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IIT Madras Restructures BTech Curriculum for Better Placements: Extends Internship Period to Six Months

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Changes aimed at improving industry exposure and placement opportunities for students

Introduction of Six-Month Internship in New BTech Curriculum

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has announced a major restructuring of its Bachelor of Technology (BTech) curriculum. Starting from the 2024-2025 academic batch, the institute will extend the duration of student internships to six months, up from the current three-month period. This change is expected to enhance the overall learning experience for students and improve their placement prospects in competitive job markets.

Internships Extended for Industry-Relevant Skill Development

Under the revised structure, the four-year BTech program will now incorporate a longer internship period that spans six months. Traditionally, internships were scheduled during the summer of the third year (sixth semester), lasting from May to July. However, feedback from industry professionals highlighted the need for a more substantial duration to assess student potential and gain meaningful contributions from them. Many companies had previously requested an extension of the internships until August, but this often clashed with academic commitments and exam schedules

Addressing Industry Demands

Professor Sathyanarayana N Gummadi, the Dean of Students at IIT Madras, explained that this change is driven by the growing demand from industry for more time to evaluate the capabilities of student interns. “Many industry professionals felt that the three-month internship period was insufficient to assess students effectively or to have them contribute significantly to projects. As a result, companies often requested interns to stay longer until August,” said Prof. Gummadi.

However, under the previous system, students were required to return to campus by the end of July to resume their core courses, which led to scheduling conflicts. The new six-month internship period, beginning in the summer of the third year, will resolve these timing issues, offering students a better balance between practical industry experience and academic requirements.

Impact on Student Placements

This restructuring of the BTech curriculum is expected to significantly benefit students’ career trajectories. By allowing more time for internships, students will be able to gain deeper insights into their chosen industries, build stronger professional networks, and enhance their skill sets. Moreover, this extended internship period will align better with the hiring cycles of major companies, improving students’ chances of securing competitive job offers even before graduation.

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Announcements, Results

KEAM 2024: BArch Admission Rank List Released; Check How to Download

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Rank List Based on NATA Scores and Qualifying Exam Results; Provisional Category List Also Available

The Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical (KEAM) 2024 BArch admission rank list has been officially released, marking a significant step for candidates seeking admission to architecture courses in the state. The rank list has been compiled by merging the scores of the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA), which is administered by the Council of Architecture (CoA), along with the candidates’ marks from their qualifying exams.

Candidates who appeared for the KEAM 2024 exam can now check the complete rank list on the official website of CEE Kerala. Additionally, the provisional category list, detailing candidates’ status in various community and category claims, has also been published.

However, CEE Kerala has informed that some candidates are missing from the rank list due to unresolved application issues. These candidates will receive their ranks once the issues with their applications are addressed. To view the category list, candidates must log in to the KEAM 2024 Candidate Portal and select the ‘Category List Provisional’ option.

This publication marks the beginning of the counselling process for eligible candidates, who are advised to verify all details carefully before proceeding with further steps.

To download the KEAM 2024 BArch admission rank list, you can:

Print out the document for future reference

Go to the official website of CEE Kerala: Click here

Click the “KEAM 2024 candidate login” link

Click the “BArch Rank List” link

The rank list PDF will appear on your screen

Download the rank list and save it on your computer

Announcements, Results

CBSE Board Exams 2025: Exams Start February 15, Full Schedule to be Released Soon

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CBSE to Release Class 10, 12 Exam Date Sheet in December for 2025
CBSE Exam Schedule for 2025 to be Published in December; Exams Begin February 15

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is gearing up to release the much-anticipated date sheet for the Class 10 and Class 12 board exams for 2025. According to recent updates from the board, the schedule is expected to be available in December, providing students a clear timeline to prepare for this crucial academic event.

Once released, students can download the official timetable directly from CBSE’s website (cbse.gov.in). This online availability will ensure that candidates, parents, and schools have access to the exact dates for each subject and can plan their preparation accordingly. CBSE’s confirmation regarding the exam start date as February 15, 2025, means students now have only a few months to finalize their preparations.

