rs 2.05 crore.
ISB Offers Fee Waivers For Veterans And Serving Members Of The Armed Forces
At COP 28 in the United Arab Emirates, the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) received the renowned Green University Award. This distinction was bestowed by Green Mentors, a non-governmental organisation in the United States with special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
On The First Day Of Placements, 485 Students From IIT Kanpur Received Employment Offers
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has kicked off its Phase I placement session with a bang, with 485 positions offered to students before the end of the first day of campus placements. This outstanding performance reflects IITK students' excellent success, with 428 individuals getting prestigious employment through a combination of campus placements and Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs).
The CCPA Regulation Encourages The Dopt To Prohibit IAS Officers From Dealing With Coaching Institutes
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued a directive forbidding civil workers, specifically officers entering the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), from participating in promotional activities or entering into advertising deals with coaching institutes. In response to irregularities and complaints, the direction advises the enforcement of norms to avoid endorsements by UPSC toppers in coaching institute promotions.
The UGC Has Directed Universities To Nominate An Ombudsperson And To Put Regulations Into Effect By December 31
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed universities to appoint Ombudspersons and fulfil other UGC Regulations provisions by December 31, 2023. After December 31, the UGC will publish the names of defaulting universities that fail to designate an Ombudsperson and comply with other regulations.
Foreign Medical Graduates From Ukraine Are Permitted To Complete The Course; A Two-Year Internship Is Required: Govt
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted foreign medical graduates (FMGs) from Ukraine a one-time opportunity to complete their remaining courses from various countries, the Rajya Sabha was informed by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in a written reply on Tuesday.
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."
