Saturday, January 18

Education

Banaras Hindu University has launched its mobile app Namaste BHU for students
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Banaras Hindu University has launched its mobile app Namaste BHU for students

Banaras Hindu University has launched its mobile app Namaste BHU. Through this, they plan to strengthen digital connections within the university and ease access to services and information for students and faculty, enhancing the overall campus experience.The app is available to download on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Users can create an account on the app using their registered mobile number with the University (BHU) and start using it.Services include a university directory with information on faculties, departments and programs offered, names, designations, emails and phone numbers of key officials, faculty and staff. Additionally, the application will allow users to find what they want among books, magazines and various e-resources and save time and effort, the press releas...
Jamia Millia Islamia start up admissions for skill-based short-term courses
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Jamia Millia Islamia start up admissions for skill-based short-term courses

JMI Short-Term Courses 2024: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has announced the launch of admissions for a series of skill-based short-term courses through its Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE). These courses will provide participants with practical skills and knowledge in various high-demand sectors, enhancing their employability and professional capabilities.The registration process for these courses is now open and will continue till August 18. Candidates are encouraged to apply by the closing date to secure their place.Skill-based short-term courses offered at JMI include Digital Marketing Basics, Performance Marketing, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Ethical Hacking, Cyber ​​Security, Audio and Video Editing, Sewing and Embroidery (Basic and Advan...
DU announcement academic calendar for first year students; Classes from 29th August
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DU announcement academic calendar for first year students; Classes from 29th August

DU 2024: Delhi University has released the academic calendar for first year undergraduate students for the 2024-2025 academic session. Semester 1 classes will begin on Thursday, August 29. DU will conduct a theory examination for these students from January 6 and after conducting the semester examination, the students will be given winter vacation.Candidates can check the complete academic schedule on the official website – admission.uod.ac.in. Winter vacation will last for two days till 25-26 January.DU students will start their second semester from Monday, January 27 and will take a one-week mid-semester break from March 9 to March 16.The final session theory examination for second semester students will be conducted from June 7. After completion of their first year, students will be pr...
Supreme Court addresses NEET-UG petition from Meghalaya students
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Supreme Court addresses NEET-UG petition from Meghalaya students

The Supreme Court has taken cognizance of a petition filed by students who sat for the NEET-UG exam at a center in Meghalaya, where they reportedly lost 45 minutes of exam time. These students are seeking inclusion in the group of 1,563 candidates who were granted grace marks and given the opportunity to retake the exam on June 23. In response, the apex court has issued notices to the Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA). The Supreme Court has scheduled the hearing for these pleas on July 8, demonstrating its commitment to addressing the students' grievances promptly. This development underscores the court's recognition of the urgency in resolving the issue affecting the exam candidates. In a related matter, the Supreme Court has also taken up a petition filed by the NTA, re...
Due to low fees nearly 24 lakh students vie for 55,880 seats in government medical colleges
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Due to low fees nearly 24 lakh students vie for 55,880 seats in government medical colleges

Due to low fees nearly 24 lakh students vie for 55,880 seats in government medical colleges. In fact failing to secure these, many opt for cheaper education abroad in countries like Russia and China, as private colleges in India demand over 1 crore rupees annually. Actually this trend underscores the acute shortage of affordable medical education within the country. Actually medical education is very important for any country and people should take it seriously for better life. Right now getting medical education in India is very difficult and students actually struggle a lot to get it. If you see in government medical colleges seats are very limited and for this reason getting chance here for any student is actually very difficult. In fact if you want a seat in private medical college...
Cyclone Remal devastates South West Khasi Hills; schools and homes severely damaged
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Cyclone Remal devastates South West Khasi Hills; schools and homes severely damaged

Cyclone Remal unleashed widespread destruction across the South West Khasi Hills on May 28, causing extensive damage to infrastructure and homes. The District Disaster Response Authority (DDMA) reported significant damage to 17 schools and numerous residences, affecting many residents.In Ranikor Block, 15 schools were heavily damaged in the villages of Arlad, Nongmalang Mawpyllun, Nongnah Khadphra, Nongbah Jynrin Chitogre, Nongmluh Phlangdiloin, Mawphansaw, and Borsora. The cyclone left many school buildings unusable, severely impacting the local education infrastructure.Similarly, in Mawkyrwat Block, two schools in the villages of Nonglang and Shaid Shaid sustained damage. The loss of these educational facilities poses a significant challenge to the local community, necessitating alterna...
Professor Bhaskar Gupta appointed as VC of Jadavpur University
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Professor Bhaskar Gupta appointed as VC of Jadavpur University

West Bengal Governor CV Anand Bose appointed senior Professor Bhaskar Gupta as the new Vice Chancellor of the prestigious state-run Jadavpur University (JU). Gupta's name was recommended by the state government, which had submitted the list of vice-chancellors of six state universities, including JU. JU remains leaderless since April 2023 after the extended tenure of the permanent vice-chancellors ends. The Governor, who is also the Chancellor of state-run universities, on Monday appointed Gupta as the Vice Chancellor of Jadavpur University. West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu welcomed his appointment, saying, "A good understanding has been reached." He said, "Professor Bhaskar Gupta has been appointed as VC of Jadavpur University by the Honorable Chancellor. His name was ...
UGC NET June 2024 Registration: the application for UGC NET June starting from today
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UGC NET June 2024 Registration: the application for UGC NET June starting from today

UGC NET June 2024 Application Form: If you also want to do the job of Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), then you will have to pass the UGC NET exam. Without this, the dream of getting the job of Assistant Professor and JRF will remain incomplete. For this, NTA is likely to start the application process from today i.e. 20th April. If you also dream of getting the job of Assistant Professor and JRF in government colleges and universities, then apply immediately as soon as the application starts. National Testing Agency (NTA) may soon start the application process for University Grants Commission (UGC) National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) June 2024. After the start of the application process, all the candidates who want to apply for UGC NET can apply through the off...
Recently HSSLC exams started smoothly
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Recently HSSLC exams started smoothly

Recently The Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) examinations conducted by the Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBoSE) got off to a smooth start on Friday with as many as 34,335 students writing their papers. Actually a total of 28,072 students are appearing in the HSSLC (Arts) examinations; 3,812 students are appearing in the Science stream while 2,440 students are appearing in the Commerce stream. In fact 11 students are also appearing in the vocational stream. With it flying squads visited several examination centres to ensure smooth conduct of the examinations. In reality there are 428 HSSLC institutions in Shillong and Tura with 108 examination centres in both the regions. Actually The Secondary School Leaving Certificate will begin on Monday with 55,189 studen...