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 The NEET mock tests 2024 will help aspirants get familiar with the exam pattern and provide guidance for self-evaluation. On the basis of performance in mock tests of NEET 2024, candidates can restructure their preparation strategy. Experts, as well as NEET toppers, have recommended time and again that solving NEET MOCK’s mock test for NEET allows candidates to work on their weak areas, helps in self-assessment, and develops the exam temperament. NEET UG 2024 will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in offline mode. In their earlier stage of the NEET preparation 2024, candidates are advised to practice through mock tests as it will offer an exam day experience in advance. NEET MOCK hereby presents the valuable inputs shared by subject experts and previous year toppers on how to prepare for NEET 2024 using mock tests. CONTACT DETAILS: PHONE NUMBER:+91 77176 28931 EMAIL:info@neetmock.com OFFICE ADDRESS:701-702, Motia Royal business Park Zirakpur, Punjab - 140603 You c...

 Eligible candidates can apply for the mock NExT exam on next.aiimsexams.ac.in till 5 pm. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi will close the online registration window for the mock National Exit Test (NExT) today, July 10. The institute is conducting this practice test for final year MBBS students on behalf of the National Medical Commission (NMC). Eligible candidates can apply for the mock NExT exam on next.aiimsexams.ac.in till 5 pm. The application process has 3 sequential stages: Registration & basic candidate information, generation of exam unique code (EUC) and completion of application for mock/practice, July 2023. The test is scheduled for July 28, 2023. NExT mock exam registration fee is ₹2,000 for General/OBC candidates and it is ₹1,000 for SC, ST and EWS candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are are not required to pay the exam fee. Information brochure of the NExT mock test is available for download on next.aiimsexams.ac.in. Cl...

 Some experts believe that the constant back and forth is confusing students even more, especially when the NEET PG aspirants have been preparing for the exam for three years and are currently busy with their final university exams or internship. NExT: The National Medical Commission (NMC) recently announced that the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, will conduct the National Exit Test (NExT). The Commission had also hinted earlier that the NExT is scheduled to begin with the batch passing out in 2024. Following the announcement, AIIMS also issued a timeline and started the registration process for a mock test on July 28. However, in a viral video of an event at AIIMS Raipur on July 6, Union Health Minister Mansukh L Mandaviya was heard saying the NExT would not be conducted for the 2019 batch. This statement by the health minister and the silence from the NMC have further confused medical students. While some students have been organising protests, others hav...

 The department of Agricultural Engineering at Rohini College of Engineering and Technology, Kanyakumari, started in 2021. This is one of the innovative departments of RCET with the vision to inculcate competency in the field of Agricultural Engineering in rural regime by promoting science based agricultural practices for the betterment of the society. The department has a farm of 6 acres of land, as well as well-equipped soil science and meteorological facilities with highly competent teaching faculty, to impart information on crop cultivation issues from seed to harvest. The Food and Agricultural Processing Laboratory has undergone a complete modernization by the Department. The department provides first-year students with practical instruction in the most recent agricultural engineering technologies. The department offers outcome-based instruction, which supports students’ learning, growth, and service to society. Association Activities of Agricultural Engineering Department 1....

 BMS Engineering College, which is located in Basavanagudi in Bengaluru, was one of the 12 evening engineering colleges that used to function in the state. In what seems like the end of an era, the only functioning evening engineering college in Karnataka, BMS Engineering College was closed down. Located at Basavanagudi in Bengaluru, the college was closed after an order from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). According to The Hindu, the state government did not give permission for the college to run this year so it did not submit its seat breakup for engineering courses through lateral entry for the 2023-24 academic year to the Karnataka Education Authority (KEA). The Hindu reported that evening colleges were initially introduced in the 1970s to help working professionals pursue higher education. The Principal of BMS Engineering College, spoke to the Indian Express and said that a lot of students who had diplomas and got jobs Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike ...

 The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has appealed to the National Medical Commission (NMC) to take a relook at its proposed exit examination for all MBBS students in the country, which will now be the licentiate exam and post graduate selection exam. The IMA said that nearly 50% of the total medical colleges in India were set up only 10-15 years ago, thus the standard of such colleges could not be compared with the colleges that have well-trained teachers and systems. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has appealed to the National Medical Commission (NMC) to take a relook at its proposed exit examination for all MBBS students in the country, which will now be the licentiate exam and post graduate selection exam. The IMA said that nearly 50% of the total medical colleges in India were set up only 10-15 years ago, thus the standard of such colleges could not be compared with the colleges that have well-trained teachers and systems. “All India Institute of Medical Sciences conducti...

