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If you have lost your Class 10 marksheet, you can get a duplicate marksheet by applying to the board that conducted your exams, which may be CBSE, ICSE, or the respective state board. You will first visit the official website of the board and then find the section that deals with requests for a duplicate marksheet. The procedure is that one needs to apply for a duplicate marksheet along with submitting some necessary documents such as an affidavit of loss and proof of identity along with paying the applicable fee. After submission, the board processes the application, and the required duplicate marksheet is issued to the applicant.

Admission to IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management) or other top B-schools depends on a specific percentile in the CAT, although the percentage is not usually constant. To get admission to top IIMs such as IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta, one requires 99+ percentiles for getting admission. The final call for admission depends upon other factors, however, like the candidate's academic background, work experience, and performance in the interview. This generally comes in a percentile range that stands at competitive between 90 to 95, though requirements of B schools will vary hence every B-school should be scrutinized for exact demands.

Yes, it is possible to rejoin a BA LLB course after a gap of two years: 

LLB in one year

Students who have failed or discontinued their studies after 12th or graduation can complete their Bachelor of Law (LLB) in one year. 

LLB after a bachelor's or master's degree

Candidates with a bachelor's or master's degree in any subject can pursue LLB. 

Distance graduation

Students can complete their graduation in one year through UGC-DEB-approved universities. 

Here are some other things to know about BA LLB courses:

A BA LLB course can also be studied through distance education, but a career based on a distance BA LLB course is not recognised by BCI. 

Admission to law schools is determined by passing scores on law entrance exams like the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). 

Candidates belonging to any age group can pursue LLB, provided they meet the required eligibility criteria. 

The last date to complete admission formalities for PG Diploma and certificate courses at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) for the 2024-2025 academic session was September 29, 2024. This included the deadline for fee submission and completing admission formalities. 

JMI offers a variety of PG Diploma, and Certificate programs, including: Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance & Counselling, Post Graduate Diploma in Geoinformatics, Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education, Certificate in Computer Hardware and Network Technology, and Certificate in Information Technology. 

Admission to these programs is based on merit from qualifying exams. Applicants should read the prospectus carefully and ensure they are eligible before submitting their application. 

No, KEAM is no necessity for following the nursing courses. KEAM is mainly an entrance to pursue engineering courses and architecture courses besides the medical fields of Kerala state. For following the nursing course such as B.Sc Nursing universities and nursing colleges will conduct a test or, generally, gives admissions based upon Class 12 marks. Most institutions accept a national level examination known as NEET for gaining nursing admissions. It is, therefore, recommended to check on the specific requirements of admission by the nursing colleges one is interested in, since each college has different eligibility criteria.

Getting admission into B.Sc. Math can be pretty challenging after scoring low marks in Mathematics in 12th. Since most of the colleges will look for minimum percentage in mathematics as an eligibility criteria, flexibility can be observed by some universities where overall performance would matter. But that has to be confirmed from respective colleges on the eligibility criteria for each. A few of them that provide B.Sc. Math colleges include University of Delhi, Jamia Millia Islamia, St. Xavier's College (Mumbai), Christ University (Bangalore), and Banaras Hindu University (BHU). You can also check for colleges offering B.Sc. General with Mathematics as a subject.

The application process for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for admission to the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) Hyderabad for the 2025-2026 academic session is expected to begin in February 2025: 

CUET UG Application Form Release Date: February 2025

Last to Apply for CUET UG Application Form: March 2025

Correction Window: March 2025

CUET UG Exam Date: May 2025

To be eligible for EFLU's undergraduate programs, candidates must have completed their 12th class in a related stream of education from a recognised university or college. They typically require a minimum of 50% marks in their Class 12 (or equivalent). 

Admission to a number of engineering programs in various colleges of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh is given as per the merit of TS ECET (Telangana State Engineering Common Entrance Test) or Andhra Pradesh ECET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering Common Entrance Test) scores. Some of the well-known institutions are Osmania University, Hyderabad, JNTU Hyderabad (Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University), Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, JNTU Kakinada, Vasavi College of Engineering, Hyderabad, Narayana Engineering College, Nellore, and Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. The colleges provide a number of undergraduate engineering programs, B.Tech, through lateral entry and take students on the basis of ECET.

Yes, you are generally eligible to pursue a BSc in Computer Science after completing 10th grade and a 3-year Diploma in Fashion Design, as most colleges consider a Diploma equivalent to 10+2 for admission to a bachelor's degree, allowing you to apply for a BSc in Computer Science program; however, always check the specific eligibility criteria of the college you are applying to. 

Key points to remember:

Equivalent to 10+2:

A 3-year Diploma is usually considered equivalent to a 10+2 qualification, which is the standard requirement for a BSc in Computer Science. 

Check with the institution:

While you are generally eligible, always confirm the specific admission requirements of the college you are interested in as there may be slight variations. 

Lateral entry possibility:

Some colleges might offer lateral entry to the second year of the BSc Computer Science programme based on your diploma, allowing you to skip the first year. 

The process for obtaining duplicate copies of higher secondary education admit cards and results varies by board: 

CBSE

You can apply for duplicate certificates online at cbseit.in/cbse/web/dads/home.aspx or cbse.nic.in. You can choose to receive the documents by hand or through India Post (Speed Post). If you choose Speed Post, postal charges will be added to the fee. 

WBBSE

You can apply for a duplicate marksheet by submitting an application to the Deputy Secretary (Records). You'll need to include your full name, current address, examination details, institution, roll number, registration number, and year. You'll also need to pay the application fee and collect the documents in person. 

NIOS

You can apply for duplicate certificates, such as marksheets, migrations, provisional certificates, and pass certificates. There's a fee for each document, and you can also pay an additional fee to have the documents delivered by post. 

Here are some colleges in Chennai that offer Computer Science Engineering (CSE) programs:

Chennai Institute of Technology: Known for its quality technical education and industrial exposure 

B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute Of Science And Technology: A well-known institution located near Tambaram 

S.A. Engineering College: An independent college founded in 1998–1999 

IIT Madras: A top college for CSE engineering in Chennai 

REC, Chennai: A top college for CSE engineering in Chennai 

VIT Chennai: A top college for CSE engineering in Chennai 

SSN College of Engineering, Chennai: A top college for CSE engineering in Chennai 

SRM Easwari Engineering College, Chennai: A top college for CSE engineering in Chennai 

Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai: A top college for CSE engineering in Chennai