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Changes to the academic progression rules on 6th April 2016

13 May 2016

We are still in discussion with the Home Office about some of their recent changes to the immigration rules on the 6th April 2016, in particular paragraph 55.

The following students will need to contact ISVAT for advice before applying for a new Tier 4 visa:

Students who have received repeat teaching in a new programme from the one their CAS was issued for;
Students who have failed to complete their previous programme and wish to extend their current visa;
Students who intend to transfer to a new programme, which is longer than their current visa;
Students who started studying on a new programme using their current Tier 4 visa, but now need to extend their Tier 4.
Students who have added a study abroad year to their undergraduate programme.
Students who have completed repeat teaching and now need to extend their visa.
The rules from the 6 April 2016 may now mean that you are no longer able to apply for your Tier 4 visa in the UK.

No changes to the Tier 2 rules for those switching from Tier 4

24 March 2016

In January, the Migration Advisory Committee announced their recommendations for reforming the Tier 2 (General) route. Initial recommendations would have impacted on the opportunities for students under Tier 2. The International Student Immigration Service and LSE Careers submitted a joint response to highlight the risks of introducing the recommendations, which include an Immigration Skills Charge.

Following the response from LSE and others, the Immigration Minister announced today there will be no changes for those switching from Tier 4 to Tier 2 in the April rule changes.

New immigration application charges from 18 March 2016

From the 18th March there will be an increase in the application fees for most visa applications.

Tier 4 and dependants - outside the UK £328

Tier 4 and dependants - Standard application in the UK £448

Tier 4 and dependants - Premium application in the £948

Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) - £465

BRP replacement - £56

Transfer of Conditions - £223

Lost/stolen BRP - what do you need to do?

Due to an increase in the number of students losing their BRP or having it stolen, we have updated our web pages on the actions you need to take in these circumstances. This increase is sector-wide and as such there may be delays in receiving your new BRP from the Home Office.

If you have pre-arranged travel, you may wish to consider applying through the premium service to obtain your new BRP sooner. Unfortunately, we are only able to assist in fast-tracking applications when there is emergency travel.

The best way to avoid this situation is to not carry your BRP on a daily basis and find an alternative form of proof of age.

Telephone Scam against international students

18 January 2016

We have been made aware that a new scam targeting international students is currently taking place. Details of the scam can be found on the UKCISA website.

The Home Office would not contact you by telephone to request additional payment regarding your visa. If you receive a telephone call do not give any of your personal details and do not pay them any money. Contact ISVAT immediately and we will be able to help you report it.

At 12.49% in IIT, state bags all-India second rank.

JAIPUR: Rajasthan fares second in number of students to have qualified this year for JEE-Advanced. The share of domicile students from the desert state was 12.49% out of 36,566 declared qualified for counselling for IITs. The first position is bagged by Uttar Pradesh with its share of 14.82%.
The icing on the cake is that most of the successful students are from Hindi medium and rural backgrounds. Other states like Maharashtra (8.85%) and Bihar (7.42%), which have always made a mark in the IITs, are way behind Rajasthan, says office of JEE-Advanced exam. The share of Rajasthan students includes students from all boards including RBSE, CBSE, ICSE and IB.
State's lion share is due to the emergence of quality CBSE schools in state, which experts feel has created a competitive ecosystem leading to mass selections from Rajasthan at national level exams like IITs, NEET and AIIMS. Explaining the reason behind this unprecedented success, Damodar Goyal of Society for Private Unaided School in Rajathan, said, "Most of the schools have adopted an integrated system by preparing students for IITs. It has provided an ease for students to take up competitive exams in the highly educative environment," said Goyal.
This year, CBSE schools in Jaipur have bagged three ranks in the top 10 of JEE-Advanced including top rank by Aman Bansal. From past three-four years, students from few selected cities in state like Jaipur and Kota, have been scoring top ranks not only in IITs but also in NEET and AIIMS exam. Data says 12 students from Rajasthan including seven from Jaipur and four from Kota made it in the top 100 list of JEE-Advanced.
The state board-wise rating also put Rajasthan on the third spot. Leading the list was Telangana followed by Maharashtra on the second spot. However, CBSE is leading with 53.47% students.
Data says that six students from RBSE board have made in the top 100 merit list of JEE-Advanced. Upbeat over the data, B L Choudhary , chairman of RBSE, said, "The data reiterates our claim that RBSE is one of the toughest boards in the country . The fact that our toppers of Class XII science stream got selected in IITs further proves the transparency of our evaluation system."
Sources also told TOI that RBSE is all set to moot a proposal to introduce an aptitude test in the early classes to filter out students who have an interest or inclination towards science. "The whole idea is to increase the number of students opting for science so that the output in terms of engineers and doctors can increase," said a board official.

