News for 'common entrance test'

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test on May 12

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test on May 12

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

The Common Entrance Test for medical and engineering courses in Maharashtra will now be held on May 12 instead of May 7.

Alert: All India MCA Common Entrance Test

Alert: All India MCA Common Entrance Test

Rediff.com24 May 2004

Alert: All India MCA Common Entrance Test

Goa Common Entrance Test 2010 results on SMS

Goa Common Entrance Test 2010 results on SMS

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Goa Common Entrance Test 2010 results on SMS

SC for common entrance test for medical courses

SC for common entrance test for medical courses

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

The Supreme Court on Monday, directed the central government to hold a single eligibility-cum-entrance examination for MBBS and post-graduate medical courses in the country from this academic session.The bench asked the government to hold the single common entrance test on a plea by Medical Council of India seeking to start a single eligibility-cum-entrance examination for MBBS and post-graduate medical courses in the country.

Now, a common entrance test for bank jobs!

Now, a common entrance test for bank jobs!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

Aimed at reducing recruitment-time and the hassles associated with recruitment -- for both banks and candidates -- there will now be a common all-India entrance test from next year onwards for those seeking to join public sector banks.

Common MBBS, MD entrance tests from 2013

Common MBBS, MD entrance tests from 2013

Rediff.com14 May 2012

The officials told MPs at the Consultative Committee Meeting on Health that the proposed common tests, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET-UG) and Postgraduate (NEET-PG) medical courses, have been notified for commencement from 2013-14.

Common Law Entrance Test for 2008

Common Law Entrance Test for 2008

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

Information on India's first common entrance test for admission to seven of the country's national law schools for the year 2008-09.

SC says NO to common entrance test for medical courses

SC says NO to common entrance test for medical courses

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Modifying its December 2012 ruling, the Supreme Court today dissolved the Medical Council of India's notification to hold a single entrance test for medical, dental and post graduate medical programmes in the country.

Sibal: Common entrance test for college admissions by 2013

Sibal: Common entrance test for college admissions by 2013

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Human Resource and Development minister Kapil Sibal announced that efforts are being made to conduct a single-level entrance test by 2013.

Common entrance exam for all medical courses soon?

Common entrance exam for all medical courses soon?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The Medical Council of India (MCI) has suggested a common entrance exam for undergrad and postgrad courses in the country that will apply to all govt, private and minority institutes.

IIT council proposes common entrance test

IIT council proposes common entrance test

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Union Minister for Human Resource and Development Kapil Sibal said on Wednesday that the Indian Institute of Technology Council has proposed that students seeking admission into IITs all over the country will have to pass just one test instead of appearing in separate tests for various institutes.

Entrance test for technical courses

Entrance test for technical courses

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

Visvesvaraya Technological University, Karnataka has announced the Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) for admission to ME / M Tech / M Arch course (full-time and part time).

'Should I Retain My CSE Seat at VIT-Chennai?'

'Should I Retain My CSE Seat at VIT-Chennai?'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

rediffGURU Nayagam PP, a certified career counsellor and the founder of EduJob360, answers admission related questions and guides aspirants on how to pick the right stream and college.

Pradhan's resignation only beginning: Congress

Pradhan's resignation only beginning: Congress

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

The Congress party has called for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, stating that the 'rot' in India's education system is profound. Party general secretary Jairam Ramesh highlighted alleged scams in Maharashtra's engineering admissions and discrepancies between entrance exam and board results, urging deep introspection beyond mere legislative fixes for paper leaks.

How To Get A Rs 14 LPA Package After Engineering

How To Get A Rs 14 LPA Package After Engineering

Rediff.com5 days ago

'There is no college that can guarantee a Rs 14 lakh per annum (LPA) package,' clarifies rediffGURU Chocko Valliappa.

All-India Entrance Test for MBA, MCA admissions

All-India Entrance Test for MBA, MCA admissions

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune announces the All-India Entrance Test for admissions to MBA and MCA courses for 2008-09.

Army introduces online common entrance exam for Agniveers

Army introduces online common entrance exam for Agniveers

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The army has issued notifications on the modification in recruitment procedure for Agniveers and others.

Entrance Exams After Class 12 In 2026

Entrance Exams After Class 12 In 2026

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Nayagam PP, founder of Edujob360, offers a list of the top entrance exams, their timelines, eligibility criteria, exam patterns and preparation strategies to help you plan the year ahead.

The IIT Common Entrance Exam for Design

The IIT Common Entrance Exam for Design

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

Alert: The Common Entrance Examination for Design conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.

10 Important Engineering Entrance Exams After JEE

10 Important Engineering Entrance Exams After JEE

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Class 12 students, brace yourselves for these important engineering examinations to secure your admission into the top engineering colleges in the country.

CUET-UG Topper Devina Gahlot's Study Tips

CUET-UG Topper Devina Gahlot's Study Tips

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

While sharing her study secrets and preparation strategy, Devina Gahlot explained that discipline and consistency were more important than studying for long hours.

