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    BITSAT 2025 information bulletin out; top 2% students to get 100% waiver on tuition fee

    ByPsychographic Society

    The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani has released the information bulletin for BITSAT 2025, detailing the examination schedule, application process, and scholarship opportunities. Notably, the institute offers significant tuition fee waivers to top-performing students based on their BITSAT scores. Scholarship Details: Top 1% of Students: Eligible for a 100% tuition fee waiver….

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    IISER IAT 2025 exam on May 25; registration begins from March 5 at iiseradmission.in

    ByPsychographic Society

    The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) have announced the schedule for the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2025. The examination is set for May 25, 2025, with the registration process commencing on March 5, 2025. iiseradmission.in Key Dates: Application Portal Opens: March 5, 2025 Application Portal Closes: April 15, 2025 Correction Window for…

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    IPU CET 2025 registration begins at ipu.ac.in; exam from April 26 to May 18

    ByPsychographic Society

    Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) has commenced the registration process for the IPU Common Entrance Test (IPU CET) 2025 on February 1. The examination is scheduled to take place from April 26 to May 18, 2025, covering a total of 52 subjects across various locations in India.   Key Dates: Application Start Date: February…

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    NATA 2025 registrations from February 3: CoA allows 4th attempt to last year’s qualified candidates

    ByPsychographic Society

    The Council of Architecture (CoA) is set to commence the registration process for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) 2025 on February 3. This year, the CoA has introduced a significant update, allowing candidates who qualified in the previous year an additional fourth attempt to improve their scores. Key Details: Registration Start Date: February…

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    Higher Education Budget 2025: Outlay crosses Rs 50,000 crore; massive PMRF boost; IITs to add 6,500 Seats

    ByPsychographic Society

    In the Union Budget 2025-26, the Indian government has significantly increased its focus on higher education, with the total outlay surpassing ₹50,000 crore. This marks a substantial rise from the previous year’s allocation of ₹47,620 crore, reflecting the government’s commitment to strengthening the higher education sector.   Key Highlights: Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF): The…

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    JEE Main Results 2025: January 28 shift 1 rated ‘toughest’; what is a good score for session 1 exam

    ByPsychographic Society

    The JEE Main 2025 Session 1 exam, held from January 22 to 29, featured varying levels of difficulty across different shifts. Notably, the January 28 Shift 1 exam was considered the toughest among all sessions.   January 28 Shift 1 Analysis: Physics: Rated moderate to difficult, with concept-based questions. Chemistry: Considered easy to moderate, with…

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    Education Budget 2025 Highlights: Samagra Shiksha, PM SHRI see outlays rise while JNVs face cuts

    ByPsychographic Society

    In the Union Budget 2024-25, the Indian government has adjusted allocations across various educational initiatives: Increased Allocations: Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan: This comprehensive program for school education received an increase of ₹4,500 crore compared to the Revised Estimates (RE) of 2023-24. PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI): The allocation for PM SHRI schools saw a…

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    Education Budget 2025: Modi government cuts Rs 1,000 crore from minority, ST scholarships

    ByPsychographic Society

    In the Union Budget 2025, the Indian government has reduced funding for several scholarship schemes aimed at minority and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students. Notably, the pre-matric scholarship for minorities has been allocated ₹326.16 crore for 2024-25, a significant decrease from ₹1,378 crore in 2021-22. The Ministry of Minority Affairs explained that this reduction is due…

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    Education Budget 2025: Just adding 10,000 MBBS seats won’t fix India’s healthcare crisis, say experts

    ByPsychographic Society

    The recent proposal to add 10,000 MBBS seats in India’s medical colleges aims to address the shortage of healthcare professionals. However, experts caution that merely increasing undergraduate seats may not effectively resolve the country’s healthcare challenges. A significant concern is the disparity between undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) medical seats. The 2019 report by the…

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    Education Budget 2025: Dharmendra Pradhan outlines IIT seat expansion, plans for PMRF 2.0, Atal Tinkering Lab

    ByPsychographic Society

    Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has outlined significant initiatives in the Education Budget 2025, focusing on expanding educational opportunities and fostering innovation. IIT Seat Expansion: The government plans to increase the number of seats in the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) to accommodate more students, aiming to enhance access to quality technical education. This expansion…