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The Bihar School Education Board released the admit cards for the BSEB Sakshamta Phase 2 exam scheduled from August 23 to 26, 2024. Candidates must download and carry their admit cards along with valid identification to the exam hall. The download process requires an application number and date of birth.

The University of Delhi (DU) announced the first round of seat allocations for Undergraduate courses for the 2024-25 academic session on August 16, 2024. Out of 2,45,287 registered candidates, 97,387 were allocated seats. Applicants must accept their allocations by August 18 and pay the application fees by August 21.

The Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) has updated the Gujarat PGCET 2024 admission schedule. The revised timeline includes key dates for choice filling, result announcements, and the start of the academic term. Applicants can check the official revised calendar as published on the official site. Candidates should regularly check the official site for the latest updates and deadlines.

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET), overseen by the National Testing Agency (NTA), streamlimes admissions to central universities by offering a single exam for gaining admission into various colleges. However, some universities, offer admission to candidates without CUET scores. Applicants should check individual university websites for specific admission criteria and exam details.

The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the 2024 Legislative Assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir. Haryana's elections will be held in a single phase in October 2024, while Jammu & Kashmir's will occur in three phases starting in September 2024. Educational institutions will close on polling days for smoother voter turnout.

The UPTAC 2024 Round 2 seat allotment results for B.Tech, MBA, and MCA courses have been released on August 16, 2024. Candidates can view results and choose their preferences—Freeze, Float, or Slide—until August 19, 2024. Payment and withdrawal options are also available during this period. For details and updates, visit the official website.

The Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE) has announced the UK Board Class 10 and 12 improvement results for 2024. Students can check their results on the official website, ubse.uk.gov.in. This year's compartment exams were held from July 18 to 22, with about ten thousand Class 10 and eleven thousand Class 12 students participating.

On August 12, 2024, the Ministry of Education released the 9th edition of the NIRF Rankings, showing a rise in participating institutions from 3,565 in 2016 to 10,845. While many states saw improvements, others experienced declines. Today, we'll explore the performances of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh across various NIRF 2024 categories.

The Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh, announced the NEET UG Counselling 2024 schedule. Registration for the first counselling round runs from August 18 to August 24. Candidates uploaded their choices until August 25, with seat allotment results declared on August 30. Verification and admission formalities took place from August 31 to September 5.

The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, released the state Medical and Ayurveda Provisional Rank lists based on NEET (UG) 2024 scores. Candidates must meet specific percentile criteria to qualify for Medical courses, while for Medical Allied courses, SC/ST candidates have no minimum marks requirement. Academic eligibility must be fulfilled for admission.

The Railway Recruitment Cell, Northern Railway started the online application process for 4096 Apprentice positions under the Apprentice Act 1961. Candidates could apply on rrcnr.org until September 16, 2024. Applicants had to be 15-24 years old and fulfill educational qualifications, including ITI certification. SC/ST/PwBD/Woman candidates were exempt from the ₹100 fee.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced plans to fill 36,000 job vacancies, highlighting the 1.44 lakh merit-based jobs already provided under the BJP government. In his Independence Day address, Saini emphasised the state's commitment to women's economic and educational development, celebrated Haryana's sports achievements, and outlined major infrastructure projects and initiatives.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced that 35,000 job vacancies will be filled by October 2024, emphasizing youth employment as a top priority. Additionally, Soren highlighted initiatives like new industrial MoUs, the Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana, and significant improvements in education and healthcare, showcasing his government's developmental focus.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued an advisory on its website about the correct way to upload photos and signatures for candidates applying for various posts. The notice details common reasons for rejections. Candidates can visit the official website, ssc.gov.in, to review the advisory and avoid errors. Check details here.

The All India Management Association (AIMA) has released the MAT 2024 admit card for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) scheduled in May. Registered candidates can download their admit cards from the official website, mat.aima.in. The MAT 2024 CBT exam is set to take place on August 18, 2024.

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has issued dummy registration cards for the 2025 Class 10 and 12 board exams. Students can check them from the official website and make corrections by August 28, 2024. If no errors are found, school heads must upload a declaration to the committee’s portal for each student. Check other details here.

On Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to revamp India's education system to reduce the need for students to study abroad and attract international students. He also announced plans to add 75,000 new medical seats over the next five years to curb the trend of Indian students pursuing costly medical education overseas.

On Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for reviving the ancient Nalanda University spirit to position India as a global education hub. He emphasized building institutions that attract international students and highlighted the goal of achieving developed nation status by 2047. Modi praised the courage of 400 million Indians who fought for freedom and stressed the need for a strong, self-reliant India.

The Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu, has released the TNEA 2024 provisional seat allotment for second-round candidates. Registered candidates can check their seat allotment results on the official website, tneaonline.org. Candidates can check the direct link and other details here.

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has postponed the AP ICET 2024 Round 1 seat allotment result. The revised date is August 20, 2024. Candidates can check the result on the official website, icet-sche.aptonline.in, once the link is active. Check other important details here.