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National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG is conducted each year for students who wish to pursue their career in the medical field. NEET UG 2023, conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) on May 7, 2023 had a total registration of 20.87 Lacs which is 2.57 lacs more than last year.

Multiple coaching institutes are releasing answer keys and solution of the paper which we will be uploading here.

NEET UG 2023 Physics paper with answer key by Allen 

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NEET UG 2023 Chemistry paper with answer key by Allen 

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NEET UG 2023 Biology paper with answer key by Allen 

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NEET UG 2023 Physics paper with answer key by Unacademy

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NEET UG 2023 Zoology paper with answer key by Unacademy 

With Answer PPT Zoology NEET 151 to 200

NEET UG 2023 Botany paper with answer key by Unacademy 

With Answer PPT Botany NEET 101 to 150

NEET UG 2023 Question paper and answer key by Aakash – Code F1

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NEET UG 2023 answer key by Motion

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Everyone visits Kota to prepare for competitive Exams but Kota has so much more to offer. Be it Museums, wildlife reserves or parks. There are ample of beautiful places one can visit in a budget of under rupees 100 that are in and around Kota. So, maybe take this weekend to unwind and visit these places with your friends.

1. Garadia Mahadev

At an altitude of around 500 feet from mean sea level, lies a gorge through which runs the river Chambal. Gigantic cliffs lie on either side of the gorge. The winds blowing seem to be chanting the Shiva stotras in your ears to arouse the feeling of devotion in you. Garadia Mahadev Temple lies on one of the cliffs. The rituals are performed by a local priest who generally stays in the shrine till around 5:30pm. Late nights are not recommended. The place is picture perfect like a painting made by God himself. You can actually realise the bliss of solitude by sitting here for some time. The place has served many as a spot for picnics . The largest tributary of Yamuna, river Chambal is known for being the abode of many water species. Sitting on a cliff you may catch a glimpse of the crocodiles, turtles etc.

 

2. Chambal Garden

On the bank of the Chambal River, one can notice a well groomed park known by the name of Chambal Garden. Stroll on the lush green garden or enjoy the view of the shimmering Chambal Lake, this park is a perfect sight for all the nature lovers. Located next to the retreat, Amar Niwas, this place was the royal retreat for all the rulers of Kota. Nature lovers can also spend their day studying the thousands of plant species that add life to this place. There are some plants that are typical to this region and are of much interest to the students, especially botanists.

 

3. Seven Wonders

Never been able to visit the seven wonders across the globe? Not to worry! You can now witness all of them in a single go. Seven Wonders Park in Kota comprises miniatures of all the Seven Wonders of the World. These include Taj Mahal, Great Pyramid, Eiffel Tower, Leaning Tower, Christ the Redeemer of Brazil, Colosseum, and Statue of Liberty. The project which was undertaken to build this garden was worth 20 crores by the Urban Development Department. It took more than 150 workers to complete the project.It has become a famous tourist spot and attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world. These miniatures have been built on the bank of the Kishore Sagar Lake thereby enhancing its beauty. People flock to the park to enjoy a lovely picnic with friends and family. Cameras are allowed in the park so that happy moments can be captured. Also, facilities such as food stalls with delicious food at a nominal rate, lockers, and washrooms are offered to the general public.

 

4. Godavari Dham Temple

Resting by the banks of the Chambal river, Godavari Dham temple is quite a famous religious place which is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. This temple holds an importance among the devotees and is known for the special morning and midnight aarti held on Tuesdays and Saturdays.Its glory attracts thousands of devotees every year and people come here to seek blessings.

 

5. Khade Ganesh Ji

Khade Ganesha Ji Mandir situated in Kota is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The temple is situated near a lake which adds extra beauty to the temple. Devotees flock to the temple to worship the deity.  The temple looks spectacular during the festivals especially on Ganesha Chaturthi. As the temple is situated near the lake it stands as one of the best places to  watch birds and can also spot Peacocks at the lake near the temple.

 

6. Kishore Sagar

This is an artificial lake which was constructed around the year 1346, its picturesque beauty makes it one of the best places to visit in Kota. Built by Bundi Prince Dehra Deh, this is one of the attractive highlights of the Brij Vilas Palace museum.

Just in the middle of this lake rests the Jagmandir which is a beautiful architecture made of red sandstone. One can witness the surreal view of the reflection of the palace falling on the surface of the lake.

 

7. Government Museum Kota

Those who want to delve deeper into the history of Kota and are looking for a place where they can gaze at ancient marvels, they must make a stop at Brij Vilas Palace Government Museum. The building of this museum looks like a big palace, thus making it one of the best Places to visit in Kota.

Not only do you get to click beautiful pictures with amazing backdrops but here one can also find information about how the city was before industrialization. The statues, the coins, documents and paintings here have made it one of the most visited tourist places in Kota.

 

8. Shivpuri Dham

 

One of the most sacred dham of Hindu Culture is considered as one of the tourist places in Kota Rajasthan. The Shivpuri Dham is dedicated to the Destroyer – Shiva and around 525 Shiva Lingas reside in the temple premises.

The temple attracts flocks of tourists everyday and hosts a fair at the times of Mahashivratri. Considered as one of the most ancient temples in Rajasthan, the temple premises are loaded with safety and cleanliness equipment.

 

9. Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary

The Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an area of 250 sq. kms and is strategically located 50 kms. away from the town of Kota. In the days of yore, Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary used to be the royal hunting ground of the erstwhile maharaja of Kota. This sanctuary is densely wooded and is spread over a hilly terrain. The Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary was officially declared as a protected area in 1955. Some of the resident species of this mysterious sanctuary are wolf, cheetah, nilgai, deer and wild boar. The Forest Department runs a Rest House at Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary but the amenities are basic and at best sketchy. A visit to Darrah sanctuary can be complimented by a visit to Jhalwar, which is in close proximity to the sanctuary. There is a marvellous fort but is in urgent need of restoration. The Jenana Khas is particularly very attractive and is located inside the fort

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Article by Rohit Baljot

 

Being a student is hard, among the hardest we feel. With uncertainty of future, comes stress. With tireless hard work, comes fatigue. What’s important to carry on your journey of competitive examination prep is a healthy mind and body. Being a student, it gets really difficult to keep track of what you put inside that body of yours, and this can lead to severe deficiencies, which if gone unnoticed can hinder you from your goal. Fear not, we are here to help you through this too.

In this article we have made a list of Nutritional deficiencies which are rampant in students and how to deal with it. Internet has the typical examples to deal with, but we’ll teach you how to incorporate changes into your lifestyle, that too subtly.

1. Iron

As students, one is prone to neglecting the leafy greens in one’s diet. Hence, first in the list is Iron. Its deficiency is commonly termed as ‘low hemoglobin’. Yes, same Hemoglobin as in your organic chemistry chapter. If, you are a female with heavy menstrual cycles, you too fall at risk.

Iron is necessary for many functions in the body including formation of hemoglobin, brain development and functions, maintenance of Immune system.

Lack of iron also hinders with the oxygen reaching the brain and hence affects memory.

Ways to deal with it:

1. Include peanuts in your diet. Peanuts are nutritious snack alternatives. Snacking on a handful of peanuts can be a good way to introduce it in your diet.
2. Alternatively, you can snack on assorted nuts and Raisins. Raisins are a rich source of iron.
3. Substitute Sugar with Jaggery at least once a day. Personally, I like a spoonful of Jaggery with peanuts. Try it, its heavenly.
4. Try introducing leafy greens in at least one meal of the day.
5. If you are a non-vegetarian, meat and poultry should be a significant part of your diet. I personally go for mutton- livers.

 

2. Vitamin- B12

Now, this is a tricky one. Vitamin B-12 only comes from Animal sources. You see, animals have tiny bacteria in their gut that secretes vitamin B 12 which humans don’t have

So, one is more prone to falling deficient. Reports indicates that there exists more than 30% deficiency in adults and children in the country.

 

Ways to deal with it:

1. If you are a vegetarian, the choices are very limited for you. But fear not, Try introducing a glass of milk or a bowl of curd in your daily diet. Cheese is also good snacking alternative.
2. Non-vegetarians, you are good with your favorite meat delicacies.

 

3. Vitamin A

 

Now, for a student, vitamin A is very crucial. It is indispensable for normal vision. Very important to fight infections and some reports claim it can fight off cancers.

Ways to deal with it:

1. This is easy, to be honest. Look for orange and yellow food. Mango, papaya, you get it.
2. Like we said, leafy greens, the darker green, the better.
3. Try having an egg every day.

 

 

4. Calcium

“All work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy” isn’t just a saying. Students tend to spend most of their wakeful hours inside and are hence deprived of sunlight. You see, sunlight helps in formation of vitamin D which helps in absorption of calcium. So, spending 10-20 min under the sun is recommended.

Ways to deal with it:

A glass of milk and a handful of Nuts, it can solve a lot of your problems, honestly.

 

While this is not an extensive list, these are good places to start. Some of these deficiencies only manifest when it’s too late, and if you consistently fail to consume healthy nutrient dense foods or supplement them, you will eventually develop one of these deficiencies. Also, the dietary advices here are not medical. Please consult your doctor before making any radical changes in your dietary regime.

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Article by Rohit Baljot

If the spirits are strong, even the most difficult destination becomes easy. The promising son of a father selling panipuri has proved this to be true. He himself used to clean the plates at his father’s panipuri shop but now he will fulfill his dream of cleaning the blockage from the heart in the human body.

Alpesh Rathod from Meghraj in Aravalli district of Gujarat, who sells panipuri with his father, has taken a giant leap of success in his life.  Alpesh has cleared the NEET exam, he will soon be able to do MBBS from a government college. He has secured 613 marks out of 700 in the NEET exam and dreaming of becoming a cardiologist.

He says that, ‘After making a career in Cardiology, i also wants to move forward in Neurology.’ The great thing is that after getting his MBBS degree, Alpesh will be the first doctor not only from his family but from the entire Kenthwa village. Along with studies, Alpesh has also been sharing his father’s hand in work.

Regarding his daily routine, he says that till class 10th, he used to wake up every morning at 4 am and help in making pani puri and masala with his father Ram Singh. After this, he used to decorate a paani puri cart for his father. In the evening after finishing school, Alpesh used to sell golgappas to the customers as well as wash the leftover utensils of the customers.

Even with this routine, Alpesh was very smart in studies. Along with working at Golgappa shop, he studied and got 93% in 10th standard. These numbers made him realize that he can achieve big goals in life. According to Alpesh, his teacher Raju Patel and his wife guided him about many career options. In those days, Alpesh’s father was suffering from eye problem, and medicine affected him. In such a situation, Alpesh gave all his hard work in the preparation of MBBS entrance exam.

It was not easy for Alpesh’s father, who earned only 15 thousand rupees a month, to accept this decision of Alpesh. His family can hardly survive with this income. In such a situation, it was very difficult to arrange money for the coaching fees of NEET. His parents said on his decision that there is a lot of risk in it, which can ruin him financially, but Alpesh somehow convinced him. He did not allow his decision to be proved wrong and that is why his family is happy with his success today.

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Kota is not so very mysterious place, but is it a simple city? No. Kota is full of surprises and hence you should be prepared for what is coming unto your life when you first step here. Kota as most of you know is the study hub but it is just not limited to that. As a student you should expect myriad number of vibrant opportunities.

This article will tell you the Dos N Don’ts once you’re in Kota. Now this is not a hard layout but just a general guideline of what have been observed in the past few years. It is not targeted to devoid you of any experiences that you might want to have as a student coming to Kota, but in fact it will suggest you have the better form of the same experience so that it doesn’t affect your goal as a student in the long run.

Let’s kickstart with one of the most brutal foes of a student in Kota. Distraction. It is not a word but a sentence. Distraction may take various forms and depending on how invested you are in it; its affect can vary severely in magnitude.

The first thing that you would love to do in Kota when you come is to find the most optimal route from your place of stay to you coaching class. Now, to put emphasize on improving social skills it is heavily suggested to find seniors who go to same coaching classes and ask them the route they take. Google maps not always tell you the most optimal path of commute. Secondly, you must always have a backup route, public transport, that is. There will be times where you just didn’t make it on time for your class. You must know where you could find the nearest Auto-rickshaw (one of the most lament modes) to get you to your classes.

Next, work on your concentration skills. Sometimes people misunderstand it for long hours of study which is solely false. Concentration leads you to ‘active studying’. For some of you this might be a new term; active studying means the phase of your study time where your soul and shivers are invested in what you are doing. For people who have played some sport, might know it as the ‘Zone’. It is when you are at your peak efficiency and your learning abilities enhance multifold times. This zone is a bit strenuous on your body and you might want to start with as less as one minute for each session you plan for your studies. Remember, the goal is to reach 3 hours in a stretch because that is how long generally the competitive exams are.

Upcoming are right habits. There will be not much emphasis this as no habit is right or wrong. It is just the time that defines your act as correct or incorrect. For students, up to some context, right habits could be that of making a schedule and most important of all, be truthful to oneself. If you are unsure about what bad habits are, just ask yourself a question whether you would suggest yourself doing any specific activity if you were assigned as an advisor or counselor to yourself. This all roots from the step one of being true to your own self.

Let’s conclude this with one of the 2 most overlooked parts of a student life. They are sleep and food. According to a Harvard study, “high school students (ages 14-17) need about eight to 10 hours of sleep each night. For young adults (ages 18 to 25), the range is need between seven and nine hours” (Harvard). The key aspect that a lot of students miss here is the right time to have these hours of sleep. The 7 hours of sleep mentioned here is the nighttime of your sleep and is continuous rather than in parts. Some signs of chronic sleep deprivation include:

• Daytime sleepiness and fatigue

• Irritability and short temper

• Mood changes

• Trouble coping with stress

• Difficulty focusing, concentrating, and remembering

• Brain fog

 

The last thing to include here is the right nutrition. Healthy body directly corelates to a healthy mind. Some foods to avoid –

• Added Sugars
• Fried Foods
• High-glycemic-load carbohydrates
• Alcohol
• Nitrates (Preservative found in packed foods)

Sorry to put it in words, but cup noodles or any sort of noodles are not a good meal for any student. They can be used as a backup when you have run out of all options, but if they are a part of your diet, it is going to hinder your development in numerous ways.

If you are looking for what to add into your schedule, nuts, beans, green and colorful vegetables, dark chocolate, fermented food, spices, and herbs is the answer. They can enhance hair, skin, eyes, brain functioning capabilities, overall growth and many more.

The last thing that can be put in the list would be making memories, more good than bad and with the right people. These will be the days to look back and be proud throughout your life. It doesn’t matter if you performed a bit bad on this test or maybe your roommate isn’t good, or maybe even your parents put constant pressure on you, with right people around you everything will gradually be better. As one of the most hardworking athlete Cristiano Ronaldo said, “I am not a perfectionist, but I like to feel that things are done well” we must always stride towards better and not directly aim for best because in marathons people tend to take small steps and run rather than make huge leaps and injure themselves in short terms.

When you choose the city of Kota for your coaching journey, many questions come to your mind about the coaching institute, what to carry and how will your accommodation arrangements be.

I’m going to put your mind at ease by answering your queries in this article.

Let’s first discuss about coaching institute. Choosing an institute is completely your choice. You may choose coaching on the basis of the experiences of your acquaintance that had studied from there, result by coaching institute, fee structure and the faculty of that institution. It’s always good to make phone call before visiting the institute to confirm about fees structure, batches schedule, timing of classes evening or morning.

All coaching institute offers scholarship confirm about scholarship program .Scholarship may be on the basis of entrance they conduct, It may also be on basis of your 10th, 12th or previous NEET/JEE score. For scholarship you need to register first on official website of institution. Entrance may be online or offline depending upon the coaching institute.

