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Online admission process reason for increase in admissions after first cut-off list, says DU

Last year, the DU had seen nearly 24,000 admissions after the first cut-off list, but this year the number has reached over 29,000, the highest till date.

High cut-off doesn’t matter, ‘nearly half of DU seats’ already filled day before second list

The first DU cut-off list was released last Saturday, and saw colleges continue with the high application thresholds that have become a trend at the central university. 

Cabinet approves STARS project under NEP 2020 to enhance school education system

The project will be implemented by Dept of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education & will cover Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala & Odisha.

Delhi govt to frame policy for regulating private coaching centres

The state govt also proposes to collect the data of such institutes and details of their infrastructure, basic facilities, fee structure and safety standards.

IIT aspirants who missed JEE Advanced this year because of Covid will get a chance in 2021

The JAB has also decided that these candidates will not have to qualify JEE (Main) 2021 and will be allowed to directly appear in JEE (Advanced) 2021.

Delhi University starts 1st complete online admission process for UG courses

Delhi University had announced its first cut-off list Saturday. Over 3.54 lakh applicants had applied for admissions to nearly 70,000 seats.

Delhi University announces first cut-off list, 100% scores for 3 courses at LSR

The admission process for Delhi University will begin on 12 October with nearly 70,000 undergraduate seats up for grabs.

‘Lot of enthusiasm’ among foreign universities to start branches in India, Pokhriyal says

Modi govt is set to woo nearly 750,000 students who spend about Rs 1.1 lakh crore each year pursuing degrees overseas, by allowing foreign universities to set up branches in India.

2020’s IIT aspirants could get another shot at JEE Advanced next year, thanks to Covid

IIT Delhi director says matter will be discussed by Joint Admission Board. But this will be a one-time step and will be extended to only those who have exhausted their two attempts this year.

NCERT to make textbooks, other educational material accessible in Indian Sign Language

So far, hearing-impaired children could study only through a verbal or written medium, but now they can study through a single Indian Sign Language too.

On Camera

India’s gallantry awards system needs reform in standoff era. Operation Sindoor shows why

The casualty list of the personnel killed or wounded during Op Sindoor has not been formally published. The public has been denied the opportunity to stand by and honour the families of the fallen.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.