Cluster University Srinagar Extends Registration Date for “Design Your Degree Programme” 2025-26

Cluster University Srinagar has announced an important update for aspiring candidates seeking admission to its Design Your Degree Programme for the academic session 2025-26. As per the latest notification, the deadline for submitting online registration and admission forms has been extended to May 15, 2025.

This extension is a response to the large number of inquiries and is aimed at facilitating those students who are still in the process of completing their Higher Secondary Part-II examinations. Candidates awaiting their results are also eligible to apply during this extended window.

The extension follows Admission Notification No. 04-CUS of 2025, dated March 17, 2025, and provides a valuable opportunity for more students to participate in this innovative and flexible degree program.

The notification was issued by the Assistant Registrar of Cluster University Srinagar under No. CUS/Adm/Dt-Ext/2025/1488-1506.

Key Highlights:

• Program: Design Your Degree Programme
• Academic Session: 2025-26
• Extended Last Date for Submission: May 15, 2025
• Eligible Candidates: Those who have completed Higher Secondary Part-II or are awaiting results.

Cluster University Srinagar continues to lead in providing flexible and student-centric academic programs, ensuring that students have ample opportunities to design their educational pathways according to their career aspirations.

For more updates and to complete the registration process, candidates are encouraged to visit the official university website: www.cusrinagar.edu.in.

1 week before UG NEET exam, J&K aspirants hinge hopes on 450 additional seats

Srinagar, Apr 27: With just a week to go for the UG NEET exam date, thousands of MBBS aspirants in J&K have hinged their hopes on the increase of MBBS seats in J&K Government Medical Colleges. The much sought after addition they feel, may bolster their chances of selection here. J&K Minister of Health and Medical Education, Sakina Itoo said efforts had been put in place to satisfy the various criteria mandated by National Medical Commission.

Itoo, while speaking to Greater Kashmir said that concerted efforts were in place to improve the faculty availability, libraries, laboratories and class rooms as per the requirements of NMC. She said the Health and Medical Education Department as well as the administrations of these medical colleges had been directed to take proactive steps and ensure that Letter of Permission is granted by NMC. “We are positive we will be able to get a nod for 50 additional seats in each of the nine government medical colleges of J&K,” she said. The NEET UG Exam is scheduled for May 4 this year, the final selections scheduled a couple of months ahead following rounds of counseling and other procedures. There are a total of 1339, including those in AIIMS Jammu and ASCOMS Jammu, a private medical college. Of these, 15 percent are pooled into All India Quota, while 4 percent is reserved for aspirants from UT of Ladakh. The remaining seats are divided between various categories. Many aspirants have voiced their anguish that the seats available in the unreserved pool are too little and leave a huge number of meritorious candidates out.

The gross shortage of faculty that remains unaddressed in various medical colleges of J&K may dash the hopes of MBBS aspirants to secure a seat in one of the Government Medical Colleges here. According to the administration of some medical colleges, there is an unfulfilled pre-requisite for seeking seat increase – the adequate number of faculty members in various departments. Over the past few years scores of positions in each of the older medical colleges of Jammu and Srinagar have fallen vacant due to superannuation. However, these positions have not been filled. Many positions have been referred to J&K Public Service Commission, they said, adding that many more are yet in the process of getting referred.

In March this year, J&K Government acknowledged that more than 50 faculty positions in GMC Rajouri were vacant. “Out of 119 faculty positions, 55 are filled while the remaining have been referred to J&K Public Services Commission”, the Government said in an answer to a question. The commission is yet to advertise the posts. For many other new medical colleges, like Doda, Handwara and Udhampur, similar issues persisted. For SKIMS Medical Colleges Hospital, faculty and overall infrastructure deficits were major issues that needed immediate redress, the faculty of these medical colleges said.

IGNOU June 2025 Exam Form Last Date Extended – Check Details

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has officially announced an important update regarding the IGNOU June 2025 Exam Form Last Date. As per the latest public notice issued by the Student Evaluation Division on 28th April, 2025, the deadline for filling the online examination form for both ODL and Online Programmes has been extended.

IGNOU June 2025 Term-End Examination: Assignment Submission Last Date, Tentative Date Sheet

Important Deadlines for IGNOU June 2025 TEE:

1. Without Late Fee:
   Students can fill out the online examination form till 28th April, 2025, without any late fee.
2. With Late Fee of Rs. 1100/-:
   The examination form can still be submitted from 29th April, 2025 to 4th May, 2025, with a late fee of Rs. 1100/-.

Key Instructions:

• No further extension of the deadline will be allowed beyond 4th May, 2025.
• Students must adhere strictly to these dates to avoid any issues.
• Requests for extending the last date will not be entertained under any circumstances.
• Additionally, no changes to the Examination Centre will be allowed once selected.

IGNOU urges all eligible learners to complete the examination form process promptly to ensure smooth participation in the June 2025 Term-End Examinations (TEE).

Official Approval:

This notification has been issued with the approval of the Competent Authority and is aimed at ensuring timely examination processing.

Students preparing for the June 2025 TEE must take note of the new IGNOU June 2025 Exam Form Last Date and complete the submission accordingly. To stay updated, regularly visit the official IGNOU website.

DSEJ orders change in school timing

Srinagar, Apr 28 (KNO): Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) Monday ordered change in school timing as 8Am to 2Pm in summer zone areas of the region with effect from May-01.

DSEJ said that the change in school timing is for all classes in zummer zones of Jammu division.

According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), DSEJ in a order said, “All the government as well as private recognized Schools upto Higher Secondary Level falling in Summer zones of Jammu division shall observe school timing as 8:00 Am to 2:00 Pm with effect from May-05-2025 till September-30-2025.”—(KNO)

JKBOPEE Answer Key 2025 Released for CET B.Sc. Nursing, Paramedical, and Technology Courses

The JKBOPEE Answer Key 2025 for the Common Entrance Test (CET) held on 27th April 2025 has been officially released. Candidates who appeared for the examination for B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. Paramedical, and B.Sc. Technology Courses can now download the provisional answer key from the official website of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE).

How to Download the JKBOPEE Answer Key 2025

Candidates can easily access the JKBOPEE Answer Key 2025 by following these steps:

• Visit the official website: www.jkbopee.gov.in
• Navigate to the “Notifications” or “Examinations” section.
• Click on the link titled “Answer Key for CET B.Sc. Nursing/Paramedical/Technology 2025”.
• Download the PDF file and check your answers.

Download Answer Key PDF – Direct link

Important Details About JKBOPEE CET 2025 Answer Key

• The JKBOPEE CET Answer Key 2025 is initially released as a provisional key.
• Candidates can challenge any discrepancies or errors by submitting representations, along with proper documentary proof.
• The deadline for submitting objections will be mentioned in the official notification.
• After reviewing the challenges, JKBOPEE will release the final answer key.

Why Is the JKBOPEE Answer Key Important?

The JKBOPEE Answer Key 2025 helps candidates:

• Estimate their probable scores.
• Analyze their performance before the official result declaration.
• Prepare for the next stages, such as counseling and admissions.

Contact Information for Objections

Candidates wishing to submit objections must do so through the proper channel as specified by JKBOPEE, along with the prescribed fee per question challenged.

For further details, candidates are advised to regularly check updates on the official JKBOPEE website.

Stay tuned for more updates on JKBOPEE CET 2025, counseling schedules, and admission procedures.