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NEET UG 2023 Counselling Schedule For Tamil Nadu Announced
The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Medical Education and Research has issued the counselling schedule for round two of the state National Eligibility Cumulative Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2023. The registration period for NEET-UG counselling will begin on August 21 at 10 a.m. and end on August 22 at 5 p.m.
NEET UG: Maharashtra And Tamil Nadu Have The Most Applicants: NTA
According to the National Testing Agency (NTA), Maharashtra has received the most applications for the undergraduate National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) over the last five years, but Uttar Pradesh has produced the most qualified applicants.
Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Would Discuss Student Deportation From The United States With The Centre
Following the deportation of Indian students from the United States due to visa issues, Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday directed officials to gather information on the stranded students from the State and assist them with visa formalities. He asked officials to engage with the Ministry of External Affairs in order to settle the issue of Telugu students being deported.
ETS To Set Up TOEFL, GRE Test Centres In Kashmir
This is the first time a worldwide assessment organisation has established a dedicated testing facility in the region, meeting a considerable need among local students who wish to pursue foreign higher education.
ICAI Cancels The CA Foundation Test; View The Updated Timetable
The ICAI CA Foundation December 2023 exam dates have been revised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Candidates can review the updated dates on the ICAI website. Instead of December 24, 26, 28, and 30, 2023, the CA foundation test will now be held on December 31, January 2, 4, and 6, 2023.
Concerned About Karnataka Abandoning NEP 2020, Dharmendra Pradhan Says The State Should Be A "Beacon Of Progress, Not A Political Pawn."
On Thursday, Dharmendra Pradhan, the union education minister, criticised the Karnataka government's decision to abandon the National Education Policy (NEP) as being "politically motivated" and stated that education should be a symbol of advancement rather than a political pawn. I was disappointed to discover that the Karnataka CM decided to scrap the National Education Policy 2020 for political reasons. Our educational system needs to advance, not backwards.
NEET UG 2023 Counselling: MCC Will Publish The List Of Seats Allocated In Round 2 On August 18
On August 17, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will launch the registration page for round two of the NEET PG 2023 counselling. Applicants can register on the official website, mcc.nic.in, if they want to participate in the counselling. On August 22, the payment window will be open until 8 p.m. On August 22, the registration period will close at 12 p.m. The provisional seat matrix for the institutes will be available on August 18.
The Chief Minister Of Tamil Nadu Urges NEET Candidates To Avoid Having Suicidal Thought
MK Stalin, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, promised on Monday that the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) will be abolished and urged students not to end their lives under any circumstances. Stalin's remarks coincide with an increase in suicides in the state related to exam failure.
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.