Calicut University Degree First Allotment Results 2016 to be declared today: Log on to universityofcalicut.info

Calicut University will declare the results of 1st degree allotment today, June 23. Students can check the results through the official website, universityofcalicut.info .

The university announced the degree trial allotment results on June 18. The candidates who were not satisfied with the results changed their options till June 21. The results of the revised degree allotment will be declared today, June 23.

Steps to check the results:

Log on to the official website
Click on the result tab
Enter the required details
Results will appear on the screen
Save the results and take a print out for future reference.

About Calicut University

Established in the year 1968, it is the largest university in located at Thenjipalam in Malappuram district of Kerala. The university conducts graduation, post graduation and various other examinations.

Allahabad University to hold PG entrance test through online and offline modes

ALLAHABAD: The Allahabad University authorities, on Monday, have agreed in principal to hold PG entrance test through both online and offline modes. For the purpose varsity authorities have written to MHRD/UGC asking for their approval for conducting the entrance tests through both the modes.

Following the assurance of the varsity authorities, that they are ready to conduct entrance tests by both online and offline, the AU Student Union also ended its agitation on the campus. AU authorities have also assured that they will also extend the last date for filling up the application form for PG courses after getting an approval of the MHRD.

Earlier, on Sunday night, the police had forcefully taken away AUSU president Richa Singh from the union hall as the students had announced to intensify their stir. She was later admitted to SRN hospital of the city.

Before sitting on fast unto death, AU campus had witnessed intense agitation of the student leaders wherein police had lathi charged the protesting students and had detained many. AU authorities on their part had suspended 17 student leaders and lodged complaint against them.

On Sunday night, police picked up AUSU president Richa Singh following which AU campus witnessed intense agitation by the student leaders on Monday. However, by noon, things took U turn when the chief proctor Prof N K Shukla and dean student welfare told the agitating student leaders that the varsity authorities have accepted their demand in principal and written to MHRD and UGC that AU would revert to old format of conducting entrance test i.e. both online and offline mode for this year.

From this year, AU authorities had decided to conduct entrance test for all the courses through online mode only. For the purpose, TCS was outsourced by AU. However, because of the protest by the AUSU leaders, AU V-C, Prof R L Hangloo agreed for giving offline mode for the aspirants of UG courses. As aspirants of UG were asked for opting one of the two options, till May 08, 62103 aspirants had opted for offline mode while just 5482 had opted for online mode.

AU chief proctor, N K Shukla said, "we have written to MHRD and sought their permission to conduct these entrance tests by both the modes and if we are asked for the same, the last date for application forms will also be extended". The last date for PG forms ended on Monday.

Shukla also said that AU authorities have also relaxed the eligibility criteria, regarding minimum of 80% marks, for doing double MA. Now, any student having 60% marks can again do MA.

Following the declaration of the varsity officials, leaders of various political parties arrived at union hall and offered juice to the fasting student leaders. Later, the student leaders took out a procession on the campus and celebrated what they termed as their big win against the autocratic attitude of the V-C.

Maneka Gandhi seeks cheaper education loans for girls

NEW DELHI: Union minister Maneka Gandhi has sought education loans on concessional rates for girl children in an effort to promote their education. The women and child development minister has made the request in a letter to HRD minister Smriti Irani and finance minister Arun Jaitley.

The WCD ministry, in conjunction with the HRD and health ministries, runs the NDA's flagship 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme which aims at ending female foeticide and promoting the education of girls.

In her note to Irani, Maneka wrote, "When it comes to sending children for higher education, parents often distinguish between girls and boys... The girls often get denied the privilege of higher education or specialised courses only because parents do not wish to take a loan for their daughter's education."

She added that while other interventions were being looked at, a "small incentive" could be a concessional rate of interest on education loans.

