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What Makes Jeetubhaiya Nervous?

What Makes Jeetubhaiya Nervous?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'The makers don't shoot in chunks, it is all in one go with all the characters visible in the frame. This set-up is different from the general shooting style.' 'To execute this, everyone needs to be well prepared.'

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.

May edition of JEE-Mains deferred due to Covid situation

May edition of JEE-Mains deferred due to Covid situation

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Engineering entrance exam Joint Entrance Examination-Mains scheduled from May 24 to 28 has been postponed in view of the COVID-19 situation, according to the Ministry of Education's National Testing Agency (NTA).

Byju's Aakash to go public next year

Byju's Aakash to go public next year

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Edtech major Byju's will launch the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of its test preparatory arm Aakash Education Services Limited by middle of next year, the company said on Monday. Aakash Education Services Limited (AESL) revenue is on track to reach Rs 4,000 crore with an EBITDA (operational profit) of Rs 900 crore in the fiscal year 2023-24, the company said in a statement. "Byju's... will launch the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of its subsidiary, Aakash Education Services Limited (AESL) mid next year," Byju's said in a statement.

SRM Entrance Test

SRM Entrance Test

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

SRM University opens applications for the Engineering Exam for the batch of 2009.

Govt postpones Sunday's NEET-PG as 'precautionary measure'

Govt postpones Sunday's NEET-PG as 'precautionary measure'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

The Union health ministry on Saturday said it has decided to postpone the NEET-PG entrance examination, scheduled to be held on June 23, as a "precautionary measure" in the wake of recent allegations on the integrity of certain competitive exams.

Tips from the doctor who came 2nd in the civil services exam

Tips from the doctor who came 2nd in the civil services exam

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Dr Renu Raj cracked the UPSC exams at her very first attempt. 'You should be sensitive to what is happening in society and you will get through the exams,' she tells A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com

Will CUET Take Focus Off Class 12 Boards?

Will CUET Take Focus Off Class 12 Boards?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Will it promote a CUET-centric coaching culture causing students to focus on the entrance rather than the Class 12th exams?

A Heartfelt Letter To College Freshers

A Heartfelt Letter To College Freshers

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Explore, engage, participate and excel in as many co-curricular activities and hackathons as possible to improve your self-confidence, communication skills and overall personality, advises rediffGURU Chocko Valliappa.

Our identity is...: TVK leader Vijay slams DMK in maiden speech; flays NEET

Our identity is...: TVK leader Vijay slams DMK in maiden speech; flays NEET

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

In his maiden public speech eight months after announcing the launch of TVK, Vijay said the late veterans MG Ramachandran and NT Ramarao were ridiculed as mere cinema actors when they made their political plunge "but they continue to remain in the hearts of the people" of the respective states, i.e Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

Govt says students want JEE, NEET; cites admit card downloads

Govt says students want JEE, NEET; cites admit card downloads

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Noting that over 17 lakh out of nearly 25 lakh candidates have already downloaded admit cards for the medical and engineering entrance exams, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said his ministry has been receiving e-mails from students and parents that these exams should not be further postponed.

7 non-BJP CMs to jointly move SC seeking to defer NEET, JEE

7 non-BJP CMs to jointly move SC seeking to defer NEET, JEE

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

At a meeting convened by Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on a range of issues ahead of Monsoon Session of Parliament, the seven chief ministers unanimously agreed to the need for filing a review petition urging the Supreme Court to reconsider its recent order rejecting the postponement of the competitive exams.

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.

The Indian Education Scramble

The Indian Education Scramble

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Tuition classes: Saviours or demons, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Can A Car Mechanic Earn Rs 12 LPA?'

'Can A Car Mechanic Earn Rs 12 LPA?'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes, helps aspirants prepare for competitive exams such as MHT-CET, IIT-JEE and NEET-UG.

Case against friskers who forced girls to remove bra in NEET exam

Case against friskers who forced girls to remove bra in NEET exam

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The case was registered after a team of women officers recorded the statement of the girl, they said, adding that an investigation has been launched and the friskers who were allegedly involved in the act would be arrested soon.

Can't jeopardise careers of 2L students for 5: SC rejects NEET-PG delay

Can't jeopardise careers of 2L students for 5: SC rejects NEET-PG delay

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The top court dismissed a plea seeking deferment of the NEET-PG which claimed that candidates have been allocated cities that are highly inconvenient for them to reach.

CBI arrests Gujarat school owner over NEET-UG malpractice

CBI arrests Gujarat school owner over NEET-UG malpractice

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

With the arrest of Dixit Patel, owner of Jay Jalaram School situated near Godhra in Panchmahal district, the number of persons arrested so far- five of them were held by Gujarat Police- has gone up to six.

