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Time of India
an hour ago
- Politics
- Time of India
NEP 2020 to be adopted across Goa schools by 2028, Chief Minister confirms
PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister on Tuesday said the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 will be implemented in all schools in the state by 2028. In a written reply tabled in the state assembly, Sawant, who also holds the education portfolio, said that the policy has already been implemented at the undergraduate level at all non-technical colleges in Goa. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The chief minister was responding to a question by BJP MLA Nilesh Cabral. He said that the implementation of NEP is underway in a phased manner in schools and will be completed by 2028. Sawant said that for higher education, the NEP 2020 is being implemented as per the directives of the Ministry of Education, UGC, NITI Aayog and recommendations of the Chief Secretaries' Conference held at Dharamshala. He said block-level training programmes were organised for teachers, focusing on key areas that are in line with the NEP.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Medical aspirants left in limbo: Jamia Hamdard's 150 MBBS, 49 PG seats scrapped for 2025-26; CAG had flagged Rs 813-crore diversion
NEW DELHI: In a major setback to Delhi's medical aspirants, Jamia Hamdard University has withdrawn all 150 MBBS and 49 postgraduate medical seats for the 2025-26 academic year. The move, which comes just before the NEET counselling for deemed universities starting on July 21, follows allegations of large-scale financial irregularities, regulatory lapses, and an administrative deadlock over the governance of its medical institute - Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (HIMSR). The National Medical Commission's (NMC) tentative seat matrix for the new academic session shows "zero" seats for HIMSR, which was established in the year 2012 as part of Jamia Hamdard's healthcare education expansion plans. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi In a June 6 letter to NMC, the university registrar said it was unable to exercise administrative control over HIMSR's online portals and admissions due to "unauthorised interference by private parties." The letter stated, "Under these extraordinary circumstances, the university is constrained to withdraw its consent of affiliation for MBBS and PG seats for 2025-26." Vice-chancellor Prof Mohammad Afshar Alam said: "I have repeatedly instructed the management of the medical college to strictly adhere to UGC regulations, which are mandatory for all deemed universities. Unfortunately, they have acted in contravention of these norms." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play this game for 3 minutes, if you own a mouse Undo "The university remains fully committed to complying with UGC guidelines. Since the matter is now before the court, we are hopeful of a positive outcome in the interest of students. Without this resolution, we cannot proceed with registering new students. Third-party interference in university affairs is wholly unlawful, and had the NMC acted with the seriousness that the situation demanded, this crisis could have been totally averted" he added. The controversy escalated after a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit covering 2011 to 2023 found that Rs 813 crore meant for HIMSR and its attached hospital HAH Centenary Hospital was "siphoned off to Hamdard Education Society in brazen violation of UGC regulations. "The audit described the transactions as gross violations of UGC Regulations through a dubious diversion of funds and called it "a misuse of institutional resources detrimental to students and faculty alike." Jamia Hamdard has moved Delhi High Court alleging misuse of its official website and admission credentials by third parties. In a July 21 order by the Division Bench headed by the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court recorded the statement of the Additional Solicitor General of India, ministry of health "on account of ongoing legal complications in Jamia Hamdard University-Appellant and Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (HIMSR), the competent authority has decided not to include any seat from the college onto the seat matrix in the Academic Year-2025". The court also observed that the email communication from the medical counselling committee (MCC) stated that "no seat in the college is being added to the seat matrix and accordingly no allotment of students shall be made to the college." A whistleblower complaint filed on June 24 added to the controversy, accusing HIMSR of violating its essentiality certificate. The certificate requires reserving a total of 85% of seats for Delhi domicile students, but the institute allegedly bypassed this mandate for years by admitting candidates under all-India and NRI quotas. Despite receiving the university's withdrawal notice in early June, NMC waited over a month before seeking clarifications and later transferred the domicile quota complaint to the Delhi Medical Council. Critics have questioned the delay, with a senior academic remarking, "Weak regulatory oversight has sacrificed hundreds of students and left them scrambling for alternatives. Further diversion of university medical college and hospital funds to third party account will also amounts to money laundering."
