A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked in New Delhi by Jamia Hamdard and Dalhousie University in Canada to promote academic and research collaboration between the two universities. At Jamia Hamdard in New Delhi, India, on March 6, 2023, the agreement was officially signed. The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding is to create a cooperative research and degree programme for the nursing students at Jamia Hamdard’s School of Nursing and Allied Health.

The agreement was signed by Mr. Matt Hebb, Vice President (Government and Global Affairs), Dalhousie University, Canada, and Prof. (Dr.) M. Afshar Alam, Vice Chancellor, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi.

Jamia Hamdard Vice Chancellor Prof. M. Afshar Alam spoke to the crowd during the signing ceremony and said, “All of Jamia Hamdard’s academic programmes are created to help students become global citizens. Both the schools are determined to continue this relationship further and engage in student training and innovative research aimed at addressing societal problems”.

“The joining of these two institutes of international repute would further boost the quality of research, education, and opportunities for students and help them become global citizens,” Mr. Matt Hebb, Vice President (Govt. and Global Affairs), Dalhousie University, Canada, said in agreement.

Dr. Prachi Kaul, Director of the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, commended both institutions on reaching this milestone and urged them to work together productively and actively.

Mr. Syed Saud Akhtar, Registrar; Prof. Manju Chhugani, Dean, School of Nursing Sciences and Allied Health; Prof. Farhan J. Ahmad, Dean, School of Interdisciplinary Sciences & Technology; Prof. Veena Sharma, Principal, School of Nursing; Jamia Hamdard; Ms. Seema Rani; and Md. Tauhid Alam was the other dignitaries from Jamia Hamdard who attended the event.

The other Dalhousie University dignitaries in attendance are Associate Vice President for Global Relations Dr. Balakrishnan Prithiviraj, Dr. Audrey Steenbeek, Professor and Associate Director of Graduate Programmes, School of Nursing, Ms. Shauna Houck, Senior Instructor, School of Nursing, Dr. Tara Sampalli, Senior Director, Implementation Science and Evaluation, Global Health Systems Planning, Research, Innovation, and Discovery, Nova Scotia Health, Mr. Jack Rice, Director, Online Learning and Profesional, Dr. Ruth MartinMisener, Director and Professor, School of Nursing, Assistant Dean, Research, Faculty of Health

The Delhi High Court, acknowledging the mandate of the Right to Education Act, ordered that the students be admitted in the following academic year after hearing a petition from two Class I economically disadvantaged (EWS) students who had been denied admission to a private school after being assigned one (2023-2024).

On February 28, a single-judge bench led by Justice Mini Pushkarna ruled that because the two kids had already been assigned to the school in accordance with the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, the institution was required to admit them.

“Once a school has been assigned by the DOE, any deliberate attempt by any school to deny admission to children within the EWS/DG category must be foiled.” The high court ruled that there was no justification for withholding admission under the EWS/DG category based on the respondent No. 2 school’s argument that the general quota admissions were not filled to capacity.

Judge Pushkarna added that the number of children enrolled under the general quota is not a factor in admission to the EWS category. Hence, the court concluded, “schools were required to admit kids under the EWS/DG category once the allocation of the schools had been duly made by DOE after following the due procedure.”

The high court ordered that the petitioners be admitted to Class 1 in the academic session 2023–2024 in light of the Delhi government’s attorney’s argument that the 2022–2023 academic session is already coming to a close.

The allotment letter issued by the department of education of the Delhi government was brought to the court’s attention (DOE). It was stated that despite the students’ success in the lottery draw and school selection, they had not been admitted under the EWS category.

The Delhi government, on the other hand, claimed that the school was given eight EWS/disadvantaged group (DG) category pupils for the academic year 2022-2023 who were chosen in a computerised lottery for KG/pre-primary. According to the information provided, the school has not admitted any of the eight candidates.

The school contended that it was “not doing well.” The school’s enrollment is limited to around 164 kids, so it was not practical for it to accept students in the EWS category, it claimed. It was contended that because general category admission was not at capacity, admission under the EWS category was also not appropriately allowed.

