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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs Is Accepting Applications For The National Overseas Scholarship Scheme For ST Students
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, is soliciting applications from ST applicants for the National Overseas Scholarship Scheme (NOS) for the selection year 2023-24. Interested people should apply for this scholarship at overseas.tribal.gov.in. Candidates can apply for this scholarship until July 31.
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.
'This Will Bring Down The Quality,' Say PhD Students And Academics About The UGC's Decision To Hire Assistant Professors
The University Grants Commission (UGC) announced on Wednesday that, instead of a PhD, the National Eligibility Test (NET), State Eligibility Test (SET), and State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) would be the minimum criteria for direct recruitment to the post of assistant professor in all universities and colleges.
The UGC Clarifies The Basic Requirements For Hiring Assistant Professors
Following the July 5 release of revised minimum criteria for direct recruitment to the position of assistant professor in all universities and colleges, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has now offered clarification.
The Ministry Of Health Has Requested That The NMC Waive The Next Mock Test Fee
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has begun deliberations after the Union Health Ministry requested that it consider eliminating the fees for the mock National Exit Test (NExT) to be held on July 28 for the 2019 batch of final-year MBBS students throughout the country, according to a PTI report.
UGC Requires NET, SET, Or SLET For Direct Recruitment To Assistant Professor Positions
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has stated that the National Eligibility Test (NET), State Eligibility Test (SET), and State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) shall be the minimum requirement for direct recruitment to the post of assistant professor in all universities and colleges. The amended regulations on the minimum credentials for the employment of teachers and academic staff announced on June 30, will take effect on July 1, 2023.
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."
