Deepto Banerjee

The Great Indian Employment Paradox: The More You Learn, The Less You Earn

Sep 24, 2024Educated unemployment in India is alarmingly high, with a 6.5% rate among those with secondary education or higher, compared to much lower rates for less educated individuals. Gender disparities and urban-rural divides persist, highlighting the need for targeted policy interventions to address skill gaps, promote entrepreneurship, and enhance gender inclusivity.

WB ANM, GNM result 2024 out: Direct link to download rank card here

Sep 24, 2024The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board has announced the ANM GNM Result 2024 for second and third-year nursing exams. Students can access their results on wbjeeb.nic.in using their Application Number and Date of Birth. The results were released on September 24, 2024, and are available for download as rank cards.

Studying in the US: Here’s what you can do if your student visa is revoked or cancelled

Sep 19, 2024Securing a US student visa is complex and can be revoked due to prolonged absence, unauthorized employment, or fraudulent activities. If cancelled, students need to understand the reason, contact their university's ISS office for guidance, and consider reapplication or legal assistance to resolve the issue effectively.

NEET MDS Revised Cut-off 2024: Ministry of Health reduces qualifying cut-off by 21.692 percentile, NBEMS to release revised results

Sep 18, 2024The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has officially reduced the qualifying cut-off percentile for NEET MDS 2024 by 21.692 across all categories, including General, SC, ST, OBC, and UR-PWD. This adjustment aims to fill more seats during the upcoming MDS counselling process. Candidates should check the official MCC website for updates on revised results and counselling schedules.

UP medical aspirants converting religion to secure MBBS seats: A look at NEET UG admission criteria around minority reservation rules

Sep 15, 2024Authorities in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, are investigating over a dozen medical aspirants who allegedly converted religions to gain admission to minority medical colleges. This incident potentially violates the Unlawful Conversions of Religion Act of 2021. The Directorate of Medical Education has directed a thorough probe and verification of all submitted certificates.

NBEMS updates stipend guidelines for medical institutions: 5 percent increase for DNB post-diploma candidates, check official notice

Sep 10, 2024The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has introduced new stipend guidelines for medical trainees and students. The revised stipends for 2024 feature a 5% increase for Post Diploma candidates, with other categories remaining unchanged. These guidelines are designed to align stipends with state government policies, ensuring equitable compensation across institutions.

Karnataka Principal’s Best Teacher Award withheld over hijab ban row: An Indo-global perspective on religious freedom in the education system

Sep 6, 2024The Karnataka state government has withheld the 'Best Teacher' award for BG Ramakrishna, principal of a pre-university college, amid controversy over his role in the 2022 hijab ban row. This move has reignited debates on religious freedom and constitutional rights in schools, with differing opinions emerging from various factions.

Should students with mental health conditions be allowed admission to MBBS? SC directs NMC to review guidelines

Aug 29, 2024The Supreme Court has instructed the National Medical Council’s expert committee to review its guidelines for assessing disabilities. This order responds to a plea by a medical aspirant denied the PwD quota due to a mental health condition. The court highlighted the need for equitable access to medical education for all students with disabilities.

Explained: UGC's new framework for SWAYAM courses, evaluation guidelines, transfer of credits and more

Aug 29, 2024The University Grants Commission has introduced a new framework enabling universities to conduct exams for SWAYAM courses. The initiative aims to make learning more flexible and accessible. Students will now take exams at their universities. Documents guiding universities on this integration have been made available to ensure a smooth transition, making online learning seamlessly count towards academic credit.

ICSI CS Professional Topper List June 2024 Announced: Check Complete List of Top Rankers Here for Old and New Syllabus

Aug 25, 2024The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) announced ICSI CS Professional Programme June 2024 results. Candidates can access their results on icsi.edu using their roll and registration numbers. Results for the CS Executive Programme will be out today at 2 PM. Ishika Soni secured the All India Rank 1 in the Professional Programme (Old Syllabus).