Nowadays some coaching giving some relief to students who have lost their parents due to the covid pandemic. Unfortunately, if you are one of them confirm about benefits.

About payment of fees, cash is usually NOT accepted. You may pay it by cheque or online NEFT/RTGS.

Now it comes to documents, it is advised you carry the following :

1. If you are willing to join nurture batch (11th class) you need to carry 10th marksheet

2. Identity card

3. Few passport size photos

4. Any other extra achievement certificate like Olympiad etc for extra concession

5. If you are undergone scholarship test take a printed photo copy of that result .

6. If you are a dropper ( 12th passed) you need to carry 12th score card and if you have given NEET/JEE carry your score card .

Then it comes to luggage you need to carry with you and essential articles. Uniforms are usually provided by most coaching institutes, so keep that in mind when you are packing. Accommodations provide with bedding but a blanket is a must in winters. It’s good to carry some basic medicines along with ORS and other such essentials.

Now, about Accommodations. There are few things you need to confirm about. The meals provided. Electricity charges, amenities included, conditions on security money. It’s always a good idea to confer with students already living there. Don’t get trapped in fake promises just discuss each and every thing in straight way.

Now that you are all set to start your Kota journey. Here’s a few tips. Coaching institute takes test after every 2-3 weeks in first test you may be in bit trouble but after first test just start studying from the very first day maintain your self study at a constant pace and give proper time to each subject. Remember each question has equal marks whether it’s a one liner or long question. Keep on revising notes, practising questions, clear your doubts, have healthy food and adequate sleep .

All the very best from team IHOIK! May you achieve the sky and beyond!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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India coming from the harsh years of struggles achieved her Independence from the British Raj on August 15, 1947. An act called the Indian Independence Act 1947 was passed through the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which granted India its independence but as a constitutional monarchy under George VI as the head of the state and Earl Mountbatten as the governor-general of India. This was so as newly Independent India does not yet have a permanent constitution. It was governed by the modified version of the Government of India Act 1935. Fourteen days after the Independence on August 29, 1947, a resolution was moved for the establishment of a Drafting Committee with Dr. BR Ambedkar as its chairman, with the task to crown Independent India with her own permanent constitution. Moving with the time, the assembly met in sessions which were open to the public, studied constitutions of countries around the globe, debated, and brought the preamble to the Constitution of India on 26th November 1949. Moving ahead and after the long researched time of two years, eleven months and eighteen days, the draft for the Constitution of India was brought which after being signed by 308 members of the Assembly became our constitution on January 24, 1950 and the Constituent Assembly became the Parliament of India. However, the Constitution of India was made to come into effect two days later on 26 January 1950, to coincide with the day of the declaration of Purna Swaraj in 1930.
Thus on this day in 1950, Dominion India quashed The Colonial Government of India Act 1935 and the Indian Independence Act 1947 of the British and now, the Republic of India began to be governed by her own set of rules, that is, the constitution.
The constitution of India or the Bharatiya Samvidhan is the supreme law of India. The longest written constitution ever written, imparts constitutional supremacy to India. That is, it does not grant parliament to override the constitution. The constitution covering diverse subjects, primarily declare India as Sovereign, Socialist, Secular and Democratic Republic and assures its citizens Justice, Equality, Liberty and endeavours to promote fraternity. To add up in general knowledge, The Original hand written copy of the Constitution is preserved in a Helium filled case at the Parliament House in New Delhi.

As this day grants The President as the head of the state, therefore the celebrations of Republic day is held on Rajpath, New Delhi, before the President of India. Delhi bidding farewell to the winters is decorated beautifully for the celebration. As per the protocols established, the Prime Minister of India pays tribute to the martyrs at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate. Then the President escorted by the cavalry reaches the Rajpath to hoist the National Flag followed by the National Anthem. Awards like Paramvir Chakra, Ashok Chakra and Vir Chakra are then presented to the brave soldiers. Soon after, the parade conducted by the President and arranged by the Ministry of Defence hits the Rajpath. Parade is lead by the winners of gallantry award saluting the President. It is then followed by the March past of armed forces, police, home guards and the national cadet corps. President being the Commander in Chief of the Indian Armed forces takes the salute. Parade is then followed by vibrant tableaux and cultural dances from various states and ministries. The republic day parade is concluded by the flypast of Indian Airport fighter jets over the Rajpath. The President’s bodyguard then escort the President back to the Rashtrapati Bhavan. As per the protocol no one is allowed to leave the ceremony before the exit of the President.
The Celebrations of the Republic day ends after four days, terminating in Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29 at Vijay Chowk. The chief guest of the function is the President of India who arrives in a cavalry unit escorted by the ‘President’s Body Guard’ (PBG). After the arrival of the President, PBG commander asks the unit to give the National Salute, which is followed by the playing of the National Anthem by the massed band and unfurling of the National Flag. The bands of various units of army, navy and air force play diverse Indian tunes. At exactly 6 PM the National flag is lowered, bringing celebrations to a formal end.
This year, the parade would be a little different. Indian Airforce is making the biggest flypast this year. Due to fog conditions the celebration this year will start from 10:30 AM instead to 10 as done previously. After merging of the flames of Amar Jawan Jyoti and National War Memorial, a bit different would be seen in paying of tribute by Prime Minister at Amar Jawan Jyoti. With Covid in action, the number of attendees have been reduced to 5000-6000, and there would be no foreign Chief Guest for the parade. This year by the instructions of the Prime Minister, the grand parade would be witnessed by those who don’t get chance to visit there, like rickshaw pullers, roadside venders etc. The beating retreat ceremony this year would be huge. It would be marked with the 1000 drones making patterns and symmetry along with the laser shows.
May the Republic of India always shine.
Jay Hind.

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Article by: Sumit Yadav

During the second phase of NEET 2021 registration, candidates will have to fill up to 57 columns with information and documents. The list of information has been mentioned on the NEET 2021 information bulletin. It includes personal information of candidates, education details and additional information. NEET 2021 phase 2 registration has now started on official website. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has divided the process into two phases so that candidates can submit their data quickly.

These are the columns to be filled during the second phase of NEET 2021 registration.

Personal details

A girl candidate will have to mention if she is the only girl child of her parents.
Place of residence.
If the candidate belongs to a minority community.
Religious minority.
Mode of preparation.

Educational details (for Class 10)

Pass Status
Year of passing or appearing
Qualifying exam name
Place of schooling
Type of school, college
‘Qualifying exam state
Qualifying exam district
Name of board
Result mode
Maximum grade point
CGPA obtained
Total CGPA
Marks obtained
Total marks
Percentage of marks
Roll number
School or college name and address
School or college pin code

Educational Details (Class 11)

Pass status
Year of passing or appearing
Name of qualifying exam
Place of schooling
Type of school or college
Qualifying exam state
Qualifying exam district
Name of board
Mode of result
Maximum grade point
CGPA obtained
Total CGPA
Total marks
Marks obtained
Percentage of marks
Roll number
Name and address of the school or college
Pin code of the school or college

Additional details

Place of birth
State
District
Qualification of father
Occupation of father
Annual income of father
Qualification of mother
Occupation of mother
Annual income of mother
Qualification of guardian
Occupation of guardian
Annual income of guardian

Documents to be uploaded

Category certificate, if applicable
Person with benchmark disability (PwBD) certificate, if applicable
Class 10 certificate
Citizen certificate

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan released the NIRF Ranking 2021 on Thursday listing the top institutes and universities in India this year. The education minister went live from his Twitter handle with Minister of State Sanjay Dhotre and AICTE Chairman Anil Saharsrabudhe to announce the top universities of India. The live recordings an also be seen on YouTube and Twitter.

The top two institutes remain the same as last year in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). IIT Madras has topped the ‘Overall’ NIRF Rankings and the second spot was taken by IISc Bengaluru. The third spot has changed from last year’s IIT Delhi to IIT Bombay.

The number of Indian institutes registered for the NIRF ranking 2020 increased by 20 percent as compared to 2019. In 2020, 3,800 institutes participated in NIRF Rankings. In 2021, the number was 6000.

The top institutes and universities of India are judged on the basis of certain predetermined factors for the NIRF Rankings. These include — Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), Peer Perception.

Please note that depending on the category for which an institute has been judged, their scores may differ. The categories NIRF has chosen in 2021 to rank colleges in are:

Overall
Research
Universities
Engineering
Management
Pharmacy
Colleges
Medical
Law
Architecture

NIRF Ranking 2021: Top 20 institutes in ‘Overall’ category

Rank 1: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Score: 86.76

Rank 2: Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Score: 82.67

Rank 3: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Score: 82.52

Rank 4: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

Location: New Delhi, Delhi

Score: 81.75

Rank 5: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur

Location: Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Score: 76.50

Rank 6: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur

Location: Kharagpur, West Bengal

Score: 75.62

Rank 7: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee

Location: Roorkee, Uttarakhand

Score: 71.40

Rank 8: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati

Location: Guwahati, Assam

Score: 69.26

Rank 9: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

Location: New Delhi, Delhi

Score: 66.61

Rank 10: Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Score: 63.10

Rank 11: Calcutta University (CU)

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal

Score: 61.45

Rank 12: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Score: 59.87

Rank 13: Jamia Millia Islamia

Location: New Delhi, Delhi

Score: 59.54

Rank 14: Jadavpur University (JU)

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal

Score: 58.93

Rank 15: Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Location: Manipal, Karnataka

Score: 58.91

Rank 16: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana

Score: 58.53

Rank 17: University of Hyderabad (UoH)

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana

Score: 57.67

Rank 18: Aligarh Muslim University

Location: Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh

Score: 57.38

Rank 19: University of Delhi (DU)

Location: New Delhi, Delhi

Score: 56.03

Rank 20: Savitribai Phule Pune University

Location: Pune, Maharashtra

Score: 55.83

NIRF Ranking 2021: Top 3 ‘Research’ institutes in India

Rank 1: Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Score: 86.48

Rank 2: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Score: 86.01

Rank 3: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Score: 80.93

NIRF Rankings: Top 3 ‘Universities’ in India

Rank 1: Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Score: 82.67

Rank 2: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

Location: New Delhi, Delhi

Score: 67.99

Rank 3: Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

Location: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Score: 64.02

NIRF Ranking 2021: Top 3 ‘Engineering’ institutes in India

Rank 1: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Score: 90.19

Rank 2: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

Location: New Delhi, Delhi

Score: 88.96

Rank 3: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Score: 85.16

NIRF Rankings: Top 3 ‘Management’ institutes in India

Rank 1: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Score: 83.69

Rank 2: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Score: 83.48

Rank 3: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal

Score: 80.04

NIRF Ranking 2021: Top 3 ‘Pharmacy’ institutes in India

Rank 1: Jamia Hamdard

Location: New Delhi, Delhi

Score: 78.52

Rank 2: Panjab University

Location: Chandigarh, Chandigarh

Score: 77.99

Rank 3: Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS)

Location: Pilani, Rajasthan

Score: 75.57

NIRF Rankings: Top 3 ‘Colleges’ in India

Rank 1: Miranda House

Location: New Delhi, Delhi

Score: 75.42

Rank 2: Lady Shri Ram College For Women

Location: New Delhi, Delhi

Score: 69.44

Rank 3: Loyola College

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Score: 69.28

NIRF Ranking 2021: Top 3 ‘Medical’ colleges in India

Rank 1: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

Location: New Delhi, Delhi

Score: 92.07

Rank 2: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)

Location: Chandigarh, Chandigarh

Score: 82.62

Rank 3: Christian Medical College (CMC)

Location: Vellore, Tamil Nadu

Score: 75.33

NIRF Ranking: Top 3 ‘Law’ colleges in India

Rank 1: National Law School of India University

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Score: 78.06

Rank 2: National Law University (NLU)

Location: New Delhi, Delhi

Score: 74.55

Rank 3: Nalsar University of Law

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana

Score: 72.39

NIRF Ranking 2021: Top 3 ‘Architecture’ institutes in India

Rank 1: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee

Location: Roorkee, Uttarakhand

Score: 82.65

Rank 2: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut

Location: Kozhikode, Kerala

Score: 76.50

Rank 3: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur

Location: Kharagpur, West Bengal

Score: 76.14

NIRF Rankings: Top 3 ‘Dental’ institutes in India

Rank 1: Manipal College of Dental Sciences

Location: Udupi Karnataka

Score: 81.30

Rank 2: Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth

Location: Pune, Maharashtra

Score: 80.72

Rank 3: Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Score: 78.33

After a lot of uncertainty regarding the conduct of NEET exams, NTA has finally released the dates and the exam is scheduled to be held on September 12, 2021. Registration has begun on the official website and the protocols for conduct of exam has been communicated.
National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is a national level examination that is important for students who need to take admission in a medical/dental course.

Even since the opening of application portal, candidates are confused about the code of eligibility to be filled.

To be eligible for NEET (UG) – 2021, candidates need to refer to the following for qualifying examination criteria.

CODE: 01

A candidate who is appearing in the qualifying examination, i.e., 12 Standard in 2021, whose result is awaited, may apply and appear in the test but he/she shall not be eligible for admission to the Undergraduate Medical Courses if he/she does not pass the qualifying examination with the required pass percentage at the time of first round of Counselling.
Candidates who have appeared or are appearing at the qualifying Examination with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the main subject and expect to pass the Examination with the required percentage of marks are also eligible to apply and appear in the Competitive Entrance Examination. However, their candidature will be considered only if they provide documentary evidence of having passed the qualifying Examination with the required subjects and percentage of marks.

Code 02

The Higher/Senior Secondary Examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination which is equivalent to 10+2 Higher/Senior Secondary Examination after a period of 12 years study, the last two years of such study comprising of Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology (which shall include practical tests in these subjects) and Mathematics or any other elective subject with English at a level not less than the core course for English as prescribed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training after the introduction of the 10+2+3 educational structure as recommended by the National Committee on Education.
Candidates who have passed 10+2 from Open School or as private candidates shall not be eligible to appear for the ‘National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test’. Furthermore, a study of Biology/Biotechnology as an Additional Subject at 10+2 level also shall not be permissible.
The candidates who have passed 10+2 level with Biology as an additional subject will also be eligible for MBBS Entrance Examination (as per Hon’ble High Court Order No. 2341/-W/DHC/WRIT/D-1/2019 dated 24/09/2019 in the Writ Petition (C) No. 6773/2019. If the institute has to consider an examination of an Indian University or of a foreign/university to be equivalent to the 12 Class under 10+2 scheme/intermediate science examination, the candidates shall have to produce a certificate from the concerned Indian University/Association of Indian Universities to the effect that the examination passed by him/her is considered to be equivalent to the 12 class under 10+2 scheme/intermediate science examination.

CODE: 03

The Intermediate/Pre-degree Examination in Science of an Indian University/Board or other recognised examining body with Physics, Chemistry, Biology /Biotechnology (which shall include practical tests in these subjects) and also English as a compulsory subject.

CODE: 04

The Pre-professional/Pre-medical Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English after passing either the Higher Secondary Examination or the Pre-University or an equivalent examination. The Preprofessional/Pre-medical examination shall include practical tests in these subjects and also English as a compulsory subject.

CODE: 05

The first year of the three years’ degree course of a recognised University with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology including practical tests in these subjects provided the examination is a University Examination and candidate has passed the earlier qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology with English at a level not less than a core course.

CODE: 06

B.Sc. Examination of an Indian University provided that he/she has passed the B.Sc. Examination with not less than two of the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany, Zoology)/Biotechnology and further that he/ she has passed the earlier qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.

