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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.
The NExT Exam Has Been Postponed Until Further Notice, According To The Ministry Of Health
According to a message sent to all stakeholders by the apex medical education body, the new National Exit Test (NExT), which the current final year MBBS batch is scheduled to take, has been "deferred on advice of the (health) ministry... until further directions." The examination, mandated by the National Medical Commission Act, was to replace the MBBS final exam, serve as a licentiate exam for granting registration to practise medicine and serve as a basis for admission to PG programmes rather than the NEET PG test.
The Ministry Of Education Is Seeking Nominations For The National Award For Teachers 2023
The Ministry of Education is seeking proposals for the 2023 National Award to Teachers for higher education educators. Interested candidates should apply through the nomination window at nat.aicte-india.org.
'We Welcome Indian Students And Startups Through Exchange Initiatives,' Says Tokyo Governor At IIT Gandhinagar
Ms Koike Yuriko, the Governor of Tokyo, stated that Japan, particularly Tokyo, would want to cooperate on exchange programmes and cooperation to invite Indian students, entrepreneurs, and enterprises to work and develop their goods in Tokyo. Ms Koike, accompanied by a Singaporean team, paid a visit to the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) on July 8, 2023, and met with the Institute's leadership.
MBBS Students Are Perplexed By The New Qualifying Exam And Advise That They Should "Try Next Year”
According to authoritative sources, the Union Health Ministry will extend the MBBS internship deadline to June 30, with an official announcement coming soon. At the moment, the deadline for applicants to complete their necessary one-year internship is March 31, 2023.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Says NExt Will Be Available For The 2020 MBBS Class
The 2019 MBBS batch will not be required to take the National Exit Test (NExT), but the 2020 batch will, according to Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya.
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.