Gen Z Protests: What Government Needs To Fix

Gen Z Protests: What Government Needs To Fix

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

The challenge thrown by the youth movement creates the opportunity for a more consequential debate on India's economic trajectory because it must remain centered on India's youth as its driving impulse, asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Staff Face Action For Forcing Students To Remove Sacred Thread

Staff Face Action For Forcing Students To Remove Sacred Thread

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Bengaluru authorities have initiated action against staff members of a private college for allegedly forcing students to remove their 'janivara' (sacred thread) before a CET exam. An inquiry suggests the action was intentional, leading to arrests, suspensions, and a ban on the college as a CET exam centre.

The Last Date To Apply For CLAT 2027 Is...

The Last Date To Apply For CLAT 2027 Is...

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 for both the undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes is scheduled for Sunday, December 6, 2026.

'A Student's Life Can't Be Held Hostage To A 3-Hour Performance'

'A Student's Life Can't Be Held Hostage To A 3-Hour Performance'

Rediff.com5 days ago

Education sector experts agree that using the "best technology" was essential to ensure students did not have to sit for an examination all over again because of a question paper leak.

Audio of special exam centre offer for Rs 12 lakh puts Maha CET under cloud

Audio of special exam centre offer for Rs 12 lakh puts Maha CET under cloud

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Maharashtra's CET Cell has lodged a police complaint after an audio clip surfaced, allegedly showing a woman offering a 'special' exam centre for the MH-CET engineering entrance test for Rs 12 lakh, promising a high percentile.

CUET-UG exam hit by technical glitch; NTA announces retest for 3765 students

CUET-UG exam hit by technical glitch; NTA announces retest for 3765 students

Rediff.com30 May 2026

The CUET-UG 2026 exam faced delays at several centres due to a technical glitch, according to the National Testing Agency. The issue has been resolved, and compensatory time will be provided to affected candidates. Students and parents reported delays and communication issues at various examination centres.

Common entrance for Medical,Engineering from 2013?

Common entrance for Medical,Engineering from 2013?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

The proposal was announced Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal in New Delhi on Tuesday.

The Best IIT To Study Engineering Is...

The Best IIT To Study Engineering Is...

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes, suggests how to pick the best engineering college and course in India after class 12.

No IIT After JEE? What To Do NEXT

No IIT After JEE? What To Do NEXT

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Many successful careers begin from ordinary colleges, says rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar as he guides worried a class 12 student who was unable to secure admission at an IIT.

'Stop, these are our sons and daughters': Sonia slams govt

'Stop, these are our sons and daughters': Sonia slams govt

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has launched a scathing attack on the Modi government, accusing it of responding to student demands for accountability and educational reforms with 'cowardice and wanton cruelty,' treating them as 'enemies of the nation.' She further alleged that the government has degraded India's education landscape and routinely chooses violence over dialogue.

Now, teen flags JEE data exposure; IIT acknowledges glitch

Now, teen flags JEE data exposure; IIT acknowledges glitch

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Teen cybersecurity researcher alleges unauthorised access to nearly 1.8 lakh result records and 1.87 lakh admit card PDFs; institute says data was read-only and issue is being fixed.

Top education ministry officials shifted amid nationwide protests

Top education ministry officials shifted amid nationwide protests

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

The Indian education ministry has undergone a significant reshuffle of top officials, including the removal of higher education secretary Vineet Joshi, amidst widespread controversies surrounding NEET-UG paper leaks and CBSE digital evaluation glitches, with the opposition demanding the resignation of Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Back home, Dipke vows agitation to continue till Pradhan resigns

Back home, Dipke vows agitation to continue till Pradhan resigns

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Speaking to reporters in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Dipke also claimed that the protest organised under the CJP's banner at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday was largely successful, with around 7,000 people participating in it.

Mistakes To Avoid During NEET UG Counselling

Mistakes To Avoid During NEET UG Counselling

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

A good NEET score improves your chances of admission. But the counselling process ultimately determines which college and course you will join.

What's The Future Of Microbiology In India And Abroad?

What's The Future Of Microbiology In India And Abroad?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

'The future of a microbiology course is highly promising in India and abroad,' says rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes.

States can't hold medical entrance tests for MBBS, BDS: SC

States can't hold medical entrance tests for MBBS, BDS: SC

Rediff.com9 May 2016

In a significant order, the Supreme Court on Monday rejected pleas of state governments and minority institutions to allow them to hold separate entrance exams for MBBS and BDS courses.

2nd shift of common university entrance test-UG cancelled, 1st shift put off

2nd shift of common university entrance test-UG cancelled, 1st shift put off

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

The second shift of Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG scheduled on Thursday was cancelled across all centres while its first shift was postponed for a few centres across 17 states due to administrative and technical reasons, National Testing Agency officials said.

Last Date For KCET Registration Is Feb 17

Last Date For KCET Registration Is Feb 17

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), KCET is a state-level entrance exam, performance in which enables admission into undergraduate courses like engineering, pharmacy, agriculture, veterinary science, and allied programmes for the academic year 2026-27.