CODE: 07

Any other examination which in scope and standard (Last 02 years of 10+2 Study comprising of Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology; which shall include practical test in these subjects) is found to be equivalent to the Intermediate Science Examination of an Indian University/Board, taking Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology including practical tests in each of these subjects and English.

Provided also that to be eligible for NEET (UG) – 2021, the candidate must have passed in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology at the qualifying examination as mentioned in the regulation of NMC & DCI. In addition, they must have got a rank in the merit list of NEET (UG) – 2021 for admission to Undergraduate Medical Courses.

In respect of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes (NCL), the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology taken together in qualifying examination shall be 40% marks instead of 50% marks for Unreserved and General-EWS Candidates. In respect of PwBD candidates as per NMC and DCI Regulations, the minimum marks in the qualifying examination in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Botany & Zoology)/Biotechnology taken together shall be 40% instead of 50%.

Provided further that the students who have received education abroad and wish to seek admission into medical colleges in India must have passed in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English with 50% marks in class 12 and their equivalency determined by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as per regulations of the Medical Council of India and the concerned University.

The criteria for minimum qualifying marks to be eligible for admission to MBBS courses shall also be applicable to concerned INIs like AIIMS and JIPMER, reads the information bulletin reads.

कुछ दिनों पहले तक देश के मानचित्र पर अंजान सी छवि रखने वाला मध्य प्रदेश का बक्सवाहा जंगल पिछले कुछ समय से अचानक चर्चा का विषय बना हुआ है। लोगों का ध्यान इसके तरफ तब गया जब सोशल मीडिया पर ‘save baxwaha forest’ ट्रेंड करने लगा। आइए जानने और समझने का प्रयाश करते हैं की दरअसल ये पूरा मामला क्या है और क्यों आजकल यह मुद्दा प्रयावरण प्रेमियों और मध्य प्रदेश सरकार के बीच संघर्ष का कारण बना हुआ है।

जैसा की हम सभी जानते है कि भारत में हीरे कि सबसे बड़ी खान मध्य प्रदेश के पन्ना में स्थित है, किंतु अब मध्य प्रदेश के ही बक्सवाहा के जंगलों में हीरे कि एक बहुत बड़ी खान होने कि बात सामने आई है और ऐसा कहा जा रहा है कि अनुमानित रूप से यहां पर पन्ना के मुकाबले 15 गुना अधिक हीरा मौजूद है। मध्य प्रदेश सरकार ने इन हीरों को हासिल करने के लिए एक प्राइवेट कंपनी को यह जमीन 50 साल के लिए लीज पर देने का फैसला किया है। किंतु क्या जमीन के भीतर दबी इस बेशुमार खजाने को बाहर निकालना इतना आसान काम है? कदापि नहीं,और यही से जन्म होता है उस वजह कि जिसके कारण मध्य प्रदेश सरकार और पर्यावरण प्रेमी आमने सामने खरे हैं। दरअसल इन हीरों को बाहर निकालने के लिए तकरीबन 382 हेक्टेयर भूमि पर स्थित 2.5 लाख पेड़ों को काटना पड़ेगा और इसी बात को लेकर स्थानीय लोग और पर्यावरण संरक्षण के लिए काम करने वालों ने सरकार का विरोध शुरू किया है।

इस पूरे घटनाक्रम कि शुरुआत 20 साल पहले हुई जब छतरपुर के बक्सवाहा के जंगलों में प्रोजेक्ट डायमंड बंदर के तहत सर्वे का काम शुरू किया गया। इस क्षेत्र में छुपी भंडार के बारे में पता लगने पर 2 साल पहले राज्य सरकार ने इस जंगल कि 62.64 हेक्टेयर जमीन को जो कि खादान के लिए चिन्हित है, बिड़ला समूह को 50 साल के लिए लीज पर देने का फैसला किया। किंतु अब कम्पनी ने खदानों से निकलने वाले मलबों को दबाने के लिए कुल तकरीबन 382 हेक्टेयर भूमि कि मांग की है, कंपनी का कहना है की वो तत्काल इस प्रोजेक्ट में 2500 करोड़ का निवेश करेगी। कंपनी कि मांग को देखते हुए वन विभाग ने अनेकों बेशकीमती पेड़ों सहित तकरीबन 2.5 लाख पेड़ों को कटाई के लिए चिन्हित किया है। हालांकि इस प्रोजेक्ट को अभी केंद्रीय पर्यावरण एवम वन मंत्रालय कि मंजूरी मिलनी बाकी है,इस बाबत वन संरक्षक सुनील अग्रवाल का कहना है कि इस प्रोजेक्ट का प्रोपोजल केंद्र को भेजा जा चुका है किंतु अभी मंजूरी मिलनी बाकी है। ज्ञात हो कि 40 हेक्टेयर से अधिक क्षेत्र के खनन के प्रोजेक्ट को केंद्र सरकार कि पर्यावरण एवम वन मंत्रालय से मंजूरी लेनी पड़ती है।

लेकिन इस बात की भनक लगते ही स्थानीय लोगों ने इस प्रोजेक्ट का पुरजोर विरोध करना शुरू किया, देशभर में इस जंगल को बचाने के लिए जोर शोर से आवाजे उठने लगी। 9 मई को देशभर कि 50 संस्थानों ने वेबिनार करके आगे कि रणनीति पर चर्चा कि और यह कहा कि 5 जून को पर्यावरण दिवस के अवसर पर इस प्रोजेक्ट का विरोध करने के लिए बक्सवाहा के तरफ कूच करने का निर्णय लिया गया है और साथ ही यह भी कहा कि जरूरत पड़ने पर चिपको आन्दोलन के तरह वो लोग इन पेड़ों को बचाने के लिए फिर से वृक्षों से चिपकेंगे। इन लोगों का कहना है कि इस प्रोजेक्ट से जैव विविधता को भारी चोट पहुंचेगी। बुंदेलखंड का क्षेत्र पहले से ही सुखा ग्रस्त रहा है और पेड़ों कि कटाई के बाद यह क्षेत्र और विरान हो जायेगा। इन जंगलों में कई प्रकार के दुर्लव वृक्ष है और साथ ही विभिन्न प्रकार के जंगली जीवों का यह निवास स्थान भी है, जंगल के कटाई से यह प्राकृतिक संरचना पूरी तरह ध्वस्त हो जायेगी।

ICFRE के मुताबिक एक पेड़ कि औसत उम्र तकरीबन 50 साल होती है और इन 50 सालों में वह 50 लाख कीमत कि सुविधा देता है साथ ही लगभग 23 लाख 68 हजार कीमत का वायु प्रदूषण कम कम करता है और 20 लाख रुपए का भू-क्षरण नियंत्रण और उर्वरता बढ़ाने का काम करता है।लोगों का कहना है कि उन्हें हीरा निकाले जाने से कोई परेशानी नहीं है किंतु इसके लिए इतने बड़े पैमाने पर जंगल कि कटाई स्वीकार्य नहीं है,इसके लिए कोई दूसरा वैकल्पिक मार्ग निकाला जाना चाहिए। स्थानीय लोगों का कहना है कि वो विकास के खिलाफ कतई नहीं है किंतु उसकी कीमत इतने बड़े पैमाने पर जंगल की कटाई कभी नही हो सकती और वो सरकार के साथ एक लंबी चलने वाली लड़ाई के लिए तैयार हैं।

इस बाबत 9 अप्रैल की सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने दिल्ली कि समाजसेविका नेहा सिंह ने एक याचिका दायर कि और कहा कि हीरों के खनन के लिए इतने विशाल मात्रा में जीवनदायिनी वृक्षों कि कटाई नहीं होनी चाहिए। याचिका में कहा गया कि बिरला ग्रुप को दी गई लीज को भी रद्द किया जाए क्योंकि इस प्रोजेक्ट के कारण होने वाली विनाश कि क्षति पूर्ति करना असम्भव है,साथ ही जिस क्षेत्र में यह प्रोजेक्ट किया जाना है वह पेयजल कि समस्याओं से जूझ रहा है और सुखा ग्रस्त क्षेत्र है, पेड़ों कि कटाई से यह समस्या और भी विकराल रुक धारण कर लेगी।

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IHOIK के लिए देवेश की रिपोर्ट।

कोरोना वायरस के लगातार बढ़ते मामलों के बीच भारत में तीसरे चरण का टीकाकरण 1 मई से शुरू होने जा रहा है। केंद्र सरकार के नई घोषणा के मुताबिक अब 18 वर्ष से अधिक के सभी नागरिक टीकाकरण के पात्र होंगे। ज्ञात हो कि पहले चरण में फ्रंटलाइन वर्कर्स और दूसरे चरण में 45 वर्ष से ऊपर के नागरिकों को शामिल किया गया था। इस फैसले की जानकारी भारत सरकार के स्वास्थ मंत्रालय ने अपने आधिकारिक ट्विटर हैंडल से ट्वीट कर के भी दी।

#LargestVaccineDrive

It is clarified that #CoWin portal will be made ready for 18+ beneficiaries by 24th April.
Registrations for 18+ citizens to book appointments (from 1st May) will begin on 28th April.@PMOIndia @drharshvardhan @AshwiniKChoubey @PIB_India @DDNewslive

— Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) April 22, 2021

अब तक भारत में फ्रंटलाइन कार्यकर्ताओं के अलावा 45 वर्ष से ऊपर के व्यक्तियों को कोरोना से बचाव के लिए कोविशिल्ड और कोवैक्सिन नाम के दो टिके लगाए जा रहे। कोवैक्सीन को हैदराबाद की भारत बॉयोटेक ने बनाया है, वहीं कोविशिल्ड को ऑक्सफोर्ड यूनिवर्सिटी और एस्ट्राजेन्का ने मिल कर बनाया है, भारत में इसका निर्माण सीरम इंस्टिट्यूट ऑफ इंडिया में हो रहा है। स्पूतनिक वी नाम के एक और रूस निर्मित वैक्सीन के आपातZकालीन इस्तेमाल की अनुमति ड्रग कंट्रोलर जनरल ऑफ इंडिया ने दी है पर अब तक इसका प्रयोग शुरू नही किया गया है।

कैसे करें वैक्सीन के लिए पंजीकरण?

सरकार के फैसले के मुताबिक टीकाकरण के लिए पंजीकरण की सुविधा 28 अप्रैल से उपलब्ध होगी। वहीं 24 अप्रैल तक कोविन पोर्टल को 18 वर्ष से ऊपर के सभी वयस्कों के पंजीकरण के लिए तैयार कर दिया जाएगा। टीकाकरण के लिए 28 अप्रैल से केवल कोविन पोर्टल या आरोग्य सेतु एप्लिकेशन के माध्यम से ही पंजीकरण किया जा सकेगा।

It is CLARIFIED that the #CoWIN platform will be ready for 18+ beneficiaries by 24th April, however, the registrations to book appointments (starting 1st May) will begin only from 28th April 2021.#IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/AYhbNFiQEH

— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) April 22, 2021

कोविन पोर्टल के माध्यम से पंजीकरण की प्रक्रिया

1.  वेबसाइट https://www.cowin.gov.in/home पर जाएं और  Register / Sign in पर क्लिक करें।
2. अब अपना मोबाइल नंबर डालें और Get OTP पर क्लिक करें। ओटीपी प्राप्त होते ही ओटीपी डाल कर वेरीफाई करें।
3. ‘रजिस्ट्रेशन फ़ॉर वैक्सिनेशन’ पेज पर फोटो आईडी प्रमाण, नाम, लिंग और जन्म के वर्ष सहित सभी विवरण दर्ज करें। यह हो जाने के बाद, रजिस्टर को क्लिक कर दें।
4. रजिस्टर करने के बाद, आप अपॉइंटमेंट शेड्यूल करने के विकल्प पर जाएंगे। रजिस्टर्ड व्यक्ति के नाम के आगे ‘’शेड्यूल” पर क्लिक करें।
5. अब अपना पिन कोड एंटर करें और सर्च पर क्लिक करें। आपको आपके पिनकोड के अनुसार वैक्सिनेशन केंद्र दिख जाएंगे।
6. तारीख और समय को स्केक्त करें और ‘कन्फर्म/सबमिट’ पर क्लिक करें।और इसी के साथ आपकी पंजीकरण की प्रक्रिया पूरी हो जाएगी।

आरोग्य सेतु से पंजीकरण की प्रक्रिया।

1. आरोग्य सेतु ऐप खोले और होम स्क्रीन पर दिख रहे coWIN टैब पर क्लिक करें।
2. अब अपना मोबाइल नंबर डालें और Get OTP पर क्लिक करें। ओटीपी प्राप्त होते ही ओटीपी डाल कर वेरीफाई करें।
3. ‘रजिस्ट्रेशन फ़ॉर वैक्सिनेशन’ पेज पर फोटो आईडी प्रमाण, नाम, लिंग और जन्म के वर्ष सहित सभी विवरण दर्ज करें। यह हो जाने के बाद, रजिस्टर को क्लिक कर दें।
4. रजिस्टर करने के बाद, आप अपॉइंटमेंट शेड्यूल करने के विकल्प पर जाएंगे। रजिस्टर्ड व्यक्ति के नाम के आगे ‘’शेड्यूल” पर क्लिक करें।
5. अब अपना पिन कोड एंटर करें और सर्च पर क्लिक करें। आपको आपके पिनकोड के अनुसार वैक्सिनेशन केंद्र दिख जाएंगे।
6. तारीख और समय को स्केक्त करें और ‘कन्फर्म/सबमिट’ पर क्लिक करें।

बताते चलें कि हाल ही में प्रकाशित सरकारी आंकड़ों के मुताबिक कोवैक्सीन और कोविशिल्ड टिका लेने वाले व्यक्तियों में 99 प्रतिशत अब तक कोविड से सुरक्षित है। अगर आपकी उम्र 18 वर्ष से ऊपर है तो आप भी ऊपर दिए गए स्टेप्स का पालन कर के खुद को कोरोना से सुरक्षित करने की तरफ कदम बढ़ा सकते हैं।

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हेल्थ डेस्क के लिए आशीष रंजन की रिपोर्ट

In an unprecedented move, the Central Board Of secondary Education has decided to cancel it’s 10th board examination whereas the 12th board which was earlier scheduled to be conducted from June 4th, 2021 now stands postponed. The union Education Minister, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank made these announcements in a series of tweets. The decision came after the high level meeting chaired by Prime Minister to review the situation for conduct of board examinations.

In his tweet regarding class 10th board, Dr. Nishank stated that the examination stands cancelled and results will be prepared on the basis of objective criterion which will be developed by CBSE. This implies that now the board has to formulate a method of marks distribution.

2. The Board Exams for Class Xth to be held from 4th May to June 14th, 2021 are hereby cancelled. The results of Class Xth Board will be prepared on the basis of an objective criterion to be developed by the Board.

— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) April 14, 2021

He also added that if any candidate is not satisfied with the marks allotted on the base of the criterion set by board, he/she can sit in special exams to be conducted when situations get back to normalcy.

Any candidate who is not satisfied with the marks allocated to him/her on this basis will be given an opportunity to sit in an exam as and when the conditions are conducive to hold the exams.

— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) April 14, 2021

The Education minister announced that the class 12th board examinations stand postponed as of now. A review of the situation will be taken on 1st June 2021 and then a further schedule will be declared. He also mentioned that students will be informed about the exam dates at least in a prior of 15 days.

1. The Board Exams for Class XIIth to be held from May 4th to June, 14th, 2021 are hereby postponed. These exams will be held hereafter.

— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) April 14, 2021

These decisions are taken after considering the present situation of the pandemic and school closures, and also taking in account the safety and well-being of the students. Also, a number of students and parents were using different social media platforms to ask for postponement of Board exams in wake of skyrocketing Covid-19 cases in the country.

