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As a major advance in promoting technical education, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) on April 8 inaugurated a Centre of Excellence for Professional Skill Development at University Polytechnic. It is designed to offer industry-relevant and future-relevant skills to students.

The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Vice Chancellor, Professor Mazhar Asif, and was graced by important officials such as Registrar Prof Mohammad Mahtab Alam Rizvi, Dean Faculty of Engineering & Technology Prof Mini Shaji Thomas, and MD Sundresan Narayanan of Carrier Air-conditioning Ltd.

Delivering the keynote speech on the occasion, Professor Asif added that the new facility would bridge the gap between industry requirements and academic needs. "This is part of our vision to transform JMI as a centre of practical and employment-oriented learning," he said.

In the meanwhile, JMI will close its online admission portal on April 10, 2025 for undergraduate and postgraduate courses like BTech and BArch. Eligible applicants can apply online at admission.jmi.ac.in.

25 programs will take admission on UG, PG, diploma, and advanced diploma levels based on scores in CUET in this year. Besides that, entrance exams for another 29 programs will be held across nine cities of India for better accessibility among Indian students other than Delhi/NCR.

Jamia has added 14 new courses in areas such as design, computer science, fine arts, and vocational skills. These include most evening or self-financed programs, allowing flexible learning.

In an effort to attract more foreign students, JMI reduced application fees for SAARC applicants and changed its foreign student fee policy. Foreign PhD applicants can now take online interviews, and two seats in the BDS course are reserved for foreign nationals.

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has begun employing Artificial Intelligence i.e. AI to make the recruitment test transparent. Now with AI, it will be simple to monitor each candidate and it will also assist in preventing cheating. In recent years, there was a lot of criticism when cheating cases were revealed in the UP Public Service Commission and other recruitment tests conducted in Uttar Pradesh.

UP Public Service Commission organized the PCS Pre 2024 examination on 22 December 2024. AI-enabled CCTV cameras were also employed in this recruitment test. The government recruitment exam was organized at 1331 centers in 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh. In this, all candidates were tracked with artificial intelligence technology. Now Review Officer and Assistant Review Officer Preliminary Examination 2023 is planned on 27 July 2025.

Now there will not be any irregularities in any exam.

AI technology will be used in the UP Public Service Commission Review Officer and Assistant Review Officer Preliminary Examination 2023. The commission has made up its mind to implement AI technology in all recruitment examinations in the future. This will make the exams free from malpractices and ensure transparency. This will not only stop malpractices in recruitment examinations but ensure the future of meritorious candidates.

All the actions will be recorded on camera.

AI CCTV cameras will monitor every moment's action. If one whispers to another candidate sitting beside him or behind him, the AI cameras will view it as a suspicious act and forward their message to the control room in the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission. It is being said that a hi-tech control room has been established in the commission office, where all the centers can be monitored. If any candidate moves out of his seat even for 10 minutes, the AI will alert the control room.

Don't take the chit even unintentionally.

If any invigilator speaks with any candidate or any candidate glances here and there again and again, then also he will not be free from the vision of AI. Even if a candidate marks any type of chit or uses any kind of electronic gadget to cheat, he will be detected by AI. As soon as a message about any type of suspicious activity is sent, the control room will be informed. This will assist in catching the cheating candidate in the recruitment exam red-handed.

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The Abhyudaya scheme, which was started to aid economically poor meritorious students for competitive examination preparation, is going to undergo a big expansion now. The Uttar Pradesh government is going to extend the scheme up to the block level so that youth will get free coaching facilities near their doorsteps.

There are presently 166 coaching centers in the state. With this increase, centers will be established in each block, and the program will become more accessible. The scheme will also be fortified with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technology-based tools to improve the quality of education. Students can still register for the scheme through the Abhyudaya portal by submitting an online application form.

Launched in 2021 at the behest of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the scheme is being operated by the Social Welfare Department and has already provided benefits to more than 82,000 students. In 2024–25 alone, 23,017 students have joined the coaching program.