Revealed! How JEE, NEET will be different

Revealed! How JEE, NEET will be different

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Exam centres will not only ensure social distancing among examinees -- there will also be a strong focus on avoiding malpractices and conducting the test with minimal human intervention.

Sibal moots higher cutoffs for IIT entrance

Sibal moots higher cutoffs for IIT entrance

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

Opening a new front, Human Resources Development Minister Kapil Sibal favoured more weightage be given to Class 12 Board exam for the Indian Institute of Technology entrance and felt that the required minimum of 60 per cent marks could be raised but left it to a committee to take a decision.

INSPIRING! 55 Year Old Takes NEET

INSPIRING! 55 Year Old Takes NEET

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

'My memory is as fresh as it was when I was a student in 1984.' 'I had absolutely no problem while preparing for NEET.'

What Is The Age Limit For Doing MBA At An IIM?

What Is The Age Limit For Doing MBA At An IIM?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

There are students with 10+ years of work experience who have done two-year full time MBA, says rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza.

The problem with entrance examinations in India

The problem with entrance examinations in India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

The reforms proposed for the monster examinations, JEE and NEET, which take several students' lives every year don't go far enough.

Women's entry into NDA to be notified by May 2022, govt tells SC

Women's entry into NDA to be notified by May 2022, govt tells SC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The defence ministry has informed the Supreme Court that a notification allowing women candidates to appear for the entrance exam to the National Defence Academy will be out by May next year.

MBA aspirants, test your Business Awareness

MBA aspirants, test your Business Awareness

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

TCY experts offer Business Awareness/General Knowledge questions to supplement MBA examination preparation.

No board exams till February: Education minister

No board exams till February: Education minister

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Schools across the country were closed in March to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. They were partially reopened in some states from October 15.

Govt cancels PG medical entrance

Govt cancels PG medical entrance

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

The court was hearing a petition filed by 12 successful candidates of the AIPGMEE conducted by AIIMS seeking direction to the government not to cancel the results.

The WhistleBlower Review

The WhistleBlower Review

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The Whistleblower is definitely worth watching, recommends Namrata Thakker.

How to crack the IIT-JEE 2015

How to crack the IIT-JEE 2015

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Create a practical study plan. Read the questions cautiously. Use method of elimination.

Why Indian students in Gulf will skip NEET this year

Why Indian students in Gulf will skip NEET this year

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Reaching India in time to be able to complete the mandatory quarantine period before the exam, arranging a stay before taking a flight back home, additional expenses, the risk of contracting COVID-19 and being quarantined again back home, are among several concerns on the mind of the aspirants.

Explain fixing women's seats at 19 in NDA exam 2022: SC to Centre

Explain fixing women's seats at 19 in NDA exam 2022: SC to Centre

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Centre to explain why, despite its orders, the intake of women candidates in National Defence Academy for year 2022 has been restricted to 19, the figure same as last year.

Meet Chitraang Murdia, the IIT-JEE topper

Meet Chitraang Murdia, the IIT-JEE topper

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

He has also also cleared the Olympiads in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Astronomy.

How to apply for NEET 2020

How to apply for NEET 2020

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The last date to apply for the medical entrance exam is December 31.

NEET results: Rajasthan's Nalin Khandelwal tops exam

NEET results: Rajasthan's Nalin Khandelwal tops exam

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

The results of National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2019 were declared Wednesday, June 5, 2019.

Nancy Tyagi Stitches Her Way To Cannes

Nancy Tyagi Stitches Her Way To Cannes

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'I chose the colour pink and I looked like a doll in it.' 'I worked on the pink gown single-handed and it took me one month...'

'BTech From IIT-K. Yet To Get A Job'

'BTech From IIT-K. Yet To Get A Job'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Connect with professionals in your field through LinkedIn, industry events and workshops. Attend job fairs, conferences and meetups to expand your network. Apply for internships or short-term projects to gain practical experience, suggests rediffGURU Aasif Ahmed Khan.

How to fill CMAT application form

How to fill CMAT application form

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

This article gives you an insight about the entire application procedure of CMAT 2014 to be followed by all the eligible candidates.

Why many aspirants to miss NEET-JEE next month

Why many aspirants to miss NEET-JEE next month

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Student bodies like the Left-affiliated All India Students' Association and the Congress-affiliated National Students' Union of India have been raising the issue and have demanded the postponement of the two exams.

11 lessons from cricket to help you ace the CAT this year

11 lessons from cricket to help you ace the CAT this year

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Fully aware that we are a cricket loving nation, an expert from Testfunda has shared these interesting tips that will help you prepare for your MBA exam.

Live Chat: How to crack the CAT 2013

Live Chat: How to crack the CAT 2013

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

IIM-K alumnus and CAT expert Nishant Priyadarshi will take questions on CAT 2013, MBA programmes and b-school admissions in an online chat from 4 pm to 5 pm.