Education

According to recent data from the United Kingdom’s Home Office, there has been a notable 23% decrease in the number of Indian students

NEET UG is the premier medical entrance examination in India, determining admissions to undergraduate medical and dental courses across various government and private colleges nationwide. The counselling phase, crucial for allocating seats based on merit and reservation categories, plays a pivotal role in shaping the academic futures of thousands of aspiring medical students annually.

The new textbook marks a departure from its predecessor’s predominantly Western-centric content. Where the old textbook featured works predominantly by non-Indian authors, the ‘Poorvi’ textbook predominantly showcases Indian narratives. It retains only five poems by non-Indian authors, while the prose pieces primarily unfold in Indian settings, featuring Indian characters. This deliberate shift underscores NCERT’s commitment to reflecting India’s cultural tapestry and local ethos in its educational materials.

The NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate) exam, a critical milestone for aspiring medical students in India, has been marred by allegations of paper leak and irregularities in Patna. The recent developments, including arrests by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and show-cause notices issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA), have thrust this issue into the national spotlight.

In a recent incident at Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) College in Agartala, Tripura, tensions escalated between student groups during the admission process. The clash involved members of the Tripura Students Federation (TSF) and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), resulting in the arrest of an ABVP activist by the Tripura Police.

In a significant development concerning national-level exams, the Ministry of Education has instructed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to postpone the CSIR-UGC NET exam, scheduled from June 25 to 27, 2024. This decision comes swiftly after the cancellation of the UGC-NET exam due to suspected leaks. The Ministry, led by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, took this precautionary measure following concerns and claims of exam paper leaks circulating on the dark web.

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is an essential examination in India, determining eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professorship, and admission to PhD programs across the country. Scheduled for June 2024, this year’s UGC NET has faced an unprecedented setback with its abrupt cancellation, raising concerns and requiring detailed explanation.

Recently, the Karnataka government introduced the Karnataka Motor Vehicles (Conditions for Vehicles engaged in Transport of School Children) (Amendment) Rules, 2024. These rules mark a crucial update to the existing framework governing the operation of school cabs and buses. The primary objective is to enhance safety standards and accountability in transporting school children.