JEE Main 2025 result: 14 Perfect NTA Scores, Only 1 Female in Top Rank
The results of JEE Main 2025 Session 1 have been declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA), with 14 candidates securing a perfect NTA score of 100 in Paper 1 (B.E./B.Tech.). Among them, Sai Manogna Guthikonda from Andhra Pradesh is the only female achiever. Rajasthan leads in the number of top scorers. The results also feature category-wise toppers, including Parth Sehra (ST), Kotipalli Yaswanth Satwik (GEN-EWS), Daksh (OBC-NCL), Shreyas Lohiya (SC), and Harshal Gupta (PwBD). Additionally, 39 candidates were disqualified for using unfair means during the exam.
UGC Issues Show-Cause Notices to 18 Medical Colleges for Non-Compliance with Anti-Ragging Norms
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued show-cause notices to 18 medical colleges across India for failing to comply with the Anti-Ragging Regulations, 2009. The violations include the failure to obtain anti-ragging undertakings from students, a key requirement outlined in the regulations. In response, the UGC has emphasized the need for stricter anti-ragging measures, urging institutions to set up Anti-Ragging Committees, install CCTV cameras, and conduct awareness seminars. Institutions that fail to enforce these measures could face severe consequences, including the withdrawal of funding or accreditation.
CBI Closes Investigation into Suspected UGC-NET Paper Leak, Finds No Evidence of Conspiracy
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has closed its probe into the suspected leak of the UGC-NET paper from June 18, 2024, finding no evidence of an organized leak or conspiracy. The investigation revealed that a student had doctored a screenshot of the question paper, circulating it on Telegram to make money. The CBI confirmed that the manipulated image was not an actual leak and there was no indication that any candidates had benefited from it. As a result, the case was closed, and the agency informed the Union Ministry of Education of its findings.
NEET-UG 2025 to be Held in Pen-and-Paper Mode: New Rules and Guidelines Announced
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that NEET-UG 2025 will be held in a pen-and-paper format, following a single shift on a single day. This decision comes after concerns over alleged malpractices during the 2024 exam. The test will continue to serve as the qualifying exam for MBBS and related programs, as well as for courses under the Indian system of medicine, including BAMS, BUMS, and BHMS.
UGC Announces Updated Schedule for December 2024 NET Exams
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the revised schedule for the UGC NET December 2024, which will be held from January 3 to January 16, 2025. The exam will take place in two shifts: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. A total of 85 subjects will be assessed for eligibility to Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor roles, and PhD admissions. Candidates can check the subject-wise schedule on the official UGC NET website. Additionally, exam city details will be provided eight days before the exam.
