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West Bengal's initiative to digitize the admission process for undergraduate (UG) courses has yielded extraordinary results, with more than 87,000 applications from students across India. Launched on June 19 and scheduled to conclude on July 7, the online portal has attracted enthusiastic applicants from diverse regions, including Jammu and Kashmir, Kerala, and various other states.
To promote regional languages in medical education, the Odisha government has established a 22-member committee to explore the feasibility of translating MBBS textbooks into Odia. This move aims to make medical education more accessible and inclusive for students in Odisha.
The Rajasthan Education Department has implemented a significant policy by discontinuing all employee leaves throughout the ongoing Assembly session. This directive compels all officials and staff members, from local blocks to directorates across various administrative levels, to be in their respective offices immediately.
Vidya Bharti, an organization linked to the RSS, calls for a significant overhaul of the competitive exam system to prevent paper leaks and reduce reliance on coaching institutes. The group has proposed several fundamental changes to make exams fairer and more secure.
The Indian Institute of Information and Technology, Lucknow (IIIT-L) is taking a unique approach to student well-being by introducing Kathak dance classes. This first-of-its-kind program aims to combat student stress through the traditional Indian dance form.
A government primary school in Telangana witnessed a mass exodus after a beloved teacher's transfer. J Srinivas, a 53-year-old teacher at Ponakal village school, cultivated such a strong bond with his students that 133 out of 250 opted to transfer to his new school in Akkapalligudem, 3 kilometres away.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has finally unveiled a new date for the NEET PG 2024 exam. The entrance test, abruptly postponed on the eve of June 23rd amidst allegations of irregularities, will now be held on August 11th, 2024.