The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) 2025 counselling process has officially begun on August 28, 2025. Conducted by the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB), the counselling allows eligible candidates to secure admission in engineering and pharmacy courses across the state. With a total of 51,952 seats available this year, the process is entirely online, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and convenience for candidates. Candidates who have secured a valid General Merit Rank (GMR), Pharmacy Merit Rank (PMR), or a JEE Main 2025 rank can participate in the counselling. Registration in the first round is mandatory; missing it makes candidates…
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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has opened GATE 2026 registration from August 28. Candidates can apply exclusively through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) on the official portal. GATE 2026 will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, in two shifts daily: 9:30 am–12:30 pm and 2:30 pm–5:30 pm. The registration window without a late fee runs until September 28, 2025. Late applications will be accepted from September 29 to October 9, 2025, with an additional fee of Rs 500. Eligibility Criteria Candidates for GATE 2026 must have completed or be in the final…
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has announced that the registration window for AP OAMDC Round 1 Counselling 2025 will close on August 26, 2025. This is the final opportunity for eligible candidates to register for admissions into online multidisciplinary colleges (OAMDC). Students planning to secure a seat should complete their registration through the official portal at oamdc.ucanapply.com before the deadline. Eligibility Criteria for AP OAMDC Counselling 2025 To apply for AP OAMDC Counselling 2025, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements: It is important for students to ensure that their academic credentials meet the eligibility conditions…
IIT Delhi has launched a one-year Online Post Graduate Diploma in Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology through its Centre for Automotive Research and Tribology (CART). Designed for engineers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and professionals, the program aims to support India’s goal of 30% EV adoption by 2030. The diploma offers a systems-level understanding of the EV ecosystem, covering battery management, power electronics, powertrain design, charging infrastructure, safety systems, and AI-driven fault diagnostics. It follows a blended learning format, combining live online classes with on-campus immersion modules for lab experience and direct interaction with faculty. Prof. Deepak Kumar, head of CART, says, “This diploma…
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, the organizing institute for GATE 2026, has officially postponed the start of the registration process. Originally scheduled to begin on August 25, the registration will now commence on August 28, 2025, via the official GATE website. This change gives aspirants a few more days to gather documents and prepare for the application process. GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is a national-level exam that serves as a gateway for postgraduate admissions and recruitment in top public sector undertakings (PSUs). For 2026, the exam will cover 30 disciplines, including a newly introduced section on…
The Board of School Education, Haryana (BSEH), has officially released the schedule for HTET 2026 biometric verification. This step is mandatory for all candidates who appeared in the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) 2025, ensuring transparency and fairness in the examination process. Candidates can now check the district-wise verification centres, candidate list, and detailed instructions on the official website – bseh.org.in. HTET Biometric Verification Dates 2026 According to the official notification, biometric verification for HTET 2025 candidates will take place on August 25 and 26, 2026. This verification process is compulsory for all candidates, and without it, results will not…
India could leverage its knowledge diplomacy to strengthen people-to-people ties, boosting trade, technology, and foreign policy, write Lourens van Haaften and Shubham Kumar. Each year, hundreds of thousands of Indian students pursue higher education abroad, making India, alongside China, one of the largest sources of international students globally. Their motivations range from academic advancement to career opportunities and cultural exposure. Yet, their journeys also reflect broader questions of diplomacy, influence, and shifting global alignments. As scholar Joseph Nye highlights, education is a potent tool of soft power. Hosting international students cultivates future leaders, promotes democratic values, and builds enduring connections…
WBJEEB has released the WBJEE 2025 results along with the final answer key on its official website, enabling candidates to cross-check answers and estimate scores. The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination, held on April 27 in two shifts (11 AM–1 PM and 2 PM–4 PM), serves as the entry point for undergraduate engineering, pharmacy, and architecture programs in West Bengal. Candidates can download their rank cards in PDF format by logging in with their application number and date of birth, which are essential for counselling and admission. Read More: NBEMS Releases FMGE June 2025 Scorecard – Download Guide WBJEE 2025…
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially released the scorecards for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) June 2025 session. Candidates who appeared for the screening test on August 21, 2025 can now access and download their scorecards through the official website – natboard.edu.in. What is FMGE? The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), commonly known as the Screening Test, is a mandatory examination for Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who have obtained their medical degree from institutions abroad and intend to practice medicine in India. Conducted by NBEMS, this examination ensures that foreign-trained…
European leaders often find themselves navigating the unpredictable world of Donald Trump’s foreign policy, where favors are granted sporadically and unpredictably. Like pigeons trained to expect food at irregular intervals, diplomats perform elaborate rituals lavish gestures, strategic compliments, and choreographed meetings in hopes of securing American support. While their actions are rational and occasionally effective, they carry an element of superstition, reflecting the uncertainty of engaging a president who prizes personal loyalty and admiration above consistent policy. Against this backdrop, Vladimir Putin cultivates Trump as a protégé, exploiting his desire for greatness to advance Russia’s interests, creating a delicate and…