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DSEU Introduces Two Qualification Programmes For ESDM Professionals
In partnership with Elios Healthcare, Delhi Skills and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU) has introduced two short-term certificate programmes for the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) industry. The certificate programmes will start throughout this academic year.
The Ministry Of Education Has Launched A Website For Foreign Students Called Study In India
Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister for Education, and Dr S. Jaishankar, the Union Minister for External Affairs, today jointly launched the Study in India (SII) webpage. The portal is an online resource with the sole purpose of providing data on higher education institutions (HEIs) in India.
IGNOU Opens Enrollment For Bachelor's Degrees For IAF Officers
In order to provide skill-based Bachelor's degree programmes to Agniveers, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has signed MoUs with the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force. The application process is currently open at ignou.ac.in, the official website.
Health Ministry: 355 New Government Colleges To Open In 2022 With A 110% Increase In MBBS Seats
According to Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, the number of MBBS seats has increased by 11% from 51,348 in 2014 to 1,07,948 as of this writing. He made this announcement to the Parliament on Friday. Additionally, the number of PG seats has increased by 117% from 31,185 in 2014 to 67,802, he said.
The Centre Plans To Select The President As A Visitor So That He Can Weigh In On Important IIM Appointments
The Centre on Friday submitted an amendment to the Indian Institutes of Management Act in the parliament, seeking to make the President the Visitor of all B-schools. This move has the potential to limit the autonomy given to 20 Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) in 2017.
IITs Graduated 25237 Students In 2022–2023: Minister
In the academic year 2022–2023, a total of 25,237 students graduated from 23 IITs. Subhas Sarkar, minister of state for the Ministry of Education, presented this information before the Lok Sabha today.
On August 4, IGNOU And SBI Life Insurance Will Host A Placement Drive; See Details
On August 4, 2023, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will have a placement drive. The IGNOU job fair will be put on in association with SBI Life Insurance. The job fair will take place at the Convention Centre on the IGNOU campus in Maidan Garhi.
Health Ministry: 355 New Government Colleges Will Open In 2022–2023, With A 110% Increase In MBBS Seats.
According to Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, the number of MBBS seats has increased by 11% from 51,348 in 2014 to 1,07,948 as of this writing. He made this announcement to the Parliament on Friday. Additionally, the number of PG seats has increased by 117% from 31,185 in 2014 to 67,802, he said.
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.
