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Delhi University May Use The Swayam Portal To Deliver Up To 20% Of Its Courses Online
Up to 20% of Delhi University's courses may be available online via the Swayam platform. At its meeting on November 30, the Academic Council will be presented with a proposal in this regard. The idea states that colleges may think about offering up to 20% of all courses offered in a given program online during a given semester.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Lays The Foundation Stone For Darbhanga Medical College
At an estimated cost of Rs 2,742 crore, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar laid the cornerstone for the reconstruction of the Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), which would house 2,100 beds in addition to a college that will enroll 250 MBBS students annually. "Layed the foundation stone of the plan to redevelop Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital, Darbhanga at a cost of Rs 2742.04 crore," Kumar wrote in a post on X. We had previously stated that DMCH would grow to have 2,500 beds. At a cost of Rs 194.08 crore, we opened a 400-bed surgical block today and placed the cornerstone for the 2,100-bed hospital that remains.
Global Professional Accountants Convention Hosted By ICAI
ICAI is organising its first-ever “Global Professional Accountants Convention” (GloPAC) on the theme- “Connecting the Globe, Creating Value” on November 24-26, 2023, at Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
Himachal Chief Minister Outlines Extensive Education Changes For The Coming Academic Year
Himachal Pradesh's Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced on Sunday that comprehensive education reforms will be implemented in the upcoming academic session. In an interview with reporters, the CM stated that his administration is committed to providing quality education to pupils in the state.
AICTE Predicts That India Will Be The Most Developed Country In Higher Education By 2047
In a recent speech at Amity University, AICTE Chairman Professor T G Sitharam articulated an ambitious vision for India, predicting that it will be the most developed country in the world by 2047. Sitharam's agenda is predicated on a systematic makeover of higher education and broad revolutionary reforms. This discovery was made during the Regional Meeting of the Ministry of Education's Institution Innovation Council (IIC).
Students Who Have Completed Their 10+2 Without Having Studied Biology Are Qualified For NEET UG: NMC
The National Medical Commission (NMC) on Wednesday enabled Class 12 students who studied physics, chemistry, biology, or biotechnology in addition to English to take the NEET-UG examination. According to a note posted on the NMC website, this decision "will be applicable even to those students whose applications were previously rejected."
Plan Festivities To Commemorate Constitution Day On November 26: UGC To Colleges And Universities
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has encouraged higher education institutions to make students aware of Constitution Day 2023 and encourage them to engage in the festivities planned as part of it. Every year on November 26th, India celebrates Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Divas, to commemorate the adoption of the Indian Constitution.
Foreign Medical Graduates Will Be Required To Take A Screening Test Within 10 Years Of Finishing Their Study
The country's top medical regulator announced Wednesday that foreign medical graduates must take the screening test, or the National Exit Test, which will replace it in the future, within 10 years of finishing their study.
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."
