BUSINESS
Hard work wasted, need compensation: UGC NET candidates wary of re-examination
The cancellation of the examination amid the controversy surrounding NEET (UG) 2024 has demoralised students and led them to have doubts about competitive examinations conducted by the government.
EDUCATION
In the eye of storm: Experts question NTA's readiness following NEET, NET fiasco
NTA was established in 2017 to conduct efficient, transparent and standardised exams for higher education institutions. However, it is facing questions from multiple front over its handling of major entrance exams.
EDUCATION
F1 visa crunch: Indian students face delays, uncertainties in US admissions
In recent years, the demand for student visas or F visas in India has consistently outstripped available slots. In 2023, the US Embassy and Consulates in India processed a record 1.4 million visas, including over 1,40,000 F1 student visas.
EDUCATION
IIT Kharagpur yet to place 41% students, reveals RTI data
In the last placement season, 33 percent of students at IIT Kharagpur were not able to secure placements.
EDUCATION
Disillusioned NEET UG aspirants weigh overseas, private admission amid controversy
This year's NEET UG, held on May 5, saw a record-breaking 24 lakh participants. However, allegations of fraud and a grace marks controversy have rocked the medical entrance exam.
EDUCATION
Coalition govt. at Centre may not impact NEP implementation, educators say
Educators say the presence of a coalition government is unlikely to impact the implementation of the NEP drastically but might necessitate more dialogue and collaboration.
BUSINESS
Challenges of skill shortage, regulatory complexities await new Labour Minister
With massive investments on the line, industry experts say India needs skilled individuals to support the anticipated growth in various sectors, especially in information technology (IT), electric vehicles (EVs), fintech among others.
BUSINESS
Coalition govt at Centre may not hinder labour code implementation
Experts say the codes have already been introduced in a staggered manner, and expect this approach to continue. There might be some modifications in specific laws that impact certain states like Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, they said.
BUSINESS
Insurers implement gender equality programmes amid persistent challenges
In a significant push towards gender equality, insurance companies are enhancing female representation in the workforce and rolling out women-centric policies.
BUSINESS
Demand for psychologists rises as corporate employees battle workplace stress
Various companies offering mental health services to corporates have observed unprecedented growth in employees seeking support, reflecting a broader cultural shift towards prioritising mental well-being in the workplace.
EDUCATION
Students, edtechs urge govt to investigate alleged irregularities in NEET UG 2024, re-conduct exam
Various students took to social media to question how a total of 67 students scored a perfect score of 720 out of 720, while others highlighted that they had received different marks on their scorecards compared to their OMR sheets.
BUSINESS
Tata Motors upskills 20% of workforce in new-age auto capabilities
Last year, the auto maker had announced an ambitious plan to equip over 50 percent of its workforce with such new-age auto tech capabilities within five years.
BUSINESS
Real estate: Hiring surges, salaries rise amid battle for talent
In the past six months, the real estate sector has seen a 16 percent surge in hiring, with April 2024 alone witnessing 9 percent growth over March 2024, and registering 11 percent growth on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, according to data shared by job site foundit with Moneycontrol.
BUSINESS
NITES writes to Labour Ministry, says Infosys 'repeatedly delaying onboarding'
NITES claims that these delays have persisted for more than two years and have caused hardship for the affected employees
BUSINESS
Women's workforce participation rises to 27% in 2024, but senior-level hurdles remain: LinkedIn data
The challenge of advancing women's leadership in Indian organisations is evident, despite a relatively strong female representation at the entry level at 28.7 percent and senior independent contributor levels at 29.53 percent.
EDUCATION
IITs, elite colleges launch new-age courses to train tomorrow’s workforce
With artificial intelligence (AI) making strides across sectors, IIT Madras is introducing a Bachelor of Technology or BTech in AI from the upcoming academic year of 2024-25.
EDUCATION
Holistic admission process replacing academic-only criteria in Indian universities
In a significant shift, several Indian universities have, of late, embraced a holistic approach to admissions, evaluating students on a broader spectrum of criteria beyond academic performance.
BUSINESS
Renewable energy hiring soars amid intense competition to lure talent
According to job portal foundit’s data, shared with Moneycontrol, the renewable sector has shown consistent hiring growth across all time frames.
EDUCATION
UK to continue graduate visa route, plans clampdown on rogue hiring agents
Earlier, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) set up by the British government, found that the level of abuse in the UK’s Graduate visa programme is very low.
BUSINESS
High-flying growth: Drone companies in talent frenzy amid expansion plans
With rising competition and demand for UAV technology growing across industries, drone companies face a dual challenge: hiring experts from outside and retaining their employees
EDUCATION
26% IIT-Kanpur students yet to secure placement
So far, the average CTC offered Rs 24.4 lakh per annum, while the median salary is Rs 18 lakh
BUSINESS
Universities want to collaborate with ONDC, says UGC chairman
UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar said the collaboration can also focus on boosting entrepreneurship, training in open commerce and making use of trainer opportunities for faculty members.
BUSINESS
Job offer-shopping in niche roles rises as talent seeks more pay
From the typical dropout rate of one in five for offers made during the 'employer market phase' in the second half of 2022 to late 2023, there is now one dropout for every three offers made, Xpheno data showed.
EDUCATION
IITs do not guarantee 100% placement: Around 20% students left unplaced in two campus recruitment seasons
In the 2021-22 placement season, IIT Kharagpur recorded the highest number of unplaced students at 39 percent among 13 IITs. This was followed by 33 percent of unplaced students in the 2022-23 season.
