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Applications Invited for Vacant Seats in Indian Medicine, Yoga and Naturopathy Courses in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, December 16, 2025: The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy has invited applications to fill vacant seats in undergraduate programmes in Indian Medicine, Yoga and Naturopathy for the ongoing academic year. The opportunity is open to eligible candidates seeking admission to government and government-aided institutions across the state.
SSN College of Engineering to Halt Admissions from 2026–27 Amid Merger with Shiv Nadar University Chennai
Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar (SSN) College of Engineering, Chennai, has officially confirmed that it will discontinue admissions starting from the 2026–27 academic year. The decision follows formal approval for a phased closure granted by Anna University and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
IIT Madras Introduces Flexible Exit Option for BTech Students with BSc Degree After Three Years
Chennai: In a significant student-centric reform aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has announced that BTech students will now be allowed to exit their undergraduate programme after three years with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree. The new academic flexibility aims to support students who wish to explore alternative career pathways such as entrepreneurship, civil services preparation, higher studies including MBA, or other professional opportunities.
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Signs MoU with Amrita School of Ayurveda to Strengthen Research in Indian Systems of Medicine
Chennai: The SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) has entered into a significant academic and research collaboration with the Amrita School of Ayurveda by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing education, research, and innovation in the Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM). The MoU signing ceremony was held on December 16, 2025, marking a key milestone in fostering interdisciplinary and evidence-based healthcare research.
Mother Teresa Law College, Pudukkottai to Host Induction Ceremony for Academic Year 2025–26
Pudukkottai, December 17, 2025: Mother Teresa Law College (MTLC), Pudukkottai, is set to organise its Induction Ceremony for the academic year 2025–2026 on December 17, 2025, marking a formal welcome for newly admitted students. The event will be held at 10:30 AM at the A.V. Hall, Agriculture College, Pudukkottai.
MBA Admissions 2025: Key B-Schools with December Application Deadlines
MBA aspirants planning to secure admission in top management institutes for the 2025 academic session must take note of the crucial application deadlines falling in December 2025. Several leading B-Schools across India have announced their last dates to submit application forms, making December a decisive month for candidates targeting premier MBA programmes.
Congratulations on a Decade of Academic Autonomy to Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering & Technology (DSCET), Chennai
Hearty Congratulations to Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering & Technology (DSCET), Chennai on being recognized as an Autonomous Institution for a period of 10 years by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Anna University, Chennai.
MCC NEET PG 2025 Round 2 Counselling Result Declared Today
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has declared the NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling result today on its official website. Candidates who participated in the second round of NEET PG 2025 seat allotment can now check their allotment status online, download the Round 2 seat allotment PDF, and proceed with the reporting and admission process as per the prescribed guidelines at mcc.nic.in.
St Joseph’s University Announces Entrance Test for Admissions 2026–27
St Joseph’s University (SJU), Bengaluru, has officially announced the schedule for its Admissions 2026–27 Entrance Test, marking a key milestone for aspirants seeking undergraduate and postgraduate admissions at the university. As per the notification, the SJU Entrance Test (SJUET) will be conducted on 18 January 2026 across multiple test centres in India.
MGR University PhD/MS Research Admission 2026 Begins; Apply by 31 January 2026
TNMGRMU Admission 2026: Admissions for the academic year 2026–27 at Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) are set to commence shortly. Eligible candidates can apply online for various undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, PhD, and MS (Research) programmes through the official website. The last date to submit the online application is 31 January 2026*. Applicants are advised to complete the registration process well before the deadline. Admissions will be granted primarily on the basis of entrance examination scores and merit, as applicable to each programme.
Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025: Stray Vacancy Round Seat Matrix Released, 74 MBBS Seats Available
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the Seat Matrix for the Stray Vacancy Round of Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025, bringing a final opportunity for medical aspirants to secure MBBS seats in private medical colleges across the state.
VTUEEE 2026 Schedule
Vel Tech University has officially released the schedule for the VTUEEE 2026 for B.Tech admissions, with exams conducted in two phases, each having two slots. The application process is currently ongoing.
UP NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 5 Merit List Released at upneet.gov.in Direct Link and Key Details Here
The Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET), Uttar Pradesh, has officially released the UP NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 5 Merit List on its official website, upneet.gov.in. Candidates participating in the fifth round of state-level counselling can now check and download the merit list in PDF format to confirm their eligibility for the next stage of the admission process.
