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Ignoring Exam Failures Raises Alarms in Jammu and Kashmir Education System
After the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE) announced the 12th annual (regular) examination results, all attention was moved to the achievers, notably the top scorers.
TN Panel to Abolish NEET
Justice A K Rajan, a retired judge of the Madras High Court, has asked the Tamil Nadu government to take immediate steps to eliminate the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) through legal and legislative procedures and to make higher secondary examination marks the sole criteria for admission to first-year medical programmes.
Dharmendra Pradhan Retains Education Ministry
Dharmendra Pradhan continues to head the Ministry of Education in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term of the NDA government. The Modi 3.0 government's Union Council of Ministers has 72 members, including 30 cabinet ministers and five ministers of state (independent charge). President Droupadi Murmu delivered the oath of office to the ministers on Sunday, June 9.
Volvo India Collaborates with Indian Universities
Volvo Group India has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Manipal University, KIIT University, and SRM University to offer postgraduate students mentorship programs and 50-75 internships annually.
IGNOU to Collaborate with ICMAI to Launch Diploma in Agricultural Cost Management.
In collaboration with ICMAI, IGNOU has launched a Diploma in Agricultural Cost Management (DACM).
Amazon India to Start 4th Edition of Machine Learning Summer School, Check Details Now.
In a recent announcement, Amazon announced the commencement of the fourth edition of Machine Learning (ML) Summer School for the current year.
Cambridge Education Lab partnering with Indian Schools
Cambridge Education Lab (CEL), a UK-based education services company, has begun collaborating with schools across India to deliver excellent Cambridge University education to Tier 2 and 3 cities.
CM Stalin’s Pudhumai Penn scheme benefited 2.73 lakh girl for Higher Education
According to an official announcement issued on Monday, May 27, around 2.73 lakh female students benefited from the Tamil Nadu government's Moovalur Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Education Assurance Scheme, also known as the Pudhumai Penn Scheme, which was launched by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in 2022.
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.
