Work, Life, Study: How MG Online Courses Make It All Possible

Synopsis: The MG University of Kerala starts admission for its online courses in July 2025. Students can join MBA, M.Com, MA, BBA, B.Com, and more. All classes, exams, and certificates are online. Fees are moderate. Anyone can apply, no age limit. It helps people study while working and build a better career.

MG Online Programs 2025: Flexible Learning, Real Career Growth

Admission to the MG online programs is held in two sections in a year, in January and July. Admission is currently being held for online undergraduate and postgraduate programs for the July 2025 batch. The postgraduate programs, such as MBA, M.Com, MA English, and MA Economics, and the four-year honors degree programs, such as B.Com, BBA, and BA Political Science, are currently offered online.

These online programs are a golden opportunity for those who cannot study in college for various reasons and who want to continue their studies along with their jobs. These programs can also be used by those who want to acquire additional qualifications along with studying regular programs. Although the honors degree is four years, this online program also has the facility to obtain the required credits and graduate in three years.

Why MG University?

MG University, Kottayam, Kerala, is a leading institution in India in terms of quality. NAAC's A++ grade re-accreditation and the top rank in the National Institute of Ranking Framework are proof of this. MG University has also managed to reach the fourth position in India in the World Young University Rankings 2025. Being graded as a UGC Category-1 autonomous university and winning the Chancellor's Award three times are the milestones in MG's achievements. MG is now the only state university in Kerala to run UGC approved and fully equipped online UG and PG programs.

From admission to certificate, everything is online.

MG's online studies are arranged in such a way that students can complete everything digitally without having to come to the university in person at any stage. From admission to certificate distribution, everything can be done online. Live interactive sections, recorded video classes, and e-learning study materials are available to clear doubts in studies. Like studies, the examination is also conducted online. If you have a computer with a camera and internet access, you can take the examination online from any corner of the world. Since the assessment is conducted completely digitally, the results can be declared within a few days of the examination.

Learning Management System

All academic activities from admission to certification are carried out through the Learning Management System. The software system for this has been developed by Tata Consultancy Services. This system will help bring the best study classes to the students with the help of technology. MG University's online program is one of the first steps towards a timely change in the higher education sector in Kerala.

Online Study Fees

Another special feature of MG Online Education is that it provides study opportunities to everyone at a moderate fee. The fee for the 2-year MBA course is Rs. 25,000 per semester. For the M.Com course Rs 20,000 per semester. And the MA English and MA Economics courses cost Rs 18,000 per semester. The fee for the four-year BCom Honours and BBA Honours courses is Rs 15,000 per semester, and for the BA Political Science Honours course, the fee is Rs 10,000 per semester. There is a 40 percent fee concession for students pursuing regular studies in colleges under Mahatma Gandhi University.

Flexible learning

The hallmark of MG's online education is the flexibility that allows students to choose their study time as per their own preference. These programs ensure excellent higher education opportunities, better job opportunities, and skill development. It is also suitable for students who want to study while working. There is no specific age limit or entrance exam for admission, making higher education accessible to people of all ages.

Career-oriented, professional

MG's online programs provide each learner with the skills, knowledge, and global perspective needed to succeed in today's highly competitive job market. These career-oriented courses are stepping stones to academic success and all-round professional growth. The course structure has been designed to meet the needs of the industry and the ever-growing global market. When combined with MG's world-class teachers and interactive learning platforms, it becomes a new revolution in online education. MG's approach to making learning more fun and practical also sets MG online courses apart. MG Online courses also aim to develop students' critical thinking and leadership skills through practical projects, case studies, and industry exposure. The skill-based learning here prepares students for real-world challenges.

Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC)

Another feature of MG Online Education is the Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC) that enhance communication skills for four-year undergraduate students in Kerala. These courses provide language and communication skills that are essential for academic success, career development, and personal growth. The Ability Enhancement Courses are currently offered in German, French, and Tamil.

The study materials are comprehensive, well-structured, and of high quality. The University is making active efforts to clear the doubts of the students. The University adds that the structure of MG Online Courses has been designed keeping in mind the unique needs of professionals.

For more information and inquiries regarding MG Online programs: https://cdoe.mgu.ac.in, Phone: 0481 2731010, (10 am to 5 pm) 8547852326, 9188918258, E-mail: mguonline@mgu.ac.in

 

Missed the NSP Scholarship? Here’s Why Rs 75,000 is Reaching Select Students

Yes, Rs. 75,000 NSP Scholarship Alert: Here’s How Students Can Track Payments...