The upcoming board exams mark an important milestone in students’ educational journeys, as Class 10 exams typically determine students’ streams for

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is gearing up to release the much-anticipated date sheet for the Class 10 and Class 12 board exams for 2025. According to recent updates from the board, the schedule is expected to be available in December, providing students a clear timeline to prepare for this crucial academic event.

Once released, students can download the official timetable directly from CBSE’s website (cbse.gov.in). This online availability will ensure that candidates, parents, and schools have access to the exact dates for each subject and can plan their preparation accordingly. CBSE’s confirmation regarding the exam start date as February 15, 2025, means students now have only a few months to finalize their preparations.

The upcoming board exams mark an important milestone in students’ educational journeys, as Class 10 exams typically determine students’ streams for higher studies, while Class 12 exams play a crucial role in college admissions. Therefore, the timely release of the date sheet will be a key factor in helping students organize their study plans, especially given the wide variety of subjects covered under the CBSE curriculum.

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Kerala Blockchain Academy provides free PG Diploma on Blockchain to SC students

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Kerala Blockchain Academy Offers Free PG Diploma in Blockchain for SC Students

Kerala Blockchain Academy (KBA), under the Kerala Digital University, has announced a significant opportunity for students from the Scheduled Caste (SC) community. As part of the Pradhan Mantri Anu Sachith Jati Abhyudai Yojana (PM-Ajay), KBA is offering a free Post Graduate Diploma in Blockchain Technology exclusively for SC students. This initiative aims to uplift and support the education and career advancement of students from marginalized communities.

The one-year training program covers an extensive curriculum, providing students with in-depth knowledge of blockchain technology, full-stack development, front-end, and back-end programming, as well as advanced web technologies like decentralized applications. Participants will gain hands-on experience, with the added benefit of working on industrial blockchain projects through internships. This practical exposure is designed to enhance the employment prospects of graduates in the rapidly growing fields of blockchain and Web 3.0 technologies.

In addition to the academic and practical components, the program offers free accommodation and meals for all participants, ensuring that students can focus entirely on their studies without financial concerns. The comprehensive support provided throughout the course is part of the government’s broader vision to create equal opportunities for SC students in the technology sector.

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must hold a B.Tech degree. (any branch), B.C.A., M.C.A., B.Sc. (Computer Science), M.Sc. (Computer Science), or related fields. Selection will be based on an entrance test followed by an interview.

The last date to apply is October 15, 2024. Interested candidates can visit kba.ai/pgdb for more information or contact 6238210114 to apply.

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IIT Bombay Opens Applications for UCEED and CEED Examinations

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IIT Bombay Opens Applications for UCEED and CEED Examinations

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has officially launched the application process for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED) and the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED). These exams help students who aspire to build careers in design.

Candidates interested in these programs can apply online through the UCEED and CEED application portals. Be sure to submit your applications by October 31, 2024, at 11:55 PM. You can access the UCEED Application Portal to start your application process.

Before applying, review the detailed information brochures available on the respective websites. These brochures contain essential details about eligibility criteria, examination formats, and guidelines for the application process.

IIT Bombay encourages all interested candidates to meet the application deadline and provide accurate information in their submissions. This opportunity benefits individuals who want to advance their education in design and contribute meaningfully to the creative industries.

By offering UCEED and CEED, IIT Bombay reaffirms its commitment to fostering innovation and creativity in design education. The institute seeks to attract talented individuals eager to make a significant impact in the design field.

As the application deadline approaches, prepare your applications carefully and take advantage of this opportunity to shape your future in design.UCEED 2025 (iitb.ac.in)

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CSEET November 2024: Registration Deadline Approaches

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Registration Deadline Approaches

New Delhi: The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) will close the registration process for the November 2024 Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) on October 15, 2024. Candidates aiming to become Company Secretaries should submit their applications before the deadline to qualify for the exam, which is scheduled for November 9, 2024.

CSEET serves as a key requirement for entry into the Company Secretary (CS) course. Upon registering, candidates receive access to virtual teaching sessions organized by ICSI.

