JEE Advanced 2025 Registration Opens for Foreign Nationals, OCI & PIO Candidates
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, organizing JEE Advanced 2025, has officially opened the registration portal for foreign nationals, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) candidates starting April 8, 2025.
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Registration Link: jeeadv.ac.in
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Eligibility Criteria:
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Born on or after October 1, 1999 (age relaxation for SC/ST/PwD).
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Should not have attempted JEE Advanced more than two times.
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Application Requirements: Valid passport, OCI/PIO card, academic certificates, recent photographs.
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This registration window enhances global accessibility to top-tier engineering institutions like the IITs.
NEET 2025 Paper Leak Case Closed: Supreme Court Directs Implementation of Expert Panel Suggestions
The Supreme Court of India has closed the investigation into the alleged NEET 2025 paper leak, instructing the government to implement the recommendations of the expert committee formed to strengthen the exam process.
What You Need to Know:
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CBI Report: Found no systemic malpractice that could affect NEET-UG results.
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Panel Recommendations:
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Secure encryption and decryption system for question papers.
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Real-time monitoring of exam centers via CCTV.
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Mandatory annual audits of examination conduct.
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Training for invigilators and enforcement of a zero-leak policy.
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The move aims to rebuild trust in the integrity of competitive medical exams.
IIT Madras Develops UBIQMAP: India’s First Real-Time Indoor Mapping Tool
IIT Madras researchers have launched UBIQMAP, an indigenous real-time indoor mapping technology that performs reliably under varied lighting and environmental conditions, without the need for GPS.
UBIQMAP: What It Does
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Functionality: Maps indoor spaces like airports, hospitals, factories, and malls in real-time.
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Tech Base: AI-driven, camera-based, sensor-assisted system.
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Use Cases:
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Emergency navigation and rescue operations.
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Indoor navigation for smart buildings and autonomous robots.
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Enhancing accessibility in public spaces.
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This innovation boosts India’s smart infrastructure goals and highlights IIT Madras’s leadership in AI and spatial computing.
Andhra Pradesh Launches LEAP Model for Education Reform
The Andhra Pradesh Government has unveiled the LEAP (Learn, Engage, Aspire, Progress) education model, a transformative initiative designed to improve learning outcomes and system efficiency across schools.
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Objective: Drive holistic and inclusive learning through modern teaching methods and digital tools.
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Smart classrooms and e-content integration.
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Experiential, student-centric learning.
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Advanced teacher training modules.
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Revamped student assessment frameworks.
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Phased Rollout: Initial implementation in pilot districts, followed by full state-wide expansion.
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Alignment: Fully in sync with NEP 2020 vision for K-12 education.
This initiative aims to establish Andhra Pradesh as a benchmark for state-led education transformation in India.
Conclusion
From opening global access to IITs through JEE Advanced 2025 registrations to the closure of NEET paper leak investigations, and from cutting-edge AI innovations by IIT Madras to ambitious education reforms in Andhra Pradesh, today's updates paint a dynamic picture of progress across India's education landscape.
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