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The decision comes against the backdrop of constant demands for relaxing the eligibility criteria for JEE (Advanced), which requires at least 75 per cent marks in aggregate in the class 12 examination conducted by the respective education boards.

Requirement of 75% marks to be relaxed for top 20 percentile students of each board for admission in IITs, NITs: Sources

The decision comes against the backdrop of constant demands for relaxing the eligibility criteria for JEE (Advanced), which requires at least 75 per cent marks in aggregate in the class 12 examination conducted by the respective education boards.

Patna Metro receives over 7,500 entries from across India for its logo contest

Patna Metro is currently under construction in the Bihar capital, a flagship project whose foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 17, 2019.

JEE Main 2021: Criteria of 75% marks in Class 12 waived off for admission in NITs, IITs, other CFTIs

Candidates vying for admission in Centrally-Funded Technical Institutes were earlier required to attain a minimum 75 percent marks in Class 12 board exams, apart from qualifying in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE).

75% marks in Class 12 not mandatory for admission to NITs this year, says HRD Minister

"JEE Main 2020 qualified candidates will now only need to obtain a passing certificate in Class XII examination irrespective of the marks obtained," HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said

Revised cost estimate for establishment of permanent campuses of new NITs approved

"Cabinet has approved the Revised Cost Estimates (RCE) for establishment of permanent campuses of new National Institutes of Technology (NITs) at a total cost of Rs 4371.90 crore for the period till 2021-22," Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said at a press conference.

SC restrains IITs from conducting counselling

A bench of Justices Dipak Misra and A M Khanwilkar also restrained the High Courts from entertaining any writ petition relating to counselling and admissions to the IITs from today onwards.

Big deficiency in education quality despite IITs, NITs: Prez

"Our IITs, our NITs are excellent so far as campus recruitment is concerned," Pranab Mukherjee said, adding, there are 732 universities and 36,000 degree colleges in the country.

Prez nod for six new IITs in country; NIT in AP

As per the Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act, 2016, which got Mukherjee's assent on Tuesday, IITs will also be started in Palakkad (Kerala), Goa, Dharward (Karnataka) and Bhilai (Chhattisgarh).

Union Cabinet gives approval to six new IITs

The Union Cabinet which met on May 25 gave its ex post facto approval to amend The Institutes of Technology Act, 1961 for incorporation of new IITs at Tirupati (AP), Palakkad (Kerala), Dharwad (Karnataka), Bhilai (Chhattisgarh), Goa, Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) and conversion of Indian School of Mines (ISM), Dhanbad to an IIT under the law

Hurriyat chief vouches for safety of NIT's outstation students

Geelani, who reached his Hyderpora residence here after undergoing treatment for various ailments in Delhi for the past two months, expressed his displeasure over the happenings in the NIT here.

Analog Devices announces winners of Anveshan Fellowship

Analog Devices, Inc., announced the winners of its Student Design Project Fellowship, Anveshan 2012. Anveshan, a system design fellowship was initiated in the year 2010 in order to encourage and enhance system level engineering expertise among engineering students.

ODigMa: How brands, consumers can connect online

The rules of marketing have changed by the advent of digital media and marketers of most consumer-facing businesses are trying to catch up. Brands are spending money on building and promoting their online reputation as well as engaging with current and potential customers.

Crucial meet on common nationwide test postponed

In the wake of stiff opposition to the proposed common nationwide entrance examination, a crucial joint meeting of the councils of IITs and NITs slated for Saturday has been postponed to a later date