JEE Advanced 2016 admit card released, download now

The admit card for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced has been released on the official website. The candidates who had successfully cleared the JEE (Mains) and had registered themselves for the advanced examination, can now download their admit cards.
The following are the steps the candidates should take to download the admit card:
• Log on to the official website, the link for which is www.jeeadv.ac.in
• Under â??Important Datesâ?? click on live link 'For download click http://www.jeeadv.ac.in/portal'
• In the new window that opens, enter your JEE Advanced registration number and other details in the space provided and submit
The admit card would appear on the screen, take a print out of the same and keep it safely for future reference.
The registered candidates will be able to download their hall tickets from May 11 to May 22 (till 09:00 hrs IST).
The candidates should carry their admit card to the examination centre, else they will not be given entry.
JEE Advanced is scheduled to be conducted on May 22, 2016.
The Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) had conducted the JEE (Mains) examination successfully.
Important Instructions:
• Prohibited Items: Candidates should refrain from bringing any of the prohibited items to the examination center
• No Watch: Candidates are not allowed to bring any type of watch inside the examination center. Invigilators will announce the time for every half-an-hour during the examination
• Biometric Data: Biometric data (digital photo and finger prints) of all the candidates will be collected inside the examination hall just before the start of the examination in both morning and afternoon session
• Reporting Time: Candidates must report at the examination center before 07:30 hrs IST for Paper 1 and before 13:00 hrs IST for Paper 2. Biometric data collection will start inside the examination halls at 07:30 hrs IST for Paper 1 and at 13:00 hrs IST for Paper 2
• Late Entry Not Allowed: Candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination center after scheduled start of the examination, i.e., after 09:00 hrs IST for Paper 1 and after 14:00 hrs IST for Paper 2
• Physical Frisking: The candidates are requested to cooperate for physical frisking at the examination centre. They are requested to report at the examination center well in advance to avoid any delay

CLAT exam tomorrow: Important tips to remember

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2016 exam is held tomorrow i.e. May 7, and students must be under stress. However, this is the time to remain calm and put all efforts to meet the preparation deadlines.
Time management is the key while preparing for high-pressure CLAT entrance. This will allow the students to strategise their preparation effectively and lay additional emphasis on weak areas.
To clear the CLAT entrance effectively and efficiently, students should prepare the following subjects well:
• Legal Aptitude consisting of legal awareness and legal reasoning is all together a new stream for the students and highly important from the exam point of view. To clear Legal Aptitude, students should be aware of legal terms & principals and their concept should be crystal clear in order to attempt the test
• Another very important section of the paper is General Knowledge. Student should be well prepared with history, geography, science and economy as these are the lengthiest sections carrying high range of marks. It should be prepared daily to gain current knowledge
• English section only requires your vocabulary. The more you will brush your vocabulary, the more easily you will score the section
• For Maths and Reasoning demand, students should practise it regularly, the more you do, the better knowledge you will grasp to solve the sum in the given time
• In addition to all these areas, students should regularly attempt online/offline sample papers to have better understanding of last year's examination pattern
• The key mantra to prepare well is to have simple yet confident approach
• Most importantly, keep the anxiety away.
India Today wishes students a good luck for the exam!

Students should be vigilant about loans for futile degrees, says RBI governor

Over the ongoing issue of colleges/universities functioning illegally and demanding excessive fees from students, recently Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan said that all the aspiring students should be careful about selecting degrees in various colleges across the nation.

Details on Rajan's sugegstions:
• Higher education should be made affordable
• Students should not take up useless degree that might not give them any job opportunity
• Students should be careful about colleges with unknown identity demanding high fee
• Also, banks must keep a check on student's loans so that they are paid on time
• Fee concessions should be given to those who have genuine reasons for not paying fee.
Moreover, while speaking at the convocation ceremony of Shiv Nadar University, Raghuram said, "We have to be careful that student loans are repaid in full by those who have the means, while they are forgiven in part for those who fall on bad times or those who take low-paying public service jobs."
On inequality within countries:
• All the students coming from middle class families take huge amount of loans for completing higher education
• Also, the well-run market economies seemed to be favoring people who still have not paid their penalties
• To guarantee full faith in the market, all the students should get access of schooling and health care
• He also said, "This is because skills and capabilities have become much more important in well-paid jobs, and those born in good circumstances have a much better chance at acquiring theseâ?¦ the income inequality is on the rise, with some having colossal incomes and others worrying about the next meal."
In order to create a non-discriminating job and guarantee full faith in market, the students from all sections of the society should have a fair excess to schooling and health care facilities equal opportunities, he added.
While concluding his speech, he said,"Rather than prohibiting the use of money and wealth, let us think about increasing society's tolerance for its use."

