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49 LPU faculty ranked in the world’s top 2% scientists list by Stanford: India’s research landscape has received strong global recognition as 49 faculty members from Lovely Professional University (LPU) have been named among the world’s top 2% scientists in the Stanford University–Elsevier global ranking. Notably, eight of them secured positions within the top 20 scientists in India across their respective fields — a remarkable leap from last year’s tally of 34 faculty members on the list.

Top 10 Political Science Online Courses: Some people often feel that Political Science comes alive when you step outside textbooks and see how it shapes real-world debates, elections, and policies. You probably feel the same; that theory alone doesn’t cut it. That’s where good online courses make a difference. They let you dive into topics like global politics, public policy, or diplomacy with current real-world examples. You also get the opportunity to study these topics at your own pace. If you are serious about building a stronger understanding, we have provided the top 10 Political Science online courses in this article that can give you both direction and clarity.

Punjab B.Tech Admissions 2025 - Punjab B.Tech admissions 2025 have started by the IK Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, and the online centralized counselling schedule 2025 has also been released. The schedule is applicable for all the campuses & colleges of IKGPTU and MRSPTU. The counselling will be conducted in two rounds, and the IK Gujral Punjab Technical University will prepare a merit list on the basis of the JEE Main and grade 12 scores. The Punjab B.Tech round 2 seat allotment result has been published. You can download the seat allotment letters and report to the institutes to confirm admissions. As per the official schedule, the deadline to report to the allotted institutes is July 16-19, 2025. The direct link to check the seat allotment has been given here:

Direct Link: Punjab B.Tech Seat Allotment Result 2025 (Link Activated)

Those who have participated in the round 1 counselling can also participate in the round 2 counselling. If the counselling fee is paid in the first round, you will not have to repay the fees again for round 2. The consent form will also be open for those who have confirmed their seat in the first round. There is no separate entrance exam conducted for B.Tech admissions in Punjab. JEE Main and Grade 12 scores are only considered for the admission process. Those who have a valid JEE Main rank 2025 can register for the 2025 counselling process conducted by the university.  

Quick Link: Top B.Tech Colleges in Punjab 2025

Colleges Accepting GPAT 2025 Score: Since the GPAT 2025 exams are over students may want to know about those colleges that accept GPAT scores. There are about 14 top pharmacy colleges in India that accept GPAT scores. Of these, 7 are government colleges, and the rest are private. All AICTE/PCI-approved institutions in India accept the GPAT scores. There are about 24,000 M. Pharm admission seats available through GPAT, with over 841 pharmacy colleges and universities participating. Since 2018, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBMES) conducts the GPAT exam. 

The best colleges offering MBA in Data Science and Business Analytics in India include IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIT Kharagpur, ISB Hyderabad, and SCMHRD Pune. These colleges have a proven track record of producing highly skilled professionals capable of fulfilling the job market demands. Additionally, they have a robust placement cell that works tirelessly to provide ample job opportunities to students. With a focus on holistic development, these MBA in Data Analytics colleges in India offer a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of the corporate world and equips them with the skills and knowledge required to become successful leaders in Data Science and Business Analytics. If you are interested in the area, explore the 10 best MBA in Data Science colleges in India covering important details, including the application process, admissions, and fee structure.

Direct MBA admission without entrance exam in 2025 refers to securing admission in an MBA program through an alternative admission option other than the traditional method, that is, without appearing for national-level entrance exams like CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, or ATMA. Direct admission to MBA will be based on academic performance, work experience, or management quota seats. Your graduation marks play a pivotal role in this case. Direct MBA admission is a feasible option if you don’t want to appear for entrance exams like CAT/XAT/MAT or have obtained low scores in the entrance exams, but still want to pursue an MBA. If you possess a bachelor's degree in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks (5% relaxation for reserved categories), you are eligible for direct admission. Some of the top MBA colleges without entrance exam are Amity University, Lovely Professional University, Asian Business School, R V Institute of Management, and Christ Deemed University.

B.Tech Lateral Entry Admissions 2025: Students who have completed their diploma or a relevant degree and want to save a year of study can join a B.Tech course directly in the second or third year thorugh lateral entry. B.Tech Lateral Entry admissions 2025 are done through entrance exams such as SET, IPU CET, UPSEE etc. or via merit. B.Tech LE entrance exams are conducted either at the state level or college level. UPSEEE is held for B.Tech LE admission into UP colleges, TS ECET for B.Tech 2nd year admission into Telangana, AP ECET for B.Tech 2d year admission into Andhra Pradesh, and so on. Universities like Delhi Technological University conduct DTU LEET for B.Tech Lateral Entry admission and Indraprastha University held IPU CET for the same. Another way of taking B. Tech Lateral Entry admissions 2025 is through merit in diploma course or its equivalent. Students must note that each college has its own admission process for B.Tech LE. The B.Tech Lateral Entry admissions 2025 begins in February and goes around the year till December. The course path for B.Tech LE is different from regular B.Tech, be it the admission process or entrance exam. 

