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CUET 2026: Registration, Exam Date, Cut Offs, and Preparation Insights | CUET MOCK

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  CUET 2026: Registration, Exam Date, Cut Offs, and Preparation Insights | CUET MOCK The Common University Entrance Test (CUET 2026) is now the central gateway to admission in India’s top central and state universities. Every year, lakhs of students appear for CUET, making it one of the most competitive entrance tests in the country. To succeed, aspirants must stay updated about the CUET 2026 registration process, exam dates, expected cut offs, and effective preparation strategies . While knowing exam details is important, practice is what truly decides performance. This is why thousands of students now rely on CUET MOCK , a platform offering chapter-wise practice, full-length CUET 2026 mock tests, previous year question papers (PYQs), and real exam simulation . CUET Registration 2026 The CUET 2026 registration process will be carried out online through the official NTA website. Candidates must go through eligibility conditions, subject combinations, and university-specific...

Why Medical Students Should Start Preparing Early for FMGE or NEXT

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Early preparation for FMGE or NEXT is key for medical graduates aiming to practise in India. Every year, lakhs of students appear for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) with aspirations of becoming doctors. While many secure seats in Indian medical colleges, thousands pursue their MBBS abroad in countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and the Philippines. However, many overlook a crucial step in their journey—the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) or the upcoming National Exit Test (NEXT). The FMGE, conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), is a mandatory licensure exam for Indian students with foreign medical degrees who wish to practise in India. Its purpose is to ensure that returning graduates meet the minimum knowledge standards required for safe and effective medical practice. The Challenge of FMGE Although FMGE is an eligibility test, it is widely regarded as tough. Historical pass rates have hovered around 10–20%, refle...

Free vs Proprietary AI in Education: Balancing Access and Quality

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Policymakers face a critical choice between open-source and proprietary AI tools to shape inclusive education. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming education worldwide, but its integration raises fundamental questions of access and equity. The debate is not only about availability of devices or connectivity but about the design and ownership of AI systems themselves. Proprietary AI tools, developed and controlled by companies, often sit behind costly paywalls. Their adoption in schools and colleges could worsen the digital divide, offering privileged access to some while excluding others. In contrast, free and open-source AI platforms offer wider accessibility, aligning with the vision of democratized learning. However, concerns remain about their quality, sustainability, and the absence of a dedicated support structure when issues arise. This dilemma echoes the history of the free software movement, launched in 1983, which resisted monopolies and promoted user freedom to ...

UGC Bans Online and Distance Learning in Psychology, Nutrition Courses

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UGC withdraws recognition for online and distance programmes in healthcare and allied fields from 2025 session. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all higher education institutions to discontinue offering healthcare and allied courses through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) or online mode starting from the July–August 2025 academic session. This directive follows the provisions of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Act, 2021. The courses affected include psychology, microbiology, food and nutrition science, biotechnology, clinical nutrition, and dietetics. According to UGC Secretary Manish Joshi, any recognition already granted to institutions for offering such programmes in the upcoming session will be withdrawn. He further clarified that in multidisciplinary programmes such as a Bachelor of Arts with multiple specialisations, only those specialisations falling under the NCAHP Act, 2021—such as psychology—will be withdrawn. I...