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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Science
- Business Standard
PhysicsWallah Announces PWNSAT 2025 to Offer Scholarships for NEET/JEE Aspirants
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 22: Education company PhysicsWallah (PW) announced its fourth edition of PWNSAT (PhysicsWallah National Scholarship Cum Admission Test) 2025, a scholarship test. This initiative attempts to support NEET-UG and IIT-JEE aspirants by making education and guidance accessible to students, regardless of their financial background. The PWNSAT 2025 exam will be conducted across both online and offline modes, trying to make the exam more accessible to students across regions. Students choosing the online mode can appear for the exam between October 1 and October 15, 2025. For those opting for the offline mode, the exam will be conducted on October 5 and October 12, 2025, at all PW Vidyapeeth and Pathshala centres. Registration for the exam is free and now open to students from Class V to XII, as well as those who have completed Class XII, across both PCM and PCB streams. Results are scheduled to be announced on 25th October, 2025. Alakh Pandey, Educator, Founder and CEO of PhysicsWallah, said, "Many students give up on their dreams, not because of a lack of potential, but because of financial barriers. PWNSAT 2025 is our effort to change that. Every child deserves a fair chance, and through this initiative, we're trying to reach every student, tell them that their dreams matter, and we're here to support them." The top performers in these exams will be awarded cash rewards as well as a 100% scholarship, covering the entire fee. These students will also gain access to an Exclusive Rankers' Group, directed towards giving them focused mentorship and strategic guidance, trying to help them perform well in competitive exams like NEET-UG and IIT-JEE. About PhysicsWallah: PhysicsWallah (PW), an education platform, was founded in 2020 by Alakh Pandey and Prateek Maheshwari. Headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, PW aims to democratize education through online, offline and hybrid platforms. Initially launched as a YouTube channel in 2016, PW now offers education to students through its YouTube channels, including vernacular languages. PW aims to create a hybrid education ecosystem in the country by establishing tech-enabled offline and hybrid centres in cities nationwide. PW's offerings span various educational segments, including test preparation, a skilling vertical, higher education, and education abroad. PW has raised funding from investors, including Hornbill Capital, Lightspeed Ventures, Westbridge and GSV Ventures.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
NMC issues interim guidelines for MBBS admissions of students with disabilities
NEW DELHI: The National Medical Commission (NMC) on Saturday announced interim guideline for admission in MBBS courses for students with disabilities and directed them to submit self-certified affidavits evaluating their functional abilities. While the Unique Disability Identity Cards (UDID) have been established as a mandatory for persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD), they must also report to designated medical board – just 16 and not in all states – for verification of their self-certified affidavit. The guidelines came as the NEET-UG counselling will begin on Monday. Two days ago, this newspaper broke the story that thousands of medical students with disabilities are in dilemma as they await revised admission guidelines, as mandated by the top court in its various orders. As per the interim guidelines, an aspirant with a locomotor disability and stability issues will have to give a self-attested affidavit about their functional abilities, whether they can bear their weight and stand on their affected leg; walk on plain surfaces; sit in a chair on their own; climb stairs and turn right and left sides on their own, etc. 'As per the Interim Guidelines, PwBD must submit a valid UDID issued by a designated medical authority under Ministry of Social Justice; self-certified affidavits; and the candidate will have to report to the designated medical board (16) for verification of their self-certified affidavit,' Dr Raghav Langer, Secretary, NMC, said in a public notice, adding these boards will verify a candidate's self-certified affidavits and evaluate their functional abilities. The interim guidelines said the NMC has undertaken proactive measures to ease challenges faced by PwBD candidates, ensuring a fair and inclusive medical education environment. This includes facilitating accommodations, revisiting eligibility norms, and adopting evaluation criteria focused on individual capabilities. The guideline also said institutions must ensure no student with a disability is denied admission on the grounds of disability; provided barrier-free access to buildings, classrooms, libraries, laboratories, hostels, and other facilities as per standards notified by the Centre. For counselling Unique Disability Identity Card made mandatory Self-certified affidavits evaluating functional abilities mandatory Report to 16 designated medical boards for affidavit verification Directions to institutions Ensure no student with disability is denied admission Provide barrier-free access to classrooms, libraries, labs, hostels, etc. Appoint nodal officer/establish disability cell to address student concerns Set up grievance redressal mechanism
Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Over 23k apply for admission to UG medical, dental, AYUSH courses
