The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell and the Higher and Technical Education Department have issued a stern warning to colleges in Pune, emphasising the need for institutional and management admissions to be carried out strictly as per rules. The directive comes ahead of the 2024-25 academic year admission process.
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Affirmative action rulings significantly impact college freshman classes
As the new academic year commences, colleges and universities across the United States grapple with the far-reaching consequences of recent affirmative action rulings. These decisions have led to a noticeable decrease in diversity among freshman classes, prompting institutions to reassess their admissions policies and procedures.
No Gang Rape Involved In RG Kar Medical College Case, CBI Confirms; Chargesheet Expected Soon
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has ruled out the possibility of gang rape in the August 9 incident involving the murder and rape of a 31-year-old female doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata.
IIT Bhubaneswar Faces Criticism Over Low Representation Of Marginalized Faculty Groups
An RTI (Right to Information) request has unveiled significant disparities in faculty representation at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar, focusing on Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC).
SC Upholds Calcutta High Court’s Decision To Transfer RG Kar Investigation To CBI
The Supreme Court on Friday, September 6, dismissed a petition filed by Dr Sandip Ghosh, former Principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, challenging the Calcutta High Court’s order to transfer the investigation into financial irregularities during his tenure to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Backlash Leads NMC To Cancel Revised Medical Education Guidelines
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has officially withdrawn its recently revised Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum for MBBS students following backlash from differently-abled doctors and LGBTQIA+ medical professionals.
Rutgers University faces Federal complaint over alleged failure to protect students from discrimination
Rutgers University faces a federal complaint alleging failure to protect students from discrimination. A group of current students and alumni filed the complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, accusing the university of inadequately addressing incidents of discrimination and harassment on campus.