 The National Testing Agency administers the Common University Entrance Test, often known as CUET, at numerous testing facilities throughout the nation. The action aims to ease the pressure of higher cut-offs in the majority of reputable central and other universities. CUET MOCK helps aspirants in the preparation of this exam which has become the one-stop solution to get admission to prestigious universities in the country. CUET Mock Why CUET MOCK? There are different ways in which you can practice, prepare, revise and learn at CUET MOCK. They are: 1. Practise — Chapter-wise Mock Tests · Grasp of Subject Matter · Reinforce Key Concepts · Strengthen Understanding · Targeted Practice 2. Preparation — Full Subject Mock Tests · Complete Understanding · Pinpoint Weak Areas · Full Assessment · Entire Syllabus 3. Revision — Previous Year Papers · Revisit Concepts · Confidence Boost · Time Management · Cover Knowledge Gaps 4. Assessment —  All India Assessment Tests · Gauge Your Compe...

 Admission to an MBA program in a top-rated B-School is tough. Every year, around two lakh plus students appear for one of the most competitive and challenging management entrance exams in India, Common Admission Test (CAT). The CAT exam is a highly competitive examination that serves as a gateway to prestigious management programs in India. While the CAT exam is often associated with engineering students, non-engineering students can also excel in this test with the right preparation strategies and mindset. Engineering background students usually have an upper hand in preparation, but non-engineering background students may find the following eight tips that can help them crack the CAT exam and secure admission into top-notch management institutions. Understand the Exam Pattern: Start your CAT preparation by thoroughly understanding the exam pattern. Familiarize yourself with the sections—Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (D...

  Thursday, July 6 : Monsoonal rains and the resulting floods have been ravaging Gujarat for over a week now — ever since the southwest monsoon covered the state with much fanfare on June 27. But things really went out of hand on Wednesday, when a car got stuck in a waterlogged underpass in the Nadiad district. R​ainfall alerts over Gujarat Fortunately, the four occupants were rescued by the fire brigade and made it out of the ordeal largely unscathed. However, a similar fate seems unlikely for the Gujarat state, which is in for more incessant rainfall in the coming days. Monsoonal winds aside, an off-shore trough persists between the South Gujarat coast and the North Kerala coast. Under the influence of these systems, the western states will see copious downpours until July 10. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), light or moderate widespread rainfall interspersed with isolated heavy to very heavy showers (64.5 mm-204.5 mm) are likely to batter Gujarat state dur...

Loreto College in Kolkata faced outrage and protests for a discriminatory UG admission policy that excluded students from vernacular schools following which, they revoked it.  Loreto College in Kolkata faced outrage and protests for a discriminatory UG admission policy that excluded students from vernacular schools following which, they revoked it.  Amid widespread outrage and protests, Loreto College in Kolkata has taken a U-turn on its admission policy that barred students from schools teaching in Bengali and other vernacular languages from seeking admission to undergraduate courses. The college faced severe criticism for its discriminatory stance, which led to a rally by the fringe outfit Bangla Pokkho outside the college premises. Calcutta University registrar, Debasis Das, clarified that affiliated colleges are not permitted to implement such biased rules. Following the backlash, Loreto College issued an unconditional apology and swiftly revoked the admission policy,...

Here are the most popular UPSC optional papers in terms of the highest syllabus overlap with the General Studies (GS) papers in UPSC prelims and mains. Here are the most popular UPSC optional papers in terms of the highest syllabus overlap with the General Studies (GS) papers in UPSC prelims and mains.  When it comes to choosing optional papers for the UPSC CS Main Examination, candidates need to make a wise decision as these subjects carry a weightage of 500 marks out of a total of 2025 marks. Selecting the right optional subject can make a significant difference in the final total marks. One crucial factor to consider is the degree of overlap between the optional paper syllabus and the General Studies (GS) syllabus, which can save valuable preparation time. MOST POPULAR UPSC OPTIONAL PAPERS Here are six popular UPSC optional papers known for their high overlap with the GS syllabus: Public Administration: This subject is highly relevant, with a compact syllabus. Paper II (Ind...

In recognition of the effectiveness and alignment of CBSE's International Board with international standards, the Indian government has set its sights on expanding the reach of CBSE-i schools globally. In recognition of the effectiveness and alignment of CBSE's International Board with international standards, the Indian government has set its sights on expanding the reach of CBSE-i schools globally.   The Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) internationally acclaimed curriculum, CBSE-International or CBSE-i, has been making waves in 240 schools across 26 countries. Since its introduction in 2010, CBSE-i has been catering to the educational needs of Indian families residing abroad. Recognising its effectiveness and alignment with international standards, the Indian government is now determined to expand the reach of CBSE-i schools globally. PARTNERSHIPS FOR QUALITY EDUCATION The government understands the importance of collaborating with school boards in other c...

EPFO 2023 exam dates have been announced for Social Security Assistant and Stenographer.Check Intimation slip, admit card release date, how to download and other details. EPFO SSA and Stenographer 2023 exam dates out EPFO 2023 exam date, EPFO Stenographer and SSA 2023 exam dates: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has released the exam dates for the stage 1 recruitment exam for the post of Social Security Assistant and Stenographer. Candidates who applied for the EPFO written exam 2023 can check the complete schedule at the official website of EPFO. According to the official schedule, The recruitment exam for Stenographers is scheduled to be held on August 1, 2023, while the Social Security Assistant exam will take place on August 18, 21, and 23. EPFO SSA and Stenographer 2023: Intimation Slip and admit card release date The intimation slips for the stenographer post will be released on July 22, 2023, and the admit cards for the same will be allotted 2–3 days prior to ...