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Report by Ashish Ranjan for Education Desk

In an unprecedented move that would have big impact on future of engineers produced in the country, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has made mathematics and physics at Class XII-level optional to get admissions to BE and B.Tech courses from 2021-22.

Students who are seeking admission into engineering colleges must have passed 10 + 2 with three of the following subjects:

• Physics
• Mathematics
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Electronics
• Information Technology
• Biology
• Informatics Practices
• Biotechnology
• Technical Vocational Subject
• Agriculture
• Engineering Graphics
• Business Studies
• Entrepreneurship

In its handbook AICTE said that candidates will have to score 45 per cent marks, and 40 per cent if in reserved category, in the above subjects taken together. “The universities will offer suitable bridge courses such as mathematics, physics, engineering drawing for students coming from diverse backgrounds to achieve learning outcomes of the programme,” it said.

The move has proven to be a controversial one with many experts stating that physics and mathematics are absolute essentials for a course in engineering. Many experts have urged AICTE to reconsider its decision.

AICTE Chairman Anil D Sahasrabudhe told that the choice of three mandatory courses as input to engineering has been expanded. “Hence for different disciplines there could be different three mandatory courses,” he said. He said that this would give a lot of flexibility in line with National Education Policy but acknowledged that physics and math are important to understand engineering otherwise a lot of bridge courses would be required.

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Report Based On Inputs from News Agencies and handbook released by AICTE

JEE Main 2021 aspirants will take the test over four cycles this year. A total of 21.75 lakh candidates have made the JEE Main registration. The number is near to twice the number of students that appeared in 2020 for JEE Main. With nearly 22 lakh candidates, JEE surpasses NEET 2020 as the largest UG exam in the country in terms of registration.

It is going to be one of the biggest computer-based UG competitive exams in the country. Primarily because JEE Main would also replace UPSEE examination for admissions to AKTU. Also, 200 technical institutions from UP would be conducting its admission through JEE Main 2021 scores.

From this year candidates can appear the exam in 10 new languages. JEE Main 2021. There are nearly 2.2 lakh candidates appearing from Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh. However, most of the students would be taking up JEE Main 2021 in English.

The last date for JEE Main 2021 registration was January 23, 2021. A total of 149621 candidates have opted to appear for the exam in Indian languages. Nearly half of this value has opted for Hindi Languages. A total of 44094 and 24841 candidates will appear in Gujarati and Bengali Languages respectively.

The first cycle of JEE Main 2021 will be held in February. The consecutive cycles will be in March, April and May, respectively. A total of 6.6 lakh candidates will appear in the first cycle. The registration window will open briefly for the second, third, and fourth cycle. The total number of candidates may go high during the registration processes.

Apart from IIITs, NITs, GFTIs and premier private institutions, technical colleges from Uttar Pradesh will also take admission based on JEE Main score. The other States which have been using JEE main scores are Haryana, MP, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Nagaland, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Punjab.

राजस्थान सरकार के आदेश के बाद कोचिंग नगरी कोटा एक बार फिर छात्रों के सपनों को सवांरने के लिए तैयार हो रहा है। दस महीने बन्द रहने के बाद इंजीनियरिंग और मेडिकल प्रतियोगिताओं की तैयारी कराने वाले कोचिंग संस्थान फिर खुल रहे हैं। राजस्थान के मुख्यमंत्री अशोक गहलोत ने ट्वीट कर के जानकारी दी कि 18 जनवरी से कोचिंग संस्थान खोले जा सकते हैं और उसी के आलोक में राज्य के गृह विभाग ने कोचिंग व्यवस्था के संचालन के लिए विस्तृत नियमावली जारी की है। इन नियमावलियों में कोचिंग संस्थान, होस्टल/ मेस/ पीजी संचालकों के लिए सख्त दिशानिर्देश दिए गए हैं।

A. केवल कन्टेन्टमेंट जोन्स के बाहर शिक्षा विभाग के निर्देशानुसार विद्यार्थियों को स्वैच्छिक रूप से कोचिंग संस्थान जाने की अनुमति होगी।B. लेकिन ऐसा करने से पूर्व विद्यार्थियों को माता-पिता/अभिभावक से लिखित सहमति प्राप्त करना आवश्यक होगा।
C. आनलाईन/डिस्टेन्स लर्निंग अध्यापन का preferred माध्यम रहेगा एवं इसे प्रोत्साहित किया जाएगा।
D. जहाँ आनलाईन क्लासेज चलाई जा रही हैं, और जहाँ विद्यार्थी भौतिक रूप से उपस्थित होने के बजाय आॅनलाइन क्लासेज को प्राथमिकता देते हैं, तो उन्हें इसकी अनुमति दी जाए।
E. विद्यार्थी केवल माता-पिता की लिखित सहमति पर ही क्लासेज अटैन्ड कर सकेंगे।
F. राजस्थान के बाहर से आने वाले विद्यार्थी को राजस्थान आने के चौबीस घंटे पहले आरटीपीसीआर टेस्ट की जांच करानी होगी और उपरोक्त जांच के निगेटिव आने पर ही विद्यार्थी को कोचिंग में प्रवेश की अनुमति होगी।
G. संस्थान द्वारा प्रत्येक विद्यार्थी के आगमन पर उनका स्क्रीनिंग टेस्ट कराना अनिवार्य होगा।
H. छात्रों की उपस्थिति पर जोर नहीं दिया जायेगा और पूर्णतः माता पिता की अनुमति पर ही आधारित होगा।
I. सभी कोचिंग संस्थानो द्वारा कोचिंग के लिए प्रवेश लेने वाले विद्यार्थियों के संबंध में सूचना जिला कलक्टर द्वारा नियुक्त नोडल अधिकारी को प्रेषित किया जाना सुनिश्चित किया जाएगा।

कोचिंग संस्थान खोले जाने से पूर्व की जाने वाली व्यवस्था:

1. कोचिंग संस्थान खोलने से पहले संपूर्ण भवन, फर्नीचर, उपकरण, स्टेशनरो, संग्रहण स्थान, पानी के टैंक, रसोईघर, बाथरूम, कैन्टीन, प्रयोगशाला इत्यादि की पूर्ण सफाई एवं कीटाणु रहित/Santize कराया जाये।

2. कक्षों इत्यादि में हवा का पूर्ण प्रवाह रहे यह सुनिश्चित किया जायें।

3. हाथ धोने को पर्याप्त उपकरण उपलब्ध हो।

4. धर्मल स्कैनिंग/कीटाणुनाशक /Santizer पर्याप्त मात्रा में उपलब्ध हो।

5. कोचिंग संस्थानों में आवागमन हेतु परिवहन के समस्त साधन सैनिटाईज हो।

6. संस्थान के खोले जान से पूर्व यह सुनिश्चित किया जावे कि
विद्यार्थयों के बैठने की व्यवस्था ऐसी हो कि परस्पर बैठक की दूरी 6 फीट रखी जाये। स्टाफ रूम, एवं परिसर एवं अन्य स्थानों पर सामाजिक दूरी बनाये जाने हेतु पर्याप्त व्यवस्था की जायें।

7. संस्थान का यह दायित्व होगा कि विद्याचियों, अभिभावकों, स्टॉफ को कोरोना वायरस (कोविड-19) संबंधी चुनौतियों एवं उनकी भूमिका
के बारे में विस्तृत रूप से जागरूक करें।

৪. सस्थान में यथा स्थान सामाजिक दूरी बनाये रखने, हाथ धोने एवं मास्क संबंधी पोस्टर, संदेश, स्टीकर लगाया जाना सुनिश्चित किया जायें।

9. सार्वजनिक स्थानों पर थूकने पर प्रतिबंध हो।

10. संस्थान को खोले जाने से पूर्व रिसेप्शन, पानी पीने के स्थान, हाथ धोने के स्थान पर निश्चित दुरी पर सर्किल (Marking circle) किया जावें । संस्थान खोले जाने से पूर्व अभिभावकों की सहमति प्राप्त की जावें।

11. संस्थान का यह दायित्व होगा वह पूर्ण प्रशिक्षित स्टाफ/नर्स एवं चिकित्सक की संपूर्ण अवधि में उपलब्धता सुनिश्चित रखें।

12. संस्थान द्वारा पाठ्यक्रम का निर्धारण इस प्रकार किया जावे कि कोचिंग समय में कमी की जा सके।

13. एक बैच से दूसरे बैच के मध्य कम से कम 30 मिनट का अंतराल रखा जाना चाहिए, ताकि दोनों बैचों के छात्र एक साथ एकत्रित न हो सके।

14. यह भी सुनिश्चित किया जाये कि एक बैच के समापित उपरांत एवं दूसरा बैच प्रारम्भ होने से पूर्व सम्बन्धित कक्षा को सेनेटाईज कराया जाये।

संस्थान के खोले जाने पर दिशा-निर्देश:-

संस्थान यह सुनिश्चित करेगा कि-

1. मुख्य द्वार पर सामाजिक दूरी का ध्यान रखा जाये एवं विद्यार्थी / अभिभावक / कर्मचारी अनावश्यक रूप से एकत्रित न हो |
2. अध्ययन अवधि के दौरान संस्थान में एवं सार्वजनिक परिवहन के दौरान फेस मास्क पहनना अनिवार्य होगा | “No Mask No Entry” की पालना आवश्यक है |
3. सेनेटाईजेशन एवं तापमान की जांच करने के पश्चात ही प्रवेश सुनिश्चित हो
4. गार्ड कैबिन में भी सामाजिक दूरी का पालन किया जाये एवं प्रत्येक शिफ्ट के गार्ड नियमित रूप से हाथ धोने / सेनेटाईजेशन का ध्यान रखें ।
5. संस्थान में प्रतिदिन काम में आने वाली स्टेशनरी एवं अन्य उपकरणों को सेनेटाइजर किया जाये ।
6. प्रमुख द्वार पर किसी भी अनजान व्यक्ति से कोई भी वस्तु बिना वेरिफिकेशन के प्राप्त नहीं की जाये ।
7. संस्थान में आने वाले सामान को बिना सेनेटाईजेशन के आने की अनुमति नहीं हो ।
8. सार्वजनिक स्थान पर थूकने पर प्रतिबंध हो एवं उल्लंघन किये जाने पर नियमानुसार आर्थिक दंड कारित किया जाये ।
9. यह सुनिश्चित किया जाये कि सभी विद्यार्थी एवं फैकल्टी मेम्बर्स ऐसी किसी सतह जो कि सार्वजनिक सम्पर्क में है, को छूने के उपरांत साबुन व पानी से हाथ धोए एवं सेनेटाईजर का उपयोग करें, इस हेतु यथा स्थान पोस्टर / स्टीकर लगाते जाते ।
10. कोविड-19 दिशा – निर्देशों का उल्लंघन करने वालों का ध्यान रखने के लिए संस्थान में कैमरों की व्यवस्था की जाये ।
11. संस्थान अपने विद्यार्थी एवं फैकल्टी स्टाफ को सार्वजनिक एवं स्वंय की सुरक्षा के लिये उनके मोबाइल फोन पर आरोग्य सेतु एप इंस्टॉल करने एवं उपयोग करने के लिये प्रेरित व प्रोत्साहित करेंगे ।

कक्षाओं में अध्ययन के दौरान रखी जाने वाली सावधानियां:

1. विद्यार्थियों की एंट्री व एक्जिट के दौरान सामाजिक दूरी का ध्यान रखा जावे।

2. कोचिंग कक्ष में प्रवेश करते समय एवं बाहर जाने के समय
सेनेटाईजर/ साबुन/पानी से हाथ धोने को प्रोत्साहित किया जावें।

3. विद्यार्थियों के चेहरों पर मास्क (No Mask No Entry) व स्वयं पानी की बोतल लाना सुनिश्चित किया जावे।

4. किसी विद्यार्थी द्वारा मास्क नहीं लगाया जाने पर संस्थान द्वारा मास्क उपलब्ध कराना सुनिश्चित किया जावे।

5. प्रत्येक फ्लोर पर क्लासरूम एवं फैकल्टी रूम को प्रतिदिन सेनेटाईज किया जावे एवं खिड़की/दरवाजों को खुला रखा जावे ताकि हवा का पर्याप्त प्रवाह सुनिश्चित रहे।

6. कैंटीन स्टाफ एवं कैंटीन काउंटर के सेनेटाईजेशन का ध्यान रखा जावे विद्यार्थियों को सामग्री उपलब्ध कराते समय स्टाफ द्वारा सेनेटाईज दस्तानों का प्रयोग किया जावे।

7. कुर्सियों, सामान्य सुविधाओं एवं मानव सम्पर्क में आने वाले सभी बिन्दुओं जैसे रेलिंग्स, डोर हैण्डलस एवं सार्वजनिक सतह, फर्श आदि की बार-बार सफाई की जायेगी।

8. प्रतिदिन सभी छात्रों का तापमान मापने एवं सेनेटाईजेशन के उपरान्त ही प्रवेश दिया जावे।

9. विद्यार्थियों को अपने कक्ष के अतिरिक्त अन्य विद्यार्थियों के कक्ष में प्रवेश अनुमति नहीं है।

10. आपातकालीन स्थिति में तुरन्त चिकित्सकीय सहायता उपलब्ध कराई जावे।

11.संस्थान में अध्ययन के दौरान किसी विद्यार्थी में कोविड- 19 पाये जाने पर उसे तुरन्त निकटस्थ अस्पताल / कोविड सेंटर में ईलाज/ आईसोलेशन हेतु रेफर/भर्ती किया जावेगा, जिसका व्यय संस्थान द्वारा वहन किया जावेगा।

12. संस्थान द्वारा एंबुलेंस की व्यवस्था की जावेगी।

संस्थान द्वारा संचालित हॉस्टल/अन्य हॉस्टलों/पीजी/किराये के मकानों में की जाने वाली आवश्यक व्यवस्थाऐं:-

1. एक कक्ष में एक विद्यार्थी के ही रुकने की व्यवस्था सुनिश्चित की जावे। जिन बड़े कक्षों में एक से अधिक विद्यार्थियों को रुकने की व्यवस्था है, उनमें अस्थाई पार्टिशन की व्यवस्था कर सिंगल रूप में परिवर्तित किया जावे।

2. विद्यार्थियों के हॉस्टल में रहने के दौरान पर्याप्त सामाजिक दूरी संधारित की जावे।

3. हॉस्टल में उन्ही बच्चों को प्राथमिकता से लिया जावे जिनके स्थानीय निवास न हो एवं ऑनलाईन शिक्षण की व्यवस्था न हो।

4. प्रत्येक विद्यार्थी की प्रतिदिन स्क्रीनिंग सुनिश्चित की जावे।

5. बाहर से आने वाले छात्रों को हॉस्टल पहुंचने पर प्रारंभिक दिनों में अन्य छात्रों से पर्याप्त दूरी सुनिश्चित की जावे।

6. छात्रों के मानसिक एवं भावनात्मक मनोबल को सुदृढ़ करने हेतु संस्थान द्वारा काउंसलर की व्यवस्था की जावे।

7. संस्थान के स्टाफ के अतिरिक्त अनावश्यक लोगों के आगमन पर रोक लगाई जावे।

8. किसी भी छात्र या स्टाफ के सदस्य में कोरोना वायरस के लक्षण प्रकट होने पर उसे तुरंत आइसोलेट किया जाकर चिकित्सालय सुविधा उपलब्ध कराई जावे। इस हेतु पृथक हॉल/तल की व्यवस्था भी सुनिश्चित की जावे।

मैस व्यवस्था:-

1. यह सुनिश्चित किया जाए कि प्रत्येक छात्रावास में मैस व्यवस्था अनिवार्य हो, ताकि विद्यार्थियों को बाहर से भोजन नहीं मंगवाना पड़े।

2. मैस में एकत्रित होकर भोजन करने के स्थान पर अपने कक्ष में ही भोजन करने हेतु प्रोत्साहित किया जावे।

3. यह सुनिश्चित किया जावे कि प्रतिदिन रसोई अच्छी तरह से साफ किया जावे और सेनेटाइज किया जावे। यह भी सुनिश्चित किया जावे की गंदा पानी एक जगह एकत्रित न हो।

4. मैस में विद्यार्थियों के बैठने के स्थान को प्रतिदिन धुलाया जावे और फर्निचर को सेनेटाइज किया जावे।

5. खाना परोसने वाला स्टाफ अनिवार्य रूप से हाथ दस्तानें/मास्क का उपयोग करें।

6. विद्यार्थियों की मैस में एंट्री के समय अनिवार्य रूप से हाथ धोना/सेनेटाइज करना सुनिश्चित किया जावे।

7. सामाजिक दूरी का पालन करते हुए भोजन की व्यवस्था सुनिश्चित की जावे।

8. कोरोना महामारी को देखते हुए भोजन में आवश्यक पौष्टिक तत्वों की अनिवार्यता सुनिश्चित की जावे।

9. मैस में पीने के स्थान की स्वच्छता सुनिश्चित की जावे।

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Are Sleep Cycle, Biological Clock and  Grades correlated?