According to the terms of the Delhi School Education Act read with the Delhi School Education Regulations, the court noted that the DOE is the regulatory body in charge of managing private, unaided schools that are acknowledged by it up to the secondary and senior secondary level. The requirements of the aforementioned Acts and Rules adopted thereunder, as well as the instructions and directions given by the DOE from time to time, including the terms of the RTE Act, 2009, are required of schools that have been recognised by the DOE, the court stated.

The court cited the RTE Act’s provisions to note that all “private, unaided, and recognised non-minority schools” are required to admit kids from the underprivileged and weaker sections of the community to the extent of at least 25% of the student body in that class and to offer free and mandatory elementary education until it is completed.

It should be mentioned that the DOE began using an “online admission method” in the academic session 2016–17 in order to ensure consistency in the EWS/DG category admission process for entry-level courses for all private unaided recognised schools (excluding minority schools). Hence, denying admission to children in the EWS/DG category when schools are assigned to them following selection through a computerised draw of lots is a flagrant breach of the RTE Act, 2009, the high court noted.

The case was opened in July 2020 by the police’s Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) unit. The ED team is also looking into the subject of terrorist funding.

Many locations in Srinagar were raided by the ED (Enforcement Directorate) about the sale of MBBS seats in Pakistan to J&K students. The ED team visited the residences of three people in this instance on Thursday, according to sources. These locations have yielded some records.

The case was opened in July 2020 by the police’s Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) unit. There have been allegations that some Hurriyat leaders and others have sold seats in Pakistan for MBBS and other professional programmes in collusion with various educational counselling centres.

The investigation agency registered the case and made four arrests in August. Under questioning, he divulged the names of two individuals who were seated in Pakistan and PoJK. Following this, the police filed a complaint against nine individuals, including a South Kashmir-based attorney and leader of the Salvation Front and Hurriyat, Mohammad Akbar Bhat alias Zafar Bhat.

According to the officials, the inquiry also revealed that some terrorist and separatist organisations received the funds gathered under the guise of admission to wage war against the nation. This was revealed by the police’s Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CID) unit.

The institute reported a 30% increase in pre-placement offers through summer internships.

According to a March 9 report, the CTC, or cost-to-company, offered to graduates with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) – Udaipur has increased by 14%.

According to information provided by the institution, and as reported in The Indian Express, the average CTC for the entire batch of MBA grads was Rs 20.3 lakh. According to the report, the highest salary package on offer was Rs 36 lakh, while the top 25% of CTCs for the cohort averaged about Rs 28 lakh.

The top 50% of packages provided to graduates from the cohort averaged Rs 24 lakh, according to the statement. Also, according to reports, IIM-Udaipur recorded a 30 per cent increase in pre-placement offers through summer internships.

The publication cited Prof. Ashok Banerjee, Director, IIM Udaipur, as saying, “Our focus on industry-relevant curriculum, practical learning, and mentorship has paid off, and our graduates are now thriving in top businesses across diverse industries.”

Major companies, including Amazon, Bain & Company, McKinsey, Pidilite, PWC, Wells Fargo, and Accenture Strategy, have been coming to the institute to hire candidates for their final placements.

According to the study, among the new employers seeking IIM-Udaipur MBA grads for this round of hiring were the Adani Group, Bank of America, SBI Capital Markets, Schneider Electric, Shalina Hospital, and State Street.

Bits Pilani launches the BITS Law School in Greater Mumbai, BITS Pilani, one of the first universities to get the designation of “Institution of Eminence” from the Central government, declared its entry into the field of legal education.

The first academic year will start on August 1, 2023, with A five-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons) and B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons) degree programme will be available from the law school. Admissions will open in March of that year. The Founding Dean is Prof. Ashish Bharadwaj.

The former Chief Justice of India, UU Lalit, retired Supreme Court Judge BN Srikrishna, Managing Partner of Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Pallavi Shroff, and Managing Partner of Khaitan & Co. Haigreve Khaitan are among the prominent members of the Advisory Council for BITS Law School.

