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Meet the NDA Bronze Medalist

Meet the NDA Bronze Medalist

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Battalion Cadet Adjutant Praveen Singh, son of a printing press owner from Agra, wants to join the infantry and serve the country to the best of his ability.

Strong protests over de-recognition of Madras IIT student body for criticising Modi

Strong protests over de-recognition of Madras IIT student body for criticising Modi

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Scores of Congress party-affiliated National Students Union of India workers on Friday held a protest outside Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani's official residence in New Delhi over IIT-Madras de-recognising a students' body for reportedly criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Students left in lurch as UGC, Delhi university spar over FYUP

Students left in lurch as UGC, Delhi university spar over FYUP

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

The fight over FYUP is between a highly controversial decision taken during the United Progressive Alliance rule and how the National Democratic Alliance government perceives it and how it is determined to resolve it in its own way, reports Sheela Bhatt.

Mridul Agarwal of Delhi zone tops JEE-Advanced with highest-ever marks

Mridul Agarwal of Delhi zone tops JEE-Advanced with highest-ever marks

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Kavya Chopra, also from Delhi zone, who became the first female to top the JEE-Main exam, has emerged as the topper in JEE-Advanced among females. She has scored 286 marks out of 360 with her overall rank being 98.

No EWS quota for PG medical in Maharashtra for 2019

No EWS quota for PG medical in Maharashtra for 2019

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The bench noted that admission process for PG medical courses started in November 2018 while the 103 Constitutional amendment granting 10 per cent EWS quota was passed in January this year.

Shehla Rashid, Shah Faesal withdraw Article 370 pleas

Shehla Rashid, Shah Faesal withdraw Article 370 pleas

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will commence day-to-day hearing from August 2 on a batch of petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution that bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

'Conducting JEE is critical': IIT directors

'Conducting JEE is critical': IIT directors

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'Further delay will do nothing other than the loss of a year and when there is loss of a year, think of next year you are having two first year batches.' 'Have the IIT system or similar institutions got the infrastructure to handle such a situation?'

US girl posing as Indian did MBBS, HC asks to pay NRI fees for exit permit

US girl posing as Indian did MBBS, HC asks to pay NRI fees for exit permit

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Coming to India on a tourist visa as a child, she had completed her education throughout claiming to be an Indian citizen.

'Cheering for any team is not illegal'

'Cheering for any team is not illegal'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

'Those who support the attacks should realise that beating Kashmiri students can't help anyone change the result of the game.'

JEE-Main to be held from July 18-23, NEET on July 26: Govt

JEE-Main to be held from July 18-23, NEET on July 26: Govt

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The two crucial exams were postponed due to the lockdown imposed in the country to combat COVID-19. "JEE-Main will be held from July 18-23, while JEE-Advanced will be held in August. NEET will be conducted on July 26," Nishank said.

How To Crack GATE 2022

How To Crack GATE 2022

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Aspirants need to have a smart strategy, meticulous planning, and the right techniques to crack the prestigious exam.

HC to hear bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam together after SC sedition hearing

HC to hear bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam together after SC sedition hearing

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

The court further observed that Imam, also a former JNU student, and Khalid were stated to be 'co-conspirators' in the case and it would thus hear both the two bail applications together.

Delhi University shelves stream-wise cut offs

Delhi University shelves stream-wise cut offs

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Admissions to over 54,000 seats in the undergraduate courses will begin today.

'India's wealth is in the hands of privileged castes'

'India's wealth is in the hands of privileged castes'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'They fear their caste privilege will be exposed if there is an OBC caste census.'

How Delhi Govt Funds Young Entrepreneurs

How Delhi Govt Funds Young Entrepreneurs

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

With a budget of Rs 60 crore, Business Blasters, which is part of the Delhi government's Entrepreneurship Mindset curriculum, aims to nurture entrepreneurial skills among students, including taking calculated risks and bouncing back from failure.

Want to crack JEE Advanced? 10 TIPS for you

Want to crack JEE Advanced? 10 TIPS for you

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Adjust your biological clock to prepare for the big day. Avoid studying late night and avoid sleeping during the day.

After rejection, TN guv to send anti-NEET Bill for presidential nod

After rejection, TN guv to send anti-NEET Bill for presidential nod

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Stalin called on Ravi at the Raj Bhavan here and urged him to expeditiously send the Bill to exempt Tamil Nadu from the purview of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for getting Presidential assent, an official release said.

