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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the civil service prelims exam (CSE) 2021. You can apply Online by using the website https://upsconline.nic.in. **

Sunday, 4 July 2021

Admission Notice 2021 for 5 year BS-MS Dual degree and 4 year BS Degree program

Admission Notice 2021 for 5 year BS-MS Dual degree and 4 year BS Degree program at Indian Institute of Science Education and Research at Berhampur, Bhopal, Kolkata, Mohali, Pune, Tirupati and Thiruvananthapuram.
More details: www.iiseradmission.in

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Tuesday, 15 June 2021

Admission for CPE

 Admission for CPE

A unique course from IIP. It announces the First Batch (2021 -2022) of One Year (Online) CERTIFIED PACKING ENGINEER (CPE) course for both working & Fresh Engineering graduates. 

The Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) is a National Apex Body which was set up in 1966 by the packaging and allied industries and the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoCI), Government of India (GoI), with the specific objective of improving the packaging standards in the country. The Institute is an Autonomous Body working under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoCI).

The Institute endeavors to improve the standard of packaging needed for the promotion of exports and create infrastructural facilities for overall packaging improvement in India. This is achieved through the Institute’s multifarious activities which are today, in line with those of premier packaging institutes the world over. The Institute aims to make India a focal point for contemporary developments in Art, Science, Technology and Engineering, with respect to the field of Packaging.

The Institute began in a very humble way, with an office at Mumbai. It has now expanded, with its Head Quarter and Principal Laboratories at Mumbai and Regional Centers located at Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad. The Institute has linkages with International organisations and is a founder member of the Asian Packaging Federation (APF); member of the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP), USA; the Institute Packaging (IOP), UK; Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI), USA and the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), Austria.

More Details: https://www.iip-in.com/

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Admission Notification - FOOTWEAR DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (FDDI) 2021

 Admission Notification - FOOTWEAR DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (FDDI) 2021


Footwear Design and Development Institute is an Institution of National Importance under FDDI Act 2017. FDDI is committed towards providing world class education in the fields of Footwear Design & Production, Fashion Design, Retail & Fashion Merchandise and Leather Goods & Accessories Design. This knowledge is being imparted through quality education, experienced and qualified faculty and providing the appropriate learning environment at our world class campuses. They try to encourage students evolve into competent professionals having cross functional expertise and a global outlook. For more than three decades FDDI has served the nation by focusing on knowledge, skill enrichment, and application of technology in teaching, research and professional competence.

Online Application: 1st February 2021 to 15th June 2021

Last Date for submission: 15th June, 2021

Entrance Exam Date: 04th July, 2021

Merit list display on www.fddiindia.com:

12th July, 2021, 12:00 Noon onwards

More Details: https://www.fddiindia.com/


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Monday, 14 June 2021

Admission Notification Aviation Courses (PGDAO, BMS) 2021

 Admission Notification Aviation Courses (PGDAO, BMS) 2021

Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University is an autonomous public central university located in the Fursatganj Airfield, Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is a specialized institution and comes directly under the Government of India.

It established to facilitate and promote aviation studies and research and to produce quality human resources to cater to the needs of aviation sector.

#education #university #Aviation #india #innovation #career #Careerguidance

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MANU Admission 2021-22.

 MANU Admission 2021-22.

Online Application are Invited for admission to regular mode Ph.D., PG, UG, Diploma, Certificates programmes offered by Hyderabad Campus, Satellite Campuses, College of Teacher Education and Polytechnic College for the academic year 2021 2022

Maulana Azad National Urdu University is a Central University located in the city of Hyderabad in the Indian state of Telangana. It was named after Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Minister of Education, a freedom fighter in India's struggle for independence, and a scholar of Islam and Urdu literature.