Retired teaching and administrative staff now mentor students, giving them study materials and guidance. In the future, professors from universities and top administrators will also be enlisted to mentor students. Interestingly, over 500 IAS officers, 450 IPS officers, and 300 IFS officers are already giving back through virtual and classroom sessions with the use of the Abhyudaya portal.

In addition to helping aspirants, the scheme has also arranged 10 mock interviews for UPSC and UPPSC interview practice. In the last four years, 743 students benefited under the scheme have cleared different competitive exams successfully:

-46 in UPSC

-121 in UPPSC

-86 in NEET

-35 in JEE

-455+ in other recruitment exams

The Abhyudaya scheme keeps opening doors of opportunities for disadvantaged youth by making high-quality exam preparation both affordable and accessible.

OpenAI has made access to ChatGPT Plus free for college students as part of its mission to empower education with AI. The offer, though, is so far restricted to the U.S. and Canada and is valid till May end. As per this temporary offer, OpenAI is offering its paid services like GPT-4o, sophisticated file analysis, and voice interactions, which normally come with a $20/month subscription.

As per OpenAI, the program is targeted at helping students during their final exams through provision of advanced AI tools at no subscription fee. The company intends to position its AI platform as a study help for overburdened students, especially around exam crunch period. Eligible students under the program will benefit from the following premium services free of charge:

GPT-4o (OpenAI's fastest and most advanced model)

File uploads (for research paper, dataset, and essay analysis)

Voice mode (enabling voice chats with ChatGPT)

Image creation (through DALLE for artistic work)

To add to free access of ChatGPT Plus, OpenAI is introducing educational content, such as the OpenAI Academy that seeks to enable students to learn more about AI, and ChatGPT Lab, an arena for peer learning and prompt improvement.

According to Forbes, over a third of young adults in the U.S. are already using ChatGPT to get academic assistance. The California State University system, for example, has partnered with OpenAI to implement AI-based learning assistance. The new program, providing an upgraded version for free, will further assist OpenAI in increasing the application of its AI platform within academic environments. Free access also enables OpenAI to collect more academically applicable data to enhance its models.

Most notably, OpenAI's action is part of a larger movement of AI firms bringing their technology into the classroom. One day before OpenAI made its announcement, Anthropic released Claude for Education, a specialized version of its AI assistant aimed at universities. As part of its expansion into academe, Anthropic has partnered with Northeastern University, the London School of Economics (LSE), and Champlain College. It has also partnered with Internet2—a non-profit organization that constructs university tech infrastructure—and Instructure, the manufacturer of Canvas. The companies say these partnerships are designed to make AI tools accessible equally to universities as they implement AI in their learning environments.

Meanwhile, with increased usage of AI in education, issues regarding its influence on the educational sector persist. As AI is becoming a key resource for learning and research purposes, there is a possibility that universities will need to reconsider evaluation strategies to help students form critical thinking skills instead of merely depending on AI responses.

The WhatsApp channel is not another broadcast medium—it's a carefully curated space where important news relating to exams, training, and accreditation will be made available in real-time. In an era where timely information can influence academic performance and institutional compliance, NBEMS's effort ensures no student or teacher needs to be in the dark.

“With this WhatsApp channel, we’re creating a direct line between NBEMS and the medical fraternity. This allows us to cut down on delays, miscommunication, and dependency on unofficial sources,” a senior NBEMS official said.

The channel is available for subscription by all NBEMS stakeholders such as students, staff, administrators, and institutional representatives. Upon subscription, users will get brief and authentic updates right on their mobile phones—efficient and convenient indeed.

What Kind of Information Will Be Shared?

The NBEMS WhatsApp channel will be reserved for three broad categories of updates:

1. Examinations

Candidates will receive timely alerts on:

Exam schedules and calendars

Application process and deadlines

Release of admit cards

Declaration of results

This will keep candidates preparing for examinations held by NBEMS, such as DNB and DrNB, informed.