5 Tips To Crack NDA 2023 Exam

5 Tips To Crack NDA 2023 Exam

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The only answer to 'How to crack the NDA exam' is to recognise what you need to work on and then get into it, advises Kamal Gupta, a BYJU'S Exam Prep Expert.

Admission to Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research

Admission to Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research

Rediff.com22 Mar 2011

Admissions have opened up for the BS-MS dual degree programme at the Indian Instuitutes of Science Education and Research.

Admission to medical, dental courses in limbo

Admission to medical, dental courses in limbo

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed postponement of the second round of counselling for the 15 per cent All India Medical Quota Scheme seats in all states.

CBSE 10-12 exams to be held 'at first possibility', says board

CBSE 10-12 exams to be held 'at first possibility', says board

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The board is prepared to conduct the exams for class 10 and 12 for crucial 29 subjects, while the Human Resource Development Ministry has directed states to start the evaluation process for the exams already conducted and facilitate the CBSE in evaluation of answer sheets.

President gives medical students a 'NEET' relief

President gives medical students a 'NEET' relief

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Pranab Mukherjee signed the ordinance to keep state boards out of the common entrance test for MBBS and dental courses for this year.

'I want to command the respect of my men, not demand it'

'I want to command the respect of my men, not demand it'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Anshu Kumar, 21, son of government school teachers from a village in Bihar, won the President's Silver Medal at the NDA. He commanded the grand passing out parade and will go on to join the Indian Navy.

Chat@3: How to apply to an Ivy League college in the Trump era?

Chat@3: How to apply to an Ivy League college in the Trump era?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Today, from 3 to 4 pm, will answer your queries about seeking admissions in an Ivy League College. Do join us with your questions.

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.

'Mediocre students can also crack the CAT'

'Mediocre students can also crack the CAT'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Sabyasachi Mishra who scored a perfect 100 with just two months of preparation shares his study secrets.

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Hercules Singh Munda's father used to open the gates to a forest. Today, Hercules leaves for London to open the gates of his many dreams.

Avenge Lakhimpur through votes: Jayant Chaudhary

Avenge Lakhimpur through votes: Jayant Chaudhary

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Chaudhary also announced that if his party is voted into power in Uttar Pradesh, high court benches will be set up in western Uttar Pradesh, Bundelkhand and Purvanchal areas of the state.

Attention students of physics, astronomy

Attention students of physics, astronomy

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Admissions to a Graduate Training Programme leading to PhD degree in High Energy Physics and Astronomy opened.

Why India's airlines are plagued by glitches

Why India's airlines are plagued by glitches

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The recent spate of technical glitches in aircraft has prompted the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to issue an order on July 18, making aircraft maintenance engineers (AMEs) with category B1/B2 licences the final authorities in certifying planes. This has put the spotlight on the availability of such personnel. According to the order, airlines were resorting to frequent one-off authorisation by the Category A certifying staff at transit stations, which is not in line with existing regulatory provisions.

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.

8 tips to keep in mind while touring a college campus

8 tips to keep in mind while touring a college campus

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

If you have shortlisted the colleges of your choice, it is a good idea to explore the campus before joining.

Chorus grows for postponing entrance exams amid Covid-19 pandemic

Chorus grows for postponing entrance exams amid Covid-19 pandemic

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Using the hashtag, SATYAGRAHagainstExamInCovid, many students also took to Twitter to appeal to the government to heed to their demands.

JEE-Mains conducted across country amid 'new normal'

JEE-Mains conducted across country amid 'new normal'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Candidates appearing for the exam in Kolkata were seen standing in queues while abiding by the social distancing norms.

CBSE 10th, 12th exams to be held from May 4 to June 10

CBSE 10th, 12th exams to be held from May 4 to June 10

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The results of the board exams will be announced by July 15.

Sonia calls for meet with CMs to discuss NEET, JEE exams

Sonia calls for meet with CMs to discuss NEET, JEE exams

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The National Testing Agency announced that the JEE (Main) will be held from September 1 to 6 and NEET (UG) on September 13 after the Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking the postponement of the NEET and JEE.

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.

CBSE to conduct Std 10, 12 exams for only 29 subjects

CBSE to conduct Std 10, 12 exams for only 29 subjects

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

According to officials, the board will inform students about the schedule 10 days in advance.

An IAS officer changes children's lives

An IAS officer changes children's lives

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

How Raipur's District Collector Om Prakash Choudhary ensures that poor children study at good schools.