Irregular sleep cycle and performance, are they related? Can sleeping in daytime affect my scores? How do I cope with such an amount of homework and continuously varying class timings? What is a biological clock?

Does sleep sacrifice worth good marks?

Visit any student during exam season and you will find him or her glued to the book all night long. After all, studying whole night isn’t an anomaly these days. Many students know that depriving themselves from night time sleep is bad, but they are ready to sacrifice their physical and mental health to score points on tally. They know that once they are through the exam, they can sleep 12hrs a day. Is this mentality a healthy one?

Sleep, Sleep, Sleep!

70% of High School or senior students sleep less than 8 hours a night. 68% of students have trouble falling asleep because of stress. 12% of students with sleep problems miss or fall asleep in class three or more times a month. 20% of students pull all-nighters at least once a month. Teens who do not get enough sleep are more likely to be overweight, not get enough exercise, suffer from depression, and get bad grades.

What do scientists say?

Researchers at Harvard claim that a sufficient sleep is not only important in the exam days but also in the whole academic session. Night-time sleep deprivation can have direct and blunt effects on physical and mental health. It would detrimentally impact one’s score card. Research says that the daytime sleep cannot outplay the night-time sleep and hence, must not be compromised in any case.

Sleep your way to Success:

Ernest Hemingway is said to have once remarked, “I love sleep. My life has a tendency to fall apart when I’m awake.” Whether you have it all together during the day or feel more like Hemingway, we all benefit from healthy sleep habits. Sleep promotes cognition and memory, facilitates learning, recharges our mental and physical batteries, and generally helps us make the most out of our days. With plentiful sleep, we improve our mental and physical health, reduce stress, and maintain the routine that is critical to healthy daily functioning. While for students, sleep is the first thing to be cut short whenever they try getting into other activities like games, cultural events, studies, and other extracurricular activities. Many prominent personalities promoted sufficient sleep at appropriate times. Even Einstein used to sleep for 10 hours. (during night)

What is a biological clock?

Most people notice that they naturally experience different levels of sleepiness and alertness throughout the day, but what causes these patterns is unknown to many. The two factors influencing this are sleep/wake homeostasis and circadian biological clock.

The sleep/wake homeostasis warns the body that it is “time to go to bed”. It also helps us to get adequate amounts of sleep at night so that we can work all day. If this is the only restoring process, we would be most alert during the daytime, while our craving for sleep would keep increasing with the increasing awake time. In short, the homeostasis maintains a profound balance in sleep and wakefulness.

The circadian biological clock is controlled by a part of the brain called the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN), a group of cells in the hypothalamus that respond to light and dark signals. From the optic nerve of the eye, light travels to the SCN, signaling the internal clock that it is time to be awake. The SCN signals to other parts of the brain that control hormones, body temperature and other functions that play a role in making us feel sleepy or awake.

When properly aligned, a circadian rhythm can promote consistent and restorative sleep. But when this circadian rhythm is thrown off, it can create significant sleeping problems. Research is also revealing that circadian rhythms play an integral role in diverse aspects of physical and mental health.

The circadian rhythms throughout the body are connected to a master clock, sometimes referred to as the circadian pacemaker, located in the brain. Circadian rhythms are closely connected to day and night. While other cues, like exercise, social activity, and temperature, can affect the master clock, light is the most powerful influence on circadian rhythms.

Is Circadian Rhythm the same as a Biological Clock?

Circadian rhythm is generally discussed in the reference to sleep-wake cycle. Biological clocks help regulate the timing of bodily processes, including circadian rhythms. A circadian rhythm is an effect of a biological clock, but not all biological clocks are circadian.

Circadian Rhythms except sleep

Research continues to uncover details about circadian rhythms, but evidence has connected them to metabolism and weight through the regulation of blood sugar and cholesterol. Circadian rhythms influence mental health as well, including the risk of psychiatric illnesses like depression and bipolar disorder diseases like dementia, as well as the potential for neurodegenerative

Too much for disturbing this rhythm, isn’t it?

When circadian rhythm is thrown off, it means that the body’s systems don’t function optimally.

Disruption In Circadian Rhythm, How?

• Jet Lag Disorder: This occurs when a person crosses multiple time zones in a short period of time
• Shift Work Disorder: This is seen in people working night shifts.
• Advanced Sleep Phase Disorder: People with this type of disruption find that they get tired early in the evening and wake up very early in the morning. Even if they want to be up later at night or sleep later in the morning, people with an advanced sleep phase disorder usually cannot do so.
• Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder: This type of circadian rhythm disruption is associated with “night owls” who stay up late at night and sleep in late in the morning.
• Irregular Sleep-Wake Rhythm Disorder: People with this rare disorder have no consistent pattern to their sleep and may have many naps or short sleeping periods throughout a 24-hour day. It is frequently connected to conditions that affect the brain.

The research suggests that physical and mental activity during local minima of the circadian cycle leads to impaired performance and dramatically increased physiological and psychological stress.

What is in for Grades?

For students, the logic is simple: Less time sleeping means more time to cram for that exam. According to some studies, as many as 60% of students claim to pull-all nighters, and their reasons were twice as often academic as social (Thacher 2008). As corroborated by many animal studies, the disruption in circadian rhythm has numerous detrimental effects on the learning, recalling, and sensory powers of the brain. Research concludes that most of the animals learn the most in their natural awake time period.

Cockroaches, rats, and mice, all nocturnal are more successful in various memory tasks when they learn during the nighttime. (Decker 2007, Hauber 2001, Hoffmann 1992, respectively). Those rats who were phase shifted had a harder time with recall, more like sitting blank in the examination hall, huh?

A study in humans confirmed this, showing that students who shifted their sleep-wake cycle by 2 hours had difficulty concentrating, even if they were sleeping a full 8 hours nightly (Taub 1974). This thereby proves the point that if a student is sacrificing the sleep days before exam and prefers studying, it is sorry to say that but your brain will be in denial- lack of concentration, anxiety, loss of understanding of the topic etc. are some prime features of it.

Is sleep a friend of students?

The hippocampus is associated with spatial memory and the crucial process of forming long-term memories. Neurogenesis—the growth of new neurons—in the hippocampus is associated with learning (Epp 2007) and it has been shown that circadian disruption can inhibit neurogenesis through many pathways. Restating the fact that sleep can affect neurogenesis.

Melatonin, a key ingredient of a good learning brain, is drastically affected by the ‘extra’ light hours at night and especially by the loving ‘night-time coffee’ of students’.

What’s more, circadian disruption has been shown to disturb the normal fluctuations of cortisol (Wotus et al 2013). Disruption of cortisol rhythms has been associated with structural changes in the hippocampus (Gartside et al 2003) and deficits in certain types of training of rats and mice. All three of these pathways lie at the center of sleep, body clocks, and learning and memory.

All of these findings suggest there is strong biological evidence in favor of students calling it a night, even when an exam is coming up. What could possibly be derived from the experiments above is that we should positively swap our night time studies as they exacerbate our loose ends and decrease the overall efficiency of a healthy human brain.

Conclusion:

Just choose the blankets over books, sleepiness over sleeplessness, stop deluging your brain with the knowledge when it just needs to relax and fuse all the information that you have gained for the day. What’s a more simple way of thinking this is that let your brain prepare for the next day rather than wasting the next day being half asleep.

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A report by Sashit Vijay

With an increase in the availability of knowledge and information, with an increase in the availability of options to explore a career of your choice, there are a number of people who opt to stand apart from the crowd and follow a career option that leads them towards their passion. One such stream is the fashion industry.

Choosing fashion as a career is very good for the students interested in fashion and NIFT is one of the best colleges where you can take addmission in Bachelor and master degree. Diploma course is also available for the graduate.

About NIFT

NIFT (National Institute Of Fashion Technology), set up in 1986, is the pioneer institute of fashion education in the country and has been a leading institute for providing the textile and apparel industries with a professional human resource. It was made a statutory institute in 2006 by an Act of the Indian Parliament with the President of India as ‘Visitor’. NIFT has full fledged campuses all across the country. NIFT has been working as a knowledge service provider to the Union and State governments in the area of design development and positioning of handlooms and handicrafts.

Branches of NIFT

The Campuses at Chennai, Gandhinagar, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai were set up in 1995 and that of Bengaluru in 1997. The new millennium witnessed emergence of new campuses in Bhopal, Bhubneshwar, Jodhpur, Kangra, Kannur, Patna, Raebareli and Shillong. The Campus at Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir is the newly added node to NIFT’s network.

Courses at NIFT

Fee Structure

The fee structure for NIFT colleges changes with level and duration of the course. However the annual fees for most of the NIFT campuses is the same and is about 2.5 Lakh per year.

Admission process

To secure admission in courses offered at NIFT, candidates need to appear in NIFT entrance exam. Candidates are eligible to appear for NIFT entrance exam for UG courses if they have cleared their Class 10+2 from a recognised board with passing marks. Qualification required for NIFT admission in PG level courses is that candidates should possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised institute.

Career Opportunities

• Fashion Design
• Textile Design
• Leather Design
• Accessory Design
• Knitwear Design
• Fashion Communication
• Apparel Production
• Apparel Design and Merchandising
• Lifestyle Accessory Design

Industrial design

• Product Design
• Furniture and Interior Design
• Ceramic and Glass Design
• Transportation and automobile Design
• Toy and Game Design
• Architecture
• Civil Construction

Communication Design

• Graphic Design
• Animation Design
• Film and Video Communication
• Exhibition Design
• Photography Design

Kota – the city situated on the banks of river Chambal is not only famous for its lip smacking delicious kachoris but also famous for a number of things that mostly remain unappreciated. Being known as the ‘Education Hub’ and being famous primarily for the coaching facilities, we remain unaware of a number of other things that make this city extra special.  One such unrecognized thing is a famous fabric known as Kota Doria (Doria means thread).

Kota Doria, itself gives us the illustration of its origin but according to some historians, Mysore, in Karnataka region was the first place where the art of making Kota Doria was invented. Artisans who practiced weaving this fabric were referred to as “Masurias”.

In the the mid 17th century during the Mughal era, these Masurias were brought to the town of Kota by Rao Kishore Singh of Kotah. As the Art of making the fabric was highly complex and only skilled artisans could do that, the fabric was also known as “Kota- Masuriya”, now now poopularly known as Kota Doria.

The fabric is a combination of cotton and silk. Cotton provides strength and durability, while silk ensures its softness and shine. The fabric is light, airy, comfortable and soft making it the first choice of numerous people residing in hot and humid regions.

Kaithoon, a small town in the district of Kota is the major hub of Kota Doria production. Though a few clusters of production are also found in the villages of Bundi, Baran and Kota.

The process of making the fabric starts with the preparation of the yarn followed by the preparation of the loom.

Preparation of the Yarn includes- Pirn winding, Wrapping, Dyeing, Sizing.

Preparation of the loom includes- Drafting, Denting, Piecing, Design setting and Weaving.

An eminent square pattern (known as Khats) makes the fabric more attractive and is also the patent design.  But as the fabric grew popular, many designers started experimenting with the fabric and now it is produced in many shades and patterns. In the earlier days, the fabric was used for making turbans and sarees but with time it is being used in making Suits, Kurta, Lehangas, Curtains, Pouches, etc. too.  In India, the Kota Doria saree is mainly worn by the women of the Marwari community.

To meet the needs of the demand of the Fabric, the use of power looms has also started over a period of 50 years. A power loom can produce approximately 20 sarees a day while it approximately takes a month or two to complete a saree on a handloom. Only a skilled and experienced person in the field of textile can differentiate the Hand loomed and the Power loomed Kota Doria.  The Government has also awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) to distinguish the fabric made on handloom and Power loom.

Kota Doria is one of the finest open weave fabrics in India and the fabric being airy, light and self- woven makes it one of the most loving fabric for People living in the hot and humid regions of India.

 

Since India is largely dependent on agriculture for its economy, studying its technical aspects is very important. Specialised courses are offered to aspiring individuals who wish to explore all possible innovations in the field of agricultural. These courses produce professionals who can apply scientific approach to the idea of farming. The individuals enrolled in the course learn various technical and practical methods related to agriculture, such as: methods to improve crop yield and reduce soil population.

The ICAR AIEEA or Indian Council of Agricultural Research All India Entrance Examination is conducted for filling 15% of seats in Bachelor’s degree programmes and short listing students for getting placed in doctoral programmes, Post Graduate and Undergraduate in agriculture and Allied Sciences.

On the basis of AIEEA UG, aspirants get an opportunity to be awarded with ‘National Talent Scholarships in Agriculture & Allied Science Subjects’ in different Agricultural Universities across the nation.

In 2019, 8,374 candidates attempted for AICE-JRF/SRF (PGS); 31,486 for PG course and 2,36,931 for UG course.

Eligibility:

To appear n the examination, a candidate must have completed 12th or +2 Education from any recognised board in English medium with at least 3 subjects with mathematics, biology, physics or chemistry. The applicant must be an Indian only. The minimum age of the candidate must be at least 16 years. The minimum qualifying marks required in class 12th exam to be eligible for the  process is 50% for general, OBC or non-creamy layer candidates and it is just 40% for candidates belonging from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or Physically challenged category.

Exam pattern & courses on offer:

Duration of the exam is 2 and ½ hour that takes place once a year in online mode, conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency). Official website is https://ntaicar.nic.in. Based on the score obtained in this exam, candidates can secure a total of 11 UG courses.

Courses available for students of Biology stream:

• Agriculture
• Horticulture
• Fisheries
• Forestry
• Sericulture
• Home science
• Biotechnology
• Food science

Courses available for students of Mathematics stream:

• Agriculture Engineering
• Dairy Technology
• Agricultural Marketing & co-operation
• Forestry
• Food Science
• Biotechnology

Admission and career opportunities:

There are around 102 ICAR institutes and 71 agricultural universities in the country. Top Institutions /Universities  accepting admissions in UG courses based on ICAR-AIEEA are SAUs (State Agricultural Universities), IARI (Indian Agricultural Research Institute), IVRI, (Indian Veterinary Research Institute), CIFE (Central Institute of Fisheries Education), NDRI (National Dairy Research Institute), RPCAU (Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University), CAU (Central Agricultural University), etc.