2. Accreditation

Institutions and faculty members will benefit from informative updates on:

Accreditation procedures

Eligibility norms

Documentation and compliance requirements

By making communications about accreditation more transparent, NBEMS hopes to increase institutional accountability and encourage more medical colleges to seek accreditation under its umbrella.

3.Training and Monitoring

NBEMS trainees and program directors may have access to relevant information on:

Announcements on admissions

Policy on training and assessment

Procedures for thesis submission

Webinars and educational enrichment programs

This also facilitates the overall NBEMS objective of ensuring consistent quality in postgraduate medical education in India.

How to Subscribe to the NBEMS WhatsApp Channel

Subscription is a simple process. Interested users may subscribe to the channel using the following link: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAseBd7T8bTcZS9mg20

After subscription, the users will begin to receive official and verified updates directly from NBEMS. The updates are coordinated with the official NBEMS website to maintain uniformity and data genuineness.

Henceforth, students and schools have been content to communicate with circulars, emails, or third-party social media sites for updates—an experience rife with delays and misstatements. On the WhatsApp platform, NBEMS is cutting through the din and streamlining communications, delivering the message in shorter time frames with greater veracity.

This also falls during a time when digitalization is revolutionizing the medical education system in India. By taking advantage of platforms that are already in widespread use, NBEMS is not only staying current—it's making a model for how regulatory bodies can use technology to expand outreach and participation.

The creation of this official WhatsApp channel by NBEMS is a growing emphasis on digital accessibility and innovative communication. Students, teachers, and institutions are encouraged to subscribe and take advantage of the real-time, relevant information that can impact their professional and academic futures.

In a high-stakes career like medicine, where timing and accuracy are paramount, this isn't merely a convenience—it's a necessity.

When tech firms are firing workers and jobs are vanishing, partly because of the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI), some job descriptions around the new technology are commanding several offers from prospective employers.

BCG, Everest Group and Adecco experts informed ET that profiles such as prompt engineer, AI ethicist, AI explainability engineer, generative AI engineer, LLM (large language model) operations engineer, and vector database engineer are in great demand and commanding better packages than conventional profiles.

The other profiles in high demand are expert in AI/ML cybersecurity, development and operations and network security, they added.

"We are noticing the return of 'multiple offers situation' across various tech jobs in high demand, viz product security, niche roles in GCC, engineering positions, AI and analytics," commented Pranshu Upadhyay, regional director at Michael Page India, a recruitment service provider.

Consequently, IT talent retention is still an issue, according to Ankush Wadhera, partner and managing director at BCG. There are a few more positions like full stack developers, cloud computing experts and cloud architect that are now high paying and in demand, Wadhera added.

As per Yugal Joshi, research firm partner at Everest Group, organisations are increasingly looking for talent with pie-shaped or comb-shaped skill sets. This talent base has broad foundation knowledge in a variety of areas, as well as deep subject matter expertise in two or more specialised skills.

"AI-related jobs generally require at least a 15-25% pay premium over the usual IT job," Joshi said.

Karthikeyan Kesavan, permanent recruitment director at Adecco India, a recruitment and staffing services company, said, "Multiple offer situations today are for technical talent in GCC and product space, particularly for digital tech talent."

These technology professionals, says Kesavan, generally have experience ranging from 6 to 12 years across technologies such as AI/ML, deep learning, data, cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), SAP, blockchain, and cybersecurity. Those who are already in the notice period are preferred, said experts.

"They are well-versed in cutting-edge technology and tend to be changing jobs frequently, so they are attractive to companies wanting to bring people in quickly," he added.

The requirement for plain vanilla jobs in IT has not risen, which is quite evident from the trend in appraisal for 2025, wherein the hikes on average are reduced or flat, thereby leading to employee stickiness.

Leadership specialists with market-facing skills, in addition to robust technical skills, are in high demand, states Ratna Gupta, senior partner at ABC Consultants. "This is in spite of a muted environment (in IT)," she said, commenting that they are most likely to be in negotiations with more than one organisation at a time.