Find all the information about the B.Tech Lateral Entry admissions process, B.Tech Lateral Entry admission 2025 dates, entrance exams, colleges list, career scope, etc. 

Latest Updates: NTA will release the JEE Main 2025 admit card three days before the exam as per the official notification. The expected date for the release of the JEE Main 2025 admit card is March 30 or 31, 2025. The NTA will release the JEE Main admit card 2025 for all the registered candidates who have successfully submitted the JEE Main application form 2025. Earlier, on March 20, 2025, the NTA released the JEE Main city slip 2025 to inform the candidates about the exam cities. To download the JEE Main 2025 admit card and city slip, the registered candidates will have to login into the candidates' dashboard using their application number and password.  The JEE Main exam 2025 is scheduled to be conducted from April 2 to 9, 2025 for Papers 1 and 2 respectively.

MBA Admissions in Punjab 2025 was started by UBS Business School, Punjab University, on December 4, 2024. The last date for registration to UBS was February 3, 2025. Admission to UBS is conducted on the basis of percentage in the UG degree, CAT 2024 scores, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. The university does not administer any entrance exam to provide MBA admission to prospective candidates. CMAT and MAT scores are widely accepted by numerous management colleges in Punjab. If you possess valid scores from these exams, you can gain admission to both government and private MBA colleges throughout the state. Admissions through CMAT began after the CMAT results 2025 were released on February 13, 2025. The programmes offered by MBA colleges in Punjab include Master of Business Administration, MBA in Entrepreneurship, MBA in International Business, and MBA in Human Resources.

For admissions to Panjab University’s Institute of Advanced Management Sciences, the PU MET exam score is required for MBA courses in India. Certain deemed private universities in Punjab such as Chandigarh University and Lovely Professional University are also popular for their management courses. If you are a Punjab University MBA aspirant, you can check all the details on MBA admissions in Punjab/ Punjab MBA admissions here.

The comprehensive list of MBA colleges accepting 80-90 percentile in CMAT 2025 includes esteemed institutions such as Welingkar, Great Lakes, St. Xavier's University, and IMT Nagpur. Renowned for their knowledgeable faculty, excellent infrastructure, and industry-aligned curriculum, these colleges offer ideal pathways for MBA aspirants seeking to carve out successful careers. Although they may not rank among the elite institutes accepting 99+ percentile in CMAT, they remain optimal choices for those aiming to fulfill their MBA ambitions. The CMAT 2025 exam was conducted by NTA on January 25, 2025, across more than 100 test cities in India. CMAT 2025 results have been released on February 13. If you score between 80-90 percentile, the compiled list of MBA colleges accepting this range in CMAT 2025 is indispensable.

Are you wondering what after CMAT 2025 result should be your MBA admission strategy? After the CMAT 2025 results are announced in the last week of February 2025 on the official website, many well-known MBA colleges in India will allow the candidates to get a call from the prestigious B-School on the basis of their CMAT performance. CMAT 2025 was conducted on January 25, 2025. Candidates can check this article which covers all the details regarding the admission rounds conducted after the result announcement.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Intimation Slip: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is likely to release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 City Intimation Slip around the first week of January 2026, based on last year's trends. The city intimation slip is an essential pre-examination document for candidates, which provides them with information about their allotted exam city and helps them make travel, stay, and other arrangements ahead of the examination. 

CollegeDekho News Desk, Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has confirmed that the weightage system of Intermediate Public Examination (IPE) will be continued in AP EAMCET 2026, so the candidates who are aspiring for admission into engineering, agriculture, and pharmacy are given clarity and relief. Officials have also said there will be no change in the syllabus, which means students can keep studying as per the Intermediate syllabus without any changes. APSCHE announced the AP EAMCET 2026 Exam Date on December 22, 2025. This year, the dates were announced in advance to provide additional preparation time for students. 

One of the most important exams for the candidates who are pursuing engineering or pharmacy in Gujarat is the GUJCET entrance exam. But a common question that arises very often is that are the exam centres only available in Gujarat or can students write the exam from other states? This question becomes even more important for students who are not residents of Gujarat but still want to keep Gujarat colleges as an option. This may create tension and confusion among students. 

Clearing JEE Advanced is considered a major academic milestone, as it filters out the best engineering minds from across the country and acts as a final filter for India’s most prestigious engineering institutions - the IITs!

To score 99 percentile in JEE Main 2026, most candidates will likely need to score around 180-220+ marks out of 300. However, this number is not fixed and can change depending on how difficult the paper is and how competitive a particular shift turns out to be.