Month: November 2023

IIT Placements 2023: SC, ST, OBC Students Fear Bias as Recruiters Ask JEE Advanced Rank

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are known for their excellence in engineering education and research. Every year, thousands of students aspire to join these prestigious institutions and crack the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced, which is one of the toughest entrance exams in the world. However, not all students who make it to the…

Chandigarh Education Department Receives Over 65,000 Applications for 487 Teaching Posts

The Chandigarh Education Department has received an overwhelming response to its recent advertisement for the recruitment of teachers. Over 65,000 applications have been received for a mere 487 teaching posts. This surge in interest is attributed to the growing demand for government jobs in India, coupled with the high regard for teaching as a profession….

AISSEE 2024: Registrations Open for Sainik School Admissions For Class 6, 9

The All-India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2024 is scheduled to be held on January 21, 2024 for admission to Class 6 and Class 9 in Sainik Schools across the country. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the online registration window for AISSEE 2024 on November 7, 2023 and it will close on December…

IIT Kharagpur Backtracks on Convocation Dress Code After Widespread Criticism

Kharagpur, India – The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-Kharagpur) has reversed its decision to impose a strict dress code for its upcoming convocation ceremony following a wave of criticism from students, alumni, and the public. The initial dress code, which required male students to wear a full-sleeved, knee-length, plain, solid white kurta, was met…

Seven Arrested in Coimbatore PSG College Ragging Case

COIMBATORE, Tamil Nadu, India – Seven senior students of a popular college in Coimbatore, have been arrested on charges of ragging, a form of hazing that is common in Indian colleges and universities. The arrests were made after the parents of several first-year students filed complaints with the police alleging that their sons had been…

Delhi Primary Schools Closed for 2 Days Due to Rising Air Pollution

New Delhi, November 2, 2023: All primary schools in Delhi will be closed for the next two days due to rising air pollution levels. The decision was taken by the Delhi government after the air quality index (AQI) reached the “severe” zone. The AQI is a measure of the concentration of particulate matter (PM) in…