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Punjab & Haryana High Court Rules Private Veterinary College Cannot Charge Tuition Fees During Internship
In a significant judgment impacting fee practices in professional education, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has held that private unaided veterinary colleges cannot charge tuition fees from students during the mandatory internship period of the Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) programme, terming such charges exploitative and inconsistent with the regulatory framework established by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI). (LaWGiCo)
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NEET UG Counselling 2025: MCC Announces Special Stray Vacancy Round for MBBS, BDS and B.Sc Nursing Admissions
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially announced the Special Stray Vacancy Round for NEET UG Counselling 2025, providing eligible candidates with a final opportunity to secure admission to MBBS, BDS and B.Sc Nursing courses for the academic year 2025–26. This special round has been introduced to fill the remaining vacant seats after completion of earlier counselling rounds under the All India Quota (AIQ), Central Universities, Deemed Universities and participating State Quotas.
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Tamil Nadu DME Issues Important Notice on PG 2025–26 Tuition Fee and Security Deposit Payment
The Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Kilpauk, Chennai, has issued an official notification regarding the payment of tuition fees and security deposits for candidates applying to PG Degree and Diploma medical courses for the 2025–26 academic session. The notice, dated December 19, 2025, applies to candidates seeking admission under both Government Quota and Management Quota.
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Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2025 Round-2 Counselling Schedule Released for Government and Management Quota Seats
The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Tamil Nadu, has officially released the Tentative Round-2 counselling schedule for NEET PG 2025 admissions. The schedule applies to PG Degree and Diploma courses offered in Tamil Nadu Government Medical Colleges, as well as Government, Management (including Minority & NRI quota) seats in Self-Financing Medical Colleges, and 20% and 50% seats of Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, for the 2025–26 academic session.
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B.E. vs. B.Tech: What’s the Difference? Explained Simply
B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering) and B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) are both four-year undergraduate degrees designed for students aspiring to build a career in engineering. While the end goal of both programmes is the same—producing qualified engineers—their approach to learning differs slightly. In India, both degrees are equally recognised and respected by employers, universities, and government bodies.
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GATE Exam 2026 Admit Card Release Date: Schedule, Guidelines, Dress Code, and Other Important Details
GATE 2026 Admit Card Release Date: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati will release the GATE 2026 admit card on its official website. The admit card will be issued for all 30 subject papers. Candidates can refer to the details below for information related to the admit card release date, exam schedule, exam-day guidelines, dress code, and other important instructions.
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Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2025: Top 10 Private B-Schools in India Announced
The latest Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2025 have revealed the Top 10 Private Business Schools in India, highlighting institutions that have consistently demonstrated excellence in management education, academic rigour, faculty strength, infrastructure, industry interface, and placement outcomes.
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UP NEET UG 2025 Counselling: Special Stray Round Schedule Released; Registration Opens Today
The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGMET), Lucknow has officially announced the UP NEET UG 2025 Special Stray Round counselling schedule. Eligible candidates can complete the UP NEET UG counselling registration for the Special Stray Round from December 19 to December 22, 2025, through the official website.
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Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2025 Counselling: Round 2 Schedule Released; Online Registration Opens
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Tamil Nadu, has officially released the schedule for Round 2 of Tamil Nadu NEET PG 2025 counselling on its official website. Candidates who did not register in Round 1 are eligible to apply online from December 19 to December 20, 2025. The Round 2 seat allotment result will be published on December 23, 2025.
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IAF AFCAT 2026 Last Date to Apply – LIVE Updates & Final Call for Aspirants
Chennai, December 19, 2025 : The Indian Air Force (IAF) has sounded the final call for candidates aspiring to join as commissioned officers through the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 01/2026. Today — December 19, 2025 — marks the last date to complete the online application process for AFCAT 2026, including registration, application form submission and fee payment.
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CLAT 2026 Toppers List Announced: Geetali Gupta Secures AIR-1 With Stellar Marks
December 18, 2025 — New Delhi The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has officially released the CLAT 2026 results, unveiling the list of top rankers for the highly competitive undergraduate and postgraduate law entrance exam. Leading the pack in the CLAT UG 2026 exam is Geetali Gupta, who secured All India Rank (AIR) 1 with an exceptional score of 112.75 out of 120, according to the official listing on Careers360.
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Shiv Nadar University Announces B.Tech Admissions 2026; Early Rounds via SNUSAT Detailed
Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence (Deemed to be University) has officially announced the opening of B.Tech Admissions 2026 for all engineering branches, inviting aspiring students to apply through the SNUSAT 2026 Early Admission Rounds. The university has released a clear phase-wise schedule covering registration deadlines, examination dates, and result announcements, giving applicants multiple opportunities to secure admission.
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SRM University-AP Hosts International Conference on Centre–Margin Power Dynamics
Amaravati: SRM University–AP organised a three-day international conference titled “Breaking Barriers: Reimagining Centre–Margin Dynamics from Interdisciplinary Perspectives”, bringing together scholars to critically examine the enduring binaries of centre and margin in the contemporary world. The conference was organised by the Department of Literature and Language, Easwari School of Liberal Arts, and focused on how power structures shape governance, identity, knowledge systems, and social belonging.
