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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'.
UGC To Develop 22,000 books in Indian languages
On Tuesday, the Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission (UGC) announced a scheme to create 22,000 books in Indian languages over the next five years.
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.
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).
Odisha Govt Forms Committee to Introduce Medical Education in Odia Language
On Thursday, the Odisha government took a significant step by creating a 22-member committee. This committee's crucial task is to develop a plan for providing medical education in Odia, which aligns with the BJP's commitment to offering technical education, including medical, in Odia.
After Madhya Pradesh Bihar Becomes 2nd State to Offer MBBS in Hindi
The Bihar government has declared that it will provide Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programs in Hindi. With this move, Bihar becomes the second state after Madhya Pradesh to offer this access to pupils. State Health Minister Mangal Pandey stated on Tuesday, July 2, that students would be allowed to study MBBS in Hindi beginning with the forthcoming session.
Tamil Nadu's NEW Education Policy submitted to CM
On Monday, the Justice Murugesan-led panel handed to the governing DMK government a draft of the state education policy, which has been in the works in Tamil Nadu in opposition to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
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."
