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IIM Sambalpur announces independent admissions for MBA programme 2025-27
3 days, 9 hours ago

IIM Sambalpur announces independent admissions for MBA programme 2025-27

India Today  

IIM Sambalpur, one of the premier management institutions and a pioneer in innovation, inclusiveness, and integrity, has announced a strategic shift in its admission process. This new admission process by IIM Sambalpur exemplifies the institution's commitment to fostering a more holistic admission experience through directly interacting with candidates. IMPORTANT TAKEAWAYS FROM THE ADMISSION PROCESS Flexible Interview Modes: Candidates can opt …

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How do IIM admissions work? Important selection criteria to get an IIM seat
4 days, 17 hours ago

How do IIM admissions work? Important selection criteria to get an IIM seat

India Today  

Embarking on the journey to join the prestigious Indian Institutes of Management is both exhilarating and intricate. Here's a quick look at weighage distribution across IIMs for admissions: Older IIMs typically follow a balanced approach, assigning: 40–50% to CAT scores 20–30% to academic and work experience 20–30% to Written Ability Test and Personal Interview The newer IIMs, commonly known as …

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Nursery admissions gain pace as only two days left for application process to close
4 days, 17 hours ago

Nursery admissions gain pace as only two days left for application process to close

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: With just two days remaining for the nursery admission application process for the 2025-26 academic year to close, parents across Delhi are scrambling to ensure they don’t miss out. If necessary, a second list of selected children will be displayed on February 3, 2025, with another window for resolving points-related queries between February 5 and 11, 2025. This …

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IvyCentral.com Empowers Students to Navigate the Competitive College Admissions Process
5 days, 17 hours ago

IvyCentral.com Empowers Students to Navigate the Competitive College Admissions Process

India Today  

With college admissions becoming increasingly competitive, students and families are turning to expert guidance from Independent Private Counselors to stand out in the application process. Ivy Central, a leading private college counselling service, is revolutionising the way students prepare for admission to top U.S. universities. By providing personalised support in profile building, essay writing, college selection, and scholarship opportunities, Ivy …

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Letters to the Editor: There’s plenty of blame to go around in USC admissions scandal
5 days, 17 hours ago

Letters to the Editor: There’s plenty of blame to go around in USC admissions scandal

LA Times  

Former USC athletic administrator Donna Heinel looks out over the bay in Long Beach, a place where she processed what was happening to her at the height of the “Varsity Blues” investigation, in November. While she may have been involved in a system of institutional processes at USC that badly needed reform, the $160,000 in funds that landed in Heinel’s …

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Telangana HC strikes down GO 148 on PG medical admissions
5 days, 17 hours ago

Telangana HC strikes down GO 148 on PG medical admissions

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: A division bench of the Telangana High Court comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice J Sreenivas Rao, has allowed candidates who completed MBBS, BAMS or BHMS courses in Telangana or within the “local area” defined by the Presidential Order of 1974 to participate in counselling for local-category seats in postgraduate medical admissions for the 2024-25 academic year. The …

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Telangana HC Strikes Down Local Rules for Medical PG Admissions
5 days, 22 hours ago

Telangana HC Strikes Down Local Rules for Medical PG Admissions

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A two-judge bench of the Telangana High Court on Tuesday struck down a rule relating to the eligibility criteria of candidates to be treated as "local candidates" appearing for NEET-PG, which governs admission to medical colleges in the state. The rules provided that in order to be a local candidate for the postgraduate medical courses, a candidate should have …

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IGNOU January 2025 admissions open: Apply now for ODL,online programmes
6 days, 17 hours ago

IGNOU January 2025 admissions open: Apply now for ODL,online programmes

India Today  

The Indira Gandhi National Open University has officially begun the admission process for the January 2025 session for its Open and Distance Learning and online programmes. STEPS TO APPLY FOR IGNOU ADMISSIONS 2025 New Registration: Create a fresh account on the appropriate portal Fill in Details: Carefully enter all required personal and academic information. PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY IGNOU Master’s degree …