In a news statement announcing the opening of the law school, BITS Pilani Chancellor Kumar Mangalam Birla stated, “BITS Law School strives to rethink legal education to address contemporary and developing problems of local and global significance. BITS Law School will be a hive of ideas, drawing inspiration from the National Education Policy (NEP) and the lofty aspirations of young Indians. Aspiring legal professionals will benefit from our unique curriculum, globally recognised methodology, and world-class professors.

“BITS Law School will accommodate students and professors who have a penchant for understanding the law, who desire to push the boundaries of scholarly inquiry, and who share our commitment in bending the arc of the moral universe towards prompt justice,” Prof. Bharadwaj further stated. Our forward-thinking, interdisciplinary, and technologically driven approach will assist students in learning the law, practising it, coping with it, and gaining power through it. By firmly basing ourselves on the underlying principles of those who established India and the essential convictions of those who will lead India, we hope to become an inspirational benchmark.

On a 63 acre site in the Mumbai Metropolitan Area, architect Hafeez Contractor is creating a cutting-edge, entirely residential campus. BITS Law School will start its first academic year out of a state-of-the-art interim campus at the Hiranandani Gardens in Powai, Mumbai, while the permanent and carbon-zero campus would be operational in 2024.

For deserving students, there will be generous scholarships available to promote access and maintain diversity. Technology & Media Law, Entertainment & Sports Law, Business & Financial Law, and Alternative Dispute Resolution & Mediation are just a few of the specialisations available.

According to the press release, a special office will make it easier for students to get ready for, be exposed to, and access top law firms, corporations, banks, NGOs, and research groups.

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India’s official entrance exam for undergraduate admission to universities is called the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG). The CUET-UG 2023 presently includes 168 universities, including 44 Central Universities. Read the article for comprehensive details or you can visit CUET 2023’s official website

In New Delhi: 168 universities are a part of the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG 2023) programme, including the 44 Central Universities. According to government sources, more than 30 colleges will reportedly accept the results of the COMMON ENTRY TEST for undergraduate admissions for the academic year 2023–2024. Due to more colleges participating in the test, the deadline for submitting an online application for the CUET-UG, which was originally set for March 12, has been extended until the end of the month. The joining of CUET was announced by the University of Kashmir (KU) on Tuesday.

The entire admission announcement for various UG programmes in its associated colleges has been made available on the university website, according to Professor Nilofer Khan, vice chancellor of KU.

Out of the 168 universities, 31 are state universities, including, among others, Barkatullah University in Bhopal, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University in Delhi, Cotton University in Guwahati, and the Dr. BR Ambedkar School of Economics in Karnataka. For their undergraduate programmes, 27 recognised universities will admit students depending on their CUET results. This year, 66 private institutions are also taking part in the CET, including Bennett University in Uttar Pradesh, NIIT University in Rajasthan, and UPES-Dehradun.

A total of 9.14 lakh candidates—of whom 4.03 lakh are female candidates—registered for the CUET-UG test after it was established last year. Most applications were submitted to the University of Delhi (6.05 lacks), Banaras Hindu University (3.91 lacks), and the University of Allahabad (2.33 lacks). In terms of candidates by state, Uttar Pradesh had 2.86 lacks, followed by Delhi with 1.32 lakhs and Bihar with 70,044

On the CUET-UG 2022 exam, 21,159 applicants received a perfect score, with 12,799 of them being women. Twelve candidates received perfect scores in five subjects. Political science comes in second with 2,065 candidates, and business studies comes in third with 1,669 candidates, with 8,236 candidates receiving 100 percentile scores in English.

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IPMAT 2023 Registration has Started iimidr.ac.in

March 8, 2023, the Indian Institute of Management, Indore, has begin accepting registrations for the Integrate Programme in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT). Applicants can register for the aptitude test on the official website, iimidr.ac.in, if they are interested. On June 16, 2023, the IPMAT test is scheduled to take place.