The National Scholarship Portal (NSP), set up by the Central Government, is a key platform that helps students all over India check and receive their scholarship payments. Through this portal, various types of scholarships are made available to school and college-level students. This portal, which has been operating since the year 2015, is now active in the 2025–26 academic session, and lakhs of students have applied under it.

Payment started in the students' accounts

As per the decision taken by the government, the amount of NSP scholarship is being sent to the bank accounts of eligible students. This time, scholarship up to a maximum of Rs 75,000 is being transferred directly to the accounts of the beneficiaries through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). In such a situation, it has become very important for the candidates who have applied to check their payment status.

Payment status will be checked online 

The payment status of the NSP scholarship can be seen only by visiting the official website. Students can know the status of benefits after logging in and entering their registration number and password. This process will make it clear when and how much has been sent to their account.

Eligibility conditions become important

The benefit of the NSP scholarship is being given only to those students who are residents of India and are studying in a government school or college. Apart from this, the annual income of the candidate's family should be less than Rs 2.5 lakh. The bank account should be linked to DBT, and Aadhaar-based KYC is mandatory. Good marks in previous classes are also part of the eligibility.

Scholarship up to a maximum of Rs 75,000

Under this government scheme, students are given scholarships of different amounts depending on their class and merit. This amount can be up to a maximum of Rs 75,000. This scholarship is available for students above class 9, and the amount is transferred directly to their personal bank accounts.

Simple process to check status

To check the payment status, one has to visit the official portal scholarships.gov.in. After logging in there, you will have to click on the payment status option. After filling in the registration number, password, and captcha code, the status will appear on the screen. With this, students will get complete information related to their scholarship immediately.

The objective of encouraging education

The main objective of the NSP scholarship is to support financially weak students in the field of education and encourage them to move forward. The government's effort is that no eligible student should be deprived of education due to financial constraints.

 

GATE 2026 for higher studies and jobs, check details inside

The 2026 Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15. GATE is a national-level computer-based examination that assesses undergraduate knowledge in subjects such as Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/Arts/Humanities.

The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) will jointly conduct the exam on behalf of the GATE National Coordination Board of the Union Ministry of Education. IIT Guwahati is the organizing institution.

GATE Exam 2026- If you qualify

A GATE qualification is considered for admission to various master's and doctoral programs, as well as for jobs in many public sector organizations. GATE qualification may generally be required for admission to Engineering/Technology/Architecture Master's programmes and Doctoral programmes in relevant branches of Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Humanities in higher education institutions run by the Union Ministry of Education and government agencies with financial assistance.

To get financial assistance, one must take admission in a concerned institution. Some colleges and institutions may admit GATE-qualified candidates without financial aid or fellowship from the Ministry.

Recruitments

Some of the companies that have conducted recruitment based on GATE score in previous years are: Airports Authority of India Limited, Bharat Heavy Electricals, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Coal India Limited, Centre for Railway Information Systems, Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited, Damodar Valley Corporation, Electronics Corporation of India Limited, Engineers India Limited, Gas Authority of India Limited, Grid India, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, National Aluminium Company Limited, National Capital Region Transport Corporation, National Highways Authority of India, National Mineral Development Corporation, Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited, North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd.

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited, NTPC, Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, Power System Operation Corporation Limited, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, Rashtriya Ispat Limited, Steel Authority of India Limited, National Water Development Agency, Defence Research and Development Organisation, Intelligence Bureau, Cabinet Secretariat, Agricultural Insurance Company of India Limited, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, Haryana Power Utilities, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited etc. The institutions/agencies that will use the 2026 GATE score in their recruitment will be informed in due course.

New optional section

In addition to the existing seven sectional papers in the optional section of the Engineering Sciences paper, the subject of Energy Science has also been newly included as the eighth sectional paper.

Two papers can appear.

A person can appear for up to two papers. One of the 30 papers will be the primary paper. Along with each primary paper, the subject specified in the information brochure can be selected as the second paper from the remaining 29 papers.

You can choose the paper of the subject according to your qualifying degree and appear for the exam. However, you can decide which paper/papers to appear for, considering the program you want to join, the qualifications required for it, etc.

