Educational News

The US Embassy in India hosted an event at Wellham Girls' School in Dehradun to promote higher education opportunities in the United States and explain the visa application process. US Education counselors and Visa Officers, including Pavan Rajgopal, emphasized the growing number of Indian students studying in the US and provided valuable information on selecting appropriate schools, scholarships, and visa requirements.

The Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) will close the registration for AYUSH NEET UG 2024 Round 1 counselling today, September 2, 2024, at 2 PM, with the payment option available until 5 PM. Candidates can finalize their choices until 11:55 PM. Seat allotment results will be announced on September 5, and shortlisted candidates must report to their colleges on September 6.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the deadline for July 2024 fresh admissions to Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online programs until September 10, 2024. Initially set for August 31, interested candidates can now register on IGNOU's official website. The extension, announced via Twitter, excludes semester-based and certificate programs.

USCIS has updated its guidelines for OPT and STEM OPT extensions, significantly impacting international students in the U.S. on F-1 visas. Key changes include new grace periods, provisions for online learning, and expanded eligibility for associate degree holders. These updates provide increased flexibility and enhanced opportunities for students pursuing STEM fields.

The Central Industrial Security Force has initiated the registration for the 2024 Constable/Fire (Male) recruitment, with 1,130 positions available. Applications are open from August 30, 2024, to September 30, 2024, via the official CISF website. Eligible candidates must have completed 12th grade with a science background and be aged between 18 and 23 years.

Starting September 2, the ITBP will accept online applications for Constable (Kitchen Services) vacancies. Candidates must have completed Class 10 and an NSQF Level 1 course in Food Production or Kitchen. The selection process involves PET, PST, written exam, document verification, and a medical examination. An application fee of ₹100 applies, with certain exemptions.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released admit cards for the UGC NET June 2024 re-exam. The re-examination is due to technical issues and flooding that led to cancellations at four centers. Candidates can download their new admit cards from the official website. The re-exams will be held on September 4, 2024, from 3 PM to 6 PM.

In response to persistent and predicted heavy rainfall, the Telangana government has declared a holiday for all primary and secondary schools on September 2. This measure applies statewide to government, aided, and private schools. Officials have also set up a control room to manage the situation, ensuring children's safety amidst severe weather conditions.

Telangana State Council for Higher Education opened TS ICET Counselling 2024 registration and fee payment for MBA and MCA admissions. Candidates must register on tgicet.nic.in and complete steps like fee payment, slot booking, and certificate verification by September 8 to secure a seat. Eligibility criteria include nationality, age limits, and educational qualifications.

GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke predicts AI will transform coding and eliminate language barriers, making programming universally accessible. AI tools like Copilot now assist developers in multiple languages, including Hindi and Kannada. India's rapidly expanding developer community might soon outnumber the U.S. AI offers numerous career opportunities, especially for non-technical individuals seeking diverse roles.

The Odisha government has introduced the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) with the Union Education Ministry's support. The program, with a budget of Rs 500 crore, aims to enhance higher education institutions' infrastructure and development in Odisha. It aligns with the National Education Policy, 2020, to promote access, equity, and excellence in higher education.

The Odisha government is set to amend the Odisha Universities (Amendment) Act, 2020, after consulting with the UGC. The move aims to facilitate teacher recruitment while maintaining UGC regulations. The previous amendment, challenged in the Supreme Court, had given recruitment power to OPSC, affecting university autonomy. The Supreme Court halted recruitment under the amendment.

The Bihar Public Service Commission has declared the results of the 69th Integrated Combined Competitive Mains Examination. Out of the total candidates, 1,005 have qualified for interviews scheduled for mid-September. Additionally, results for specific posts like Finance Administrative Officers, DSP, and CDPO have also been announced. Detailed results can be checked on the official BPSC website.

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has issued admit cards for the 2023 Staff Nurse (Ayurved and Unani) exams. The UPPSC Nurse Exam 2024 will occur on September 8, 2024, in two sessions, for 327 vacancies. Candidates are urged to download their admit cards from the UPPSC website expediently.

On August 12, the Ministry of Education released the 2024 NIRF rankings, with the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad topping the Management category. Notably, four institutes from Kerala were featured among the top management institutes this year, highlighting Kerala’s growing prominence in management education. Let's check the full list here.

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Assam, has published the NEET UG 2024 Round 1 seat allotment list. Registered candidates can check their results on dme.assam.gov.in. Those allotted seats must visit their colleges between September 3 and 5, 2024, with original documents and admission fees. Candidates can check the details here.

The DMER Uttar Pradesh has released the NEET UG 2024 Round 1 seat allotment results. Registered candidates for MBBS and BDS admissions can check their results and download the allotment order from upneet.gov.in. Those allotted seats must report to their assigned college between August 31 and September 5, 2024. Check details here.

The Odisha government plans to amend the Odisha University (Amendment) Act 2020 to align with UGC regulations and address concerns about university autonomy. Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj also announced plans to establish government colleges in districts lacking them and revealed the launch of a new scholarship scheme, replacing the previous NUA-O initiative.

The UPSC will conduct the NDA and NA examination and CDS II exam on September 1, 2024. NDA will be held in two shifts, while CDS will be conducted in three shifts. Candidates should download and print their admit cards. Candidates can check the important exam day guidelines and other details here.

The Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh, has released the Round 1 seat allotment result for NEET UG Counselling 2024. Registered candidates can check their provisional results on cgdme.admissions.nic.in. Allotted candidates must report to their colleges for admission between August 31 and September 5, 2024. Candidates can check the direct link here.