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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.
The Executive General Management Programme Has Been Launched By IIM Lucknow With Talentsprint
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow has announced the establishment of an Executive General Management Programme for modern-day professionals in collaboration with TalentSprint. Interested individuals with a UG and PG degree in any area and at least two years of professional experience can apply at talentsprint.com/course/executive-general-management-program-iim-lucknow.
President Draupadi Murmu Bestows A National Honour On The President Of Narayan Seva Sansthan
President Draupadi Murmu presented Prashant Agrawal, President of Narayan Seva Sansthan, with the coveted National Award for 'Best Personality- Empowerment of Differently-abled' at a ceremony hosted by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
CSICE Has Announced Job Openings With Monthly Salaries Of Up To Rs 2.74 Lakh
On December 5, 2023, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) declared vacancies for five positions. Interested applicants should apply within ten days of the advertisement by uploading their resumes to cisce.org, the official website.
In India, Delhi University Tops The QS World University Sustainability Rankings
Officials announced on Tuesday that Delhi University had topped the list of 56 Indian universities that had made the cut in the QS World University Sustainability rankings. Following DU, the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Bombay and Madras took second and third place, respectively.
Over 1500 OBC Students Will Benefit From MPhil And PhD Scholarships In 2022, According To The Government
In the fiscal year 2022-23, 1570 students will benefit from the MPhil and PhD OBC Scholarship under NF-OBC. This is the most recipients in the last five years.
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.
