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Announcement Of Examination Date For NTA SWAYAM Exam 2023
The SWAYAM exam dates 2023 have been released by the National Testing Agency. The exams will be given for the semesters of January and July 2023. The exam schedule is available on the official website, and candidates can obtain the dates by following the instructions. SWAYAM offers online certification programmes with computer-based or hybrid exam formats.
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.
UGC Selects University Of Jammu As The Lead Institution For Implementing The NEP In J&K
The University Grants Commission (UGC) recently named the University of Jammu the nodal institution in charge of implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The institution is extremely proud and honoured by this accomplishment.
In Uttarakhand, Researchers Are Eligible For Grants Up To Rs 15 Lakh
The Mukhya Mantri Shodh Protsahan Yojana, under which research scholars will receive a maximum award of Rs 15 lakh, was approved by the Uttarakhand Cabinet on Thursday.
The Governor Of Bengal Works With ISRO Tech To Stop Ragging On Universities
The ISRO has provided support for cutting-edge technology to stop ragging on the university campuses in West Bengal, building on the success of the Chandrayaan Mission. According to a press release by Raj Bhavan on Thursday night, Governor CV Ananda Bose met ISRO Chairman Somanath to find the best technology to efficiently contain and eradicate the raging epidemic in the institutions.
Launch Of Two Executive MBA Programmes At IIM Sirmaur
The Executive MBA and Executive MBA in Digital Transformation & Analytics programmes were introduced by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sirmaur to provide working professionals with the future-focused skills they will need to analyse data critically, enhance business procedures, and advance their careers.
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."
