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Indian Students Avoiding Master Degree in UK
Indian students seeking higher education in the United Kingdom have begun to decline, with over 21,000 fewer Master's degree applicants than the previous year, according to official statistics revealed in London on Thursday.
Philippines welcomes Indian medical Students!
The Philippines has announced a historic policy reform to significantly assist Indian medical students seeking MBBS degrees. The House of Representatives amended the Philippine Medical Act of 1959, allowing Indian and international students to register and practice medicine in the Philippines.
Government to Start AEDP Courses in 42 Colleges Across Karnataka
42 institutions in Karnataka plan to implement an apprenticeship-embedded degree programme (AEDP) to improve undergraduate students' career chances and prioritise learning based on results.
CUET Score Not Mandatory for Assam College Admissions
Due to the lack of a clear mandate from the state government or universities, most general degree colleges in Assam will not use Common University Entrance Test (CUET) marks for undergraduate admission in the academic year 2024-25. "According to information available to us, most colleges will enrol students in undergraduate courses such as BA, BSc, BCom and BBA based on the marks scored by the applicants in the last qualifying examination (Class XII board examination).It is going to be primarily admission on merit basis," commented Ranjan Kalita, general secretary of the Assam College Principals' Council.
Government Launches Five New Medical Colleges in AP
The Vijayawada State government is preparing to open five new public medical colleges beginning in the 2024-25 academic year. The medical and health department has applied to the MCI for permission to start lessons at the new colleges in Pulivendula, Paderu, Markapuram, Adoni, and Madanapalle. Each college would receive 150 MBBS seats, for a total intake of 750 seats.
Bill Gates Recommends A New Book On AI And Education
"Brave New World: How AI Will Revolutionise Education (and Why That's a Good Thing)" is a new book on AI education authored by the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, a non-profit educational organisation. Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, is well-known for his book recommendations. The book focuses on how rapidly advancing technology can raise global educational standards. saying that everyone ought to read it.
Sikkim Wins Best State Award for Environment Education Programme
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang Golay announced that the state's Forest and Environment Department has been named Best State for excellence in implementing the Environment Education Programme for the year 2023-24 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India.
NEP Will Make Students Globally Competitive in Education
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) chairman, T.G. Sitharam, declared that when Indian students complete the NEP's four-year degree program and integrate fields, they will be just as competent and globally competitive as international university students. On Tuesday, he was speaking at a round table organised by the Education Promotion Society for India (EPSI) at the SRM Institute of Science and Technology.
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.