Police said that the head of the gang has been identified as Naresh Bishnoi, a second-year student of AIIMS Delhi.  Police have so far arrested accused Sanju Yadav, Mahavir, Jitendra and Bishnoi. The Delhi Police has arrested four persons for allegedly operating an exam racket where they took money from National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test aspirants in exchange for Rs 7 lakh, and made their gang members appear in their place, officers said on Tuesday. Police said that the head of the gang has been identified as Naresh Bishnoi, a second-year student of AIIMS Delhi. Police said that he had approached many students of the institution to join the gang by luring them with money. Police further said that Bishnoi made first-year students appear for the NEET exam in place of his clients by getting Rs 7 lakh from them. Police have so far arrested accused Sanju Yadav, Mahavir, Jitendra and Bishnoi. Yadav is a first-year student of Radiology at AIIMS and rest of them are also students of AI...

The confirmation of casualties comes after officials on Tuesday put in place an alert for rain-triggered disasters across large swathes of central and southwest China. Members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force evacuate flood trapped residents in Wanzhou District, in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. BEIJING: Fifteen people have been killed and four are missing after torrential rain in southwest China, state media said Wednesday. “The latest round of torrential rains since Monday had killed 15 people and left four others missing in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality as of 7 am Wednesday”, state news agency Xinhua said, citing local authorities. The confirmation of casualties comes after officials on Tuesday put in place an alert for rain-triggered disasters across large swathes of central and southwest China. President Xi Jinping has ordered that “authorities at all levels must give top priority to ensuring people’s safety and property”, Xinhua said W...

The arson attempt, the latest in the series of attacks against Indian missions in the US and Canada, drew strong condemnation from the US government.  Flames rise from a fire at the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, USA. A group of Khalistan radicals allegedly attempted arson at the consulate. NEW DELHI: Khalistani miscreants tried to vandalise India’s consulate in San Francisco by throwing a gasoline-soaked cloth ball that was set on fire. The arson attempt, the latest in the series of attacks against Indian missions in the US and Canada drew strong condemnation from the US government. “The US strongly condemns the reported vandalism and attempted arson against the Indian Consulate in San Francisco on Saturday. Vandalism or violence against diplomatic facilities or foreign diplomats in the US is a criminal offence,” said US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller. The radicals also targeted the Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, and Consular General in S...

"One of India's advantages is geopolitical," the paper said as it added that Russia and China had historically offered lower-cost options for launches. FILE - The launch of Chandrayaan-2, the second lunar exploration mission developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation. NEW YORK: Lauding India’s ambitious space programme, The New York Times has said the country, currently witnessing an “explosive” growth in space-tech start-ups, is set to “transform the planet’s connection to the final frontier” and can emerge as a “counterweight” to China. “When it launched its first rocket in 1963, India was a poor country pursuing the world’s most cutting-edge technology. That projectile, its nose cone wheeled to the launchpad by a bicycle, put a small payload 124 miles above the Earth. India was barely pretending to keep up with the US and the Soviet Union. In today’s space race, India has found much surer footing,” the leading US newspaper said. The article titled ‘The Surp...

Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said the poor and the middle classes in India were faced with a double whammy of inflation and rising unemployment. Police remove Mahila Congress workers protesting against inflation outside the BJP headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday.  NEW DELHI: Describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the “Mehngaai-Man,” the Congress on Tuesday lashed out at the BJP government for its “failure to curb the skyrocketing prices of essential commodities”. Addressing the media in the capital, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said the poor and the middle classes in India were faced with a double whammy. On one side, they have to face backbreaking inflation and on the other, there is a rise in unemployment, she said. “Unemployment rate was the highest right now. Till now, we had heard of Superman, the Spiderman and the He-Man and now we have the Mehngaai-Man,” said Shrinate. Prices of vegetables like tomatoes, which were selling between Rs 10 and Rs 15...

The decision is not comforting for the Kuki-Zo tribals, it added. Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh addresses the media in Imphal, Monday, July 3, 2023. GUWAHATI: The Manipur government’s decision to destroy the illegal bunkers has met with opposition. The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) said the destruction of the bunkers would make the Kuki-Zo tribal villages more vulnerable to attacks from “radical Meitei gunmen and mobs.” The decision is not comforting for the Kuki-Zo tribals, it added. After chairing a meeting of the Unified Command on Monday evening, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said the government has decided to deploy forces to destroy all bunkers built by villagers. The ITLF said despite the deployment of a large number of security personnel and the setting up of military buffer zones, the tribal villages were being attacked almost every day, leading to deaths and the destruction of houses. “Meitei settlements do not need bunkers because tribals do not attack th...