The exam covers four subjects: Business Communication, Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning, Economic and Business Environment, and Current Affairs with Quantitative Aptitude. The remote-proctored exam format enables candidates to take the test from any location in India, with strict online monitoring. To pass, candidates must score at least 50% overall and 40% in each paper. There is no negative marking.

Candidates should be aware that calculators, pens, and paper are not allowed during the exam. Additionally, the University Grants Commission (UGC) recognizes the CS qualification as equivalent to a Master’s degree.

Eligibility for the CSEET includes students who have completed or are currently pursuing their 12th standard. Exemptions apply to graduates with at least 50% marks, postgraduates, and those who have passed foundation levels from ICSI or final levels from ICAI or ICMAI.

The CSEET is conducted four times a year. The next session is set for January 2025. For more details, candidates can visit the official ICSI website ICSI – Instructions

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Perfect Zodiac Gifts For Astrology Lovers That Any Sign Will Appreciate

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Space scientists have discovered just how much they can accomplish when they work together, with incredible feats achieved this year through collaborations with commercial industry and foreign nations.

Successful partnerships in 2022 have included the launch and calibration of the most powerful space telescope in the world and photographing the never-before-seen supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy.

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Space scientists have discovered just how much they can accomplish when they work together, with incredible feats achieved this year through collaborations with commercial industry and foreign nations.

Successful partnerships in 2022 have included the launch and calibration of the most powerful space telescope in the world and photographing the never-before-seen supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy.

Space, it says, is big. Really big. You just won’t believe how vastly, hugely, mindbogglingly big it is.

Douglas Adams

Stray rocket junk in an unpredictable orbit smashed into the moon, for example, creating a new crater. And NASA’s mega moon rocket, the Space Launch System, has stumbled on its way to its first lunar mission, with the agency encountering several problems with contractors’ work during a critical test this spring.

Whether the rest of the year will include the inaugural moon-bound Artemis mission, the United States’ return to human deep space exploration, remains to be seen. Read more about the year’s biggest moments in space, so far.

James Webb Space Telescope opens for business

The James Webb Space Telescope will deliver its first full-color images on July 12. Credit: NASA

The most powerful observatory in space hit its mark at a destination 1 million miles from Earth in late January and unfurled its complicated, tennis court-size sun shield. Engineers have since calibrated the Webb telescope’s scientific instruments, exceeding expectations for its level of precision.

In this single galaxy of ours there are eighty-seven thousand million suns.

Arthur C. Clarke

Astronomers anticipate the telescope will stoke a golden age in our understanding of the cosmos, providing snapshots of space billions of light-years away.

On July 12, the James Webb Space Telescope, a partnership between NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency, will deliver its first full-color images. What those first cosmic targets will be is a closely guarded secret.

Webb is expected to observe some of the oldest, faintest light in the universe. The telescope will focus on a period less than 300 million years after the Big Bang, when many of the first stars and galaxies were born.

Scientists will also use the telescope to peer into the atmospheres of planets outside our solar system, called exoplanets. Discoveries out there of water and methane, for example, could be signs of potential habitability or biological activity.

Peculiar widespread Martian aurora discovered

New overview images of Mars have revealed a stunning green light show in the planet’s sky.

Scientists believe a newly discovered Martian aurora puts green streaks in Mars’ sky. Credit: Emirates Mars Mission

Much of Mars’ atmosphere apparently has a wormlike streak, an aurora similar to the Northern Lights sometimes visible on Earth. The Martian aurora is a glowing, twisted band of ultraviolet light, stretching thousands of miles from the dayside, which faces the sun, to the back of the planet.

A United Arab Emirates Space Agency probe orbiting Mars, known as Hope, took the snapshots.

No one knows how it’s happening, given that scientists believe Mars’ magnetic field largely deteriorated billions of years ago. Magnetic fields guide high-energy streams of electrons from the sun into a planet’s atmosphere.

Astronomers take the first photo of massive Milky Way black hole

Scientists around the world worked together to take the first photo ever of Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. Credit: Event Horizon Telescope

At the center of the Milky Way is a giant black hole, and for the first time ever, astronomers were able to see it.

