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Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
IGNOU TEE December date sheet 2025 released at ignou.ac.in: Check complete schedule here
IGNOU TEE December date sheet 2025 : The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has issued the tentative date sheet for the December 2025 Term-End Examinations (TEE) covering both Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes. According to the notification, the examinations will be held from December 1, 2025, to January 8, 2026, with two sessions scheduled daily — 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm. The university emphasised that this is only a provisional schedule, while the portal for online submission of examination forms will be activated later. Eligibility and requirements Candidates intending to appear for the exams must ensure valid course registrations, timely submission of assignments, and completion of the minimum study period prescribed for each course. The university has underlined that no requests for changes in dates will be accepted in cases such as overlapping courses within the same group, backlog papers, or electives from different programmes and specialisations. Exam patterns and language options The tentative schedule specifies the nature of examination papers across different programmes. Several courses, including BDP, BCA, BSW, CLIS, CBS, and CBCS-based degrees, will follow an objective-type pattern using OMR sheets. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Passive Income Ideas Sitting at Home Mone Click Here Undo By contrast, courses such as BNS041 and BNS042 will continue with descriptive papers. Additionally, learners from CRD, PGDRD, and MARD programmes will be permitted to write their examinations in Bengali. Grouping of courses The notification also provides a detailed grouping of courses under ODL, CBCS, and FYUP schemes. Under this system, all subjects within a group will be scheduled for the same date and time. Students may select courses from multiple groups, but only one subject can be taken from each group. IGNOU TEE June 2025 exam: Steps to download date sheet Candidates can follow the steps mentioned here to download the IGNOU TEE June 2025 exam date sheet: Visit the official website of IGNOU: On the homepage, go to the 'Student Support' section. Click on 'Downloads' and select 'Date Sheet' from the list. Look for the link titled 'Tentative Date Sheet for December 2025 Term-End Examination'. Click on the link to open the PDF file. Download and save the date sheet for future reference. Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to download the IGNOU TEE June 2025 tentative date sheet from the official website. Candidates are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the complete details of the IGNOU TEE exam 2025. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
War wards, drills, audits, training: How city hospitals are prepping for emergency
Mumbai: As the military conflict between India and Pakistan escalates and spreads beyond the border areas, hospitals across the city are preparing for large-scale health emergencies by adding extra beds, training their staff and stocking critical drugs and medical supplies including blood. Deans of several hospitals are calling for reactivation of COVID-era protocols while state health authorities are holding review meetings and conducting audits to assess emergency preparedness. The state government is also considering the possibility of cancelling summer vacations for senior doctors. The state-run JJ Hospital has set up two dedicated wards with 52 beds across two floor to handle sudden medical emergencies. The wards are equipped with critical care facilities including oxygen support, rapid triage systems, and emergency medicine stockpiles. JJ and other government hospitals have also commenced internal drills and training. 'We've instructed departments to stock emergency medicines, oxygen cylinders, and other critical supplies. Staff are being trained to manage sudden influx of patients,' said Dr Shailesh Mohite, dean of Nair Hospital. Similar preparations are underway at KEM Hospital, said dean Dr Sangeeta Rawat. 'We are also conducting emergency response audits,' she said. Shortage of blood in the event of a war-like emergency remains a critical concern. To address this, students associated with the Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) have launched blood donation drives across city hospitals, starting within their own campuses. In due course, they hope to cover residential societies. 'We're organising a blood donation camp at Nair Hospital this Friday. We've requested the medical staff to contribute, and we urge the general public to join as well,' said Dr Akshay Dongardive, national president of the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) and general secretary of MARD's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) unit. Adequate blood supply could mean the difference between life and death during a medical emergency, he said. Private hospitals are also stepping up. On Friday, Hinduja Hospital conducted a disaster response training session for over 100 staff members from 15 private hospitals across Mumbai. 'Our focus was on practical, hands-on readiness,' said Joy Chakraborty, chief operating officer, Hinduja Hospital. 'We simulated emergency drills, evacuation protocols and civil defence coordination. The response from participating hospitals was overwhelming.' Chakraborty said instead of focussing only on infrastructure readiness, they were mentally preparing health workers to deal with a war-like emergency. 'During a crisis, it is human response that matters the most. Ensuring our staff are trained, confident and calm under pressure can save countless lives,' he said. Despite these efforts, several challenges persist. For instance, power outages and blackouts could compromise blood banks which need uninterrupted refrigeration. So many hospitals are stockpiling diesel to run generators. But generators can run only 4-5 hours at a stretch and refuelling them is logistically difficult. Many deans have also flagged a shortage of ice boxes, which are essential for safe transport of blood and vaccines. These concerns were discussed during a high level meeting on Friday between chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and health department officials, said a highly placed source in the department. While health officials proposed conducting emergency audits and setting up district-level health committees, deans of government-run hospitals said COVID-era protocols should be reactivated and district war rooms must be set up under collectors to deal with health emergencies, the source added. Dr Mahendra Kendre, assistant director, State Blood Transfusion Council (SBTC), confirmed that the health department has called for a statewide audit to ensure readiness across all government health facilities. Meanwhile, the central government has proposed cancelling summer vacations for senior doctors to bolster staffing during possible emergencies. The state government is yet to take a call on the matter. 'The state government had issued a similar directive earlier, only to withdraw it. But given the current situation, it may be reintroduced,' said a senior official from the Directorate of Health Services (DHS).