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She went to prison in Varsity Blues admissions scandal. Now she says she was a scapegoat
1 week ago

She went to prison in Varsity Blues admissions scandal. Now she says she was a scapegoat

LA Times  

When Donna Heinel arrived at the federal prison camp in Victorville last year to serve a six-month sentence for fraud stemming from the Varsity Blues admissions scandal, she resolved to spend the time productively. Prosecutors in the criminal case against Heinel said that, even though the money went to the university, she saw a personal benefit because bringing in the …

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CUET: Why humanities admissions can’t be through standardized tests
1 week, 3 days ago

CUET: Why humanities admissions can’t be through standardized tests

The Hindu  

Around 13 to 14 lakh students rely on the Common University Entrance Test for their higher education prospects every year. In the last three years, CUET exam takers have been inconvenienced due to a lack of study materials, long delays in exam dates, irregularities in results, and multiple fee payments. According to the UGC, the Common University Entrance Test CUET …

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Karnataka announces PG AYUSH 2024 stray vacancy round schedule for admissions
1 week, 4 days ago

Karnataka announces PG AYUSH 2024 stray vacancy round schedule for admissions

India Today  

The KEA PG AYUSH 2024 stray vacancy round schedule has been released by the Karnataka Examination Authority. PG AYUSH 2024 STRAY VACANCY ROUND ELIGIBILITY Eligible candidates who have not registered yet, including those benefiting from the lowered 15 percentile qualifying criteria, can apply from 4:00 pm on December 10, 2024, to 11:59 pm on December 13, 2024. KEA PG AYUSH …

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Luigi Mangione allegedly had a ‘written admissions’ of murder, arrest warrant cites
1 week, 5 days ago

Luigi Mangione allegedly had a ‘written admissions’ of murder, arrest warrant cites

Hindustan Times  

An arrest warrant reveals chilling details about Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week in Manhattan. Suspect's manifesto reveals motive behind Brian Thompson CEO's murder The warrant states that Mangione was carrying “written admissions” about the crime at the time of his arrest. Frankly, these parasites had it coming.” UnitedHealthcare CEO killed, suspect arrested …

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Supreme Court rejects challenge to Boston's school admissions policy
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court rejects challenge to Boston's school admissions policy

NPR  

Supreme Court rejects challenge to Boston's school admissions policy toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images The Supreme Court has declined to review an elite public school admissions process based on zip codes. Sponsor Message The Boston Parent Coalition for Academic Excellence, a nonprofit organization designed to promote "merit-based" admissions to Boston's exam schools, sued. As proof of discrimination, the coalition pointed …

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School admissions begin in Hyderabad
2 weeks, 2 days ago

School admissions begin in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:With forms made available at most major schools, Hyderabad schools have begun the admission process for the 2025-26 academic year. Parents allege that private schools continue to conduct interviews for students and parents despite the Right to Education Act of 2009 explicitly prohibiting the screening procedures for children aged 6 to 14. A parent seeking admission for their primary school-aged …

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US judge affirms Naval Academy consideration of race in admissions process
2 weeks, 3 days ago

US judge affirms Naval Academy consideration of race in admissions process

Al Jazeera  

Decision could tee up another battle over considerations of race in university admissions before US Supreme Court. A federal judge has rejected a challenge to the United States Naval Academy’s practice of considering race in admissions applications, ruling that a diverse military is in the national interest. In a decision on Friday, US District Court Judge Richard Bennett in Maryland …

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UGC proposes sweeping changes in UG, PG courses, admissions, exams
2 weeks, 4 days ago

UGC proposes sweeping changes in UG, PG courses, admissions, exams

The Hindu  

The Draft UGC Regulations 2024 has proposed sweeping changes in admission as well as the structure of programmes. Recognizing the diverse learning modes promoted by NEP 2020, these regulations provide autonomy to HEIs to determine student attendance requirements, ensuring they align with evolving academic needs.” Further, students can earn 50% of their credits in their major discipline, while the remaining …

