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The registration and choice-filling process for NEET MDS 2024 round 3 counselling ends today, August 18. Candidates must complete the process by 11:55 PM. Seat allotment based on rank, availability, and reservation will occur on August 19-20, with results announced on August 21. Successful candidates must report to their allotted institutes from August 22-28, with data verification on August 29-30. A stray vacancy round will follow in early September.

Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering (MITE) secured two 'Best Project of the Year' awards at the 47th Series Student Project Programme by the Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology. The projects, one in Computer Science and another in Electronics and Communication, showcased innovative solutions in healthcare and robotics. This marks the fifth consecutive year MITE has won this prestigious award, highlighting its commitment to fostering academic excellence and research innovation.

Medical aspirants across Maharashtra were thrown into panic on Saturday morning after the CET Cell mistakenly disqualified thousands of students from MBBS admissions due to an incorrect age cutoff. The error, which set the cutoff year as 2006 instead of 2007, caused significant distress among students. The CET Cell corrected the mistake by the afternoon following widespread complaints. This issue has reportedly occurred in previous years as well.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the final seat matrix for NEET UG 2024 counselling. With over 1,000 candidates shifted to the NRI category, the first round of choice filling will close on August 20. The article provides a detailed breakdown of MBBS seats in central universities, including quotas for IP University and CW (children/widows of Armed Forces personnel). Seat allotment results will be declared on August 23.

Harvard College, in Massachusetts, sought to make education accessible through comprehensive financial aid programs, which include scholarships and grants. The institution committed to covering 100% of students' demonstrated financial needs, prioritizing scholarships over loans. Prospective and current students were guided and supported throughout the application process, ensuring financial barriers did not hinder access to quality education.

Delhi University's administration allowed 12 colleges, funded completely by the Delhi government, to appoint guest faculty due to delays in hiring permanent teaching staff. This decision, taken in the larger interest of students, exempts these colleges from the university's prior directive permitting guest faculty only for leave vacancies, cited an order dated August 13.

The National Testing Agency released the UGC NET June 2024 exam admit cards on August 17, 2024. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets by visiting the official UGC NET website using their application number and date of birth. Admit cards for exams scheduled for August 21, 22, and 23 are now available on the official website.

APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University released the round 1 seat allotment results for the UPTAC BArch 2024 programme on August 17. Candidates need to confirm their seats and pay the acceptance fee by August 18. The round 2 choice filling will happen on August 19-20, with seat allotment results announced on August 22.

The National Medical Commission released the schedule for NEET UG 2024 state counselling. Online registration for various states like Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan begins, with deadlines ranging from mid to late August. Approximately 85% of seats will be filled through state counselling sessions, with the remaining 15% allocated by the MCC.

Amid the communal tension which flared up in Rajasthan's Udaipur after a class 10 student stabbed a minor boy at a government school, the district administration has announced that all schools and colleges in the city will remain closed on Saturday.

The Allahabad High Court ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to prepare a new selection list for 69,000 assistant teachers, setting aside previous lists. The decision aimed to mitigate impacts on currently working teachers and revise reservation criteria. The court mandated the new list be issued within three months, affecting the ongoing recruitment process.

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission announced the OSSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Result 2024. The prelims were conducted on July 21, 2024, to fill 673 vacancies. Candidates who met the qualifying marks have been shortlisted for the mains examination. The schedule for the next phase will be announced soon on the OSSC official website.

The Rajasthan State Medical and Dental Counselling Board started Round 1 registration for NEET-UG Counselling 2024. Eligible candidates could register online till August 21. Verification of documents for registered candidates was scheduled between August 17 and 22. The provisional merit list was to be published on August 24, and the academic session began on October 1, 2024.

Tripura Institution for Transformation (TIFT) and IIM Calcutta signed an MoU on the eve of the 78th Independence Day for knowledge exchange, capacity building, and research initiatives in Tripura. This collaboration aims to enhance industrialization and skill development, driving the state's sustainable economic advancement, and aligning with NITI Aayog's State Support Mission.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the re-examination of the UGC NET June 2024 cycle will switch from pen-and-paper to a Computer-Based Test (CBT). The initial exam was held on June 18 but was canceled due to concerns about a leaked question paper. New dates have been provided, and the CBT mode will ensure better integrity.

The Jharkhand Staff Selection Committee (JSSC) has announced 455 stenographer vacancies, with applications open from September 6 to October 5, 2024. Candidates must have a degree and stenography skills, with an age limit of 21 to 35 years to be eligible. The exam will cover Hindi, English, General Studies, and Reasoning. Detailed information is available in notification 24 & 25/2024 on the official JSSC website.

Stanford University, a top-ranked global institution, has offered the Community Service Work-Study (CSWS) programme to reduce financial burdens on students through part-time employment with nonprofits and government agencies. Eligible students work in community service sectors, gaining real-world experience while earning to cover living expenses. Financial need and enrollment status are primary eligibility criteria.

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission has announced the recruitment of 5,600 police constables (male and female) through a Common Eligibility Test (CET). Key dates include the notification release on August 16, 2024, and online registration from September 10 to 24, 2024. Eligibility requires a 10+2 education and proficiency in Hindi or Sanskrit. The selection involves a Physical Measurement Test (PMT), a Physical Screening Test (PST), and a knowledge test with no negative marking.

Medical students in India face extreme stress due to intense academic pressure, long hours, and a highly competitive environment, leading to significant mental health challenges. A National Medical Commission (NMC) report found that 27.8% of undergraduates and 31.23% of postgraduates experienced mental health issues, including suicidal thoughts. The report suggests 40 recommendations. Check details here.

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment Board released the exam city slip for the 2024 constable recruitment exam, originally postponed due to a paper leak, on August 16, 2024. Exams are rescheduled for August 23-31, over five days, in two shifts daily. Admit cards will be available three days before the exam.