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The NEET (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test) was conducted a month back on 17th July 2022 by the NTA (National Testing Agency). While the NTA was able to release the official answer key for the JEE Mains in a much shorter turn around time, the same is not the case with the NEET. Various sources had expected that the official results would have been declared by now, but the delay in releasing the official answer key is impacting the same. The NEET was marred with issues / controversies this year from instances of cheating / rigging to centre officials harassing…

In light of the latest announcement made by the UGC chairman, several students have come out to protest against the planned move to merge the JEE and NEET into the CUET exam. Student activist Pawan Bhadana is organizing a major rally at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi (on 17th August 2022) and has already obtained provisional permission from the Delhi Police. What Are The Key Concerns Being Highlighted By The Students? Both JEE & NEET aspirants are requesting the NTA to conduct a reexam owing to the several difficulties faced by candidates this year (cheating, rigging, technical issues etc.) Many…

The UGC chairman had recently announced the centres plan to merge two of the largest and most prestigious competitive exams in the country (JEE & NEET) into the CUET (Central University Entrance Test). The idea is to reduce the number of exams students need to give while standardizing the overall process of admissions in the country. The announcement saw various factions of students raise objections to the plan stating that the difficulty and subject matter of both the exams is very different and the move to merge them may not be the best idea . The UGC chairman (Jagadesh Kumar)…

In order to voice their concerns related to the UGCs planned move to merge the JEE and NEET exams into the CUET, several aspirants have called for a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on 17th August 2022. The protest is being led by student activist Pawan Bhadana and will commence tomorrow at 10 AM. Students are showing opposition to the UGCs stance because of the difference in the difficulty as well as the pattern of both the exams (JEE & NEET). Experts also feel that both exams need to test different skillsets and cannot be merged into a common…

As the official NEET result declaration date nears, many aspirants are anxiously waiting for their outcomes. One such girl from Karur took an extreme step on Friday (12th August 2022). She was allegedly stressed about her exam outcome and could not cope with the pressure of failure. She had already appeared for the exam last year and was unable to secure a medical seat owing to low scores (326). Her kin and relatives are shocked and dismayed at the incident. Exam stress is drastically affecting the mindset and psyche of today’s youth. Students much reach out and seek help if…

The UGC (University Grants Commission) is trying to build consensus on merging two of the largest and most important exams in India (JEE and NEET) into the CUET (Central University Entrance Test). The rationale for doing this is to reduce student burden / hassle in appearing for multiple exams while also easing the logistical burden on the organizing body (NTA). Many experts feel that the move may not go as planned as this years CUET was marred with issues and controversies. The organizing body faced several logistical challenges in conducting a multi subject exam for more than 1.4 million aspirants.…

The UGC (University Grants Commission) is working to integrate two of the largest competitive exams in the country into a single test via the CUET (Central University Entrance Test). This will allow merging the admission process of engineering and medical colleges, allowing students to appear for a single test and explore different streams without the hassle of appearing for multiple entrance exams. Given that there is an overlap in the knowledge base of both the tests (NEET & JEE), The UGC has drafted a unique proposal which will give students the freedom to appear for their desired subjects and be…

The NEET (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test) 2022 counselling process will be initiated after the official results are declared by the  NTA (expected in the second half of August). Please find below some of the key highlights related to the counselling process. NEET UG 2022 Counselling Highlights Counselling Dates: After the results are released (expected in August end or September beginning). The NTA will release their merit list for 15% AIQ (All India Quota) based on NEET scores & rank. State wise merit lists will be released by the respective state authorities for the 85% state quota The AIQ Counselling…

The Lift For Upliftment (LFU) project started 7 years back with a mission to help students from underprivileged backgrounds pass the NEET (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test) exam. The project is run by a group of doctors and medical students and is offering free coaching for the entrance exam to students from financially weak backgrounds. Dr. Atul Dhakane, the founder of the program realized the exorbitant cost of enrolling in a coaching institute and how the overall structure of education made it inaccessible for students in rural areas. A key challenge which the program also aims to resolve is the…

An Overview of Brown University Brown University is a private research university in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. It is a leading research university that provides student-centered learning for deeper rooted connections. It was founded to create a platform for educational curiosity and creativity. Brown University is the seventh oldest research university in the United States. From a few students to thousands of students from all over the world, the university has grown tremendously. It is well-known for its student-centered approach to education. It encourages students to develop their ideas and creativity further. Through significant partnerships in Asia, Europe, and other…