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Sunday, 30 May 2021

REGIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION, MYSURU

National Council of Educational Research & Training

(NCERT), New Delhi MHRD Govt. of India. Admission Notification- 2021-22 + 4 Year Integrated Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education (B.Sc.B.Ed) A pass in Hr. Sec / +2 or equivalent with 50% marks* in aggregate with subjects: i) Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics! Statistics for PCM Stream, and 1) Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology OR Chemistry, Botany & Zoology for CBZ stream. + 4 Year Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (B.A.B.Ed) A Pass in Hr. Sec. / +2 or equivalent examination in Arts/Commerce/Science stream with 50% marks” in the aggregate. 6 Year Integrated Master of Science Education (M.Sc.B.Ed) in Physics/ Chemistry! Mathematics) A pass in +2 or equivalent with 50% marks* in aggregate with subjects Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Statistics. 2 Year Bachelor of Education in Science and Maths (B.Ed. Science & Maths) and English & Social Science (B.Ed. English & Social Science) A pass in B.A. B.Sc./ B.Com. , MA./M.Sc. / M.Com or B. E or B.Tech with 50% marks in aggregate 2 Year Master of Education (M.Ed.) A pass in B.Ed/ B.AB.Ed./ B.Sc.B.Ed.B.ELE and D.ELEd (with an undergraduate degree in Arts/Science) with 50% marks. Relaxation of 5% marks for SC, ST & PWD candidates is allowed Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PWD candidates is followed for all programmes as per Government of India Norms. All the above programmes are affiliated to the University of Mysore, Mysuru and recognized by the NCTE. For details and Online application: https:/icee.ncert.gov.in Help Desk Phone : 0755 2661467 / 0755 - 2661468 Email : cee2021help@gmail com Regards: Dr. Shareef Povval


Tuesday, 27 April 2021

NIRD application invited for PGDM -RM and PGDRDM

 NIRD application invited for PGDM -RM and PGDRDM

Last date Extended


National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD) is an Indian institute for research in rural development, located in Rajendranagar near Hyderabad.  Its mission is to develop a committed cadre of rural development professionals trained to deal with the challenges in rural areas.It is an autonomous organization under Department of Rural Development, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.


NIRDPR announces two-year full time Post Graduate Diploma in Management-Rural Management (PGDM-RM), 2021-23 (Batch-4) and one-year full time Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Management (PGDRDM) 2021-22 (Batch-19) with an objective of creating a committed and competent cadre of rural development professionals in the country. These programmes aim to impart skills on development aspects and techniques on management needs that will enhance the conceptual and practical knowledge about rural development. In view of the growing demand, the students of previous batches have been successfully placed in Government, Quasi-Govt., Rural Development and Civil Society Organisations in the country.


NIRD offers one year Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Management (PGDRDM) and two year Post Graduate Diploma in Management  - Rural Management  (PGDM-RM) courses.


ELIGIBILITY: For PGDM-RM, Batch-4 

*Minimum 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST and PWD candidates) or equivalent in Graduation.

*Selection will be based on valid score in CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT/GMAT for 2021 admissions.

*Students who are in the final year and expect to complete all the requirements to clear final year degree examination in 2020-21 may also apply.


For PGDRDM - Batch-19

*Minimum 50% marks (45% marks for SC/ST and PWD candidates) or equivalent in Graduation.

*Selection of short listed candidates will be on marks obtained in degree and online/off-line interviews.

*Students who are in the final year and expect to complete all the requirements to clear final year degree examination in 2020-21 may also apply.


SELECTION PROCESS: 

*Eligible candidates need to apply only through online mode. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview for selection.


HOW TO APPLY: 

*Applications are to be submitted by online mode only at www.nirdpr.org.in/pgdrdm.aspx. Physical application shall not be accepted.  http://admissions.nirdpr.org.in

*Before applying, the candidates must have the following in hand: For PGDM-RM valid Score, Registration/Application Number of any one of the Management Admissions Tests (CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/CMAT/GMAT)

*Valid and active personal email-Id, valid mobile number should be given for verification and future correspondence.


Application fee of Rs.400/- for general and OBC, and Rs.200/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates is to be paid through online payment gateway while filling the application form.


Last date for online submission is 20-05-2021. 

Applications received after the last date shall not be accepted.

