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The Chief Minister Of Assam Distributes Scooters To 35,770 Deserving Pupils
Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam, ceremoniously handed scooters to high-achieving students under the Pragyan Bharati initiative on Thursday at the Veterinary College field in Khanapara, Guwahati. The award, established in remembrance of eminent litterateur and linguist Banikanta Kakati, entered its sixth year in 2023, with 35770 students receiving bikes under the scheme.
The Academic Council Of Delhi University Has Approved Crucial Suggestions
In a recent development at Delhi University, the academic council adopted a set of suggestions aimed at improving students' academic experiences, albeit with some opposition from teachers' organisations.
The UGC Has Installed Selfie Stations On Campuses To Highlight India's Achievements
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked universities and colleges across the country to set up selfie stations on their campuses. The campaign attempts to promote awareness among young people about India's achievements in numerous fields.
Atishi Raises Concerns About 'Irregularities' At 12 Du Colleges Financed By The Delhi Government
On Friday, Delhi Education Minister Atishi wrote to the Centre, expressing worry about irregularities in the financial management of 12 Delhi University (DU) institutes that get financing from the Delhi government.
Summer Placement At IIM Ahmedabad: 100% Placement, BCG As Top Recruiter
The summer placement procedure for the 2025 MBA class of the postgraduate programme (PGP) in Management has been completed by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM). In the summer placements at IIM Ahmedabad, as many as 124 firms from various domains participated virtually throughout the three clusters, with all students placed.
Last Year, The United States Issued A Record-Breaking 1,40,000 Visas To Indian Students
As part of the Biden administration's effort to strengthen people-to-people ties with India, the United States issued over 140,000 visas to Indian students last year and is taking multiple initiatives to shorten visa appointment wait times.
NIT-Srinagar Has Declared A Winter Break. Students Are Asked To Evacuate Hostels 10 Days Ahead Of Schedule
As a precautionary step, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar closed for winter vacation on Thursday, 10 days ahead of schedule, a day after demonstrations against a student's social media post extended to other institutes. All classwork and internal tests scheduled for the day were cancelled at Islamia College of Science and Commerce.
Odisha Government signs MoU for establishment of NMIMS university
The Odisha government and the SVKM trust have inked a Rs 300 crore MoU to construct NMIMS University in Bhubaneswar with a 40-acre land allocation, signalling a big step forward in the state's educational development.
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."
