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IAS Anurag Kumar failed in graduation; stunned everyone with AIR-48 in UPSC CSE
IAS Anurag Kumar failed in graduation; stunned everyone with AIR-48 in UPSC CSE

His hard work paid off and he secured AIR-677 in his very first attempt in 2017. However, he was not satisfied with his rank as he wanted to become an IAS. So, Anurag began his preparations again and secured an impressive AIR-48 in his second attempt in UPSC CSE 2018.

  • Friday, 22 March 2024
  • UPSC
Cracking IIT-JEE; Aspirant’s schedule with less than 5 hours of sleep goes viral
Cracking IIT-JEE; Aspirant’s schedule with less than 5 hours of sleep goes viral

To motivate himself, he follows the quote that reads, “Never will you have this day again, so make it count.”

  • Thursday, 21 March 2024
  • UPSC
Kota NEET aspirant fakes own kidnapping for Rs 30 lakh, planned to settle abroad with boyfriend
Kota NEET aspirant fakes own kidnapping for Rs 30 lakh, planned to settle abroad with boyfriend

During probe, it was learnt that the girl had intentionally sent the ‘kidnapped’ pictures to her father to demand the ransom money of Rs 30 lakh.

  • Thursday, 21 March 2024
  • NEET
From son of bicycle vendor to India’s favourite IAS officer; inspiring journey of IAS Anil Basak
From son of bicycle vendor to India’s favourite IAS officer; inspiring journey of IAS Anil Basak

However, amid the struggle, Anil was brilliant at his studies and his academic prowess shone brightly as a beacon of hope amidst the darkness. With unwavering resolve, Anil excelled at every juncture of his studies.

  • Thursday, 21 March 2024
  • UPSC
National Testing Agency
NTA invites applications for SWAYAM January 2024 semester exam

NTA has invited online application forms for Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) (January 2024 Semester) Exam from March 19 for 456 courses.

  • Wednesday, 20 March 2024
  • NTA
UGC Guidelines
UGC directs higher educational institutions, universities to implement accessibility guidelines and standards

The NEP 2020 has also envisioned the provisions for extensive use of technology in teaching and learning, removing language barriers, increasing access for Divyang students.

  • Tuesday, 19 March 2024
  • UGC
NLUO
NLUO invites applications for admissions into Ph.D programme for academic session 2024-25

The total seats in the Ph.D programme is 25 and out of which 12 seats are reserved for the general category applicants.

  • Monday, 18 March 2024
IAS Smriti Mishra
From 2 failures to All India Rank-4; know preparation strategy of IAS Smriti Mishra

She made her own notes and compared them with the answers of the previous year’s toppers.

  • Monday, 18 March 2024
  • UPSC
Odisha Plus II students allege out-of-syllabus questions, demand grace marking
Odisha Plus II students allege out-of-syllabus questions, demand grace marking

The fumed students have demanded grace marks against the out of syllabus questions.

Centre sanctions Rs 127 crore for setting up 12 educational institutes in Karnataka
Centre sanctions Rs 127 crore for setting up 12 educational institutes in Karnataka

The step taken in spirit with the Prime Minister’s vision of 'Viksit Bharat-Samridh Bharat' would provide educational facilities to 4200 students out of which 3150 belong to the minority population, the ministry said.

Odisha BSE Matric exam results
Odisha BSE Matric exam results to be announced on time; students to get digital certificates in 7 days

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha on Saturday announced that the results of the 2024 matriculation examination will be declared on time.

Video of IAS Supriya Sahu spending time with elephants wins hearts online – Watch
Video of IAS Supriya Sahu spending time with elephants wins hearts online – Watch

“So heartwarming to watch this. Your motherly instincts seem to be flowing towards the two cuties. Raghu seems to know that his name is Raghu. Smart fellow,” commented a user.

Meet doctor from Assam who cracked UPSC with AIR-5, but did not become IAS officer
Meet doctor from Assam who cracked UPSC with AIR-5, but did not become IAS officer

He attended the Don Bosco School, Tezpur, Assam till Class 10 and went to Ramanujan Junior College for Class 12.

IPS at age of 21, Adarsh Kant Shukla cracked UPSC in first attempt
IPS at age of 21, Adarsh Kant Shukla cracked UPSC in first attempt

Despite facing setbacks in his own ambitions, Adarsh’s father, recognising the importance of education, wholeheartedly supported his son’s pursuit of the IPS dream.

  • Friday, 15 March 2024
  • UPSC
Breaking taboos, IAS Vandana Singh Chauhan secured AIR-8 in her first attempt
Breaking taboos, IAS Vandana Singh Chauhan secured AIR-8 in her first attempt

A determined Vandana studied for hours and her hard work paid off. She secured an AIR-8 in the 2012 UPSC Civil Services Exam conducted in Hindi.

  • Friday, 15 March 2024
  • UPSC
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