The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee has begun the registration process for NEET PG 2024 Round 3 counselling, open until January 27, 2025. Key dates include the publication of seat matrices on January 30 and the reporting and admission phase from February 6 to February 8, 2025.
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The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Goa has announced Round 3 counselling for NEET PG 2024. Choice filling begins on January 3, 2025, via dte.goa.gov.in and closes on January 7, 2025. Candidates must complete the form to be considered for seat allotment unless retaining an earlier allotment without changes. Candidates can read the official notice here
Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed that over 300 foreign students' visas have been revoked as part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Speaking in Guyana, Rubio suggested the number could rise, targeting "lunatics" causing unrest. The policy, first reported by Axios, may block colleges with "pro-Hamas" students from admitting internationals. High-profile cases at Columbia, Tufts, and Alabama, plus green card holders like Mahmoud Khalil, highlight the escalating measures.
Engineering students protest at Mumbai University’s Kalina campus, demanding a 'carry-on' chance due to possessing one ATKT in their first year, which is preventing them from advancing to the third year. They cite other universities’ leniency and claim unfair evaluation practices. The university permits 'carry-on' in exceptional cases like the pandemic batch.
Ireland is welcoming to Indian students with supportive post-study visa policies, says Education Minister James Lawless. Indian nationals make up a significant portion of Ireland's population and have excelled in education and employment. The two-year visa window post-graduation aids job-seeking. Ireland sees growth in Indian student enrollment and business collaboration.
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) will release the SSLC Hall Tickets for the 2025 exam on kseab.karnataka.gov.in in mid-March 2025. The exam will be held from March 20 to April 2, 2025. Students can download their admit cards online by logging into the KSEAB website with their registration number and password. The hall tickets will also be distributed at schools before the exam. Detailed exam schedules and timings are provided.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started CUET UG 2025 registration from March 1 at cuet.nta.nic.in. The application window closes on March 22, with fee payment open until March 23. The correction window runs from March 24–26. CUET UG 2025 is scheduled from May 8 to June 1, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link here.
Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) has been awarded the prestigious PURSE research grant of Rs 6.42 crore by the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, to enhance its research ecosystem. On National Science Day, MDU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Rajbir Singh received the PURSE Excellence Memento from Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh at a ceremony in New Delhi. MDU is one of nine universities in India selected for this honor, affirming its leadership in research.