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UCL Introduces India Excellence Scholarships And A Summer School
On November 21, the University College London (UCL) announced a new scholarship programme that will allow 100 of India's top students to study at one of the world's leading universities in the UK.
Amazon India And AICTE Team Up To Help Women In Technology Strengthen Their Skills
Amazon India has inked an agreement with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to expand its Amazon WoW (Women of the World) project. This curriculum is intended to empower and educate female engineering students in India with the necessary abilities to flourish in the technology sector.
The UGC Recommends A One-Year Postgraduate Programme With The Option Of Choosing Any Topic
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has produced a new curriculum and credit framework for postgraduate degrees, recommending a one-year postgraduate programme.
NMC Seeks Applications For The Establishment Of New Medical Colleges
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has reopened the application process for new medical institutions and extending MBBS seats, overturning a previous rule that limited the number of medical seats available in each state.
IGNOU Celebrates 38th Foundation Day
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) commemorated its 38th foundation day today (November 19), with the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, in attendance as the principal guest. The LG of Delhi stated during the occasion that education should focus on student upskilling and vocational education in order to create a high-quality future workforce. For holistic student development, equal focus must be placed on both the curriculum and extracurricular activities.
The UGC Has Issued Restrictions For International Universities Wishing To Establish A Campus In India
Following Western Sydney University's announcement of plans to establish an independent campus in Bangalore, the University Grants Commission (UGC) on Tuesday notified regulations allowing foreign universities ranked among the world's top 500 to set up branch campuses in India, determine their admission process and fee structure, and repatriate funds to their parent campuses.
CEED And UCEED 2024 Registration Deadlines Are Extended By IIT Bombay
The registration date for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design (UCEED 2024) and Common Entrance Exam for Design (CEED) 2024 has been extended by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Bombay). Candidates can register for CEED and UCEED till November 13th.
The Reliance Foundation Is Accepting Applications For Its 2023–24 PG Scholarships
The Reliance Foundation has opened applications for postgraduate scholarships for the academic year 2023-24. First-year postgraduate students in nine disciplines of study are eligible to apply. The application deadline is December 17, 2023. The application link, eligibility requirements, and registration information are now accessible on the official website, scholarships.reliancefoundation.org.
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."