NEW DELHI: From March 8, 2023, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore has started the IPMAT 2023 registration procedure. Using the official website, iimidr.ac.in, interested candidates may submit an application for the Integrate Programme in Management Aptitude Test (IPMAT). On June 16, 2023, the IPMAT test is scheduled to take place. The aptitude test will only be open to registered candidates. The authorities will make the IPMAT 2023 admission card available a few days before the test. Applicants who are qualified and want to register online can do so by following the instructions listed below.

How one can register for IPMAT 2023?

1.  Go to iimidr.ac.in, the official website.
2.  On the homepage, select the IPMAT 2023 registration link.
3.  Register using the necessary information.
4.  Log in With your registered ID and password, complete
5. Complete the online IPMAT 2023 application.
6. Upload the required documentation and pay the application fees.
7. Save the page to your computer and print it off for future reference.

Note: Candidates must carry their admit card to the exam location. A legitimate ID card must also be brought in addition to the IPMAT 2023 hall ticket.

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The students at Government Medical College have received significant aid from the Rajasthan Medical Education Department. The Medical Education Department has issued directives to waive the tuition costs for medical students who fall within the MBC, OBC, SC, and ST categories after receiving cabinet approval.

Over 60 Thousand to Benefit from Waiver of Medical Tuition Fees in Rajasthan  

The Gehlot government’s decision will exclude candidates for these classes from paying the approximately 60,000 rupee tuition charge. The government medical colleges in Rajasthan will provide their students with the option of tuition waivers. Students in the MBC and OBC categories who don’t have a creamy layer will feel very relieved by this.

The Medical Department has now issued directives addressing the waiver of tuition fees after the Medical Education Department’s cabinet proposal was approved in a meeting of the cabinet. As of now, the state has implemented the cost waiver for women seeking medical degrees as well as ST, SC, and EBC individuals.

Budget Allocations Translate into Action on the Ground

The request to raise the number of beneficiaries under the Chief Minister Anuprati Coaching Program from 15 000 to 30 000 has been approved by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

A budget of Rs 56.40 crore has been approved by Gehlot for this programme. Economically disadvantaged students in the state will now have the chance to receive top-notch coaching for nothing in order to prepare for a variety of professional courses and competitive tests, according to the Chief Minister’s decision.

This programme was created with the intention of giving state students from low-income backgrounds free preparation for professional courses and competitive examinations; the number of programme beneficiaries was raised in the budget for 2023–24.

The thirty thousand recipients of this programme have been enhanced. The budget announcement made by CM Gehlot has been implemented.

Parents may soon have to pay more for their children’s international studies. Tax collection at source (TCS) for international transfers made under the liberalised remittance scheme (LRS) was suggested to increase from 5% to 20% in the Union Budget 2023. This will apply to international travel, international investments, international money transfers, and other remittances—with the exception of those for health and education. Yet, there are numerous costs that parents must pay for the upkeep of their children who reside abroad that would not qualify as an education expense for tax purposes and may therefore result in a larger TCS.

Remittances made using student loans for international education

Currently, under LRS, remittances made for international schooling through a loan paid abroad are subject to a TCS of 0.5% for amounts sent beyond Rs 7 lakh. Future events won’t alter this either. If an education loan is not the source of funding, money sent abroad even for educational purposes is liable to TCS at a rate of 5% if it exceeds Rs 7 lakh.

20% TCS on financing additional costs for studying abroad

Currently, a TCS of 5% is applied to remittances for studying abroad that exceed Rs 7 lakh (other expenses not covered by a student loan). On transfers worth less than Rs 7 lakh, there is no TCS. Budget 2023 eliminated the Rs. 7 lakh ceiling for all expenses other than higher learning and health care, according to Maneet Pal Singh, Partner at Delhi-based chartered accounting firm I.P. Pasricha & Co.

According to the current plan, any remittances made to help students who are studying abroad with living expenses that are not directly related to their education will now be subject to a 20% TCS if the parents cannot prove that the funds were sent for educational purposes.

For reduced TCS at 5%, parents must submit documentation of their children’s educational costs.

Parents frequently send money to their children who are studying or working overseas to cover living costs and other luxuries. Whenever the sum surpasses Rs 7 lakh, a TCS of 5% would be applied unless they can show that the money is being delivered for educational purposes.