Studying agricultural research at ICAR makes a candidate eligible for Central and state government jobs that include

1. Indian Forest service (IFS)

2. Banking

3. Research

4. Engineering

5. Consultation

6. Corporate

7. Plantation

Apart from this, any government job that specifies graduation as the required qualification like civil services, defence services, banks etc., the Ag BSc graduates can equally apply like any other graduate. Moreover, there are large number of local, national and international private business organisations, manufactures and NGOs where agriculture products professionals can find a decent employment.

A report by Sakshi Saranya Rout for IHOIK education desk

Indians and engineering runs  parallel to each other, a big percentage of youth is in the race to secure a seat in a good engineering college. JEE, which is conducted in two phases opens the gates of IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs but as the competition is quite high, it is impossible to land in these premier institutions. For those who miss the cut by a little margin there are several other engineering entrance examinations which may take an aspiring engineer to an institute of high eminence. With thousands of aspirants running towards their engineering dreams, a number of entrance exams are held in India each year on national level, state level, and university level. With a lot of entrance exam offered, it is very important that students choose the right institute to pursue their dreams and make their future brightest.

1. BITSAT

BITSAT is conducted by Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani. BITSAT is a computer based test conducted annually for admission to integrated first year B.Tech and BE programmes offered by BITS campuses located at Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad. Application Form charges of BITSAT vary around 3000/- and the annual tuition fee ranges between 1,50,000-2,00,00.

2. VITEEE

VITEEE is conducted by Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu founded in 1984. It is an online exam which provides admission on around 5000 undergraduate seats. It has it’s campuses in Chennai, Bhopal and Amaravati. Tuition fee (per annum) is about 1,70,000. The highest package offered is 39 lakhs per annum and the average package goes around 8-9 lakhs.

3. SRMJEE

SRM Institute of Science & Technology conducts SRMJEE for admission to B.Tech pragrammes offered by its campuses in Kattankulathar, Ramapuram and Vadapalani in Tamil Nadu and Delhi-NCR for admission on around 7000 undergraduate seats. Direct admission is provided to the top 1000 IIT-JEE rank holders along with the merit holders of central and state board examinations. The tuition fee varies for different campuses around 1 lakh per annum.

4. COMEDK

Consortium of Medical, Engineering & Dental College of Karnataka conducts Undergraduate Entrance Test (UGET) for around 20000 seats available. It is a state level exam for around 181 colleges. The application form charges are under 2000 INR. Candidates are provided admission according to their domicile whether they are Karnataka Residents or Non Karnataka. To be eligible for any reservation one should be a Karnataka Resident.

5. KIITEE

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (Bhubaneshwar) conducts KIITEE. It is a private institute deemed to be university established in 1992. It is held at more than 60 test centres across various states for admission on around 1200 seats. KIIT goes a little up in the matter of annual fee which is 3,50,000. The mass recruiting companies provide an average package of 4.5 lac per annum in KIIT.

6. IPUCET

Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU-CET) is a university level entrance exam organised by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. It is an online exam and more than 93 colleges are included. The application fee for IPU-CET is INT 1200. Although the placement rate varies every year, IPU has record of minimum 80% batch being placed. Some of the industry giants offer a package around 7 lacs.

7. UPESEAT

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Engineering Aptitude Test is conducted by UPES, a private university in Dehradun. It was established in 2003. It is first Indian university to be awarded QS 5 stars for 5 years. The Indian Nationals have to pay Rs. 1350 to submit a form and the foreign applicants have to pay USD 75. The placement records of university had too much up-down in previous years. In 2019 more than 2200 students got placed, moreover some batches even had a placement record of 100%. The median salaries offered was 4.5 LPA.

8. SITEEE

Symbiosis Institute of Technology Engineering Entrance Examination (SITEEE) is conducted by SIT. JEE Main and MHTCET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) qualified applicants are also eligible. This exam offers admission on 420 BTech Seats. SIBM Pune has a reputation for producing managers of high calibre.  Average salaries offered here in 2019 was 20.27 LPA. The application form charges are about Rs. 1000/-.

9. AMUEEE

AMUEEE is an entrance examination conducted by Aligarh Muslim University (a public central university). It is held over a duration of 3 hours and comprises of 150 questions which all are objective based. Application fee charges are Rs. 700/- and the fee for B.E and B.Tech for a duration of 4 years is around 1.5 lacs. The Zakir Hussain College of Engineering and Technology (AMU) has secured enviable placement record with exceptional consistency.

Report by: Avantika Gurjar

‘Kota’, the education hub and the city of dreams. Situated on the bank of enchanted river Chambal, which is rich in indigenous flora and fauna, this city is a well-developed and a smart city. Many people think that Kota is all about studies and coaching institutes, which is a misconception. There are a number of beautiful places to visit and explore in this city. This city provides the students with numerous facilities ranging from multiplexes to global food chains which include essential services like hospitals, stadiums, sports complexes, shopping hubs and a lot more.

Multiplexes in Kota:

An equilibrium between study and entertainment is a must in order to ensure proper mental well being of an individual. We all have our unique ways of refreshing our minds. This part of the blog is for those who use movies as a way of refreshing themselves. There are a lot of multiplexes here and they all are famous for different facilities provided by them. A list of Kota multiplexes includes:

PVR- Cinemall

Located on Jhalawar Road. (The only multiplex with recliner).

Fun Cinema, City Mall

Located in Indraprastha Industrial Area, Jhalawar Road. (most prevalent in people).

Gold Cinema

Located in Aakash Multiplex, Aerodrome Circle, New Grain Mandi.

INOX : Ahluwalias The Great Mall

Located in DCM Road, Ramchandrapura, Dhanmandi. (Best Multiplex in Kota).

Mayur Cinema – Nayapura

A famous theatre located at Chatra Vilas Garden, Near Agarsen Circle, Nayapura, South

Carnival Cinemas Natraj

Suitable for kids and located at Station Main Road

 

Shopping Hubs:

Every year this city attracts a crowd of lakhs of students. Therefore, there is a complete arrangement to help them meet all their demands. Kota provides a diverse and wide range of shopping hubs where you can shop according to your budget. Some of which include:

City Mall

Located on Jhalawar Road. A lot of stuffs might seem to be a bit expensive, but the quality is outstanding. You mostly get to shop big brands at City Mall.

Cine Mall

Like City Mall, this place also introduces you to a world where you find products from the top-notch brands. There are a number of shops in the basement of Cine Mall where you will find everything, ranging from clothes to shoes at a cheaper price.

Ahluwalia – The Great Mall of Kota

The biggest mall of Kota and a great shopping option for shopping freaks. Here you can find stores of popular brands. It is located at DCM Road, Dhanmandi, Kota.

V-Mart

You will also find V-Mart in Kota with a number of branches in different areas such as Dadabari, Rangbari, Talwandi, Kunadi and Maharana Pratap Circle.

Vishal Mega Mart

One cannot simply ignore this place. You can find all the items of your requirements at a very reasonable price here.

Friends Bazaar

This place is quite famous among the students. Clothes, electronics, and every other item of daily use is available here at the best price. It is located in Mahaveer Nagar, Kota.

Central Square Mall

This mall is more famous for electronic items, especially for second-hand phones. You can also buy a new mobile phone and other electronic goods from this place. Located at Ballabhbari, Gumanpura, Kota.

Indira market

This place is the local market of Kota. Many people might be unaware about the existence of this market. It’s a little crowded and you may even face problems while finding a suitable parking for your vehicles but you can buy a lot of things at a very reasonable price if you are good at bargaining. It is located at Ghanta Ghar.

 

Global Food Chain:

Missing the magical taste of food cooked by your mom? Don’t panic! Though it’s true that there can’t be any replacement to ‘Ghar ka khana’ but the global food chain in Kota tries their best to satiate your hunger and satisfy your taste buds. ‘Kota’ this city has the solution to your every single problem like a self-sustainable system. Students from different parts of the country come to this place. As we know, our country has a diversity of culture and food pattern, the global food chain in Kota provides you with thousands of options to convince your craving for food and savor. It includes :

Domino’s

A perfect place to dive into a cheesy experience of thin bread crust with toppings according to your taste.

No. of branches : 2

Location: 1. City Mall, 2. Aakash Mall.

Mc Donalds

Famous for their crispy fries, smoothies and lip smacking burgers with a number of options for vegetarians and non vegetarians.

No. of branches: 1

Location: City Mall

Burger King

As the name suggests, this place is famous for its fresh bread burgers and chicken bowls.

No. of branches: 2

Location: 1. City Mall, 2. Ahluwalia – The Great Mall of Kota

Subway

Customized crust between the cheesy bread makes it the perfect place to try something new.

No. of branches: 1

Location: City Mall

Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut offers you with the best pan Pizzas and on point flavors. Their variety of stuffed crust pizzas might leave you awestruck every single time.

No. of branches: 1

Location: Cine Mall

Cafe Coffee Day

The perfect place to grab a cup of coffee to refresh your mind after a hectic day of studies. Try having a new beverage every time you visit CCD until you find your best coffee type.

No. of branches: 3

Location: (1)Cine Mall, (2)Mahaveer Nagar, (3)Central Square Mall, Gumanpura.

Barbeque Nation

A restaurant that is slowly emerging as a popular choice for people with a table d’hôte menu where you have to pay a fixed amount of money and enjoy unlimited starters, main course, and deserts.

No. of branches: 1

Location: Ahluwalias Great Mall, Kota.

 

Government Hospitals:

It is hard to escape the clutch of misfortune. A well-known proverb circulates between us “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”, but there are emergency cases where you need urgent medical assistance. So providing you with a list of government hospitals for any unfortunate urgencies.

Rampura Satelite Government Hospital

Location: Rampura, Kota.

Maharao Bhimsingh Hospital

Location: Nayapura, Kota.

Sahari Prathamik Swasthay Kendra

Location: Near Sabji Mandi, Vigyan Nagar, Kota

Govt hospital

Location: Govind Nagar, Kota Industrial Area, Kota.

Vaidya Dau Dayal Joshi Government Ayurvedic Hospital

Location: Commerce College Rd, New Rajeev Gandhi Nagar, Sector-A, Talwandi, Kota.

Govt Hospital Kunhari

Location: Ladpura, Kota.

Super Speciality Hospital Govt. Medical College Kota

Location: Ganesh Nagar, Kota.

ESI Hospital

Location: Jhalawar Road, Chhatrapura, Dhanmandi, Kota.

 

Government Colleges:

Kota is well known for institutes that provide the best ambience for entrance exams like NEET and JEE but as a district headquarter, it also has colleges for higher degrees. The list is quite long including

Government Medical College

Courses Offered: MBBS, MD Biochemistry.

Location: Rangbari Road, Kota.

Government Commerce College

Location: 65 A, Talwandi, New Rajeev Gandhi Nagar, Kota.

Rajasthan Technical University

Courses Offered: Engineering and Architecture, Hospitality and Tourism, Medicine and Applied Science

Location: Akelgarh, Kota.

Government Law College

Location: Swami Vivekanand Nagar, Kota.

Government College Kota

Location: Nayapura, Kota.

Government Polytechnic College

Location: DCM Road, Kota.

University Of Kota

Location: Sector-C, Talwandi, Kota.

 

Sport Complexes:

Sports is an integral part of our day to day lives providing students with a way to refresh  and take a break from all the tensions that outweigh their mind. Some famous sports complexes of Kota are:

Singhania Badminton Hall

A place where you can polish your badminton skills with well maintained and clean environment provided with gym equipments.

Location: CV Garden Nayapura., Kota.

Badminton Court Complex

As it’s a little bit far away from the busy city side, very few people know about this place and visit this court. A basketball court is also present here.

Location: Chitargupt Colony, Dadabari, Kota.

Srinathpuram Badminton Hall

A well maintained badminton court and the best place to have a workout session.

Location: Shirinathpuram, Kota.

Umed Club

The club with an excellent dining and drinking place. Here you can get a coaching for playing tennis and cricket. They have a Deco Truff court of tennis with floodlighting facility.

Location: Nayapura, Kota.

 

Stadiums:

Physical fitness along with mental well being makes us a perfectly healthy human. Taking care of the need of students for providing space to refresh minds and practice outdoor games, a number of stadiums and small parks are found in every colony. Some of the stadiums are :

International Cricket Stadium Kota

This was made as a fan park for IPL 2019 and people enjoyed the match of CSK and MI. The ground regularly hosts Ranji matches for the Rajasthan cricket team.

Location: Nayapura, Kota.

Shreenathpuram stadium

Location: Srinathpuram, Kota.

Major Dhyan Chand Stadium

A clean and big stadium where you can go for s morning and evening walk refreshing your mind with fresh air. This park has sufficient space for playing football, cricket, basketball, etc, and is oen for everyone. There is a badminton court as well as a temple inside the park.

Location: Dadabari, Kota

Mukherjee Stadium Kota

Location: Sector-C Talwandi, Kota.

Vijayveer Stadium

A beautiful place for jogging, walking and playing football and volleyball.

Location: Kunhari, Kota.

Jk Pavilion International Stadium Kota

The ground regularly hosts Ranji matches for the Rajasthan cricket team.

Location: Opposite Zoological Park, Kota.

Kota Stadium

It is also known as Umed Singh stadium. People come here for jogging, running, playing football, etc.

Location: Baran Road, CV Garden, Kota.

Raghav Stadium

A well maintained stadium, surrounded by greenery and plants. Ground for local tournaments.

Location: Dadabari Extension, Dadabari, Kota.

This is all you need to know about the various places and services that make Kota special. Hope this would help you explore the hidden aspects of this city and make this place a little more special for you.

Report by: Shekhar and Salman Raza

 

“A man is known by the company he keeps.”

Growing up, we all have heard this from our teachers and parents a hundred times. But we never knew the actual meaning of it until we were called “good students” or “defaulters” according to the group we chose to be part of.

Remember, those warnings from teachers when we were caught using abusive words to conform to the social group, we were part of Remember, idolizing a famous artist just because ‘my group likes it’?

The early experiences of ridicule, failures, triumphs, learning are directly linked to the type of companions we chose.

As a social being, there is a great significance of interaction in our lives. We share our thoughts, ideas and information by interacting. Interactions are the reasons for inventions. To make life a happy journey, we share our insights with those around us. We may prefer companions according to our taste and they eventually become the reason of who we are and what we will become.

Why is a good companion important for you?

A good companion is like water to your life because:

• Best Stress Busters: They are the ones who are always there to lift you up, no matter how gloomy you are! They will do everything to cheer you up. Their companionship gets you rid of all the stress and anxiety, the moment they say, “Aal izz well” while giving you ‘jaadu ki jhappi’
• Honest Feedback: Whether you tried some new dish or wrote something, they are the ones whom you look up to for the feedback. Without any shadow of doubt, you know they will never sugarcoat things to make you feel happy rather will suggest where you can improve.
• Secret Keepers: You pour everything in your heart and mind to them without any fear of feeling judged or exposed. Who is your crush, what are your family problems, difficulties in studies, they know it all! You trust them and know that they will never expose you and will take all your secrets with them to their tombs.
  Best Cheerleaders: Good friends make you realize your true potential and always encourage you to achieve your goals. Even when the whole universe is conspiring against you, they will never leave you and face the situation with you! They boost your confidence by acknowledging your strengths and help you overcome your weaknesses. They ‘push’ you to overcome all the obstacles and are the happiest when you win.
• Favorite Teachers: Many will tell you that a particular thing is wrong, but it’s only your true friend who succeeds in convincing you why it’s wrong! They not only show you the right path but also walk along with you. They make boring subjects interesting with their quirkiness. They inspire you every day with their vision and loyalty.

