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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…

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    JEE Main session 2 registration 2025 begins at jeemain.nta.nic.in; documents required, eligibility

    ByPsychographic Society

    The registration for JEE Main 2025 Session 2 has commenced on the official website: jeemain.nta.nic.in. Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the Class 12 examination in 2023 or 2024, or be appearing in 2025. Subjects: For B.E./B.Tech, candidates should have studied Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subjects. For B.Arch, required subjects…

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    Budget 2025: Education gets Rs 1.28 lakh crore; IIT expansion; 75,000 more medical seats in 5 years

    ByPsychographic Society

    In the Union Budget 2025-26, the Indian government has allocated ₹1.28 lakh crore to the education sector, reflecting its commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure and accessibility. This budget outlines significant initiatives aimed at expanding premier institutions and increasing medical education opportunities. Key Highlights: IIT Expansion: The budget includes provisions for the expansion of the Indian…

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    ‘Cancel MCC NEET PG round 3 counselling’: 75 aspirants approach SC demanding ‘fair chance’

    ByPsychographic Society

    In September 2023, a group of NEET-PG aspirants filed a plea with the Supreme Court of India, seeking the cancellation and reconducting of Round 3 of the All India Quota (AIQ) counselling. Their primary concern was that the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) initiated Round 3 of AIQ counselling on September 9, 2023, while several states…