Latest Update: NEET-UG 2025 Round 5 & 6 Counselling Schedule Released (Odisha)
The Government of Odisha has issued an official schedule for NEET-UG 2025 Round 5 and Round 6 counselling under the All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed & Central Universities, and State Quota for medical (MBBS/BDS), nursing (B.Sc Nursing), and related admissions.)
CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 Admit Card Released: Official NTA Public Notice
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the Admit Card for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 examination, as per the public notice dated 14 December 2025. Candidates appearing for the examination can now download their admit cards from the official CSIR-UGC NET website.
Kerala PG Medical 2025 Second Phase Allotment Begins: Option Confirmation, Deletion & Rearrangement Activated at cee.kerala.gov.in
The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Government of Kerala, has officially released the notification for the Second Phase Allotment to PG Medical Courses 2025–26. As per the announcement, the centralised allotment process for postgraduate medical seats has commenced on December 10, 2025, and will remain open until December 17, 2025, up to 5:00 PM.
Puducherry CENTAC Extends Last Date for Round 1 PG Medical Admission to December 13, 2025
Puducherry, December 10, 2025: The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Puducherry, has officially extended the last date for Round 1 admission to PG Medical (MD/MS) courses. As per the latest notification, candidates allotted seats in Round 1 PG Medical counselling can now complete their admission formalities until December 13, 2025 (Saturday), 5:00 p.m.
TN BDS Round 5 Additional Stray Vacancy Round Announced: Candidates Advised to Exercise Caution
The Directorate of Medical Education & Research (DME), Tamil Nadu, has issued an official notification regarding the Round 5 Additional Stray Vacancy Round for BDS courses. The notice, dated 11 December 2025, confirms that the schedule for this special round is being published as per directions of the MCC/DGHS.
NEET UG Exam: Parliamentary Panel Criticises NTA, Recommends Return to Pen-and-Paper Mode
A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth, and Sports has strongly criticised the National Testing Agency (NTA) over recurring challenges, technical failures, and disruptions in its major national-level entrance examinations. The committee has submitted a detailed report evaluating the functioning of the NTA while conducting these exams.
SLAT Admit Card 2026 - Live Update: Slot 1 Hall Ticket OUT at slat-test.org
The Symbiosis International University (SIU) has released the SLAT 2026 admit card for Slot 1. Candidates who are scheduled to appear must download and carry a printed copy of their hall ticket to the test centre. Entry will not be permitted without a valid photo ID and the SLAT Hall Ticket 2026.
NID Admit Card 2026 LIVE Updates: Direct Link, DAT Prelims Hall Ticket @ admissions.nid.edu/NIDA2026 & Exam Day Guidelines
The admit card for the NID DAT 2026 Prelims Exam for both UG and PG programmes will be released today. Candidates are advised to keep their login credentials ready to download the hall ticket. Read on for complete details.
CLAT Answer Key 2026 Released: Direct Link to Download Official Provisional Answer Key PDF
The Consortium of NLUs has officially released the CLAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key on December 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The CLAT 2026 exam was conducted on 7 December 2025, and candidates can now download the official answer key to verify their responses across all sections and estimate their scores out of 120 before the publication of the final answer key and results.
MCC Halts NEET PG 2025 Round 2 Choice Filling Today (10 Dec 2025) Process to Resume After 6 PM
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has temporarily suspended the NEET PG 2025 Round 2 Choice Filling process today, 10 December 2025, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The suspension has been implemented to update the seat matrix with newly added seats, withdrawn seats, and seats vacated due to recent candidate resignations. The Choice Filling process will resume after 6:00 PM today.
AFCAT 1 Application Form 2026: Last Date Approaching, Exam Scheduled for January 31
The AFCAT 1 2026 application process is currently underway, and candidates aspiring to appear for the examination on January 31, 2026, must complete their application form on the official website before the deadline. All essential details regarding the application process, eligibility, and schedule are provided below.
Top 10 Private B-Schools in India 2025: SPJIMR, XLRI, and MDI Lead BT-MDRA Rankings
The latest BT-MDRA India’s Best B-Schools 2025 rankings have been released, showcasing the top-performing private management institutes across the country. The list highlights institutions renowned for academic excellence, industry interface, placements, and overall learning ecosystem.