It is simple to demonstrate the funds moved for dorm bills or tuition costs. “If your child remains in the university’s residence hall, you can prove that it is for academic reasons. Afterward, a TCS of 5% will be applied if the remittances are greater than Rs 7 lakh “according to Tax Link Advisory’s Vivek Jalan. Nevertheless, Jalan warned, it might be difficult for people who live in apartments, shared homes, or rented housing to prove their connection to education.

One must visit the bank, complete Form A-2, state the reason for the remittance, and sign the declaration form in order to send money abroad via LRS. The bank then debits the account and sends the money overseas. According to Jalan, if a parent cannot prove that the money is going towards their child’s abroad education, it would be transferred for “other purposes” and a high TCS of 20% will be charged.

According to Rajiv Chugh, Leader – Policy Advice & Specialty Services, EY India, transactions between two bank accounts, made through debit and forex cards, also fall under the LRS programme. But, according to experts, we need further clarification on how TCS will apply to money sent outside using currency cards.

TCS raise to temporarily increase cash flow burden

On July 1st, 2023, this proposition will go into effect. “TCS is not a tax in and of itself, and the person who has paid the amount of TCS on any transaction is available to adjust against her tax liability for the financial year,” stated Sanjeev Sachdeva, Partner, Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India.

Let’s say a taxpayer remitted Rs 10,000 in total. A TCS of Rs 2,000 will be applied on the sum at a 20% rate. If he owes Rs 5,000 in taxes on his entire income, he just has to pay Rs 3,000 because the remaining Rs 2000 will be deducted from his TCS amount. So, while filing an income tax return, a taxpayer may offset the amount deducted as TCS against other tax liabilities.

“Even if the amount of TCS will be available for adjustment against the tax due, the rise in the rate of TCS from 5% to 20% will greatly raise the burden on any person remitting funds under the LRS programme,” Sachdeva continued.

The increase in TCS from 5% to 20% will significantly increase the burden on anyone sending money under the LRS programme, Sachdeva stated. “Even though the amount of TCS will be available for adjustment against the tax owing.

Although taxpayers would be able to deduct or receive a refund of this money when filing their ITR, Maneet Pal Singh warned that this decision will have an adverse effect on cash flow and may discourage people from using the LRS. To assist prevent high TCS before the new law takes effect on July 1, 2023, parents can transfer some money in advance, according to experts.

Assam: To enrol in internship training for FMGs, the Director of Medical Education (DME Assam) has issued an online call for applications.

Candidates who are Assam permanent residents, have passed their MBBS (Part II) final examination or an equivalent degree from a university outside of India (foreign medical graduates), and have passed the FMG screening test administered by NBE, New Delhi, are invited to apply. These candidates must also intend to complete a 1-year of Compulsory Rotatory Internship Training at one of the government medical colleges in Assam.

On this office’s website, www.dmeassam.gov.in, the specified format for application forms will be available. The Director of Medical Education, Assam, Sixmile, Khanapara, Guwahati-22 (2nd Floor), Room No. 5, must receive the application and the authenticated documents listed below by 25.3.2023. Application forms won’t be accepted if the required paperwork is missing.

After submitting their application, candidates are urged to get an acknowledgment receipt from the appropriate party. Applications delivered via email or postal mail won’t be accepted.

The paperwork that must be provided is listed below:

1. The Assam Permanent Resident Certificate.
2.  The HSLC examination schedule (Age proof).
3. A pass certificate for an MBBS or comparable degree.
4. NOC from an institution that grants an MBBS or an equivalent degree.
5. The score report from the NBE screening test for foreign medical graduates.

The date of the guidance session for choosing internship institutions will be announced on the DME website later.

The Health and Family Welfare Department of the Government of Assam founded the Directorate of Medical Education, Assam, Training, and Research in 1984. Through various hospitals run by the Directorate, it encourages medical scientific skills in a variety of fields, including paramedical science, allopathic, ayurvedic, and homoeopathic medicine. It also provides health care services to the people of Assam. It encourages medical science research in the state of Assam.

The copy of the notice has been attached below: