UK study visa applications down 27% in two years

As of the beginning of 2024, new data indicates that the number of people planning to join the UK on a student visa has fallen to historic lows since the epidemic. The number of major candidates intending to study in the UK has decreased to 34,000 in the first three months of 2024, according to […]

UGC-NET 2024 Rescheduled To June 18 To Prevent Clash With UPSC Prelims

The National Eligibility Test (NET) 2024 has been rescheduled to June 18 to prevent overlapping with the UPSC preliminary exam. UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar announced on Monday that the National Eligibility Test (NET), initially slated for June 16 has been rescheduled to June 18. Mr Kumar stated that the decision was made based on feedback […]

Growing trend: Indian students turn towards Ireland

In Ireland, the number of Indian students has increased dramatically in the last ten years. Counsel general Anita Kelly said on Friday that there has been a “substantial” increase in the number of Indian students studying in Ireland, as reported by TOI. Kelly said that the number of Indian students has increased tenfold to reach […]

UGC Releases Guidelines for Supernumerary Seats for International Students

The University Grants Commission (UGC) today released guidelines for admission and creation of supernumerary seats for international students in Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes in higher educational institutes (HEIs) in India. The official announcement states that higher education institutions (HEIs) may set aside up to 25% of their total sanctioned enrollment for undergraduate and graduate programs […]

IIT Delhi Introduces 5 Month Executive Programme in Robotics

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has introduced a 5-month executive programme in Robotics. The course which comprises 120 hours of online learning aims to provide professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge required to thrive in the ever-evolving field of robotics. By doing so, it aims to promote innovation and leadership within […]