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Don't ask for personal info, say IIT-B's anti-discrimination guidelines

Don't ask for personal info, say IIT-B's anti-discrimination guidelines

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B) has issued guidelines urging students to desist from asking fellow students for details that might reveal their caste and instead encouraged them to bond over commonalities like sports, music and movies.

Want to study fashion at NIFT?

Want to study fashion at NIFT?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The National Institute of Fashion Technology is inviting applications for all its academic programmes.

'We are going to fail...all of us'

'We are going to fail...all of us'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

'How are students supposed to learn a new language within a semester?'

Mrinal Kutteri Scored 720/720 in NEET

Mrinal Kutteri Scored 720/720 in NEET

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Mrinal Kutteri scored a perfect score of 720/720 in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2021.

It's BJP vs INDIA in bypolls in 4 states, except in Kerala and WB

It's BJP vs INDIA in bypolls in 4 states, except in Kerala and WB

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

While the opposition alliance is putting up a united front in Ghosi constituency in Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand's Dumri, Dhanpur and Boxanagar in Tripura and Uttarakhand's Bageshwar, its constituents are contesting against each other in Dhupguri in West Bengal and Puthuppally in Kerala.

Confused About College, Career? Ask rediffGURUS

Confused About College, Career? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Post all your college and career-related questions right here on rediffGURUS and let our experts answer.

Will never clear TN's anti-NEET bill, entrance exam to stay: Guv

Will never clear TN's anti-NEET bill, entrance exam to stay: Guv

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The achievements without the National Entrance-cum-Eligibility Test (NEET) were not enough for the future, Ravi said, adding the qualifying test is here to stay.

SC allows NEET-PG medical counselling with 27% quota for OBCs, 10% for EWS

SC allows NEET-PG medical counselling with 27% quota for OBCs, 10% for EWS

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The bench said that validity of criteria of Rs 8 lakh for determination of EWS for future years will be subject to final adjudication of the batch of petitions and listed the pleas for final hearing on March 5.

Questions About CUET? Ask The Expert

Questions About CUET? Ask The Expert

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Anurag Tiwari, National Academic Director, Medical, Aakash+BYJU'S, will address your queries and offer expert advice.

Urdu-medium UG, PG programmes

Urdu-medium UG, PG programmes

Rediff.com21 May 2009

Maulana Azad National Urdu University (A central university established by an Act of Parliament in the year 1998) invites applications.

Merit doesn't mean exam performance: SC upholds OBC quota in NEET

Merit doesn't mean exam performance: SC upholds OBC quota in NEET

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Dealing with the validity of OBC quota, the bench said, "Merit cannot be reduced to narrow definitions of performance in an open competitive examination which only provides formal equality of opportunity. Competitive examinations assess basic current competency to allocate educational resources but are not reflective of excellence, capabilities and potential of an individual which are also shaped by lived experiences, subsequent training and individual character."

How To Prepare For CUET Exam 2022

How To Prepare For CUET Exam 2022

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The key to scoring good marks in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) lies in identifying target courses and then effectively strategising the preparation to achieve the desired goal.

UG, PG programmes at BHU

UG, PG programmes at BHU

Rediff.com13 Mar 2006

The Banaras Hindu University will conduct entrance tests for admission to its various under-graduate and post-graduate programmes between May 19 and June 4.

St Stephen's UG admissions to commence May 28

St Stephen's UG admissions to commence May 28

Rediff.com20 May 2015

The last date for submitting college applications is June 15, 2015.

NEET, Vishwakarma Scheme, And Tamil Angst

NEET, Vishwakarma Scheme, And Tamil Angst

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Medical seats for under-graduates and post-graduates remaining vacant in the NEET era, together with the Centre 'freezing' the number of medical colleges and seats in (Dravidian) Tamil Nadu and the launch of the PM's 'Vishwakarma Scheme' for the nation's craftsmen, are all seen as a bid to further reverse the state's progressive socio-economic agenda of and its achievements of the past hundred-plus years, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

India cautions medical students planning to study in China

India cautions medical students planning to study in China

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The advisory was issued as thousands of Indians studying in Chinese medical colleges are currently stuck at home for over two years due to Beijing's COVID visa ban.

No girl asked to remove innerwear at NEET centre: Official tells NTA

No girl asked to remove innerwear at NEET centre: Official tells NTA

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The police complaint about a girl in Kerala asked to remove innerwear before appearing for medical entrance exam National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) is 'fictitious' and has been filed with 'wrong intentions', the exam centre's superintendent has told the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Pix: Pooja Bhatt celebrates her father's 70th birthday

Pix: Pooja Bhatt celebrates her father's 70th birthday

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The filmmaker turns 70 today!

NEET postponed to September 12 from August 1

NEET postponed to September 12 from August 1

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'The NEET-UG 2021, will be held on 12th September across the country following COVID-19 protocols. The application process will begin from 5 pm tomorrow through the NTA website,' Pradhan said in a series of tweets.

Stick to CUET norms, else will nullify all admissions: DU to St Stephen's

Stick to CUET norms, else will nullify all admissions: DU to St Stephen's

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The university asked the college to withdraw the prospectus containing an "incongruent policy immediately".

Five women held in Kerala NEET frisking row, NTA sets up fact-finding team

Five women held in Kerala NEET frisking row, NTA sets up fact-finding team

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The five women were arrested after interrogation by the police team probing the case, a police official told PTI.