Ahmedabad: The online registration process for undergraduate admissions in medical, dental, ayurveda, and homeopathy courses for the 2025–26 academic year concluded on Friday. A total of 23,293 students submitted their applications at designated help centres across the state. The process is overseen by the admission committee under the centralised NEET-UG admission framework. According to official data, 24,742 PINs were issued for state-quota seats in medical, dental, and AYUSH programmes, of which 24,662 students registered online. Document verification and certificate submission are currently ongoing at help centres and will continue until July 21. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad In addition, for self-financed AYUSH institutions under the 15% All India Quota, 632 PINs were issued, 614 students registered, and 519 completed document verification. This year, 86,410 students from Gujarat appeared for NEET-UG, with nearly 50,000 qualifying. Compared to last year, about 7,000 fewer students cleared the exam in the state. Experts believe that candidates scoring as low as 350 marks may still stand a fair chance of securing admission in medical or dental courses. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Last year, all seats at the prestigious BJ Medical College were filled by students scoring between 720 and 699 marks. However, this year, Gujarat's top scorer secured 686 marks, indicating that the admission cut-off at BJ Medical College may begin from this score and move downward. Officials said the structured and transparent admission process — including PIN distribution, online registration, and in-person document verification — has helped ensure a smoother experience for applicants. Authorities have urged students to complete all formalities by the July 21 deadline to avoid disqualification or delays.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Bengal to conduct first-ever semester exams for Class 12, admit cards to be issued online
In alignment with the state education policy, the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has announced that admit cards for the upcoming semester exams, being held for the first time for Plus-II level students, will be issued online. In a statement, the council said, "Those who have passed Class 11 will appear for their semester-III exams in September. This is the first time the council is going to hold the semester exams." The exams, to be held between September 8 and 22, will be conducted entirely on OMR sheets. "Admit cards for semester III exams will be issued online. The head of the institution concerned can download and print the admit card for students by visiting the council's portal using their login ID and password," the notice signed by council President Chiranjib Bhattacharya said. During the 1.15-hour exam, candidates won't be allowed to go to the washroom. In view of the rainy season, question papers and OMR sheets storehouse will be located at a place having no past instances of waterlogging. In case of any emergency or untoward situation, the exam centre will be changed, he added. As the entire third-semester exam is MCQ-based, to ensure that no two candidates sitting side by side receive the same paper, multiple question sets will be distributed, similar to competitive exams like NEET-UG or JEE. In mid-April, the WBCHSE issued a notice announcing the adoption of the semester system for Classes 11 and 12 in all state-run and state-aided schools. While the third-semester exams will be held between September 8-22 this year, the fourth-semester exam will be held from February 12-27 next year. In mid-April, WBCHSE had officially announced the adoption of the semester system for classes 11 and 12 across state-run and state-aided schools. Under the new system, the higher secondary or 10+2 course now comprises four parts — semester 1, 2, 3, and 4. Class 11 has been redesigned as semester 1 and 2, while class 12 has been restructured as semester 3 and 4, the notice said.
India Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
West Bengal announces first-ever Class 12 semester exams
For the first time, West Bengal will conduct semester-based examinations for Class 12 students, as part of a major revamp of the state's school education system. The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has confirmed that students entering Class 12 will appear for Semester III exams this September, with admit cards to be made available to the official notification issued by Council President Chiranjib Bhattacharya, candidates who have cleared Class 11 will sit for the Semester III examination scheduled from September 8 to 22. The examinations will be conducted entirely in a multiple-choice format using OMR streamline the process, school principals can download and print the admit cards directly from the council's portal using their institutional login credentials. In light of potential weather disruptions due to the monsoon, the council has directed that all question paper and OMR sheet storage facilities be located in areas not prone to waterlogging. Provisions have also been made to shift exam centres if emergencies or unexpected situations curb malpractices and maintain the integrity of the process, the council will use multiple sets of question papers, ensuring no two students sitting adjacent to each other receive the same paper—similar to the format seen in national-level entrance exams like NEET-UG and council also stated that students will not be permitted to leave the exam hall for washroom breaks during the 1-hour 15-minute examination move follows the council's April announcement about restructuring the higher secondary curriculum into a semester-based format. Under this new system, Classes 11 and 12 will be divided into four semesters:Class 11: Semester I and IIClass 12: Semester III and IVThe Semester IV examination is scheduled to take place between February 12 and 27, change marks a significant shift in how academic assessments will be carried out in West Bengal's state-run and aided higher secondary schools, aiming to bring the evaluation pattern in line with national-level standards.(With PTI inputs)- EndsTune InMust Watch
