The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a circular to higher education institutions (HEIs) directing them to submit the “Action Taken Report of Universities/Institutions to Prevent Caste Based Discrimination for the Year 2023-24” through the University Activity Monitoring Portal (UAMP) by July 31, 2024. The official circular can be accessed HERE. In the circular, the UGC highlighted its ongoing efforts to prevent caste-based discrimination within HEIs, noting that it had previously issued several instructions and guidelines to this end. The circular underscores the necessity for HEI ..read more

The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Hyderabad will release the admit cards for the Telangana State Post Graduate Engineering Common Entrance Test (TS PGECET) 2024 on May 28. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website — pgecet.tsche.ac.in. The exam will take place from June 10 to 13, 2024, and is conducted by JNTU on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education. It facilitates admission to regular PG courses in engineering, technology, architecture, pharmacy, and Pharm-D at the graduate level. TS PGECET-2024 will be held at two regional ce ..read more

The School of Agriculture at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has introduced a new educational program, the Diploma in Agricultural Cost Management (DACM), in collaboration with the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI). This program includes topics such as farm accounting and costing, agricultural supply chain management, prudent utilization of land, water management, and related farming activities. The goal of the program is to educate and train students to manage farm costs efficiently, improve agricultural productivity, and provide insights into strategic decision-ma ..read more

The Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Mandi, has reached a significant milestone by being the first IIT to offer a five-year Integrated MBA program. The pioneering program, provided by the School of Management, combines a BBA in Analytics (Honors) and an MBA in Data Science & AI. It aims to give students a comprehensive understanding of management while also imparting skills in analytics, data science, mathematics, and statistics through a meticulously designed curriculum. The IMBA program also integrates courses from fields such as Humanities, Communication, and the Indian Knowledge Sy ..read more

Q1) How would you describe the XLRI’s overall philosophy and approach to management education? Established in 1949, XLRI is India’s oldest management school with its own distinct personality. The hallmark of this identity is not to walk on the beaten path, but to forge new paths; not to benchmark, but to be benchmarked; to be second to none, but to be the first to respond to the needs of the people and the nation; and to take on bold, but necessary, tasks that no one has done before. This ambitious and pioneering mentality can be seen throughout the history of XLRI. XLRI has always had and mai ..read more

As the JEE Advanced exam looms just around the corner, it’s natural to feel a mix of anticipation and nerves. However, in these final hours, the key to success is not cramming more information, but rather, staying relaxed and confident. Here are some practical strategies to help you approach the exam with calm and confidence, allowing you to concentrate better during the exam. Trust Your Preparation First and foremost, trust that what you have studied is enough. You have worked hard, and now it is time to let that knowledge shine. Avoid any last-minute revisions. Instead, if you must glance ov ..read more

Following a letter from Ranoj Pegu, the Education Minister of Assam, to the National Testing Agency (NTA) about providing examination centers in Barak Valley for the CUET, the NTA has revised the assigned centers for certain students in Assam. According to the updated schedule, the May 29, 2024 exam for Bengali (104) and Environmental Studies (307) in Silchar, Assam, will now be conducted in a pen and paper (OMR-based) format. These candidates are advised not to travel outside Silchar, Assam. New admit cards will be issued soon on the official CUET UG 2024 website: exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-UG/. Ho ..read more

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has introduced full-time ME, MTech, and PhD programs under the Quality Improvement Program (QIP). Interested candidates can apply for these programs on the official website, aicte-india.org. AICTE is now accepting applications for the “AICTE-QIP-PG Certificate Programme” from faculty members of AICTE-approved institutions. Based on the received applications, AICTE will assign applicants to the respective host institutions for the selection process. Additionally, the PG Certification Programme will only commence at a host institution if at l ..read more

On 21st May, the Ministry of Education (MoE) initiated the application process for the National Award to Teachers (Higher Education) 2024. Eligible candidates can complete and submit the application forms according to the provided instructions. Complete details can be found on the official website, HERE, by searching for ‘Teachers’ in the search bar. According to the notification, the award applies to all faculty members from colleges, universities, higher educational institutions, and polytechnics nationwide. Winners receive a cash prize of Rs 50,000, a medal, and a certificate. In addition ..read more

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Energy Consortium collaborated with Shell India to establish the ‘Shell IITM Centre for Energy Research’ (SICER). The inauguration ceremony was held today (May 22, 2024) at the Shell Technology Centre in Bengaluru, marking a major step forward in the partnership between academia and industry. Over the next five years, SICER will serve as the hub for this collaboration, focusing on innovation, research, development, piloting, and commercialization of energy sector technologies. The key outcomes include collaborative research on critical cha ..read more