Kerala HSE Results 2016: Exepected to be out soon

The Government of Kerala is all set to declare the results of Higher Secondary education (HSE) soon on the official website.
The Government of Kerala is all set to declare the results of Higher Secondary education (HSE) soon on the official website, the link for which is http://www.dhsekerala.gov.in/.
How to get the results?
• Go to the official website
• Click on the tab, 'Results'
• Thereafter, the candidates are required to click on to, 'HSE Examination Results - 2016'
• Enter the necessary details
After submitting the same, the results will get displayed on the screen. The candidates must take a printout for future use.
The exam was conducted from March 9 to March 29. According to a report, a total of 4,60,743 candidates took the examination.
About the board:
Kerala is the first state to achieve a 100 percent literacy rate. The schools and colleges are now largely run by the government, private trusts, or individuals. Each school is associated with either the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), the Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE), or the Kerala State Education Board.

SBI PO 2016: Steps for applying online
The registrations for the Probationary Officers will begin today i.e. May 4.
The registrations for the Probationary Officers will begin today, i.e. May 4. The candidates can check the steps for applying online below:
Steps for applying online:
• Before applying online, a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of his/her photograph and signature. Online application will not be registered unless candidates upload their photograph and signature
Note:
In case the face of the candidate in the photograph or signature is unclear, the application may be rejected, they can edit their application and re-upload the correct photograph or signature
• The candidates are required to visit the official website, the link for which iswww.sbi.co.in/careers or www.statebankofindia.com/careers and open the appropriate online application form, available in the 'current openings'
• Fill the application carefully. Once the application is filled in completely, the candidates should submit their data. If the candidates are not being able to fill the data in one go, they can save the data already entered. When the data is saved, a provisional registration number and password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. The candidates should note down the registration number and password so that they can re-open the saved data using registration number and password and edit the particulars, if needed. This facility will be available three times only. Once the application is filled in completely, candidates should submit the data
• The candidates must note that no change/edit will be allowed thereafter, and the registration at this stage will be provisional
• After ensuring that all the particulars are correct in the application form, the candidates can then make the payment
• The payment can be made by using debit card/credit card/internet banking by providing information as asked on the screen. Transaction charges for online payment, if any, will be borne by the candidates
• On successful completion of the transaction, e-receipt and application form will be generated; the candidates can take a printout for future use. Also, the candidates should send the printout to the bank
• If the online transaction is not successfully completed, the candidates are required to register again and make payment online
• There is also a provision to reprint the e-receipt and application form containing fee details at a later stage.
For any query, the candidates can visit the official website.
CHECK:SBI PO 2016 important dates here
CHECK:SBI PO 2016: Official notification out

BGSB University introduces fresh courses.

Srinagar: BGSB University Rajouri has introduced fresh courses like Front Office and evening classes for MSc-Mathematics, B.E Civil Engineering, BE Electrical apart from regular courses as usual like B. Tech, MBA, Msc-Mathamatics, Zoology, Botany, Diploma, M.A Economics, English, Arabic and Biotechnology.
Forms are available at the Regional Office BGSBU, Sanat Nagar By-pass Chowk Srinagar

IIMC invites applications for admission to journalism courses.

Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) has invited applications for admission to various Post-graduate Diploma courses in English and Hindi journalism, Radio & TV Journalism and Advertising & Public Relations.

These courses will be undertaken by the selected students in various centres of IIMC spread across the country.

The sale of application forms has commenced on 31 March 2016 and will continue upto 6 May 2016, said an official handout issued today.

The last date for submission of completed application forms is 6 May 2016.

The entrance test at all India level will be conducted on 29 May 2016 at notified centres including Jammu and Srinagar.

Interested candidates may log on to www.iimc.gov.in for further details/prospectus and online application forms. They can also call on 011-26741073/26741352 and 26741062 for details.