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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.
The Master's Programme At Deakin University In GIFT City Would Cost Rs 10.7 Lakh Annually, And Admissions Are Now Open
Deakin University in Australia, the first foreign university to establish an international campus at Gandhinagar's GIFT City, began accepting applications for its two postgraduate programmes on Tuesday. The studies will begin in July 2024, and there will be an annual tuition of AUD 19,000, or around Rs 10.7 lakh.
BITS Pilani Appoints New Director, Prof Soumyo Mukherji, For The Hyderabad Campus
Prof. Soumyo Mukherji was named director of BITS Pilani's Hyderabad campus for a period of five years today. He will succeed Prof. G. Sundar in leading the team. Mukherjee is currently employed at IIT Bombay as the Madhuri Sinha Chair Professor in Biomedical Engineering in the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering. Additionally, he holds an associate faculty position at the Centre of Excellence in Nanoelectronics and the Centre for Research in Nanotechnology and Sciences.
Assam Reserves 3 MBBS Seats In Two Medical Colleges For Bhutanese Nationals
On Wednesday, the Assam Cabinet authorised the reservation of three MBBS seats in the state's two medical institutions for citizens of Bhutan. At Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital in Barpeta, one seat will be set aside for citizens of Bhutan, while two seats at Nalbari Medical College will be designated for them. This announcement comes after Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Minister of Science and Technology, paid the college a visit earlier this year.
CBSE Will Open Office In UAE Soon: Dharmendra Pradhan
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will open an office in the United Arab Emirates shortly, according to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's statement on Wednesday. Pradhan declared this while in Abu Dhabi for three days.
Fellowship programme in 7 IIMs equivalent to PhD degree: Education Ministry
The education ministry has emphasised that the management fellowship programme offered by the top Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) is comparable to a PhD. A memo sent on Monday by the union education ministry states that the management fellowship course is the same as a PhD granted by authorised Indian universities. The ministry made it clear that the degree is also acceptable for "superior posts and services" under the federal government.
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.
