Indian Education

Amid rising H3N2 cases, all schools for classes 1 to 8 in Puducherry will remain closed for 10 days starting tomorrow. In a circular, "All schools in Puducherry to remain closed from 16th to 26th March in wake of the spread of H3N2", Puducherry Education minister A Namassivayam told reporters.  The decision was taken following reports of children falling sick owing to the H3N2 subtype of seasonal influenza.

In an official notification, the registrar released the academic admission for Jamia Millia Islamia University and Central University.  The academic calendar of the Central University, 2023-24 was released, according to which, the admission process for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes will begin on April 12 and till July 31 2023. Interested candidates can apply and log into the official website and get further details.

Industrialist Niranjan Hiranandani, who is also the Provost of HSNC University, has been appointed as the chairperson of the Advisory Council of the University of Mumbai. According to Maharashtra University Act 2016, an eminent industrialist can be appointed as the Chairperson of the council. The other members of the advisory council include Dr. Anil Sahasrabuddhe, Dr. Vijay Bhatkar, Mrs. Sujata Saunik and Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar.

The National Board of Examinations (NBE) will open the online application window for the candidates who have already registered for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Masters of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS). The NBE said, the application correction window will be activated at 3 pm and will be open till February 5, for corrections in the application. For more details, one can log in to the official website-www.natboard.edu.in.

A private school manager was arrested in connection with the English question paper leak case on April 2 in Uttar Pradesh. The police identified the man as Bhanu Pratap Singh. "He is accused of sharing the leaked question paper. His role in leaking the question paper is also being looked into," the DSP said. As a result, the English examination is currently cancelled in 24 districts of the state.