NDTV
12 hours ago
- Science
- NDTV
JNU Extends Application Deadline For PhD Admissions 2025-26, Check Details
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has extended the last date for online submission of application forms for admission to its PhD programmes through NET (UGC-CSIR), JRF, and GATE for the academic year 2025-26. According to the latest notification, candidates can now apply until July 28. Admission and Eligibility Admissions to JNU's PhD programmes are being conducted through the following routes: UGC-CSIR NET Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) awarded by UGC, CSIR, ICMR, DBT, and NBHM Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) - valid only for the School of Engineering To be eligible, candidates must meet the educational qualifications and possess valid NET/JRF/GATE scores in the relevant subjects as specified in the University's e-Prospectus. Applications without both criteria will not be considered. Key Admission Guidelines A candidate may select up to three fields of study in order of preference. Preferences once submitted cannot be changed. All applications must be submitted online. Offline submissions will not be accepted. GATE-qualified applicants are eligible only for programmes under the School of Engineering. For JRF category admissions, the fellowship certificate must be valid at the time of document verification. Admission Process By Category UGC/CSIR NET Candidates Admission will be based on NET percentiles from June 2024 onwards, with a 70:30 weightage split between the NET percentile and viva-voce performance. JRF Candidates Applicants must apply separately under this category. Selection will be based entirely on the viva-voce performance (100% weightage). Candidates with assistant professorship or lectureship without JRF are not eligible under this category. GATE Candidates Only those applying to the School of Engineering (Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical Engineering) with valid GATE scores will be considered. Admissions will follow a 70:30 weightage between GATE score and viva-voce. Applicants are advised to frequently visit the University's official website - - for updates and detailed eligibility criteria mentioned in the e-Prospectus.
Scotsman
18 hours ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Employment: rare green shoot for jobs amidst poor employment figures in towns across Scotland
Employment at Scottish companies fell again in June adding to concerns of a sustained downturn in the labour market. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The North Lanarkshire region was a rare success story analysed by the pay and employment platform WageSight, with a 1.55% increase in the number of people on the books compared to the same month in 2024. However, employers in the Aberdeen area downsized significantly, shedding 2,871 jobs in the year to June 2025, followed by Falkirk (2,695). A similar picture played out in Edinburgh, Glasgow and in the other major Scottish towns. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The story on pay was more positive. Median monthly salaries across Scottish towns stood at £2,532 in June 2025, up c. £132 (5.5%) on June 2024. The Highest paying towns were East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire & Helensburgh & Lomond at £2,683, up £153 (6.1%) year‑on‑year. The lowest paying towns included Dumfries & Galloway and Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh where median monthly pay stood at £2,343, up £135 (6.1%) and £128 (5.8%) respectively. User (UGC) Submitted Paul Hebden, Director of WageSight, said: "Whilst some areas are still going strong, overall there's now a clear trend of employers reporting a lower number of staff on the payroll, with the total workforce down every month since the start of the year. 'For those in a job, the picture continues to look rosy. With the median salary for an employee up on the same month last year according to employer payroll records.' "But wages continue to climb, which is good news for households, particularly those who are still reeling from the cost of living crisis. However, with latest inflation figures nosing up again in June, wages are barely staying ahead of the cost of essentials.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Most regions recorded robust pay increases between 4.5% and 7.6%, reflecting continued upward pressure on wages. However, 19 of the 21 areas saw payroll employment decline year‑on‑year, underscoring uneven labour market conditions outside of a few high‑growth pockets. 'Scottish workers are enjoying healthy pay rises averaging around 5½%, yet the overall slight dip in jobs—down 0.4% across regions—highlights where local economies may be under strain,' said a spokesperson for WageSight. 