Now when you know the importance of good friends, here are a few recommendations you must keep in mind while choosing one for yourself:

• Similar Values: Be friends with those who have similar values as yours and are as motivated as you in life because their beliefs & behavior strongly influence you. You may enjoy the diverse values but like-minded friends are like home, your comfort zones.
• Common Goals: Having similar goals in life makes your friendship stronger and healthy competition helps you achieve bigger in life. Their thirst of knowledge helps you become wiser. After all, ‘Birds of the same feather flock together’!
• Good Character:  Don’t compromise with the character of the person whom you will call a friend. If they don’t respect elders and show mercy to animals, don’t be friends with them. Respect, honesty and kindness are the important aspects of personality. If they don’t possess any, remember they are not the one!
  Supports You: A true friend stands by you through all your ups and downs and assists you in whatever way he/she can. For instance, remember Kamlesh from the Sanju movie? He stood by him when all left and played a major role in enabling him to get rid of the drug addiction. Such friends never leave you and are to be treasured.
• Listener: This is the most important trait to notice while searching for a friend, whether they are speakers or listeners too? Friendship is all about sharing and it should be both sided. If your friend keeps telling you about himself/herself and refuses to listen to you, are they even your friend? They drain out your energy levels, it’s better to get rid of them! Remember a real friend not only speaks but listens too!

Knowing what you must avoid while making a friend is equally essential because we are motivated by the type of people, we spend our time. Go over the following suggestions:

• Don’t fall prey to peer pressure: This is the age when you will have a strong desire to explore new sensations out of the adventure. Due to limited experience and underdeveloped decision-making skills, you may become vulnerable to negative peer pressure. You will lose your individuality in the process of adopting the way your friend dresses or talks. You may end up doing things you aren’t ready to handle emotionally, including sexual activity, substance abuse, thefts, etc.
• No to abusive friends: A company of a person who doesn’t respect your feelings, time and your boundaries will never become your good friend! They will be supremely critical to anything you do and will make efforts to bring you down. They will try to dominate you, and in the end, you will give up to them. So be aware of such companions!
  Don’t think gossipers will be your great friends: You may trust them but are they worthy of it? They will show their concerns to know all your secrets and shortcomings and the next moment, boom! You are exposed to the whole world. All they care about is the ‘masala’ they get for spreading rumors. Never reveal your secrets to them!
  Online friends are cool but may make your fool: With the advancement of technology, social media has made it possible for us to interact with millions globally. You can make friends easily but don’t forget they may end up destroying you in ways you can’t even imagine. Be mindful of the information you share online. Just because a friend is very sweet and frankly doesn’t mean you invite them to invade your privacy. Some friends may actually be very good but always look for real interactions.

Friendship is a very beautiful relationship. And this journey becomes lovable if you have got a true friend otherwise you will only get disappointments if you make a mistake in choosing your friend.

Happy journey!

Report by: Ruqayya Asif

JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) – Main is an engineering entrance exam conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency). It is conducted twice a year and on the base of the score obtained in this, candidates can secure seats in NITs(National Institute of Technology), GFTIs (Govt. Funded Technical Institutes) and many private colleges of high reputation.  Every year, around 10 Lakh students appear for this examination but due to the tough competition, very few manage to get admission to their dream engineering college. JEE-Main is also a gateway to JEE Advanced which is conducted for admissions in IITs.

JEE Main has two papers, Paper 1 which provides admission in B.E./B.Tech courses and Paper 2 which is conducted for admission in B.Arch courses. Candidates can appear either in one or in both papers according to their choice. And from this year, i.e. 2020, one more examination has been added to this series for the candidates and that is B.Plan.

History

There has been a change in JEE pattern several times. In 2013, AIEEE (All India Engineering Entrance Examination) was replaced by JEE Main and IIT-JEE was replaced by JEE Advanced. Earlier, AIEEE was the examination that provided admission in NITs, GFITs (Government Funded Technical Institutes) and other private institutes. From September 2013, the IIT councils decided to conduct the exam in a two phase pattern known as JEE (Main & Advanced) for admission in IITs, NITs and GFITs.

Eligibility criteria

1. Candidate who have passed or are appearing in class 12th board examinations are eligible for JEE-Main.

2. Candidate must secure minimum 75 percent marks or should be in top 20 percentile of their respective boards.

3. A candidate can appear in JEE Main exam consecutively only for 3 years, beginning from the year when the candidate passes his/her intermediate examination.

Exam Pattern

Paper 1 of JEE Main which is for B.E./B.Tech courses is divided into three sections: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Each section comprises of 20 multiple-choice questions and 5 numerical based questions. A total time duration of 3 hours is assigned for the same. 4 Marks are awarded for each correct answer and 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. Paper 2 is for the B.Arch course and it has 77 multiple choice questions from Mathematics, Aptitude, and Drawing. The B.Plan examination has 100 multiple choice questions from Mathematics, Aptitude, and Planning.

Steps of application

Visit the NTA website ‘jeemain.nta.nic.in’
Register for the JEE main exam by filling in all the required details
Upload all the mentioned documents in proper format
Proceed to pay the application fee.
Book your slots for the examination
Take a print out of the acknowledgement page for future references.

Colleges Offered

JEE-Main offers admission in a total of  NITS, IITs, and Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFITs) based on the rank obtained by the candidates in the entrance examination.

Also, some top private colleges provide admission to the candidates based on their JEE Main score. These colleges are as follows:

PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala
Amity School of Engineering, Noida
BIT Mesra
CV Raman College of Engineering, Bhubaneswar
Jaypee Institute of Technology, Noida
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara

Course Offered

The various courses offered in NITs, IIITs and GFTIs through JEE Main are as follows:

Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Technology (4 Years)
Bachelor of Planning (4 Years)
Bachelor of Architecture (5 Years)

Normal Cut-off Trends

Category	Normal Cut Off (Excepted)	Cut off 2019	Cut off 2018	Cut off 2017
Common Rank List (CRL)	89	89.75	74	81
GEN-EWS	78	78.21	–	–
OBC	74	74.31	45	49
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	44	44.33	24	27
Scheduled Caste (SC)	54	54.01	29	32
PwD	0.11	0.11	–	–

 

Mode of Conduct

Paper 1 of JEE Main Exam is conducted in the online mode, however, Paper 2 of JEE Main Exam is conducted in the offline mode(pen and paper mode).

A report by Shruti for IHOIK education desk

As soon as students get their matriculation results or even before that, the thoughts of career options are on their head. Selecting a course where the interests of the ward as well as the future prospect is secure is a cumbersome task for students and parents.

If we look at the present scenario, we will find that if a student opt Biology in Science stream, the only thing that comes to mind is ‘NEET’, i.e. the medical entrance test. But, this is a myth and prejudice. There are ample career options else than medicine once you opt Biology for intermediate course. Here, we are listing in detail some other career options with bright future prospect.

 

•  B.Sc. in Anthropology 

Anthropologists can start their careers in different sectors, like colleges, have, government agencies, NGOs, business, health and human services. These graduates can also get jobs at private businesses, community organisations, museums, independent research institutes, service organisations and media.

•  B.Sc. in Veterinary Science

The career scope of veterinary science is large and is growing faster in this modern world era. Veterinarians work in private clinics, animal hospitals and laboratories.

•  B. Pharma (Pharmacy)

Job Opportunities in Pharmacy field are huge. Due to the opening of large pharmaceutical companies, the future in the field of pharmacy is bright. Numerous jobs are available for pharmacists in government as well as private organizations.

 

•  B.Sc. in Nursing

After finishing BSc in Nursing one can opt for MSc in nursing which will improve their prospects in the job market. One can specialize in psychiatry, Medical-Surgical, Community Health and Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The students can  join the top Nursing Colleges in Bangalore for further studies.

•   B.Sc. in Physio-Therapy

After the completion of the course one may go for the higher studies as M.PT or PhD. To work with the hospitals, health organizations or individual practice, it is necessary to have the bachelor degree. One can work with the ministry of sports, stadium, hospitals, health societies or can do freelance practice.

•  B.Sc. in Medical Science

Scopes: Lab Technicians, Lab Assistants, Medical Technologists, Lab managers.

•  B.Sc. in Speech and Language Therapy

Career Scopes: Audiologists, Speech Pathologists, Clinical Supervisors

•  B.Sc. in Rehabilitation Therapy

Job opportunities for Rehabilitation Therapists are available in special schools, community mental health centers, residential care facilities, adult daycare programs  and sports teams. Some Rehabilitation Therapists may choose NGOs working for rehabilitation of children, elderly people and disabled.

• B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy

Career Options:

• OT Technician
• Consultant
• OT Nurse
• Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
• Private Practitioner
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Lab Technician

 

• B.Sc. in MLT-Medical Technology

Career Options:

• Lab technician
• Lab technologist
• Lab supervisor
• Lab manager
• Lab assistant
• Instructor/Tutor
• Lab analyst

 

• B.Sc. in Audiology

Career opportunity in MSc/BSc Audiology:

• Acousticians
• Audiological Scientists
• Auditory Scientists
• ENT / Audiological Physicians
• Hearing Aid Audiologists
• Hearing Therapists
• Research Audiologist

 

• B.Sc. in Genetics

Genetics is a wide field and it has applicability in cancer research, assessing newborn defects, Nutrigenomics, DNA sample analysis, etc. The field of genetics allows you to work in medical as well as scientific research.

• B.Sc. in Microbiology

There are several job opportunities for those who want to pursue a career in microbiology. Microbiologists can find job opportunities in sectors such as government and private hospitals, food industries, research and development organizations, chemical industries and pharmaceutical industries.

• B.Sc. in Bio-Technology

In-Demand Biotechnology Careers:

• Biomedical Engineer
• Biochemist
• Medical Scientist
• Biological/Clinical Technician
• Microbiologist
• Process Development Scientist
• Biomanufacturing Specialists
• Business Development Manager

 

• B.Sc. in Bio-Chemistry

Jobs directly related to a Biochemistry degree include:

• Research Fellow
• Analytical chemist
• Biomedical scientist
• Pharma Associate
• QA / AC Associate
• Healthcare scientist
• Clinical biochemistry
• Food Safety Analyst

 

• B.Sc. in Bio-Informatics

What are the job roles?

• Professor
• Science Technician
• Research Assistant
• Bioinformatics Scientist
• Bioinformatics Analyst
• Junior Research Fellow
• Research Associate
• Bioinformatics Software Developer

 

• B.Sc. in Bio-Medical Science

Biomedical Sciences program:

• Clinical Research Coordinator
• Biostatics & Programming Manager
• Clinical Data Analyst
• Research Assistant
• Lab Manager
• Research Scientist
• Medical Image Analysis Researcher
• Pharmacist

Graduate Courses in Biology

• B.Sc. in Botany

A Botanist can work as a Technical Assistant, Field Assistant or Scientific Assistant in both the private and government sectors. Various private firms like nursery farms and environmental consultancies are also a good option for a Botanist.

•  B.Sc. in Zoology

There are numerous career opportunities for candidates completing their BSc, MSc,  and Ph. D. in Zoology in the public and private sectors. Candidates find jobs as  Animal Behaviourist, Conservationist, Wildlife Biologist, Zoo Curator, Wildlife Educator, Zoology faculty, Forensic experts, lab technicians, Veterinarians.

• B.Sc. in Home Science

The professional career for home science is bright with a number of job opportunities. Graduates of home science can get to work at schools, colleges, welfare organizations, textiles, management, interior design, child care management, dietetics and nutrition, and more.

• B.Sc. in Environment Science

The scope of environmental studies is very wide and it deals with many areas like:
i) Conservation of natural resources
ii) Ecological aspects
iii) Pollution of the surrounding natural resources
iv) Controlling the pollution,
v) Social issues connected to it
vi) Impacts of human population on the environment

• B.Sc. in Food Technology

Career in Food Technology:

• Food technologist
• Nutritional therapist
• Product/process development scientist
• Quality manager
• Regulatory affairs officer
• Scientific laboratory technician
• Technical brewer

 

• B.Sc. in Agriculture

BSc Agriculture Jobs & Career Options:

• Agriculture Officer
• Assistant Plantation Manager
• Agricultural Research Scientist
• Business Development Executive
• Marketing Executive

 

• B.Sc. in Horticulture

A horticulturist can also choose his/her career in the education sector as a professor. Those holding PhD degree can apply for the examination conducted by the Agriculture Scientist Recruitment Board, ICAR, New Delhi.

Work Areas:

• Field Work
• Sales & Marketing
• Teaching
• Research Area
• Farming
• Projects
• Irrigation Department

 

• B.Sc. in Fisheries

Jobs: Farm Manager, Hatchery Manager, Fisheries Inspector, Aqua Culturist, Fish Exporter, Marine Biologist & Marine Scientist, Fish Trader, Fish Breeder, Hatchery/Farm Operator, Fisheries Extension Officer/Technical Officer, Feed Mill Manager, Processing & Production Manager, Fish Export Inspector, Export Manager.

• B.Sc. in Food Technology

Career in Food Technology:

• Food technologist
• Nutritional therapist
• Product/process development scientist
• Quality manager
• Regulatory affairs officer
• Scientific laboratory technician
• Technical brewer

 

• B.Sc. in Radiography

Radiology Career Scope and Job Opportunities in India:

• Radiology Technician
• Radiologist
• MRI Technician
• Radiology Assistant
• Radiology Technologist/Radiographer
• Ultrasound Technician / Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
• Radiology Nurse
• CT Tech / CAT Scan Technologist / CT Scan Technologist

 

• B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics

Scope of the course:
Nutrition and Dietetics jobs require specialized and customized services for patients and clients. It is a highly lucrative and well-paid job. A dietician’s salary in India is quite high when one has achieved high prominence and excellence in the field.

Courses In Research Area:
If you are interested in research are then there are many options. There are some research topic related to Biology given below-
1. Behaviour
2. Biochemistry
3. Biophysics
4. Cell Biology
5. Computational Biology
6. Conservation Biology
7. Developmental Biology
8. Ecology
9. Evolution
10. Genetics
11. Marine Biology
12. Microbiology
13. Molecular Biology
14. Neurobiology
15. Physiology
16. Plant Biology
17. Population Biology

Some Others Options:

1. B.Sc. in Physics
   2. B.Sc. In Mathematics
   3. B.Sc. (Analytical methods in Chemistry and Biochemistry)
   4. B.Sc. (Applied Chemistry)
   5. B.Sc. (H) Chemistry
   6. B.Sc. (Industrial Chemistry)
   7. B.Sc. in Textile Designing
   8. Astronomy
   9. Aviation
   10. Merchant Navy
   11. BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
   12. B.Arch

A report by Shariar Alam for IHOIK education Desk

Amidst the chaos created due to the global pandemic, 13th July, 2020 brought some relief for over 12 lakh students, as Central Board Of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced class 12 results on Board’s official portal. Students can access their results via Board’s official website, http://cbse.nic.in, SMS, IVRS and Digilocker app.

This year, a total of 12,03,595 students registered for CBSE 12th exams, out of which 11,92,961 students appeared and 10,59,080 students passed the exam. A Total of 88.78 percent students have passed this year, which is 5.38 percent more than last year, when overall pass percentage of students was 83.40.
Total pass percentage of boys is 86.19,  whereas girls, with pass percentage of 92.15, are leading this list by a considerable margin of 5.96 percent.

In institution-wise performance, Jawahar Navoday Vidyalaya (JNV) has topped the list with pass percentage of 98.70, followed by Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) with pass percentage of 98.62.

The CBSE has announced that no merit list will be released this year as the results are on assessment basis and not purely on evaluation.
According to CBSE, class 12 results of 400 students could not be computed as per decided assessment scheme, so, their results will be announced later.

