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SEMINAR TO CRACK NEET

Delhi Academy of Medical Science (DAMS) organised a digital seminar to crack National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test for Post Graduate Programme (NEET PG) organised by  National Board Examination. The programme was held at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium.

The seminar was  attended by 20,000  students  via satellite link in 128 DAMS centre across the country. The objective was to guide the aspirants who are looking to crack NEET PG to get admission into MD/MS/PGD courses organised by National Board of Examination. Important aspects about the exam were discussed, the general tips to crack the exam, selection process, paper pattern, marking scheme and subjects to be focused. The aspirants who want to crack the exam should know the importance of setting goal with pre-planning and its execution.

HIRING COST CAlCUlATOR

Aasaanjobs announced the launch of its industry-first recruitment tool, named hiring cost tool. Hiring is an expensive process. Cost per hire includes advertising fees, agency fees, employee referrals, travel expenses, relocation expenses and internal recruiter costs.

The innovative hiring cost calculator aims to help employers better understand the cost of recruitment. It help employers get a better understanding of the total hiring cost and cost per hire because it is important to determine the level of investment that provides the best outcome for an organisation.

Speaking about the product, Siddharth Gupta, VP, Sales & Marketing, Aasaanjobs,  said: “Hiring employees is one of the most essential part of any organisation, so it is necessary to recruit candidates who are the best fit for the organisation. Therefore, it becomes important for the HR managers to justify their methods and expenses.”

SKIll DEVElOPMENT COMPETITION

India’s skills competition which concluded on July 17, 2016 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, had selected six youngsters out of 20 shortlisted at the India Skills Competition.

These youngsters are now all set to make a mark on the global skills landscape. The competitors will represent India at the upcoming Australia national competition.

This is the 4th batch from National Skill Development Corporation under Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

INVESTMENT IN SOCIAl SCIENCE RESEARCH

Flame University, the pioneer of liberal education in India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nuffield College, University of Oxford that creates a collaborative Centre for Experimental Social Sciences at the university, the first such research centre in India.

The university has taken this step in its endeavour to constantly redefine education through its integrated multi-disciplinary approach in developing students to be future global leaders. Nuffield College specialises in the social sciences, particularly economics, politics and sociology. The MoU provides for intensive collaboration on the training of young experimental social scientists in India. The Centre for Experimental Social Sciences has developed a superb reputation for providing accessible but cutting edge training in experimental methods for students with very diverse interests including students from academia and the public and private sectors.

Dr Raymond Duch, director of the Nuffield College, University of Oxford, Centre for Experimental Social Sciences said: “We are very pleased that Nuffield will host, annually, a large contingent of students from the university at our training facilities in Nuffield College. These students will get the opportunity to attend research training programmes.”

lAl BAHADUR SHASTRI NATIONAl AWARD

lal Bahadur Shastri  Institute of Management conferred 17th lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence in Public Administration, Academics and Management for the year 2016 to Gopalkrishna Gandhi at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

The ceremony was attended by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, fomer deputy Prime M l K Advani, former Home Minister Shivraj Patil and former External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh.

In his welcome address  Anil Shastri, Chairman lBSIM said that we are happy to conferred the prestigious award to Gandhi as he has great contribution in field of literature as well as in administration. He also thanked Chief Justice Thakur  on his suggestions to  provide speedy decisions in old pending cases and  to increase the number of judges so that cases could be solved as early as possible.

BIG BANG EDGE TEST FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS

Academic excellence is what every student aspires for and looks forward to attain the same. To realise and maximise potential of all sincere students aspiring for all round excellence, FIITJEE’s Big Bang Edge Test.

It is a unique platform through which students get to know their current potential and readiness for the goals they are aspiring for  like JEE (Main & Advanced), KVPY, NTSE, Senior and Junior Science Olympiad. On joining the programme through  the test, he will be provided with early joining academic benefits to enhance IQ/mental ability, to develop logical thinking, Online access to NTSE Test series, preparation for Olympiads, and early start for exams like JEE Main and JEE Advanced etc as applicable.

Students presently in Classes V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X & XI (going to Class VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI & XII in 2017) and looking for all round academic success can appear  for the test.

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For details, visit www.bigbangedge.com or the nearest FIITJEE centre.