Black holes don’t have surfaces, like planets or stars. Instead, these mysterious cosmic objects have a boundary called an “event horizon,” a point of no return. If anything swoops too close to that point, it will fall inward, never to escape the hole’s gravity.

With the power of eight linked radio dishes from around the world, the Event Horizon Telescope took a picture of the shadow of the supermassive black hole known as Sagittarius A*. Hundreds of scientists from 80 institutions around the globe worked together to collect, process, and piece together fragments of data to make the picture.

Up until three years ago, any depiction of a black hole was merely an artist’s interpretation or a computer model. Now scientists have a snapshot of the real deal, which spans 27 million miles.

With financial support from the National Science Foundation and other groups, scientists plan to enhance their technology to make the image drastically sharper.

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Here’s What An Astrologer Wants You To Know About Horoscopes

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Space scientists have discovered just how much they can accomplish when they work together, with incredible feats achieved this year through collaborations with commercial industry and foreign nations.

Successful partnerships in 2022 have included the launch and calibration of the most powerful space telescope in the world and photographing the never-before-seen supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy.

Space, it says, is big. Really big. You just won’t believe how vastly, hugely, mindbogglingly big it is.

Douglas Adams

Stray rocket junk in an unpredictable orbit smashed into the moon, for example, creating a new crater. And NASA’s mega moon rocket, the Space Launch System, has stumbled on its way to its first lunar mission, with the agency encountering several problems with contractors’ work during a critical test this spring.

Whether the rest of the year will include the inaugural moon-bound Artemis mission, the United States’ return to human deep space exploration, remains to be seen. Read more about the year’s biggest moments in space, so far.

James Webb Space Telescope opens for business

The James Webb Space Telescope will deliver its first full-color images on July 12. Credit: NASA

The most powerful observatory in space hit its mark at a destination 1 million miles from Earth in late January and unfurled its complicated, tennis court-size sun shield. Engineers have since calibrated the Webb telescope’s scientific instruments, exceeding expectations for its level of precision.

In this single galaxy of ours there are eighty-seven thousand million suns.

Arthur C. Clarke

Astronomers anticipate the telescope will stoke a golden age in our understanding of the cosmos, providing snapshots of space billions of light-years away.

On July 12, the James Webb Space Telescope, a partnership between NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency, will deliver its first full-color images. What those first cosmic targets will be is a closely guarded secret.

Webb is expected to observe some of the oldest, faintest light in the universe. The telescope will focus on a period less than 300 million years after the Big Bang, when many of the first stars and galaxies were born.

Scientists will also use the telescope to peer into the atmospheres of planets outside our solar system, called exoplanets. Discoveries out there of water and methane, for example, could be signs of potential habitability or biological activity.

Peculiar widespread Martian aurora discovered

New overview images of Mars have revealed a stunning green light show in the planet’s sky.

Scientists believe a newly discovered Martian aurora puts green streaks in Mars’ sky. Credit: Emirates Mars Mission

Much of Mars’ atmosphere apparently has a wormlike streak, an aurora similar to the Northern Lights sometimes visible on Earth. The Martian aurora is a glowing, twisted band of ultraviolet light, stretching thousands of miles from the dayside, which faces the sun, to the back of the planet.

A United Arab Emirates Space Agency probe orbiting Mars, known as Hope, took the snapshots.

No one knows how it’s happening, given that scientists believe Mars’ magnetic field largely deteriorated billions of years ago. Magnetic fields guide high-energy streams of electrons from the sun into a planet’s atmosphere.

Astronomers take the first photo of massive Milky Way black hole

Scientists around the world worked together to take the first photo ever of Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. Credit: Event Horizon Telescope

At the center of the Milky Way is a giant black hole, and for the first time ever, astronomers were able to see it.

Black holes don’t have surfaces, like planets or stars. Instead, these mysterious cosmic objects have a boundary called an “event horizon,” a point of no return. If anything swoops too close to that point, it will fall inward, never to escape the hole’s gravity.

With the power of eight linked radio dishes from around the world, the Event Horizon Telescope took a picture of the shadow of the supermassive black hole known as Sagittarius A*. Hundreds of scientists from 80 institutions around the globe worked together to collect, process, and piece together fragments of data to make the picture.

