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The Ambassador Reports A 25% Rise In Indian Students Studying In Germany
According to Philipp Ackermann, the German ambassador to India, with over 42,000 students, Germany has the most international students from India. The number of Indian students in Germany has increased by 25% in a year, the ambassador continued. "Great! 42,000+ Indian students are studying in Germany, with a 25% increase in one year. India is currently Germany's most popular international student nation, far quicker than anticipated! Professors frequently tell me that Indian students are popular in Germany and that German students are popular in India, according to Ackermann's post on X (formerly Twitter).
Minister: Nearly 10,000 Indians Are Seeking Higher Education In China
The Rajya Sabha was advised by the Ministry of external affairs that no precise information regarding Indian students studying abroad is available. But according to the minister, 10,000 students in China are already seeking higher education. In a written response, the ministry stated, "Specific information about the Indian students is unavailable, as students do not register themselves with Indian Missions, despite Missions and Posts' constant efforts." According to publicly available official data, during the COVID-19 outbreak, close to 14,000 students travelled from China back to India.
10 Lakh People, Including MBA Holders, Engineers, And PhD Holders, Apply For 4,600 Talathi Positions
In Maharashtra, 4,600 "talathi" positions have drawn more than 10 lakh applications from job seekers, including MBAs, engineers, and PhD holders, a top official from the land records department said on Wednesday.
Next: According To The Health Minister, The NMC Considered 6,500 Opinions During The Consultation
According to information provided to the Rajya Sabha by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday, the National Medical Commission (NMC) drafted the National Exit Test (NExT) regulations after considering approximately 6,500 comments received during the consultation process.
West Bengal Education Minister: "Students Free To Select Their First Language; State Won't Interfere."
According to West Bengal's education minister, Bratya Basu, pupils are free to select their mother tongue, and the state won't get involved.
France Plans To Accept 30,000 Indian Students And Would Grant 5-Year Schengen Visas To Graduates From India
The European nation today announced that Indian students who have even just spent a semester in France are now eligible for a 5-year short-stay Schengen visa. This announcement comes only a few days after France announced a longer post-study work visa for Indian students in France.
The Delhi Government Has Started An Internship Scheme For Those Who Love The Outdoors And Animals
The Delhi government started an internship scheme on Sunday to encourage young people to pursue careers in forestry and the environment. The program's objective is to offer young people brief exposure and an understanding of how the various divisions of the Department of Forests and Wildlife, GNCTD, operate.
NEET PG Counselling 2023: MCC Publishes The Preliminary Round 1 Results
The National Eligibility Comprehension Entrance Test (NEET) PG 2023 counselling round 1 preliminary results were released today by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). On the official MCC website, students who applied for counselling can now view the results. Students have until 12 p.m. on August 8 to report inconsistent results. According to MCC, the results for the MD, MS, DIPLOMA, MDS, and PG DNB programmes have been released.
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."
