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DMK youth wing conference calls for abolition of Governor’s post

DMK youth wing conference calls for abolition of Governor’s post

The DMK youth wing conference in Salem calls for abolition of Governor post, appointment of Chief Minister as Chancellor, and opposes NEET and New Education Policy.

NEET-MDS likely to be conducted in the third week of March

NEET-MDS likely to be conducted in the third week of March

After the postponement of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET-PG), it is likely that NEET-MDS will be held in the third week of March, official sources said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CET-2024 rescheduled, to be held on April 18 and 19

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has rescheduled the dates of the Common Entrance Test (CET), 2024, which is the gateway for professional courses like engineering. It will now be conducted on April 18 and 19 instead of April 20 and 21 as scheduled earlier.

Supreme Court declines to intervene on DMK’s signature campaign against NEET

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to intervene against a students’ “signature campaign” announced by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), the ruling party of Tamil Nadu, against the conduct of NEET in the State, saying the current generation is smart enough to see through the motive and agenda behind such…

Doctors seek another revision of the NEET SS cut-off, mop-up round to fill vacant seats in super speciality courses

UDFA requests Health Ministry to revise NEET SS cut-off percentile and release mop-up round schedule to fill vacant seats.

AIADMK general council meeting slams DMK government over law and order situation, corruption

AIADMK general council condemns DMK govt. over law & order, cyclone relief, NEET & corruption in 23 resolutions.

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Website of online learning platform for NEET aspirants hacked

Website of online learning platform for NEET aspirants hacked

The south-division cybercrime police have registered a case against an unknown person for hacking the website of an online learning platform for NEET students with curated learning modules and stealing the study material to demand ransom.

NEET UG syllabus revision stirs debate among aspiring medical students

NEET UG syllabus revision stirs debate among aspiring medical students

Aspiring med students anticipate changes to NEET UG syllabus; some welcome the reduction while others express concerns about new topics, lack of clarity, and deleted chapters. Aspiring med students mix anticipation and concern over NEET UG syllabus revision; some welcome reduction while others worry about new topics, lack of clarity,…

NEET aspirant from West Bengal found dead in Kota; 25th case this year

NEET aspirant from West Bengal found dead in Kota; 25th case this year

A 20-year-old NEET aspirant from West Bengal was found dead in his rented accommodation in Rajasthan’s Kota

Will obtain exemption from NEET with people’s support; will oppose NExT too, says Stalin

Will obtain exemption from NEET with people’s support; will oppose NExT too, says Stalin

TN CM Stalin affirms goal of exemption from NEET w/ people's support, despite position of those in authority. Opposes NExT like NEET. TN govt to continue steps for exemption, asserting State's rights in medical edu & Education to State List. DMK signature campaign against NEET now people's movement. TN govt…

Removal of DMK’s anti-NEET posts from Facebook leaves cadre vexed

Removal of DMK’s anti-NEET posts from Facebook leaves cadre vexed

DMK alleges Facebook deleting posts in support of 'BanNEET' campaign; Meta denies any bias against hashtag. #BanNEET posts crossed 70K despite removal. DMK wants Facebook to be transparent about its policy framework governing algorithms.

National Medical Commission to allow non-biology students to take NEET-UG in 2024

National Medical Commission to allow non-biology students to take NEET-UG in 2024

NMC allows non-biology students to take NEET-UG. Candidates who have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech, and English are eligible. Those who have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths/Computer Science, and other subjects can also take NEET-UG w/o Biology/Biotech. NMC's move criticized by experts, as it will affect quality of…

PM Modi taking my five-minute speech across India, says T.N. Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin

PM Modi taking my five-minute speech across India, says T.N. Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin

We do not need NEET exams, and we raised our voice truly and passed a resolution in the Assembly. This is not an issue of the DMK youth wing; it is an issue of Tamil Nadu students, says Mr. Udhayanidhi Stalin.

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Ministry of Education asks States to encourage use of online coaching platform SATHEE

Ministry of Education launches SATHEE portal to help JEE, NEET aspirants prepare for exams. Free online platform uses AI to interact with students, provide customised learning. 45-day crash course, weekend mock tests, refresher courses for Classes 9-12.

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: State BJP meets to elect Leader of Opposition today, and more

NMC reduces NEET 2024 syllabus, cuts 9 chapters from chemistry and six from biology

NEET 2024 syllabus: NTA is the examination agency for the NEET, and had been releasing the syllabus every year. However, this year, NMC has finalised the syllabus.

T.N. House special session to readopt Bills returned by Governor

TN Assembly Speaker Appavu announces special session on Nov 18 to pass Bills returned by Governor Ravi. Session to discuss Bills, not Supreme Court's observation or Governor/President. Session to pass online gambling law and Bill against NEET. Udhayanidhi's signature campaign to convince President to approve Bill against NEET. TN Assembly…

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Medical waste: shattered dreams of becoming doctors

Giridhar K. Sajeev scored near-perfect in Class 12, then cracked NEET. He secured a seat in Glocal Medical, a privately-funded college in UP, but it lost recognition and he lost his MBBS seat. His parents took a loan to pay the fee of ₹10 lakh a year. The college allegedly…

Only 3% of Kota’s students have visited a mental health professional | Data

In India, 8% of total suicides in 2021 were students, largely due to academic pressure. In Kota, a major coaching hub, 25 students have already taken their lives this year. 7% of those currently studying in Kota have considered ending their life. Many students feel that clearing NEET/JEE exams is…

I stand by my opinion on ‘Sanatana Dharma’, will face issue legally, says Udhayanidhi

Udhayanidhi Stalin stands by his position on 'Sanatana Dharma' row. He met Thirumavalavan to seek support for signature campaign against NEET. He asked AIADMK to continue support for fight against NEET and protect rights of students. Rahul Gandhi backed TN's demand to be exempted from NEET. Udhayanidhi will meet leaders…

Who goes to Kota’s coaching classes and why | Data

Kota, Rajasthan is known for its coaching centres, yet of late, it has been in the news for student suicides. To understand why students choose to go to such centres, Lokniti-CSDS conducted a survey of 1,000 students. Most come from Bihar, UP, Rajasthan and MP, and are from middle-class backgrounds.…

BJP is rattled by I.N.D.I.A. bloc’s progression: TNCC president K.S. Alagiri

TNCC president Alagiri charges BJP of harassing non-BJP govts through IT, ED & CBI raids. BJP senses defeat in 5 states, coercing Opp. parties. ED, CBI & IT dancing to BJP tunes. TNCC pres. calls for resounding victory for I.N.D.I.A. bloc in Parliamentary polls.

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

IT searches at 16 premises linked to TN Minister E.V. Velu & arrest of 14th man in Coimbatore car blast case. TN Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin visited TNCC HQ to seek support for NEET exemption for TN. ED & IT wings of BJP working overtime in last few months.

INDIA bloc is growing stronger, says Stalin

DMK Chief M.K. Stalin urges party cadre to work together to win all 40 Lok Sabha seats in TN & Puducherry in 2024. He calls for action to protect TN & entire country from BJP govt, which CAG report says has committed irregularities of ₹7.5 lakh crore. DMK to distribute…

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