NIRDPR reserves the right to make changes to the Diploma Programme, its design/content and the process of selection, depending upon the exigencies without assigning any reasons whatsoever.


More Details:


CENTRE FOR PG STUDIES AND DISTANCE EDUCATION NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND PANCHAYATI RAJ (Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India) 

Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030

Telephone: 040 - 24008442/460,

www.nirdpr.org.in/pgdrdm



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Dr. Shareef Povval

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Saturday, 17 April 2021

CBSE Class 10, 12 Board Exams 2021: BIG update students must know

The Board exams for classes 10 and 12 have been cancelled and postponed, respectively by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) amid the massive surge in the COVID-19 caseload in the country. The exams were scheduled to be held from May 4 till June 14. The decision regarding the cancellation and postponement of the CBSE exams 2021 came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting with Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' and other concerned officials.  As the Board announced this decision, it also left students with some questions. CBSE class 10 students want to know how they will be promoted and what evaluation criteria will be laid down by the board to allot them marks.

For CBSE class 10 students:

The Union Education Minister said that they will be promoted based on internal assessment.  Pokhriyal said CBSE class 10 students will be promoted on the basis of an objective criterion to be developed by CBSE. "Any candidate who is not satisfied with the marks allocated to him/her on this basis will be given an opportunity to sit in an exam as and when the conditions are conducive to hold the exams," tweeted the education minister. 

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said fresh dates will be announced after June 1, following a review of the COVID-19 situation. A notice of at least 15 days will be given to the students before the start of the examinations so that there is no inconvenience to the students, 

Fresh guidelines are awaited to be released by the CBSE on the internal assessment of Class 10 and 12. For the time being, CBSE Board Exam 2021, practical examination, project and internal assessment is scheduled to be held between March 1 to June 11, 2021. 

Students are advised to keep a check on the official website for more updates on CBSE Board Exam 2021 and internal assessment of Class 10 and 12.

Courtesy: DNA We team

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Friday, 16 April 2021

IAF Group C Recruitment 2021: Apply for 1500 Vacancies, Salary up to Rs 38,000

Indian Air Force (IAF) has invited applications for the recruitment of Group ‘C’ Civilian posts at its various stations and units. The application process commenced on its official website 

 *www.indianairforce.nic.in* 
on April 3. 

Applications will be accepted within 30 days from the date of the publication of the advertisement. Over 1500 vacancies for various posts in the 
Western Air Command Unit, Southern Air Command Unit, Eastern Air Command Units, Central Air Command Units, Maintenance Command Units, Training Command Unit has been announced for this recruitment drive.

All the eligible applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of a written exam followed by a skill/physical/practical test. The written test will comprise questions from general intelligence and reasoning, numerical aptitude, general English, and general awareness.

*Eligibility criteria* 

Age Limit: Candidates apply for any of the posts must have completed the age of 18 years and not exceed 25 years as on the last date of receipt of application. The age relaxation for the reserved category candidates will be given as per the prevalent Govt. Instructions.

 *Educational qualification:* Educational qualifications are different for each of the posts. aspirants can check the details in the official notification.

*Application process* 

The application form for IAF Group C Civilian recruitment 2021 is to be filled offline. it is attached with the advertisement itself which candidates need to take a print out and fill in the required details carefully. They will have to send the duly filled application form along with the self-attested copy of the required documents to the concerned Air Force Station. Students are instructed to clearly mention “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ——- AND CATEGORY——-” on the envelope. They must note that a separate application form has to be sent for each of the posts.

 *Pay Scale* 
The selected candidates will get paid between Level 1 to Level 5 of the 7th CPC as per their posts. They will get a monthly remuneration of Rs 23,553 to Rs 38,606 including TA, DA, HRA, and other allowances.

Courtesy: NEWS18/NEWS
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Thursday, 15 April 2021

Common Entrance Test (CET-2021) and Post Graduate Entrance Test (PGET)-2021

Applications are invited for the Common Entrance Test (CET-2021) and Post Graduate Entrance Test (PGET)-2021 for admission into the following institutes' courses. 