'Our regional dashboards pinpoint standout performers, like the Orkney Islands on pay growth and the Shetlands on job creation, enabling councils, recruitment firms and policymakers to tailor strategies where they're needed most.' Table1 - Employment and pay in Scotland, powered by WageSight Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Date Town Median Monthly Pay (£) Monthly change (£) Monthly change (%) Annual change (£) Annual change (%) Payrolled employees Monthly change Monthly change (%) Annual change Annual change (%) June 2025 Aberdeen City And Aberdeenshire £2,663.00 -3 -0.11 117 4.6 228,036.00 -548 -0.24 -2,871.00 -1.24 June 2025 Angus And Dundee City £2,431.00 14 0.58 149 6.53 114,086.00 62 0.05 -364 -0.32 June 2025 City Of Edinburgh £2,679.00 -3 -0.11 120 4.69 252,264.00 236 0.09 -1,174.00 -0.46 June 2025 Clackmannanshire And Fife £2,511.00 10 0.4 144 6.08 182,427.00 98 0.05 -977 -0.53 June 2025 Dumfries And Galloway £2,343.00 9 0.39 135 6.11 58,819.00 -32 -0.05 -335 -0.57 June 2025 East Ayrshire And North Ayrshire Mainland £2,515.00 20 0.8 140 5.89 104,530.00 -140 -0.13 -646 -0.61 June 2025 East Dunbartonshire West Dunbartonshire And Helensburgh And Lomond £2,683.00 21 0.79 153 6.05 98,147.00 -89 -0.09 -1,004.00 -1.01 June 2025 East Lothian And Midlothian £2,568.00 7 0.27 113 4.6 74,693.00 -90 -0.12 -450 -0.6 June 2025 Falkirk £2,608.00 13 0.5 121 4.87 273,971.00 -358 -0.13 -2,695.00 -0.97 June 2025 Glasgow City £2,481.00 11 0.45 138 5.89 161,542.00 -162 -0.1 -389 -0.24 June 2025 Inverclyde East Renfrewshire And Renfrewshire £2,621.00 11 0.42 130 5.22 93,141.00 -131 -0.14 -522 -0.56 June 2025 Inverness And Nairn And Moray Badenoch And Strathspey £2,459.00 7 0.29 124 5.31 41,453.00 63 0.15 -234 -0.56 June 2025 Lochaber Skye And Lochalsh Arran And Cumbrae And Argyll And Bute £2,343.00 -7 -0.3 128 5.78 11,763.00 68 0.58 -28 -0.24 June 2025 Na H Eileanan Siar £2,526.00 -14 -0.55 119 4.94 157,769.00 -193 -0.12 -1,119.00 -0.7 June 2025 North Lanarkshire £2,591.00 8 0.31 131 5.33 10,017.00 13 0.13 153 1.55 June 2025 Orkney Islands £2,418.00 9 0.37 170 7.56 107,553.00 81 0.08 -481 -0.45 June 2025 Scottish Borders £2,358.00 9 0.38 112 4.99 47,242.00 -69 -0.15 -789 -1.64 June 2025 Shetland Islands £2,672.00 7 0.26 119 4.66 11,583.00 66 0.57 200 1.76 June 2025 South Ayrshire £2,487.00 17 0.69 151 6.46 44,954.00 57 0.13 -56 -0.12 June 2025 South Lanarkshire £2,621.00 12 0.46 134 5.39 150,223.00 -97 -0.06 -1,126.00 -0.74 June 2025 West Lothian £2,604.00 9 0.35 112 4.49 88,276.00 20 0.02 -128 -0.14 WageSight is a real‑time pay and employment insight platform developed by Campaign Salience. It transforms raw government payroll data into clear, local intelligence across 270+ UK regions showing where wages are rising, jobs are growing, and opportunities are shifting. Designed for recruitment firms, councils, and PR teams, WageSight delivers monthly dashboards, salary benchmarking tools, and ready‑to‑publish content that helps clients demonstrate authority in their sector and region.
News18
18 hours ago
- General
- News18
ALIET 2026 Exam Date Revised, Now Scheduled For December 14
ALIET 2026: The registration process for enrollment to five-year BA LLB (Hons), LLM, and PhD programmes for the academic year 2026-2027 will commence on August 7. The National Law University of Delhi has revise the All India Law Entrance Test (AILET) 2026 exam date. Initially slated to be conducted to be held December 7, it will now be held on December 14. It will be conducted in a single shift from 2 PM to 4 PM. The registration process for enrollment to five-year BA LLB (Hons) and LLM, and PhD programmes for the academic year 2026-2027 will commence on August 7. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications by visiting the official website at The last date to apply is November 10. 5-Year and LLM Programmes: A minimum cumulative score of 45% of the total marks (or 40% in the case of SC/ST/Persons with Disabilities) is required for candidates who have passed the Higher Secondary School Examination (10+2) or an exam of comparable standard. For admission under the category of Foreign Nationals, students must receive a score of 65% on the Higher Secondary School Examination under the 10+2 system, or an examination with comparable standards. LL.M (One Year) Programme: A candidate for admission to the one-year LL.M. programme must have earned their LL.B. or an equivalent degree from an accredited university with at least a 50% overall (45% for SC/ST/Persons with Disabilities) grade point average. Ph.D: Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Law or a professional degree certified equivalent to the Master's degree in Law by the applicable statutory regulating authority, with at least 55% aggregate marks or a grade of 'B' on the UGC 7-point scale. Step 1: Go to the university's official website at Step 2: As soon as the application process begins, click the registration link on the homepage. Step 3: Register yourself with your full name, phone number, cellphone number, and other relevant information. Step 4: Log in with the system-generated application ID and password. Step 5: The AILET application form will appear on the screen. Step 6: Fill out the AILET 2026 application form for the selected course. Step 7: Scan and upload copies of the necessary documents. Step 8: Submit the form after paying the application fees. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
