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Dharmendra Pradhan Praised NEP as a Model for Developing Nations
On Saturday, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that education is a vital accelerator for sustainable development and tackling common global concerns. India's new education strategy is a conceptual model for all growing nations.
India to Add 75,000 Medical Seats, Modi Declares
On August 15th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled an ambitious plan to add 75,000 additional medical seats across India over the next five years. This project is part of a more significant attempt to address the long-standing issue of students, particularly those from middle-class households, pursuing expensive medical education overseas owing to a lack of options at home.
Higher Education Department Introduces Four Innovative Apprenticeship-Based Degrees
From the 2024-25 academic year, the Higher Education Department has announced the introduction of four new apprenticeship-embedded degree programs (AEDP) at 45 government first-grade colleges in 21 districts. Students will receive a paid apprenticeship throughout the fifth and sixth semesters of the program.
AICTE Launches Women-Only Generative AI Learning Challenge
To champion women in the technology industry, the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has forged a monumental partnership with SAWiT (South Asian Women in Tech) and GUVI. This alliance, set to engage over 1.6 million female students from more than 8,200 technical institutes in India, is a resounding endorsement of Generative AI (GenAI) capabilities.
President Murmu Promotes Education as Key to Social Change in New Zealand!
President Droupadi Murmu emphasised inclusion and innovation in New Zealand's educational system on Thursday, saying education remained one of the country's top service exports. She spoke at the New Zealand International Education Conference in Wellington, where India is the 'Country of Honour' this year.
ISRO Offers Free AI & ML Course with Certificate!
The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have initiated the online registration process for a five-day online course on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). The short-term course, which will educate students on the principles of AI and ML, will begin on August 19 and run until August 23, 2024.
UGC Outlines SOPs for Smooth National Credit Framework Implementation!
According to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) released by the University Grants Commission (UGC), the National Credit Framework (NCrF) will be implemented in higher education, vocational education, training and skilling (VETS), and school education. Following the notification of the NCRF, the Ministry of Education formed a High-Level Committee (HLC) to develop SOPs for implementing the NCRF.
AI Revolution: Transforming Student Life and Learning in Higher Education
As universities strive to meet the needs of a dynamic student body, artificial intelligence stands out as a transformational force. User experience design is vital in defining successful and personalised interactions as institutions attempt to satisfy the needs of a dynamic student body—ManyI has revised AI luteinising personalised learning.
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."