Application/GATE Registration

The application can be submitted from August 28 to September 28 through the ‘Application Portal’ link at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. After that, applications can be submitted till October 9 by paying a late fee. Women, Scheduled Castes/PWD candidates have to pay an application fee of Rs. 1000 per paper. For others, it is Rs. 2000 per paper. During the extended application period, the application fee is Rs. 1500 and Rs. 2500 per paper, respectively. The fee can be paid through debit/​credit card, net banking, or UPI. For details check here: gate2026.iitg.ac.in.    

Test Paper Subjects

A total of 30 subjects are studied. Subjects: Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Architecture and Planning, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Chemistry, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering, Ecology and Evolution, Geomatics Engineering, Geology and Geophysics, Instrumentation Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Physics, Production and Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Textile Engineering and Fiber Science, Engineering Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Life Sciences.

Academic Qualification

Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities graduates, who are in their third year or higher of their undergraduate degree program, can apply for GATE.

The eligible programmes/degrees are as follows: BE/BTech/BPharm/BArch, BSc (Research)/BS, PharmD, MBBS/BDS/BVSc, MSc/MA/MCA/equivalent, Integrated ME/MTech (Post BSc), Integrated ME/MTech/MPharm or Dual Degree (Post Diploma/10+2), BSc/BA/BCom. Candidates with qualifications like Integrated MSc/ Integrated BS/MS, BSc (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry), who have completed these courses and are studying in the specified year, can apply.

Candidates with equivalent qualifications from professional bodies recognized by the Ministry of Education/AICTE/UGC/UPSC as equivalent to BE/BTech/BArch/BPlanning are also eligible to apply.

Professional bodies conducting examinations in various engineering fields include: Institution of Engineers (India), Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, Aeronautical Society of India, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (including Polymer and Environmental Group), Indian Institute of Metals, and Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers.

Candidates with degrees higher than the mentioned degree programmes, those pursuing them, BA/BSc/BCom degree holders seeking admission to Master's programmes in IITs, IISc, NITs, and other CFITs are also eligible to apply. There are no age limits or chance conditions.

India’s Biggest Private Scholarship Is Back! Are You Among the 5100

Synopsis: Reliance Foundation has opened applications for its 2025-26 scholarships. 5,000 first-year UG students can receive up to Rs. 2 lakh each, and 100 first-year PG students in fields like engineering, technology, energy, and life sciences can receive up to Rs. 6 lakh. The program, India’s largest private scholarship, offers merit-based selection plus mentorship, leadership and skills training, and opportunities in social development. Applications close on October 4, 2025. The initiative follows Nita Ambani’s 2022 pledge to support 50,000 students over 10 years. Since then, 5,000 UG and 100 PG awards have been granted annually, including 226 recipients from Kerala in 2024.

From Merit to Mentors: The Hidden Perks of the Reliance Scholarship

The Reliance Foundation's famous scholarship scheme has invited applications for the academic year 2025-26. This year too, scholarships will be given to 5100 best undergraduate and postgraduate students of the country. 5000 undergraduate students will get a scholarship of Rs 2 lakh, and 100 postgraduate students will get a scholarship of Rs 6 lakh. The last date for submitting applications is October 4, 2025.

This is the largest private scholarship scheme in the country. In 2024, 226 students from Kerala were eligible for the scholarship. Under the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme, 5,000 undergraduate students will get a grant of up to Rs 2 lakh. The selection will be completely based on merit. The scholarship is open to first-year undergraduate (UG) students. The Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship will be awarded to 100 postgraduate students in selected fields such as engineering, technology, energy, and life sciences. The students will be provided with full support and a stipend.

The Postgraduate Scholarship aims to nurture students who think big, green, and digitally for society and become future leaders. The PG scholarship is worth Rs 6 lakh, and Reliance Foundation will also provide full support to the students to engage in research that contributes to national development and global progress.

Only first-year undergraduate and postgraduate students are eligible to apply for the scholarship. The selected students will also get mentorship from experts, leadership and skill development training, and opportunities to participate in social development.

In December 2022, on the occasion of Dhirubhai Ambani's 90th birth anniversary, Nita Ambani, founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, announced that she would provide scholarships to 50,000 students over the next 10 years as part of her commitment to empowering youth. The scholarship is being provided as part of that. Since then, scholarships have been provided to 5,000 undergraduate students and 100 postgraduate students every year.

NEET UG 2025: MBBS Allotment Opens Up to Rank 21,190 - Did You Make It?

