AICTE Scholarship 2020 registration ends tomorrow; apply at scholarships.gov.in

 Source: https://www.firstpost.com/india/aicte-scholarship-2020-registration-ends-tomorrow-apply-at-scholarships-gov-in-9158871.html

 

Under the rescheduled timetable, the deadline of the second level of verification which is to be conducted by respective state nodal officers is 31 January.

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is soon going to close the registration window for AICTE Pragati Scholarship 2020 and AICTE Saksham Scholarship 2020. The last date to register for the scholarship and renew their application is 31 December, 2020.

Hence all the students who wish to apply for the AICTE scholarship are advised to visit scholarships.gov.in. Those who wish to renew their applications must visit aicte-pragati-saksham-gov.in.

Earlier the council had extended the scholarship deadline till the last day of 2020, reported NDTV. The last date for the first level of verification of applications and the verification of the re-submitted defective applications has been extended till 15 January, 2021. Under the rescheduled timetable, the deadline of the second level of verification which is to be conducted by respective state nodal officers is 31 January.

The report added that AICTE provides the Pragati Scholarship to female students and the Saksham Scholarship to differently-abled students. Both the scholarships are for candidates pursuing technical courses. These are aimed at encouraging girls and differently-abled candidates to join the technical field of studies.

Here is how you can apply for the scholarships:

Step 1: Visit the official site of AICTE at scholarships.gov.in. Renewal candidates must go to aicte-pragati-saksham-gov.in

Step 2: Click on the link for New Registration on the homepage

Step 3: You will be redirected to a new webpage where you need to read through all the guidelines carefully and agree to the terms and conditions

Step 4: Thereafter you will be redirected to the registration form

Step 5: Upon filling all the details, click on Submit

Step 6: Following successful registration, an OPT will be sent to your registered mobile number

Step 7: For all the future logins, you will have to type in the OTP to access your AICTE scholarship account

Step 8: An application ID and password will also be generated. Keep those safe and secure

Here is the direct link for AICTE Pragati Scholarship 2020 registration

Here is the direct link for AICTE Saksham Scholarship 2020 registration

According to a report by Data Quest, the AICTE Pragati Scheme for girls is only for those candidates who have a family income below eight lakhs per annum. Also under the scheme, as many as 5,000 female students in the first year of degree level course or second year of degree level course through lateral entry in any of the AICTE approved institutions are eligible for the scholarship. They will receive Rs 50,000 per year to pursue their technical education.

 

 

Indian Railway Recruitment 2020-21: Vacancy For These Posts Underway; Apply Soon

 Source: http://indianrailways.gov.in./

Indian Railway Rail Wheel Plant has sought applications for the post of Trainee Apprentice. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the Indian Railway Rail Wheel Plant Recruitment 2020 through the prescribed application format on or before January 14, 2021.

Railway has requested candidates to apply online for the posts of 70 Trainee Apprentices on Indianrailways.gov.in.

Last date for submission of online application form: 14 January 2021

Vacancy Details for Indian Railway Recruitment 2020-21

• Tech / B.Sc. In Mechanical Engineering: 4 posts
• Tech / B.Sc. In Electrical Engineering: 3 posts.
• Tech / B.Sc. In Electronics Instrumentation / Computer / IT Engineering: 3 posts.
• For Diploma in Mechanical Engineering: 35 posts
• For Diploma in Electrical Engineering: 15 posts
• For Diploma in Electronics Instrumentation / Computer / IT Engineering: 10 posts

Eligibility Criteria for Indian Railway Recruitment 2020-21

• Tech / B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering: Candidate should have four years degree in Mechanical / Industrial / Automobile / Production Engineering from University / Institute recognized by AICTE.
• Tech / B.Sc. In Electrical Engineering: Candidate should have four years degree in Electrical / Electronics & Power Engineering from AICTE recognized university/institute.
• Tech / B.Sc. In Electronics Instrumentation / Computer / IT Engineering: Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation / Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Telecommunications / Computer Science / IT from AICTE recognized University / Institute.
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering: Candidate should have regular diploma in Mechanical / Industrial / Automobile / Production Engineering from a University / Institute recognized by AICTE.
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering: Candidate should have regular diploma in Electrical / Electronics & Power Engineering from AICTE recognized university/institute.
• Diploma in Electronics Instrumentation / Computer / IT Engineering: Candidate should have a regular diploma in Instrumentation / Electronics / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Telecommunication / Computer Science / IT from AICTE recognized University / Institute.

The candidates can click here to go through the official notification.

They can click here to apply online.

 

 

 

USFDA

1. Lupin launches Mycophenolate Mofetil tablets USP after approval from USFDA

Lupin Limited (Lupin), global pharmaceutical company, announced the launch of Mycophenolate Mofetil Tablets USP, 500 mg, after Lupins alliance partner Concord Biotech Limited (Concord) received an approval for its ANDA from the United States Food and Drug Administration. 

Source:https://www.indiainfoline.com/article/capital-market-corporate-news/lupin-launches-mycophenolate-mofetil-tablets-usp-after-approval-from-usfda-120122900405_1.html

 

2. Biocon launches generic drug in US market

Biotechnology major Biocon on Monday said it has launched Tacrolimus capsules, an immunosuppressant, in the US market.

Tacrolimus is used in the treatment of organ transplant patients. The drug reduces the body''s ability to reject a transplanted organ.

It has been particularly effective in treating patients of renal transplant for more than two decades. 

Source:https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/biocon-launches-generic-drug-in-us-market/2000745

 

Microsoft Word to receive a new grammar assistant for Windows 10

Microsoft Word for Windows 10 is introducing a new feature called Microsoft Editor which will act as a grammar checking feature in the software. This feature has been available on the web version of Word for a while now and the company has decided to introduce it to the desktop app for Windows 10.

Full Details | https://www.bgr.in/news/microsoft-word-to-receive-a-new-grammar-assistant-for-windows-10-929241/

 

BGR India

UGC Granted Over 100 Open OnlineCourses For Undergraduate And Postgraduate Students

Schedule for commencement of class, exam dates are available at the official website of SWAYAM portal- swayam.gov.in.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) approved over 100 open online courses for the students who are pursuing graduate and postgraduate programs. Notification has been announced through the UGC India Twitter account. There are a total of 78 graduate and 46 postgraduate courses available at the SWAYAM platform. 

Published on 24-12-2020
UGC Letter regarding: 78 UG and 46 PG Non-Engineering SWAYAM MOOCS to be offered in January-2021 semester

Full Details |  https://www.ugc.ac.in/ugc_notices.aspx?id=MzAzNQ==