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Nearly 1500 New Colleges To Come Up In Maharashtra This Year: Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra's government has plans to build 1,499 additional colleges throughout the state. Devendra Fadnavis, the deputy chief minister, made the declaration.
Bengal Sets Helpline To Address Students' Grievances
The Bengal Governor has taken the initiative to launch a helpline number specifically intended to assist students who are having difficulties at universities after the victims of election violence and people dealing with corruption-related issues.
Initiation Of Round 2 Of Counselling For The Karnataka NEET UG 2023
The Karnataka NEET UG application window will open today for unregistered applicants, the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) stated the day before. After the KEA received numerous requests from aspirants, it was decided to enable the UGNEET 2023 registration link.
Delhi HC Requests Responses From The UGC And The Centre Regarding DU Law Admissions Only Through The CLAT
In response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), the Centre notified the Delhi High Court that Central universities do not need to take the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), and they have admissions autonomy.
Change To The RPSC Response Process: Unattempted Questions Must Use The 5th Choice
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) administers objective-style recruitment exams and has changed its approach to answering questions. The RPSC Secretary states that candidates are required to choose an answer for each question, even if the question is skipped.
Over 1 Lakh Indian People Are Granted Student Visas By The UK Till June 2023, According To A Report
According to the most recent data from the UK Home Office, 1,42,848 sponsored study visas have been issued to Indian nationals through June 2023. This represents a 54% increase over the 49,883 additional visas that was issued by June 2022. The UK claims this year saw the most study visas awarded to any nationality, increasing by about seven times over the previous years.
NLSIU 31st Convocation 2023: 1,699 Students Graduate; 20 Bag Gold Medals
During its 31st convocation in 2023, the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) presented 43 gold medals to 20 graduating students. Two Bachelor of Arts and Laws (Honours) programme graduates, Jwalika Balaji and Vidisha Singh, were among the honorees and took home six gold medals each. A total of 1,699 students graduated that day, including 1,490 from the university's online and hybrid PACE curricula, which it offers in two batches.
The PhD In Fine Arts Will Start At Delhi University The Next Academic Year
The Executive Council (EC) of Delhi University also granted a one-time age relaxation for voting and participating in elections for student unions. The EC's meeting, which is the university's top governing body, took place on Friday. The university released a statement saying that a one-time age relaxation of three years had been granted for candidates and voters in the Delhi University Students' Union elections. "This year, the maximum age limit has been increased from 22 years to 25 years for undergraduate students and 25 years to 28 years for postgraduate students," the statement read. During the meeting, the Faculty of Music and Fine Arts also approved starting the PhD in Fine Arts programme in 2023-2024.
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.
