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Meet The Team After India Wins 6 Medals At The International Maths Competition
Six Indian boys won two gold, two silver and two bronze medals in the International Mathematics Olympiad, which took place in Chiba, Japan, between July 2 and July 13. It all started with a love of maths. This time, six boys made up the Indian team, and they helped the nation place ninth out of 112 nations.
A Total Of 75 Assistant Professor Post Has Been Approved By Assam For Opening The Arts Stream In 5 Colleges
Education minister Ranoj Pegu confirmed via Social media that the higher department of education in Assam had approved the proposal of opening the arts stream in 5 colleges. For that purpose, 75 Assistant professor posts are kept open to be filled in. For every five departments, 15 assistant professors will be recruited in every 5 campuses of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Adarsh Mahavidyalaya
The Telangana Government And HCCB Have Renewed Their Agreement To Train College Students
The Telangana government has announced the extension of a contract with Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) to upskill 10,000 more college students by 2023-24. In the first year of their relationship in 2022, the Department of Industries and Commerce Telangana trained 10,196 students in the state. According to an official release, the project, also known as "Campus to Corporate," aims to upskill and prepare college students for careers in the business world.
Rajasthan Passes Bill To Regularise Temporary University Teachers
The Rajasthan Universities' Teachers (Absorption of Temporary Teachers) (Amendment) Bill, 2023, was passed by the state assembly on Monday, allowing the regularisation of temporary teachers following a screening process. In response to Bill's discussion, Minister of State for Higher Education Rajendra Singh Yadav stated that suitable temporary teachers would be regularised through screening under the bill's provisions. The Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Governance and Social Sciences Bill - 2023 was also approved by voice vote in the House.
IGNOU Launches Post Graduate Diploma Course In Services Management
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) today announced the introduction of a new Post Graduate Diploma in Services Management. This programme will be accessible beginning with the July 2023 academic term. Students who are interested in this programme should visit the official IGNOU website at ignou.ac.in.
Discrimination At Educational Institutions Is A "Very Serious Issue," According To The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court asked the University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday to specify the steps it has taken and plans to take to provide a non-discriminatory, enabling environment for students from Scheduled Castes and Schedule Tribes in institutions of higher learning, calling it a "very serious issue."
JEECUP 2023: The Registration Process For Fresh Candidates For The UPJEE Begins
The Joint Entrance Examination Council (Polytechnic), Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has begun accepting applications for the Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination (UPJEE). Interested candidates should apply at jeecup.admissions.nic.in, the official UPJEE website.
Indian Students Pursuing Master's Degrees In France Would Be Granted A Five-Year Post-Study Visa, According To Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an extension of the post-study work visa for Indian students studying in France. Modi stated that France has chosen to provide students seeking a master's degree in their country a long-term five-year visa.
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."
