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No intake of students below 16 years, no misleading promises: Guidelines for coaching centres
Coaching centres barred from enrolling students below 16 years; check govt's new guidelines

The guidelines for regulating coaching institutes have been framed to address the need for a legal framework and manage the unregulated growth of private coaching centres.

  • Thursday, 18 January 2024
Meet IAS Ishita Kishore, topper of UPSC Civil Services 2022 with AIR-1; know her study plan, success
Meet IAS Ishita Kishore, topper of UPSC Civil Services 2022 with AIR-1; know her study plan, success story

Soon after her graduation, she got a high-paying job with Ernst & Young. However, her passion was in civil service. After working for almost two years, she quit her job in 2019 and began her UPSC preparations.

  • Thursday, 18 January 2024
  • UPSC
IGNOU New Course
New Master of Arts (Population and Family Health Studies) course: check details on IGNOU’s latest course

The candidates will have to pay a course fee of Rs 12,000 for two years. The programme offers total credit of 80 and the study materials will be provided both in print and digital.

  • Wednesday, 17 January 2024
  • Ignou
This IPS officer was also 12th fail, sold milk for 2 years before cracking UPSC
This IPS officer was also 12th fail, sold milk for 2 years before cracking UPSC

Umesh’s journey proves that one can overcome any obstacle and achieve success if done with sheer determination and positive thoughts.

  • Wednesday, 17 January 2024
  • UPSC
 Working women hostels to come up in Universities, college campuses
Working women hostels to come up in Universities, college campuses; UGC asks institutions to submit proposal

The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) suggested identifying suitable land /built-up space within the campuses of the universities for establishing Working Women Hostel (WWH).

  • Wednesday, 17 January 2024
  • UGC
UGC on handloom fabrics for convocation
UGC reiterates Universities to switch to handloom fabrics for convocation ceremonies

The latest UGC reminder came after it was found that some universities have still not changed their ceremonial dress code during the convocation.

  • Wednesday, 17 January 2024
  • UGC
BPUT
BPUT declares holiday today for Parikrama Project inauguration, reschedules semester exams

As per a BPUT notification, the University, its constituted/affiliated colleges and the Centre for UG & PG Studies (CUPGS) will remain closed on Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, 17 January 2024
IAS Vishakha Yadav
From corporate world to IAS officer: Know the inspiring story of Vishakha Yadav

Enduring two initial setbacks, she persisted and emerged triumphant in her third attempt in 2019, securing an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 6 with 1046 marks out of 2025.

  • Tuesday, 16 January 2024
  • UPSC
Single credit course on negotiation and mediation training
CPPLGG, NLUO announce single credit course on negotiation and mediation training

It is pertinent to mention here that the Mediation Act, 2023 enhances the scope of Pre-Litigation Mediation and Negotiation processes in Civil and Commercial disputes. This is likely to attribute in the demand of trained professionals to handle such matters.

  • Monday, 15 January 2024
AICTE on 1183 online credit courses comprising 16 Yoga credit courses
AICTE’s latest notice on 1183 online credit courses comprising 16 Yoga credit courses on SWAYAM Platform

AICTE has also adopted the credit transfer up to 40% on UGC pattern in continuation of AICTE (Credit Framework for Online Learning Courses through SWAYAM) Regulation.

  • Monday, 15 January 2024
  • UGC
Meet Arunachal Pradesh’s first female IPS officer Tenzing Yangki, an epitome of inspiration for wome
Meet Arunachal Pradesh’s first female IPS officer Tenzing Yangki, an epitome of inspiration for women

Tenzing’s journey highlights the potential and talent of women, further motivating others to follow their dreams and contribute to the nation’s growth and development.

  • Sunday, 14 January 2024
  • UPSC
UGC releases guidelines ON industry linkage system for universities
UGC aims vibrant industry linkage system for universities, releases guidelines

These guidelines aim at developing a robust ecosystem for research, innovation, and knowledge transfer. The UGC in a letter has asked Higher Education Institutions to implement the guidelines.

  • Friday, 12 January 2024
  • UGC
This IIM graduate quit Rs 28LPA job, cracked UPSC in first attempt without coaching
This IIM graduate quit Rs 28LPA job, cracked UPSC in first attempt without coaching

His parents who were disheartened after he quit his job are now more than happy that he is among the country’s most talented IAS officers.

  • Friday, 12 January 2024
  • UPSC
MTech student of IIT-Kanpur found dead in hostel room
MTech student of IIT-Kanpur found dead in hostel room

A senior police officer said on Thursday that though the exact reason behind the death is yet to be ascertained, the 31-year-old student was temporarily "terminated" from the institute recently after he failed to clear his exams in three attempts.

  • Friday, 12 January 2024
IAS Ambika Raina from J&K turned down job offer from Switzerland Company, cracked UPSC with AIR-164
IAS Ambika Raina from J&K turned down job offer from Switzerland Company, cracked UPSC with AIR-164

She had to fail twice to finally realise where she was going wrong. It was in her third attempt, that all her hard work and determination finally paid off. She secured an impressive AIR-164 to become an IAS officer.

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