GGSIPU opens UG, PG admissions for 2008

GGSIPU opens UG, PG admissions for 2008

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) invites applications for its undergradaute and postgraduate courses for the academic year of 2008-09.

Delhi breathes easier, more relief likely

Delhi breathes easier, more relief likely

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

According to senior IMD scientist Kuldeep Srivastava, clear sky or absence of clouds allows sun rays to reach the ground, warming up the air close to the ground which lifts up and clears the pollutants.

Two suggestions for Smriti Irani

Two suggestions for Smriti Irani

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Why not offer students a choice in the form of two, three and four year UG programmes?

'How much does a UG programme in the US cost?'

'How much does a UG programme in the US cost?'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

In an online chat, Anoop D'Souza, education tours expert, Thomas Cook and Kimberly Dixit, study in the US expert answered reader queries related to pursuing higher education abroad.

SC rejects plea seeking to defer JEE (Main), NEET due to COVID-19

SC rejects plea seeking to defer JEE (Main), NEET due to COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

A three-judge bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra said career of students 'cannot be put under jeopardy for long'. 'Life has to go on. Life has to move ahead. Precious year of students cannot be wasted,' the bench, also comprising Justices B R Gavai and Krishna Murari, said during the hearing conducted through video conferencing while paving the way for commencement of the exams as scheduled.

SC asks Centre to make portal for Ukraine returned medical students

SC asks Centre to make portal for Ukraine returned medical students

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday suggested that the Centre assist the medical students who had returned to the country from Ukraine in view of the war with Russia by creating a web portal giving details of the foreign universities, where they could complete their courses as per the government's academic mobility programme.

NEET results declared, Odisha's Soyeb Aftab bags top rank

NEET results declared, Odisha's Soyeb Aftab bags top rank

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

The NEET was conducted on September 13 amid strict precautions in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amid concern, guidelines for JEE, NEET released

Amid concern, guidelines for JEE, NEET released

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The National Testing Agency said it has planned several steps to conduct the papers safely which include increasing the number of examination centers, alternate seating plan, fewer candidates per room and staggered entry and exit.

TN assembly okays bill to exempt state from NEET

TN assembly okays bill to exempt state from NEET

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

The Bills adopted in 2017 for the same purpose during the AIADMK regime did not get the President's assent.

1.24 lakh people died in India due to indoor air pollution in 2015

1.24 lakh people died in India due to indoor air pollution in 2015

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The report states air quality in Indian households, especially in the rural areas, is lethal due to use of wood or cow dung as cooking fuel coupled with poor ventilation.

All you need to know about DU's Four Year UG programme

All you need to know about DU's Four Year UG programme

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

The undergraduate programme spread across eight semesters will be implemented July 2013 onwards. Read on for details

Edtech sector in crisis as Covid curbs ease; hybrid model offers hope

Edtech sector in crisis as Covid curbs ease; hybrid model offers hope

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The reopening of schools and colleges has sparked a crisis in the edtech sector with falling valuations, slowing funding rounds and faltering investor sentiment. In a totally altered, post-pandemic landscape where students are back at school and colleges, companies are scrambling to revert to bricks-and-mortar tuition centres and adopting a hybrid model of offline and online education. Demand for online tuition has fallen, affecting the revenue of edtech companies in recent months. After two years of booming revenues, some experts say the sector is looking at a possible meltdown.

After JEE-Main, NTA gears up to hold NEET next week

After JEE-Main, NTA gears up to hold NEET next week

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

In order to maintain social distancing, the NTA has increased the number of centres from 2,546 to 3,843 for the NEET while the number of candidates per room has been reduced from earlier 24 to 12.

'Mahesh Bhatt is a far better writer than director'

'Mahesh Bhatt is a far better writer than director'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Mahesh Bhatt, his daughter Pooja and friend Anupam Kher share their thoughts during the launch of Bhatt's book titled The Taste of Life: The Last Days of U G Krishmamurti.

NTA set to conduct JEE-Main from Tuesday amid pandemic

NTA set to conduct JEE-Main from Tuesday amid pandemic

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

While the governments of Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh have assured students that they will provide transportation to candidates, a group of IIT alumni and students have also launched a portal to provide transport facilities to exam centres for the candidates in need.

US firm hires NIT-T grad at annual pay of Rs 70 lakh

US firm hires NIT-T grad at annual pay of Rs 70 lakh

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

A US-based company has hired a NIT-Tiruchirappalli Computer Science and Engineering Graduate at an annual package of $1.25 lakh (about Rs 70 lakh), a senior faculty of NIT T has said.

New UG, PG and PhD courses at IIT-Bombay

New UG, PG and PhD courses at IIT-Bombay

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

IIT-Bombay offers new undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programmes.

CAT not necessary for MBA admission: AICTE

CAT not necessary for MBA admission: AICTE

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) has allowed business schools and institutions offering MBA and PGDM courses to admit students based on marks obtained in qualifying undergraduate exams.

OBC quota in medical education is Modi's masterstroke

OBC quota in medical education is Modi's masterstroke

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

This step by the Modi government is in the right direction and will go a long way in safeguarding the interests of socially and economically backward communities, asserts Professor T V Kattimani, Vice-Chancellor, Central Tribal University, Andhra Pradesh, Vizianagaram.