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Around 45 institutions from India have been ranked in the top 2900 educational institutions of the world as per the latest QS World University Rankings. This makes India the seventh most represented country in this list. IIT Bombay has been ranked at 149th position all over the world, making it the first university in India to be featured among the top 150 universities. On the other hand, the Indian Institute of science has slipped down to its previous year rankings because of some change in metrics as per which the latest rankings have been released. This year rankings have been made as per various parameters out of which one is the internationalisation of faculty. Not only universities are being ranked on the basis of diversification in students but also faculty. These changing metrics are a reason why it has become difficult for universities to retain their positions every year.

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority which is responsible for conducting the counselling for IITs in NIT has officially released its first cut-off for various universities and programmes that are registered under the JOSAA counselling. Candidates can check these official cut-offs to determine the opening and closing ranks of various programmes in different universities. The closing ranks for the computer science program at IIT Bombay stands at 291st rank. The closing ranks for IIT Delhi Computer Science stands at 115th rank. The cut-off ranks are expected to decrease with every new cut-off list.

Canada has recently made certain amendments in its visa policies which have actually been proven beneficial for a lot of people who want to permanently settle in Canada. All the immigrants who are working in the United States of America on H1B visa in the field of technology can now permanently settle in Canada as per the new rules. The visa opportunity will also extend to the family members who can work and study in Canada as well. H1B visa is a special visa for immigrants in the US who want to work in the country temporarily especially in the field of technology. Around 10,000 work permits will be issued under this new scheme by Canada.

Studying abroad brings a great deal of excitement in one's life. But it is important to remember that it is one of the most significant decisions of your life which is why one must make it very carefully. Here are some points that you need to remember before you decide to move abroad for studies.

1. Moving abroad might bring a lot of culture shock to you, but it is important to remember that things will be alright after a certain point of time. Generally, international students get accustomed to the culture of the new country within a few months.
2. It is important to make a few friends and network as much as you can. Not only is it beneficial for your professional life but also in personal aspects. It is always good to have some people who can help you during times of emergency.
3.  Also, international students must try to save money and manage their expenses skilfully. Saving money is actually very beneficial for international students and helps them in the long run.
4. Also, if one feels isolated or alone, then they should try to contact someone for immediate help. It can be their friends, family or even the university faculty. It is important to keep a check on your mental health because living alone can take a toll on it.

Every year more than 2.5 lakhs graduates apply for an MBA degree in India. But is it really worth your time and money as an MBA is a two year long degree and requires you to spend lakhs of rupees. Now that the trend has become so genric, it is important for students to go an extra mile so that they can stand out from the rest of the crowd while applying for jobs. Here are some of the best MBA trends that will help you in outshining other people.

1. It is important for candidates to choose an MBA course that breaks the conventional cycle of an MBA degree. A good MBA degree must have a curriculum that breaks free from the normal and everyday degrees.
2. Management degree must be able to teach you a holistic way of running a business. Not only should you learn about business, finance and public relations but also it should teach you how to become a good business leader and decision maker.
3. The world of marketing has changed quite a bit. Marketing has become a significant factor in making or breaking a company's reputation. This is why marketing should be a significant factor of an MBA degree irrespective of the specialisation. It would mean nothing if a product that can disrupt the market is not presented well to the customers.
4. Also, business leaders of tomorrow should learn the importance of sustainability and compliance with government rules. Earning money would mean nothing if one doesn't have strong ethics.

Games were introduced in the market for entertainment purposes initially. Later on such games were developed that helped people in relieving their stress. Gaming has undoubtedly been one of the most successful yet controversial industries. It has been successful because of its mass appeal to people of all age groups and helping them fill their extra time. But eventually games became too addictive which is why their usability has always been debatable. Nevertheless, the industry has become a massive US$11 billion industry and only seems to get bigger every day. Over a period of time many games have been introduced in the market that actually teach young children a lot of concepts with the aid of games. These games have been scientifically proven to improve memory retention, power. Traditional studying methods do not help young children in learning and remembering what they read. but one can never ignore the downfalls of these games, one of which is increased screen time. if these games are beneficial or not, is something that should be left upon parents to decide. Excess of anything is bad for one's health which is why it is always better to maintain a balance.

Since 2014, over 262 medical colleges have been established in India for promotion of medical science and research among Indian students. Earlier a lot of medical aspirants had to move out of the country to pursue medicine due to lack of seats in government colleges. Seats in private colleges are extremely expensive for students. But since the establishment of these medical colleges, it has become easier for students to stay in the country and practise medicine at affordable tuition fees. This has been a significant contribution by the government of India and has made a lot of progressive changes in the country.

Rhodes scholarships are specially meant for international students who began their undergraduate degree at Oxford university. Oxford is one of the most prestigious universities of the world, but at the same time very expensive to study. This is why the university offers special scholarships to international undergraduate students that cover up their tuition fees. Any interested candidate wants to study at Oxford and avail the scholarship will have to fill the form for the same. The Rhodes fund form can be found on the official website of the University of Oxfords.

The official results for CUET UG exams are expected to be out by 15th of July. NTA has officially released the answer keys for students. The objection window has also been opened where candidates can file any objections related to the answer key. The candidate will have to pay an extra fee to submit the grievance. Candidates can easily calculate their marks through the answer key. The changes if any will be reflected in the final results automatically. This year around 14,00,00 students gave the CUET exam for UG courses.

All the 10 toppers of the JEE advance exam have chosen IIT Bombay over all the other IITs. All of these students have enrolled themselves in the computer science course of IIT Bombay. This means that IIT Bombay is the top choice of all the aspirants and computer science is still in demand as much as it was a year ago. Around 37 top Rankers have chosen Powai college over all other colleges and IITs. After IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi has been the next top choice of top rankers. IIT Bombay, IIT, Delhi and IIT Madras are the top choice of top 500 students.