The CET-2021 for Admission at Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation (SVNISTAR), National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (DIVYANGJAN), KOLKATA (NILD) and National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD).


All above Institutes under DEPwDS (DIVYANGJAN), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Govt. of India).


The CET 2021 is the entrance exam for admissions into three Bachelors degree namely 

BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy), 

BOT (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy), 

BPT (Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics) 


Eligibility:  Passed 10+2 or equivalent-recognized exam with subjects Physics (P), Chemistry (C), Biology (B) and English with a minimum aggregate of 50% in PCB when taken together.


The PGET-2021 for Admission at SVNIRTAR 

PGET-2021 for admission into following Post Graduate courses: 

1. Master of Physiotherapy (MPT)

2. Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) 

3. Master in Prosthetics and Orthotics (MPO) 


Eligibility: Degree in BPT/B.Sc. (PT) for MPT course, Degree in BOT/B.Sc. (OT) for MOT course and Degree in BPO/B. Sc. (P&O) for MPO course.


Both CET and PGET conducting authority is SVNIRTAR. 

Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (SVNIRTAR) is an Autonomous body under Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DIVYANGJAN), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India. It provides total medical rehabilitation for the Persons with Locomotor Disabilities. It also has an accreditation for DNB in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of National Board of Examination (NBE), New Delhi.


Starting date: 15.04.2021

Closing date for online receipt of Application Form :15.06.2021

Date of Entrance Test : 18.07.2021 

For more details log on to: 

www.svnirtar.nic.in, Email : svnitarcetpget2021@gmail.com


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Wednesday, 14 April 2021

CBSE Board #Exams News LIVE updates

After a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Education has decided to postpone the class 12 exams and cancel the class 10 board exams. For CBSE class 12 boards, the situation will be reviewed on June 1 and revised dates will be announced thereafter.

For CBSE class 10 students, result will be prepared on the basis of an “objective criterion” to be developed by the Board. Any candidate who is not satisfied with the marks allocated to him/her on this basis will be given an opportunity to sit in an exam as and when the conditions are conducive to hold the exams. Last year too CBSE had devised a new scheme for class 10 students.
Earlier this week, the Ministry of Education and CBSE held a meeting amid the rising demand for cancellation on board exams. The meeting being held today will not only consider CBSE but might also bring a uniform policy or guidelines on board exams across states, as was being demanded by several state ministers.

Courtesy: News18

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Wednesday, 10 March 2021

Indian Army Technical Entry Scheme for +2 Students

Technical Entry Scheme for +2 Students

For those who are excited about joining the defence forces, here is an excellent chance!. India Army will release a notification for TES (Technical Entry Scheme examination) -46 Course for the year 2021 in the month of May-June. 

Those candidates who have passed their class 12th exams with a minimum of 70 % in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) subjects are eligible to apply for the TES vacancies in the Indian Army. 


Age Limit: Also, note that the aspirant's age must not be below 16.5 years and above 19.5 years of age.

 

Selection Process: The candidates are selected based on shortlisting of application, SSB Interview, and Medical exam.


On successful completion of 4 years of the course, Cadet will be granted Permanent Commission in the Army in the rank of Lt.


  1. Training. Comprehensive training will be for five years. Details are as under:


(a) Basic Military Training. 1 year (Officer Training Academy, Gaya).



(b) Technical Training. 

    • (i) Phase- I (Pre Commission Training): 3 Years (CME Pune or MCTE Mhow or NCEME Secunderabad), 
    • (ii) Phase-II (Post Commission Training): 1 year at CME Pune or MCTE Mhow or MCEME Secunderabad.


(c) Award of Degree. The candidates will be awarded an Engineering degree after successful completion of the final examination. No ante date will be admissible to candidates on account of this Engineering degree. During the last two semesters, the officers will be permitted only one relegation on academic grounds. This relegation will be within the maximum of two relegations permitted on academic grounds in the entire Engineering degree (8 semesters) in accordance with JNU Ordinance. Any further relegation of the officer on academic grounds will lead to the termination of his commission. (This information collected on the base of TES - 45).