Earlier on June 26, 2020, CBSE informed the Supreme Court that the results of pending examinations will be prepared as per the new assessment guidelines. The apex court approved the following set of rules for evaluation of papers in this unprecedented scenario:
• For student who appeared in all the examinations, results will be declared on the basis of their performance in examination.
• For students who appeared in more than 3 subjects, an average of best 3 subjects will be awarded.
• For students who have appeared in 3  subjects, the average of best 2 subjects will be awarded.
• For students who appeared in less than 3 subjects, the result will be calculated based on their performance in those subjects as well as previous assessments and internals.

CBSE has made it clear that if a student is not satisfied with the results or he/she is willing to improve his/her performance, the board will conduct special examination for the same when the situation gets better.

A report by Muskan Dahiya for IHOIK Education Desk.

The ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) Class 10th and ISC (Indian School Certificate) Class 12th result 2020 were announced today, on 10th July 2020 at 3 pm by Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE). A total of 2.07 Lakhs students appeared in ICSE whereas 88,409 appeared in ISC.

A change in trend was noticed in the pass percentage this year as compared to the last year. This year the pass percentage for ICSE is 99.34% which was 98.54% last year whereas the pass percentage for ISC is 96.34% which was 96.52% last year. Students can check their results by visiting the official website  https://results.cisce.org/. Students also have the option of getting their results via SMS. To check their results by SMS all they have to do is to send their 7 digit roll number to 09248082883.

CISCE had cancelled 6 papers of ICSE and 8 papers of ISC which were scheduled between 19th March to 31st March due to the COVID-19 outburst. It was later postponed to July, but due to the ongoing circumstances, it was decided that CISCE will declare the results opting for a new way of assessment. This is the reason why CISCE has not released the merit list this year.

The new way of assessment for ISC students was that the average of the best three subjects along with the percentage of marks obtained by students in projects and practical will be made in consideration for the marking of remaining papers. For ICSE, an average of best three subjects along with the percentage of marks of internal assessment will be the basis for the evaluation of remaining papers.

Further, if any student is not happy with the assessment, the option of giving a written examination will be available for them, once the situations gets in control. The window for rechecking is also open till July 16 at cisce.org only for the subjects whose exams were conducted.

A report by Shruti Rai for IHOIK education desk

The Central Board of Secondary Education syllabus for class 9 to 12 has been shortened by 30 percent this year due to damage of academic time caused by Covid-19 pandemic. According to the Human Resource Development Minister, the reduction in syllabus has been done but the core concepts are still intact.

Since the beginning of this new academic session, conduct of classroom teaching has not been possible and it has affected approximately 25 Crore students across the nation.  Sighting this situation, the HRD Minister invited suggestions for syllabus rationalization and  around 1500 educationists put forth their opinions, based on which the curriculum committee, respective course committees and the governing body of CBSE finalised the new syllabus. CBSE released an official statement instructing the school principals to also explain the deleted topics to the extent required to connect different topics.

As per the revised syllabus released by CBSE for the session 2020-21, Anatomy of flowering plants, transport in plants,  mineral nutrition and  digestion and absorption are deleted from Class XI syllabus of Biology.
From class XII Biology,   Reproduction in organisms, Evolution, strategies for enhancement in food production,  ecosystem and environmental issues are deleted.

No Chapter is completely deleted from syllabus of Physics for class XI & XII
Frame of reference, motion in a straight line, x-t graph, speed and velocity,  Kepler’s law,  Elastic behaviour, sheer modulus of rigidity, Poisson’s ratio, elastic energy, heat engine and refrigerator are deleted from the portion of class XI.
From class XII, Carbon resistor, colour code of carbon resistor, series and parallel of resistance, magnetic field intensity due to magnetic dipole, torque on a magnetic dipole, para, dia and ferro magnetic substances, electromagnets power factor, wattless current, AC generator, AC transformer, displacement current,  reflection of light, spherical mirror, mirror for scattering of light,  radioactivity, alpha, beta and gamma rays, radioactive decay law, binding energy and Zener diode are deleted.

From chemistry portion of class XI Environmental chemistry is deleted and from class XII Metallurgy, Polymers and Chemistry in everyday life is deleted.

No changes has been made in the topics and chapters of Mathematics, unit-wise marks distribution and books.

The Core English course for class XI will not include exercises to write a letter to the editor, or apply for a job with a resume.

Similar Changes have been done in arts and commerce syllabi. Topics like federalism, nationalism, Secularism, demonetization, GST, partition, Zamindars & the state, impact of government policy changes on business with special reference to liberalization, privatization and globalization in India stands deleted.

Human eye, evolution, forest and wildlife, democracy, diversity, popular struggles and movements, and challenges to democracy along with some experiments which will be harder to conduct are removed from the syllabus of class tenth.

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HRD Minister informed the students about the changes by a tweet from his personal twitter handle.

In the wake of Coronavirus outbreak, the Human Resources Development ministry has decided to postpone the Engineering and Medical entrance examinations, conducted by National Testing Agency.

Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank announced the postponement of JEE & NEET through a video tweet from his twitter handle. The JEE MAIN examination will be held between September 1, 2020 to September 6, 2020. JEE advanced exam will be held on September 27, 2020 and National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) examination will be held on September 13, 2020.

Earlier, a panel was formed  to check the possibility of conducting these examinations. The panel was supposed to submit its recommendations to HRD ministry by today evening. This panel was constituted after continuous outrage by parents and students on social media, seeking clarity over conduct of examinations. After extension of lockdown in a few states and cancelation of trains upto mid-August, conducting exams on pre-announced dates was a tough task.
The steep rise in number of coronavirus cases across the nation was continuously worrying the aspirants and they were requesting the ministry to postpone it. Hashtags like #PostponeNEETandJEE and #HealthOverExams made the headlines with more than half a million tweets asking for postponement and this compelled the ministry to reschedule the examinations.

The Union HRD minister wished luck to the aspirants and advised them to study up to their full potential.

Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ announced NIRF ranking for Indian institutes on Thursday. The rankings which were scheduled to be announced in April were delayed due to Corona outbreak. Launched by HRD Ministry in 2015, this framework of ranking  national institutes has stepped in its fifth year. In the fifth edition, a total of 3,771 universities and higher educational institutions across the country participated in the ranking process and The rankings have been released for a total of 10 categories – Overall, Universities, Engineering, Colleges, Management, Pharmacy, Medical, Architecture, Dental and Law.

About NIRF:
NIRF stands for National Institutional Ranking Framework. This framework outlines a methodology to rank institutions across the country. The methodology draws from the overall recommendations and broad understanding arrived at by a Core Committee set up by MHRD, to identify the broad parameters for ranking various universities and institutions. After approval from MHRD it was launched on 29th September 2015 and the first edition of ranking was released in 2016.

The ranking framework evaluates institutions on five broad generic groups of parameters — Teaching, Learning and Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) and Perception (PR). Ranks are assigned based on the total sum of marks assigned for each of these five broad groups of parameters.

Here’s the list of top ten institutions from each category:

Overall:
Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai
Indian institute of Science, Bengaluru
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

University:
Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
Jadavpur University, Kolkata
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
Calcutta University, Kolkata
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

College:
Miranda House, Delhi
Lady Shri Ram College For Women, New Delhi
Hindu College, Delhi
St. Stephen’s College, Delhi
Presidency College, Chennai
Loyola College, Chennai
St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Howrah
Hans Raj College, Delhi
PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore

Engineering:
Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Hyderabad
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirapalli
Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Indore

Management:
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, Bangluru
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, Kolkata
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, Lucknow
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, Kozhikode
Indian Institute of Management Indore, Indore
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi
Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI), Jamshedpur
Management Development Institute, Gurugram

Pharmacy:
Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
Punjab University, Chandigarh
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Mohali, Mohali
Institute of chemical technology, Mumbai
National institute of pharmaceutical education and  Hyderabad, Hyderabad
Birla institute of technology and science, Pilani
Manipal college of pharmaceutical sciences, Udupi
National institute of pharmaceutical education and research Ahmadabad, Gandhinagar
JSS college of pharmacy, Ooty
Jss college of Pharmacy, Maysore

Medical:
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Christian Medical College, Vellore
National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Banglore
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Pondicherry
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
King George’s Medical University, Lucknow

Dental:
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, Delhi
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Udupi
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai
A. B. S. M. Institute of Dental Sciences, Magaluru
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Magalore
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education And Research, Chennai
Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai
SRM Dental College, Chennai
JSS Dental College and Hospital, Mysuru

Architecture:
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee
National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode
Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University, Ahmadabad
School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur
School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, Truchirappalli
School of Planning and Architecture, Vijaywada
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

Law:
National Law School of India University, Bengaluru
National Law University, New Delhi
Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur
National Law University, Jodhpur
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata
Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar
Symbiosis Law School, Pune
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiyala

This is a moment of profound grief and sorrow for all those who ever had a connection with Kota. The person who made Kota, ‘an education hub’, is no more with us. The architect of Kota coaching culture, VK Bansal Sir breathed his last today morning. He has left behind an unparalleled legacy of three decades. We pay tribute to the legend. Let’s have a look on his life’s journey…

Mr. Bansal was born to a sweet seller in Jhansi, India on October 26, 1946. After passing high school at the top of his class, he went on to study engineering at the Banaras Hindu University, graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1971. Soon after graduating, Mr. Bansal was married and he moved to Kota, Rajasthan as an engineer at JK Synthetics, a chemical company. He wanted to be the Chief Engineer at the company, but destiny had some different plans for him. In the year 1974, Mr. Bansal was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy, which left him physically impaired; he could not even stand without support. And it eventually made him give up on his dream of becoming the Chief Engineer in the company.
In 1983, Mr. Bansal was advised to start teaching, as his new profession. In the beginning, he managed a few students and taught them at his dining room. Gradually, he gained popularity when his students started performing well. One of his students got through to IIT-Roorkie in 1985, and a similar feat was achieved in 1986. Soon Mr. Bansal found himself around more students than he could handle. In 1991, Mr. Bansal started the “Bansal Classes Pvt. Ltd.”, a coaching for the preparation of JEE Main and Advance. Bansal classes have produced JEE AIR rank 1 in the year 2000, 2002, 2007, 2008 and 2015.
Teaching is my breakfast, lunch and dinner. Teaching is my life. I cannot do anything apart from teaching. And since I cannot do anything other than teaching, I can do it the best. Nobody can work harder than me as a teacher. Anyone who is not disabled has a lot of other distractions in life, replied Mr. Bansal, when he was asked if he enjoys teaching.

He underwent bypass surgery and treatment of Dural Hematoma (bleeding in the brain). In Jan 2014, Mr. Bansal sent a CD narrating his life story in a seminar held in the Neurology Department of AIIMS New Delhi. He told that he had been writing for six hours daily, because of which the muscles of his hand are functional. Till 2012 he used to take lectures for 7-8 hours daily because of which his lungs and heart are functioning normally.

The success of Mr. Bansal led to the creation of many more coaching classes, many of them started by Mr. Bansal’s former employees.
The life and work of VK Bansal is motivating and inspiring to all the people around the globe. He wrote his own destiny and faced all the odds in life smartly and bravely. He is the Father of the Coaching hub of Kota, because of this legendary man Kota is known for its coaching facilities, environment and success rate throughout the Nation.

Kachori, Poha Aur Patties ! Don’t the above names sound like three best friends? Kota is the Mecca of coaching for all the students who want to pursue Engineering or Medical. We all know that the journey in Kota is monotonous and tough and most of the time the students are under pressure because of one reason or another. But one among these three best friends comes to their rescue most of the time. “Kachori” Kota’s Kachori makes your lips burn, tongue dance, eyes fill with tears and even heat race faster. Some special ingredients that make Kota Kachori mouth watering are Heeng (asafoetida) and dry coriander seeds used in the filling of the Kachoris. The filling mainly consists of Urad Dal and Indian spices. The Kachori is accompanied by green chutney and sometimes even with curry. The taste of the Kachori might not be uniform throughout the city but it can never be disappointing. “Poha” One of the healthiest breakfast options in Kota is Poha. It is often served with Jalebi. The flat taste of Poha is made tangy and mildly spicy with the addition of onions, tomatoes, lemon juice, chat masala, sev bhujiya, green chillies and some even add saunf (fennel). The namkeen Poha and the sweet Jalebi makes a perfect combination and it is one of the most loved combinations in the city. “Patties” In a hurry and want to quiché your hunger? Then patties always comes to your rescue. The patty consists of a filling which is made of potato and Indian spices. One can add generous toppings like chesse, mayo, bhujiya, ketchup, paneer and a lot more that makes it a sheer delight to eat. It is a pocket friendly and stomach filling option one can find in the food menu in Kota. Which among the three comes to your rescue when you are hungry and in a hurry? When mess’s food is boring and flat, when you want a healthy breakfast or snack at 4 in the morning… Apart from Kachori, Poha and Patties a variety of food is served and loved by the people. The food menu also consists of various kinds of sandwiches, momos, parathas, rolls and many items. The city even serves delicious Indian style Burgers (a must-try if one visits the city). Kota serves all kinds of Indian cuisines, all one needs to do is to find the best place, where it is served. The emotion attached with the food is what makes it more special may it be sharing business ideas, discussing life problems, comparing the answer after test, a short break from studies or anything. These feelings and emotions attached to Kachori, Poha and Patties makes it even more special to every Kotaite.

Kota is a district in Rajasthan and is situated on the banks of the enchanted Chambal River. The district is bounded on the north by Bundi, on the east by Baran, on the south by Jhalawar, and on the west by Chittorgarh. The city is famous for its ancient heritage, historic monuments, modern attraction and the scenes across the Chambal River.

Kota is a district in Rajasthan and is situated on the banks of the enchanted Chambal River. The district is bounded on the north by Bundi, on the east by Baran, on the south by Jhalawar, and on the west by Chittorgarh. The city is famous for its ancient heritage, historic monuments, modern attraction and the scenes across the Chambal River.

The city is an industrial hub of Rajasthan and is also famous for the preparations of IIT JEE and NEET competitive examinations. Some of the must visit sites are- Kota Barrage, Seven Wonders, Jag Mandir Palace, Garadia Mahadev, Umed Bhavan Palace, Chambal Garden, City Palace, Shivpuri Dham, Kishore Sagar Lake, Maharao Madho Singh Museum, Hanging Bridge. Mode of transport through which one can reach Kota Kota is well connected by road and railways. The Airport is not operational but it is used for charted planes and VIPS. The city is well connected with all the other cities of Rajasthan through roadways. Major modes of travel include state transport buses, on-hire vehicles and private vehicles.

Below are some of the means of transport through which one can reach Kota:

By Air- Some of the nearest Airport to Kota city are: Jaipur International Airport, Jaipur Maharaja Pratap Airport, Udaipur Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Indore Raj Bhoj International Airport, Bhopal Gwalior Airport, Gwalior Indira Gandhi International Airport,

Delhi By Road- Kota has two bus stops: the main bus stop is Nayapura Area and a new bus stand is near Aerodrome circle. And it is connected well with all the other cities and villages of the State and the Neighbouring states too. Ajmer to Kota – 215 Km (4h 4 min via Kota Rd and NH 12) Jaipur to Kota – 250 Km (4h 44 min via NH12) Udaipur to Kota – 289 Km (4h 21 min via NH76) Delhi to Kota – 508 Km (8h 12 min via 508 Km) Ahmadabad to Kota – 540 Km (7h 55 min via NH8 and NH 76) (The distance and time mentioned are approximate values.)

By Railway Most of the trains stop at Kota Junction, as it is the major junction in the Western Railway sector, on the Delhi-Mumbai line. It takes approximately 4 hours from Jaipur, 6 hours from Delhi, and 7 hours from Indore to reach Kota.