EDUCATION
Higher education institutions can admit students twice a year, says UGC Chairman Professor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar
In an interaction on Tuesday, UGC Chairman Professor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar said, "Yes, the decision was taken to start the admission of students twice in a year."
Supreme Court Declines Interim Stay on NEET UG Counselling
The bench exam said that this was not going to be simple; taking the exam doesn't sanctify the situation. So, they sought explanations and even attached a deadline to it to be answered. They clarified that there could be a suspension of counseling.
Ved Lahoti Secures Top Rank as JEE-Advanced Results are Announced
Among female candidates, the top performer is Dwija Dharmeshkumar Patel from the IIT Bombay zone, who scored 332 marks. She secured the 7th rank nationwide.
QS World University Rankings 2025: IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi rank among Top 150
IIT Bombay, which has secured the 118th position globally, has jumped an impressive 31 positions from the previous year's rank of 149th. The institute has performed well, gathering an overall score of 56.3 out of 100. The institute's score was very good in employer reputation (86.0), citations per faculty (79.1), academic reputation (58.5), employment outcomes (64.5), and sustainability (52.5). Other scores that were good to note included the faculty-student ratio (14.4), international faculty (4.3), international research network (52.3), and international students (1.3). The institute said it felt proud to secure its first-ever entry into the top 150 institutions ranked by QS.
UT Austin and Rice University Attain Ivy League Status
This development holds significant promise for Indian international students, particularly considering their substantial enrollment in these Texas institutions. This trend is particularly noteworthy following India's recent ascent as the leading source of international graduate students, surpassing China, as reported by the Open Doors Report.
Byju Raveendran Shifts Sales Strategy: Prioritizing Counseling Over Selling, Slashes Course Prices
He emphasized the transition from a "push-based" to a "pull-based" sales model, highlighting the importance of guiding students and parents towards the transformative learning experiences offered by Byju's. Raveendran stressed that the role of sales associates transcends mere selling; they are, in essence, education counselors tasked with providing guidance and support.
NTA Dismisses Allegations of NEET UG Paper Leak as Groundless
This clarification came after a stream of social media reports that indicated leakage of the NEET (UG) question paper well in advance of the exam. The Senior Director at NTA, Sadhana Parashar, confirmed the smooth conduct of NEET (UG) 2024, which was conducted in 4750 centres in 571 cities, including 14 cities abroad, on May 5.
Breaking Barriers: Prof Naima Khatoon Makes History as AMU's First Female Vice Chancellor
The announcement came through a notification from the Education Ministry's Higher Education Department, confirming President Droupadi Murmu's appointment of Prof. Naima Khatoon. She is set to lead the university for a five-year term, commencing from the date she assumes office or until she reaches the age of 70, whichever comes first.
UPSC Civil Services 2023 Results: Lucknow's Aditya Srivastava secures top rank
An official spokesperson revealed that the selection process was based on the results of the written phase of the Civil Services Examination conducted in September 2023 by UPSC, followed by interviews for the Personality Test conducted between January and April 2024. Out of the candidates, a commendable total of 1,016 individuals have been recommended for appointment, acknowledged for their exceptional performance throughout the examination.
IP University Online Applications Now Accepted Until April 15
Acknowledging the recent conclusion of board exams, the university authorities believe that extending the deadline will facilitate students in making well-considered decisions regarding their academic futures. Additionally, the university is considering CUET scores for certain undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs, although precedence will be given to CET scores over CUET scores. Consequently, applicants who have taken the CUET are encouraged to also apply for the university's CETs to enhance their chances of admission.
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