Those who are interested, Just visit the official website: https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/


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Monday, 8 March 2021

Indian civil service is the dream job of everyone

 #career #civilservices #civilserviceexams

Hi, Friends,

Indian civil service is the dream job of everyone.

Many students' dream job is to work in the civil service. It provides you with the opportunity to serve your country at the grassroots level, as well as the recognition, wealth, and job security that comes with it. At the start of your career, no other role can provide you with a status like an IAS officer or an IPS officer. E.g., An IFS officer represents his country in other nations and different world forums. So these are the reasons which attract you to this prestigious job. 


The Union Public Service Commission conducts a national competitive examination in India to recruit various civil services of the Indian government, including the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, and Indian Police Service. So, this is a golden opportunity for those who have civil service aspirant. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the civil service prelims exam (CSE) 2021. You can apply Online by using the website https://upsconline.nic.in. Detailed instructions for filling up online applications are available on the website, as mentioned above. The candidates declared by the Commission to have qualified for admission to the Civil Services (Main) Examination will have to apply online again. The number of vacancies to be filled through the examination is approximately 712, including 22 vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability Category. 


The online Applications can be filled up to 24th March, 2021 till 6:00 PM. The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admit Card three weeks before the commencement of the examination. The e-Admit Card will be made available on the UPSC website for downloading by candidates. You should note down the UPSC mentioned: "No Admit Card will be sent by post". 


The Civil Services Examination will consist of two successive stages (i) Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective type) for the selection of candidates for the Main Examination; and (ii) Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written and Interview) for the selection of candidates for the various Services. The prelims will be held on June 27.

The pattern of the preliminary examination shall comprise of two compulsory Papers of 200 marks each. Both the question papers will be of the objective type (multiple choice questions), and each will be of two hours duration. The General Studies Paper-II of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%. And The question papers will be set both in Hindi and English. Candidates should note that there will be a penalty (negative marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the Objective Type Question Papers. 


Age Limits:

The candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have reached 32 years on the 1st of August, 2021. The upper age-limit prescribed above will be relaxable for a maximum of five years for SC & ST, ex-servicemen, three years for OBC and ten years for PwBD.


Minimum Educational Qualification: 

The candidate must hold a degree of any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 or possess an equivalent qualification and also who intend to appear at such a qualifying examination will also be eligible for admission to the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination. 


Number of Attempts:

Every candidate appearing at the otherwise eligible examination shall be permitted six (6) attempts, 09 for GL/EWS/OBC Unlimited for SC/ST at the CSE.


Fee for Exam

Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability Candidates exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay Rs fee. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) either by remitting the money in any Branch of State Bank of India or using Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card or using Internet Banking of SBI.

Preliminary Examination of the Civil Services Examination for recruitment to the Services and Posts mentioned below.


All India Services


(i) Indian Administrative Service 

(ii) Indian Foreign Service 

(iii) Indian Police Service 


Group A


(iv) Indian Audit and Accounts Service

(v) Indian Civil Accounts Service

(vi) Indian Corporate Law Service

(vii) Indian Defence Accounts Service

(viii) Indian Defence Estates Service

(ix) Indian Information Service, Junior Grade 

(x) Indian Postal Service

(xi) Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service

(xii) Indian Railway Protection Force Service

(xiii) Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes)

(xiv) Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax)

(xv) Indian Trade Service (Grade III) 


Group B


(xvi) Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service (Section Officer's Grade) 

(xvii) Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Civil Service (DANICS)

(xviii) Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli Police Service (DANIPS)

(xix) Pondicherry Civil Service (PONDICS)


Friends, Civil service is a difficult job to obtain. To obtain it, one must put in a lot of effort. Civil services are regarded as one of the premium services, but one must prepare for it, study for it, and then apply it. Only then will one be able to obtain such a dream work. Salary, respect, and privilege all surround you once you start working. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with top leaders and other notable individuals.


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