Synopsis: The MCC has released NEET UG 2025 first-round allotment results for MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc Nursing under the All India Quota. MBBS seats were allotted up to rank 21,190 in the Open Category, with AIIMS New Delhi and Maulana Azad Medical College among the top picks. In Kerala, the final MBBS allotment rank closed at 6,126. Candidates must secure their admission by August 22.

NEET UG 2025 Counselling: Last Date for MBBS Admissions: August 22

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has conducted the first round of allotment based on NEET UG 2025 rank up to 21,190. Those with rank got allotment of MBBS in 15 per cent All India Quota seats in Government Medical Colleges in the Open Category (Unreserved/General). In the first round in 2024, allotment was given to those with a rank up to 19,603 in this category. BDS All India Quota All India Level Final Open Category Rank 38,223 (36972 in 2024)

Out of the first 100 rank holders, 64 got allotment in AIIMS, New Delhi. 14 people chose Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi. Eight got JIPMER, Puducherry. Delhi Vardhman Mahavir- 7, AIIMS Jodhpur- 2, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, AIIMS Rajkot, Govt. MC Surat, Seth GS MC Mumbai, Govt. Med. College Chandigarh- 1 each. MBBS in Thiruvananthapuram Medical College. The highest rank accepted in allotment is 213. Kozhikode Medical College is 309.

National Level Final Ranks (MBBS-Open- Domicile Free Seat)

• All India Level Final Open Category Allotment in All India Institute of Medical Sciences (20 seats) got NEET UG Rank -3597.

• Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER-Two Centres) -2633

• Banaras Hindu University (Institute of Medical Sciences) -1165

• Aligarh Muslim University (Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College) -3971

Open Category National Final Ranks for BDS

• Banaras Hindu University (Institute of Medical Sciences-Dental)-28,956

• Aligarh Muslim University (Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Dental College)-34,585

• Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-32,346

• Candidates with ranks up to 79,963 for B.Sc Nursing got allotment in the Open/UR category

Some other institutions (Outside Kerala), First Round, MBBS Final Open/UR Rank

• AIIMS New Delhi-48

• Maulana Azad, New Delhi-103

• Vardhman Mahavir-132

• ABVIMS-215

• JIPMER Puthussery-258

• University College, Delhi-559

• Lady Hardinge, New Delhi-1128

• Madras MC Chennai-695

• Stanley MC Chennai-1258

• Bengaluru Medical College-1338

• Govt. Kilpauk MC Chennai-1758

• Madurai MC-2543

• Mysore MC and Research Inst.-3087

• Govt. MC Omandurar, Chennai -3171

• Coimbatore MC -3237

• Chengalpet MC -3814

• Thanjavur MC-4073

• Govt. Vellore MC-4451

• Govt. MC & ESIC Coimbatore -5119

• Govt. Mohan Kumaramangalam MC Salem -5228

• Karnataka In. of Me. Say. Hubli -5413

• Govt. MC Tirunelveli -5527

• ESIC, Chennai -6075

• KAPVMC Tiruchirappalli-6379

• Theni Govt. MC-6539

• Kanyakumari Govt. MC-7186

• Tiruvallur-7347

• Thoothukudi MC-7663

• Belgaum In. of Me. Say. -7756

• GVMC Villupuram-8176

• Perundurai-8412

• Dharmapuri-8508

• Tiruppur-8914

• Hassan In. of Me. Say. -8923

• Nilgiris-9136

• Karur-9450

The various categories of institutions included in the MBBS/BDS/B.Sc. Nursing allotment and the final rank in various categories of All India Open (Domicile Free) seats in them are given in Table 1.

Final ranks in deemed universities

MBBS has been allotted up to 7,34,672 ranks and BDS up to 9,88,990 ranks (deemed/paid seats)

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi-MBBS final allotment rank-2,33,349; Amrita School of Dentistry-BDS- 3,86,750

In Kerala:

264 MBBS seats in 12 government medical colleges and 46 BDS seats in six government dental colleges in Kerala were involved in the process.

In Kerala, in the UR/Open category, MBBS- final allotment rank is 6126. BDS.- 30,556.

The NEET UG 2025 ranks of the last allotment in various departments in the first allotment in colleges in Kerala are given in Table 2 (MBBS) and Table 3 (BDS) by category.

A total of 26,608 candidates have been allotted in the first round.

Those who have been allotted should appear at the institution by August 22 and take admission.

Reference-  In Malayalam, Mathrubhumi career 

Find Jobs Here: Can This Fellowship Shape Your Academic Career?

