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Kerala Government Launches Campus Industry Parks in Educational Institutions
Starting campus industry parks in educational institutions around the state, the Kerala government unveiled a plan on Wednesday to solve the state's lack of land available for industrial infrastructure development and the industry-academic divide in Kerala.
Campaign by Shiksha Rath Boosts Girl Child Education
On Tuesday, Shiksha Rath, a prominent non-profit organisation dedicated to spreading awareness about the significance of educating girls, conducted a Shiksha Rath in Sahason village of Bahadurpur development block in Prayagraj. Their dedication to this cause is truly inspiring.
Rajasthan Government allocates Rs 215 crore for Education Scholarship
During the current fiscal year (FY25), the Rajasthan government reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the scholarship initiative, with a planned expenditure of Rs 215 crore. This initiative is designed to provide crucial support to deserving students, enabling them to pursue their studies at top international and Indian institutions.
New Scholarship Programs for Engineers
To mark its 25th anniversary, the Bharti Airtel Foundation, Bharti Enterprises' charitable arm, has introduced the 'Bharti Airtel Scholarship Program'.
Tata Motors Launches Advanced Automotive Labs to Train 4K Students Annually
Tata Motors said on Monday that it has established automotive skill-building laboratories at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in partnership with Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.
Gujarat Government Announces No Increase in MBBS Fees
In a recent move to drastically raise the cost of MBBS programs at medical schools affiliated with the Gujarat Medical Education and Research Society (GMERS), the Gujarat government has declared reversing that decision. This action follows significant protests around the state over the high tuition increase.
Skill University to be Launched by Telangana Government
On Monday, A. Revanth Reddy, the chief minister of Telangana, gave the relevant officials the order to start building the planned skill university immediately.
Maharashtra Government Paves the Way: Girls to Receive Free Higher Education
In a significant move to support women ahead of the assembly elections later this year, the Maharashtra government announced on Monday that the higher education will be free for girls belonging to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
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.
