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After Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, K'taka passes resolution to scrap NEET

Karnataka has the highest number of medical seats in the country in the academic year 2023-24 at 11,745

Chhattisgarh Pre-MCA 2024: Results announced on vyapam.cgstate.gov.in

The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CGPEB) has announced the Chhattisgarh Pre-MCA result 2024. Students can view and download their results from the official website at vyapam.cgstate.gov

NEET UG 2024: Revised final results, counselling dates to be out soon

After the announcement of the revised final result of NEET UG 2024, Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and other state counselling authorities will begin the counselling for undergraduate admissions

Union Budget 2024-25 significant milestone for country, says Sicci

The Union Budget 2024-25 is a significant milestone for India, with its focus on skills development, higher education, and the empowerment of youth and women, said the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) on Wednesday. "These initiatives are crucial in preparing the Indian citizenry to tackle the economic challenges of the future," SICCI Chairman Neil Parekh said, commenting on the latest financial package designed to drive the Indian economy forward. "SICCI lauds these efforts announced by India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman. It commends the Indian government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for its foresight in preparing the younger generation to take India to even greater heights," said Parekh. The Budget has allocated Rs 1.48 lakh crore for education, employment, and skill development initiatives in the country, demonstrating the government's commitment to empowering the youth and enhancing their skills for better employment ...

WBJEE 2024 seat allotment: Round 1 result announced at wbjeeb.nic.in

The WBJEE 2024 has announced the seat allotment round 1 result. Candidates who had applied for the WBJEE round 1 counselling can view their result through the official website at wbjeeb.nic.in

More than 4,500 Indian students return from violence-hit Bangladesh

More than 4,500 Indian students have returned home from Bangladesh as the neighbouring country continues to reel under violent clashes that have killed over 100 people. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday that 500 students from Nepal, 38 from Bhutan and one from the Maldives have also arrived in India. It said the Indian missions in Bangladesh are in regular touch with local authorities for the safety and security of Indian nationals. "Thus far, over 4,500 Indian students have returned to India. The High Commission has been making arrangements for security escort for safe travel of Indian nationals to the border-crossing points," the MEA said. It said the Indian High Commission in Dhaka and the assistant high commissions in Chittagong, Rajshahi, Sylhet and Khulna have been assisting the return of Indian nationals home. "The Ministry of External Affairs has also been coordinating with relevant Indian authorities to ensure a smooth passage for our citizens at ...

Increased education budget led to rise in enrolment rates: Economic Survey

The survey states a rise in enrolment in higher education has been witnessed between FY15 and FY22, driven by underprivileged sections such as SC, ST, and OBC

Harappan civilisation gets a new identity in NCERT's new class 6 textbook

The new NCERT textbook makes multiple references to the Sarasvati River in the chapter about the beginning of Indian civilisation

Slipping scores: How education knocked India down in the gender gap race

The June report of the World Economic Forum indicates that new data on educational attainment has caused a dip in India's gender parity levels

Matter of immense pride: PM on India's 4th position at Int'l Maths Olympiad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday it is a matter of immense joy and pride that India has come 4th in its best-ever performance in the International Maths Olympiad. "Our contingent has brought home 4 Golds and one Silver Medal. This feat will inspire several other youngsters and help make mathematics even more popular," he said in a post on X.

Myanmar's civil war has seen rise in attacks on schools, say researchers

An intensification of fighting in Myanmar's civil war has brought a sharp increase in destructive attacks on schools, a group that monitors armed conflict in the Southeast Asian nation said in a report Saturday. Myanmar Witness said the attacks have further strained Myanmar's already fractured school system, taking away education for millions of children who have also been forced to flee their homes, miss vaccinations and suffer from inadequate nutrition. The group, a project of the United Kingdom-based Centre for Information Resilience, identified a total of 174 attacks on Myanmar schools and universities since the military seized power from the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi three years ago. It said the count came from evidence in social media and news reports. Other groups have suggested higher numbers of attacks. The Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack, an advocacy group based in New York, counted over 245 reports of attacks on schools and 190 reports of ..

BSTC Rajasthan Pre-DElEd Result 2024: Result announced, check details

The Rajasthan Pre-DElEd exam was conducted on June 30 and the result was out in just 17 days (on July 17). Applicants can view their marks on result.predeledraj2024.in and on predeledraj2024.in

AP EAMCET 2024: Round 1 Seat allotment result to be declared today

The APSCHE will declare today the round 1 seat allotment result for the Engineering, Agriculture and Medical (Pharmacy) Common Entrance Test counselling at eapcet-sche.aptonline.in/EAPCET

Class 12 board exams twice a year: CBSE's new pattern likely from June 2026

At present, the CBSE conducts the Class 12 board exams between February-March, with an additional option for the students to appear in a "supplementary" exam in any one of the subjects

Bharti Airtel Foundation launches scholarship programme for students

Aims to empower 4000 students with an outlay of Rs 100 crore annually

SC issues notices on NTA's pleas asking NEET-UG row cases transfer to it

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to private parties on a batch of pleas filed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) seeking transfer of cases pending against it in various high courts on the NEET-UG row to the top court to avoid multiplicity of litigations. Earlier, a vacation bench had on June 14 issued notices to the parties on similar pleas by the NTA. The NTA had submitted that several pleas seeking cancellation of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance TestUnder Graduate (NEET-UG), 2024 over allegations of question paper leak and other malpractices are pending in several high courts. Advocate Vardhaman Kaushik, appearing for the NTA, urged a bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala on Monday that the fresh batch of pleas be also transferred to the apex court as they pertained to the same issue. "Issue notice and tag," the bench said, adding that these pleas will also be taken up together with the pending petitions on the NEET-UG row on Ju

41% parents think traditional edu will not secure kids' future: report

Nearly half (46 per cent) of parents expressed concern about their children's financial security and questioned the value of expensive degrees in the evolving job market

CLAT 2025: Registration to start from today at consortiumofnlus.ac.in

The Consortium of National Law Universities will start the registration process for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 today, July 15. Eligible applicants can apply at consortiumofnlus.ac.in

Budget 2024: What does the education sector expect from Nirmala Sitharaman?

Union Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget in the Lok Sabha on July 23

NEST 2024: Results declaring today 4 pm at nestexam.in, details inside

The results of the National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) Result 2024 will be announced today, July 12, 2024 at 4 pm by the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar