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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…