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UGC's 2024 Draft Regulations: Biannual Admissions, Dual Degrees & More Flexible Learning Paths
2 weeks, 4 days ago

UGC's 2024 Draft Regulations: Biannual Admissions, Dual Degrees & More Flexible Learning Paths

ABP News  

The University Grants Commission has announced the Draft UGC Regulations 2024, marking a significant shift towards a more flexible, inclusive, and multidisciplinary higher education system in India. Major Changes In the Draft UGC Regulations 2024 - Higher Education Institutions that are prepared to manage biannual admissions can admit students twice a year—once in July/August and again in January/February. A Vision …

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6 central universities to offer admissions twice a year, as per UGC policy
2 weeks, 4 days ago

6 central universities to offer admissions twice a year, as per UGC policy

India Today  

Six central universities in India have decided to offer admissions twice a year, as announced by the Union Ministry of Education. The policy, approved by the University Grants Commission, aims to provide students with more opportunities to enrol in higher education institutions. The universities implementing this change include: Central University of Kerala Central University of Punjab Central University of Rajasthan …

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UGC draft guidelines out for biannual admissions, flexible degrees, feedback invited
2 weeks, 4 days ago

UGC draft guidelines out for biannual admissions, flexible degrees, feedback invited

India Today  

The University Grants Commission has released draft guidelines for UG and PG degrees -- draft UGC Regulations, 2024 -- aiming to reshape higher education in India. Here are the main aspects of the guidelines for UG and PG degrees: SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY These regulations apply to all universities established by Central, State, or Provincial Acts, deemed universities, and institutions affiliated …

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A look at the context behind South Korea’s shocking martial law edict
2 weeks, 5 days ago

A look at the context behind South Korea’s shocking martial law edict

Associated Press  

TOKYO — It may seem that the wild scenes in Seoul, with hundreds of armed troops and frantic lawmakers storming South Korea’s parliament building after the president suddenly declared martial law, came out of nowhere. From a doctors’ strike, to an opposition leader narrowly avoiding prison amid a raft of court cases, to millions of people filling the streets in …

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Admissions Made In Pleadings Are Binding U/S 21 Evidence Act, Cannot Be Retracted At Appellate Stage: Jharkhand High Court
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Admissions Made In Pleadings Are Binding U/S 21 Evidence Act, Cannot Be Retracted At Appellate Stage: Jharkhand High Court

Live Law  

The Jharkhand High Court has held that admissions made in pleadings are binding under Section 21 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and cannot be retracted at the appellate stage. The Tribunal had directed the Insurance Company to pay compensation with interest at 6% per annum and an additional penal interest of 9% if the amount was not paid within …

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JNU forms panel to assess feasibility of in-house exams for PhD admissions
2 weeks, 5 days ago

JNU forms panel to assess feasibility of in-house exams for PhD admissions

India Today  

Jawaharlal Nehru University has established a committee to evaluate the possibility of conducting in-house entrance exams for PhD admissions in Korean language, arts and aesthetics, and labour studies. Previously, JNU conducted its own entrance exams, the Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination, for admissions. However, following the introduction of the Common University Entrance Test for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and in …

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Crack the Ivy code: Expert tips to prepare for Ivy League admissions
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Crack the Ivy code: Expert tips to prepare for Ivy League admissions

India Today  

Preparing for Ivy League admissions is no small feat, but expert guidance can make all the difference. Whether you're a high school student or a parent guiding your child, these expert tips will help you pave the way to Ivy League success. While Ivy League schools like Harvard and Princeton have gone test-optional, a student with a 1550+ SAT score, …

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UP RTE admissions set to conclude before April 2025 in four phases
3 weeks, 1 day ago

UP RTE admissions set to conclude before April 2025 in four phases

Hindustan Times  

The state government has released a schedule for admissions to Class 1 and pre-primary classes under Section 12 of the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. The new provision ensures that 25% of seats in unaided private schools are reserved for children from disadvantaged groups and weaker sections A letter from the director general of school education, Kanchan …

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