Up until three years ago, any depiction of a black hole was merely an artist’s interpretation or a computer model. Now scientists have a snapshot of the real deal, which spans 27 million miles.

With financial support from the National Science Foundation and other groups, scientists plan to enhance their technology to make the image drastically sharper.

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15 Stunning One-Piece Swimsuits On Sale At Nordstrom Right Now

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Space scientists have discovered just how much they can accomplish when they work together, with incredible feats achieved this year through collaborations with commercial industry and foreign nations.

Successful partnerships in 2022 have included the launch and calibration of the most powerful space telescope in the world and photographing the never-before-seen supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy.

Space, it says, is big. Really big. You just won’t believe how vastly, hugely, mindbogglingly big it is.

Douglas Adams

Stray rocket junk in an unpredictable orbit smashed into the moon, for example, creating a new crater. And NASA’s mega moon rocket, the Space Launch System, has stumbled on its way to its first lunar mission, with the agency encountering several problems with contractors’ work during a critical test this spring.

Whether the rest of the year will include the inaugural moon-bound Artemis mission, the United States’ return to human deep space exploration, remains to be seen. Read more about the year’s biggest moments in space, so far.

James Webb Space Telescope opens for business

The James Webb Space Telescope will deliver its first full-color images on July 12. Credit: NASA

The most powerful observatory in space hit its mark at a destination 1 million miles from Earth in late January and unfurled its complicated, tennis court-size sun shield. Engineers have since calibrated the Webb telescope’s scientific instruments, exceeding expectations for its level of precision.

In this single galaxy of ours there are eighty-seven thousand million suns.

Arthur C. Clarke

Astronomers anticipate the telescope will stoke a golden age in our understanding of the cosmos, providing snapshots of space billions of light-years away.

On July 12, the James Webb Space Telescope, a partnership between NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency, will deliver its first full-color images. What those first cosmic targets will be is a closely guarded secret.

Webb is expected to observe some of the oldest, faintest light in the universe. The telescope will focus on a period less than 300 million years after the Big Bang, when many of the first stars and galaxies were born.

Scientists will also use the telescope to peer into the atmospheres of planets outside our solar system, called exoplanets. Discoveries out there of water and methane, for example, could be signs of potential habitability or biological activity.

Peculiar widespread Martian aurora discovered

New overview images of Mars have revealed a stunning green light show in the planet’s sky.

Scientists believe a newly discovered Martian aurora puts green streaks in Mars’ sky. Credit: Emirates Mars Mission

Much of Mars’ atmosphere apparently has a wormlike streak, an aurora similar to the Northern Lights sometimes visible on Earth. The Martian aurora is a glowing, twisted band of ultraviolet light, stretching thousands of miles from the dayside, which faces the sun, to the back of the planet.

A United Arab Emirates Space Agency probe orbiting Mars, known as Hope, took the snapshots.

No one knows how it’s happening, given that scientists believe Mars’ magnetic field largely deteriorated billions of years ago. Magnetic fields guide high-energy streams of electrons from the sun into a planet’s atmosphere.

Astronomers take the first photo of massive Milky Way black hole

Scientists around the world worked together to take the first photo ever of Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. Credit: Event Horizon Telescope

At the center of the Milky Way is a giant black hole, and for the first time ever, astronomers were able to see it.

Black holes don’t have surfaces, like planets or stars. Instead, these mysterious cosmic objects have a boundary called an “event horizon,” a point of no return. If anything swoops too close to that point, it will fall inward, never to escape the hole’s gravity.

With the power of eight linked radio dishes from around the world, the Event Horizon Telescope took a picture of the shadow of the supermassive black hole known as Sagittarius A*. Hundreds of scientists from 80 institutions around the globe worked together to collect, process, and piece together fragments of data to make the picture.

Up until three years ago, any depiction of a black hole was merely an artist’s interpretation or a computer model. Now scientists have a snapshot of the real deal, which spans 27 million miles.

With financial support from the National Science Foundation and other groups, scientists plan to enhance their technology to make the image drastically sharper.