IIM Ahmedabad has welcomed a new batch of postgraduate students for the Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agribusiness Management (PGP FABM). 58% of the students are from engineering background which is a record high for IIM Ahmedabad. This is the 60th batch of the flagship programme offered by IIM Ahmedabad. This class consists of 408 proficient students from different Academy and personal backgrounds. 26% of these students are freshers whereas the rest of the students have worked in various departments before joining IIM Ahmedabad.

India has become one of the biggest markets for various countries when it comes to global education. Most of the top study abroad destinations like the US and Canada receive Indian students in abundance every year. In fact, in many of these countries, Indian students make up the largest group of international students from a particular country. Today we will talk about some common factors that Indian students consider before moving abroad and choosing an international university.

1. First of all, like all other students from different countries, Indian students also go through the bandwagon effect where they choose the country that is currently popular among other students. This means that the final decision for Indian students is between the US and Canada.
2. Over the period of time, Indian students have enrolled themselves in STEM programmes, which is why Germany has also become another favourite study abroad destination among Indian students.
3. Around 45% of the Indian students who want to move abroad have shown keen interest in exploring other unconventional study abroad destinations as well.
4. Around 67% of Indian students are open to the idea of blended learning where some of the lectures or semesters can be attended in the universities in self and the others can be completed by sitting at home.
5. Indian students also give a lot of weightage to the after study work opportunities and it plays a major role in their final decision making process.

The official answer key for CUET UG exam 2023 has been released by NTA. Students can check the answer key on the official website of CUET. The national testing agency conducted the exam of CUET from 21st May to 23rd June. Candidates can now check their marks in the official answer key. The objection window is also opened so students can submit their objections if they have any by paying some fees for the same. Once the objection windows closed, students will no longer be able to raise concerns related to the answer key. After this, the official results will be released and CUET will commence with the counselling process.

All the countries in the world have different education systems. Some countries believe in learning by doing methods whereas the others focus on just written learning. Some countries have a rigourous  curriculum whereas other countries have a very laid-back curriculum that promotes students to enjoy my learning. Today we will talk about the countries that have the best curriculum in the world.

1. The United States of America

The US has been the sole representative of the education system of the world for the longest time. The American education system has been well known for so many years and that is the reason why students from across the world come to the US for higher education.

2. The United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is one of the oldest countries when it comes to providing university education. It is home to some of the most prestigious universities in the world, including Cambridge, Oxford and Imperial College, London.

3. Germany 

Some of the greatest inventions in the field of science and technology have been given by Germany. Also, Germany provides free higher education to international students which is a great pro about studying in Germany. 

4. Australia

 The Australian education system doesn't focus on making students learn a lot during their high school which is why students have a very relaxed attitude even towards higher education. Australia is one of the top choices of international students because of its high quality of education and after work opportunities.

IELTS plays a very important role in getting accepted to university and getting your visa. In some cases, students with exceptional performance in IELTS are able to secure a scholarship for them as well. Most students do not take the IELTS exam seriously which is why they're not able to get into their dream university and sometimes are even rejected for student visas. 

In this case, students have to give the IELTS exam all over again, which puts a pressure financially and mentally on the students. Taking an online coaching program for IELTS can be extremely beneficial for students as they can learn tricks to impress the test taker. Even though you are good at English, IELTS coaching can help you understand how this exam is different from the other language exam that you have given.

The latest QS World University Rankings have been released recently in which the Delhi University has debuted among the top 500 universities of the world at 401st position. This is the first time Delhi University has achieved this ranking. IIT Bombay has also been featured in the list of the top 150 universities of the world being ranked at 147th position. IIT Bengaluru has also made a significant improvement in its ranking as it is ranked at 155th position worldwide as compared to the last year of 225th ranking. Like the previous year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology has been ranked the best institute in the world.

The latest QS world University rankings have been officially released. Massachusetts Institute of Technology has been ranked as the number one institution for 12th year in a row. The National University of Singapore is the only university from Asia to be featured among the top 10 universities of the world. Here is a list of the top 10 universities of the world as per the latest rankings.

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
2. University of Cambridge
3. University of Oxford
4. Harvard University
5. Stanford University
6. Imperial College London
7. ETH Zurich – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
8. National University of Singapore (NUS)
9. University College London (UCL)
10. University of California, Berkeley (UCB

In a recent survey done among students who wanted to go abroad for higher education, it was found out that more than 50% of students were unaware of the application process. Despite the fact that international education has become so accessible, there is a scarcity of information among students. Many students are unaware of the right timings for applying for international universities which is why they end up being rejected. Around 31.2% of the aspirants from the survey said that educational loans are their primary source of money for going abroad. 64% of the students wanted to pursue their masters degree from foreign university.

For the longest time, countries like the United States of America and Canada have been the top choice for Indian students to study abroad. But now that people have started exploring the world in day-to-day life, the prospects of studying at an unconventional destination have also been accepted by students. Around 45% of Indian students who are interested in studying abroad are open to study in unconventional study abroad destinations. Some of the biggest concerns of the students include affordable tuition fees, cost of accommodation, after study work opportunities and safety. Europe has become more popular among international students. As it offers its of the most foldable study abroad destinations which are exceptionally beautiful as well

The latest QS world University rankings have been released officially. The Massachusetts Institute of technology has again been ranked as the number one institute in the world. Three universities from Australia have made it to the top 20 list. The National University of Singapore has made significant improvement by jumping three sports from being ranked 11th worldwide last year to now getting the 8th spot. IIT Bombay has been able to secure a place in the top 150 institutes of the world. More than 50% of the universities in the top 20 list are from the US.