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SRMJEEE 2026: Complete Guide to SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination for B.Tech Admissions
The SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) has officially announced the schedule and key details for SRMJEEE 2026 (SRM Joint Engineering Entrance Examination), the flagship entrance test for admission to B.Tech and other undergraduate engineering programmes across SRMIST and its constituent campuses. Thousands of engineering aspirants across India and abroad are expected to appear for the multi-phase examination, which will be conducted in online remote-proctored mode.
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NTA Revises CUET PG 2026 Exam Framework: Fewer Test Cities, Only Two Preferences Allowed
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced notable modifications to the examination logistics for the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2026. As the registration process is currently underway on the official portal, candidates are advised to carefully review the updated guidelines, particularly those related to exam city preferences.
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Parliamentary Panel Reiterates Push for National Exit Test, Backs AIIMS-Led Mentorship to Standardise Medical Education
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has once again strongly advocated for the implementation of the National Exit Test (NExT), underlining its importance in creating a uniform and standardized assessment framework for medical graduates across India. The committee described NExT as a transformative reform that would bring a paradigm shift in medical teaching, learning, and evaluation nationwide.
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4th Round UG Counselling Completed as per Supreme Court Directive; 72 AIQ MBBS Seats Still Vacant Across India
New Delhi: The fourth round of UG Counselling for MBBS admissions has been completed in accordance with the Supreme Court’s 2021 directive, even as the academic session for undergraduate medical courses has already been underway since September 22, 2025. Despite the completion of all mandated counselling rounds, a total of 72 All India Quota (AIQ) MBBS seats have remained vacant across the country.
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Special Stray Round Schedule Released for MBBS, BDS & B.Sc Nursing Seats 2025; Round 5 Counselling Dates Announced
The competent counselling authority has officially released the detailed schedule for the Special Stray Round for MBBS, BDS and B.Sc (Nursing) seats, along with Round 5 of UG Counselling 2025 for BDS and B.Sc (Nursing) programmes. The schedule outlines key dates related to registration, payment, choice filling and locking, seat allotment processing, result publication, and reporting to allotted colleges.
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NEET PG Counselling Schedule 2025 Released: Complete Timeline for AIQ, Deemed, Central and State Quotas
The official NEET PG Counselling Schedule 2025 has been released, detailing the complete admission timeline for postgraduate medical courses across All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and State Quotas. The schedule outlines key dates for Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Stray Vacancy rounds, joining deadlines, and the commencement of the academic session.
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NEET-UG 2025 Special Stray Round Schedule Released for MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing Admissions
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially released the NEET-UG 2025 Special Stray Round schedule for admissions to MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing courses under the All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and for State Quota seats (BDS/BSc Nursing).
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CAT 2025 Result Likely by December 19, Final Answer Key to Be Released Today @ iimcat.ac.in
The CAT 2025 result is expected to be declared by December 19. The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is set to publish the final CAT 2025 answer key anytime today. Candidates can find the latest and live updates regarding the CAT 2025 result here.
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CLAT 2026 Counselling Process Begins at 6 PM on December 17 @ consortiumofnlus.ac.in . First Merit List on January 7
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will commence the CLAT 2026 Counselling Process at 6:00 PM on December 17, 2025, through the official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Candidates who have qualified in the CLAT 2026 examination will be eligible to register for the counselling process. The registration window will remain open until December 27, 2025. As per the official schedule, the CLAT 2026 First Merit (Allotment) List will be released on January 7, 2026.
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NBEMS Issues Crucial Notice on Barcode Errors for DNB 2025 Candidates: Check Details Here
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has commenced the DNB Final Theory Examinations, December 2025, which are being conducted from December 18 to December 21 across examination centres nationwide. The examinations are held in a hybrid mode, wherein questions are displayed on a computer screen while candidates record their answers in physical, barcoded answer booklets. This format places equal emphasis on technical compliance and academic performance.
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Shiv Nadar University Releases UG and PG Fee Structure for Academic Year 2026–27
Shiv Nadar University (SNU) has officially released the detailed undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) fee structure for the academic year 2026–27. The revised fee notification covers all major academic programmes offered by the university, including engineering, commerce, economics, and various postgraduate courses. The announcement provides a comprehensive breakup of tuition fees, one-time charges, hostel-related costs, and transport fees. Aspirants planning to apply for SNU admissions 2026 are advised to carefully review the category-wise fee structure applicable to Indian nationals, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), and foreign nationals before completing the application process.
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BITSAT 2026 Applicants Report DOB and Board Selection Errors in Online Application Form; Check Details Here
The Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences (BITS), Pilani, has commenced the BITSAT 2026 registration process for Session 1, but several applicants have reported technical issues while filling out the online application form. The problems, primarily related to date of birth (DOB) selection and school board options, have caused temporary confusion among candidates.
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