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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurates Skill India Digital Platform.
Skill India Digital is a platform where learners can learn different skills; Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched a single platform.
The Final Registration Date For AIIMS INI CET January 2024 Has Been Extended To October 14
The schedule for AIIMS INI-CET's final registration period, which determines admission to the six-year MD, MS, MDS, and DM, MCh programmes at AIIMS New Delhi, has been modified.
Times Higher Education Rankings 2023: 16 Private And 28 Public Indian Universities Rank In The Top 1,000; Old IITs Continue To Boycott
In the 2023 edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) rankings, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) maintained its position as the top-ranked Indian university. Major IITs, including those in Delhi, Roorkee, Kanpur, Mumbai, and Kharagpur, continued to boycott the rankings for the third consecutive year due to concerns about the 'transparency' of the ranking criteria. India ranked as the 6th most represented country in THE's 2023 ranking with 75 institutes.
IDP Education And SBI Work Together To Provide Loans For Study Abroad
An agreement between IDP Education and the State Bank of India (SBI) was signed in order to support students looking for education loans for their international studies. By pooling their resources and streamlining the financing procedure for prospective students interested in studying abroad, SBI and IDP Education hope to strengthen the global education market.
Over 90,000 Student Visas Were Issued In The Last Three Months: US Embassy
The American embassy in India announced on Monday that they had granted a record number of student visas this summer—more than 90,000 in total. The distribution of the visas over the months of June, July, and August marked an important turning point in the history of educational interaction between the US and India.
PM Modi To Interact With VCs, Teachers, And Students At UGC’s G20 University Connect Event
The G20 University Connect Event, scheduled for September 26, 2023, has been mentioned in a letter from the University Grants Commission to HEIs. Indian participation in the G20 University Connect Programme has been quite successful. The G20 Secretariat provided funding for the University Connect Programme, which was directed by the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), New Delhi. On September 26, 2023, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the Honourable Prime Minister would like to speak with vice-chancellors, principals, faculty members, and students from universities and colleges. At 1500 hours, the programme will get underway. Key members of the Indian G20 team would brief attendees on the C20 outcomes at the event, according to the UGC letter.
Over 30 Universities From Maharashtra Collaborate With 13 British Universities
The Maharashtra-UK Conference on Higher Education was organised by the Department of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra, and the British Council, a global organisation for cultural exchange and educational opportunities, with a delegation of senior representatives from the UK higher education sector, organised by the UK Government. Senior government officials and delegates from 30 higher education institutions from all around Maharashtra attended the conference, which was held at the famed Mumbai University's Kalina campus.
Regional Languages May Be Used To Conduct CLAT, The NTA Informs The Delhi High Court
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) will soon be offered in a number of regional languages, according to an important announcement from the National Testing Agency (NTA). This might happen as early as 2024. With this change, students across India will have easier access to CLAT, a vital test for those wishing to pursue a career in law. The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs), which are currently in charge of organising CLAT, has the final say, though.
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."