Synopsis: Work anywhere, life-earning careers are built through real opportunities like this, while endless job searching on LinkedIn often drains time and hope. The European University Institute has opened applications for the 2026–2027 Max Weber Fellowship, a full-time residential programme in Florence, Italy..

Max Weber Fellowship 2026–2027: What the Selection Committee Looks For

The European University Institute in Florence has started accepting applications for the Max Weber Postdoctoral Fellowship for the academic year 2026 to 2027.

This programme lasts for twelve months. It begins on the first of September 2026 and continues until the end of August 2027. It is a residential programme, which means the selected researchers need to stay in Florence for the duration. The last date for sending applications is the fifteenth of October 2025 at fourteen hours Central European Summer Time.

The fellowship is created for researchers who are at the beginning of their academic careers. It is meant for people working in subjects like social sciences and humanities. It is not just a space to sit and write research alone. The programme combines individual research time with training sessions, seminars, and guidance on academic teaching and publishing. Many previous fellows have said that it helped them to build their research profile and move towards stable academic positions later.

The fellowship is open to applicants from every part of the world. People are accepted from fields such as economics, history, law, political science, and social science. The European University Institute provides full access to its library and allows fellows to be part of an active academic community.

 To be eligible, an applicant must have completed a Doctor of Philosophy degree between the first of September 2021 and the first of September 2026. If the degree is not yet awarded, the applicant must be ready to defend the thesis before the programme begins. The defence must be completed by the end of December 2026. If a researcher has had breaks in their career because of parental leave, illness, or military service, the eligibility period can be extended. This must be explained clearly in the application and supported with documents if the candidate is selected.

Researchers who are currently working at the European University Institute cannot apply unless they have worked outside the Institute in a full-time position or fellowship for at least one year.

Applicants must have strong skills in the English language equal to level C1 of the Common European Framework. Proof is not needed while applying, but will be required if selected. A thesis written in English or a published work can serve as evidence. People who are native English speakers or have completed postgraduate studies in English do not need to provide further proof.

Fellows are offered twelve months in Florence along with a monthly financial allowance. Travel support is provided. Additional allowances are available for families if applicable. The programme also includes workshops, training for academic careers, and guidance for publishing research.

The selection process is competitive. A committee of academics evaluates the applications. They consider the quality of the research, the originality of the proposal, and how well the work matches with the faculty at the Institute. Some applicants may be contacted for further information during the process.

Applications must be submitted online through the European University Institute website. Applicants are advised to apply early to avoid any problems close to the deadline. Full details and frequently asked questions are available on the Max Weber Programme webpage.

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Top Performers, Top Targets? What Layoffs Are Really Teaching Us

Synopsis: What if being the highest paid at work quietly puts you at the top of the layoff list? This piece unpacks why high salaries can backfire in unstable job markets, how even strong performers are not always safe, and what steps professionals can take to stay prepared without panicking. It is not just about doing your job well; it is about reading the room, adapting early, and thinking two steps ahead.

Okay, this whole thing about layoffs has been coming up a lot lately. And I have been noticing something... people with really high salaries are sometimes the first ones to be let go. That sounds strange, right? You would think that if someone is paid well, it means they are valuable. But apparently, it is not always that simple.

Someone on Reddit mentioned that expensive employees often get cut first during tough times. I paused at that. It made me think. Maybe when a company is trying to quickly lower costs, they just look at who costs the most, not necessarily who performs best. So, if you are earning a big paycheck, you might be more at risk, not less.

Now that is unsettling. But it does not mean you should not aim high. It just means you should be smart about it. If you are earning more, you should probably be saving more. Maybe investing wisely. You cannot assume the money will always keep coming.

There is also the career side of things. If your current job is giving you skills, connections, and experience that could help you land your next opportunity faster, then you are in a good spot. But if it is just a title and a paycheck, that is risky. You are standing on a narrow ledge.

Some people think jumping jobs too often looks bad. But sometimes, it might actually help. If it gives you growth, or better stability, or a better learning curve, it might be worth it. It depends on the situation. The key is not to jump without a reason. Or just for slightly more money.

To sum up: Additionally, layoffs are not always based solely on performance. That is a hard pill to swallow. But it is true. Some truly dedicated and hardworking individuals are being laid off. So being good at your job is not always enough. You have to be visible, adaptable, and useful across teams, if possible.