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To work out your core subject percentage in a DU honours degree:

Add together all the marks you received in that core (honours) subject for all semesters.
Divide by the total for maximum marks of those core subject papers.
Multiply by 100.

This is the core subject percentage that you should use for further study or employment.

Admission requirements of best 20 engineering universities in the world can vary, but generally include:

• High school grades (often with a focus on STEM subjects)
• Standardized test scores (e.g.,  SAT, ACT,  GRE)
• Letters of recommendation
• Essays or personal statements
• English language proficiency tests (e.g.,  TOEFL, IELTS)
• Interviews (if required)

Rankings of the best universities depend on a combination of factors, including:

• Academic or degree reputation
• Faculty quality
• Research output reputation
• Student-to-faculty ratio
• Employment rate after graduation
• International student diversity
• Innovation and entrepreneurship
• Campus facilities and resources

The NMAT by GMAC is a popular MBA entrance exam accepted by several top business schools in India and abroad. To be eligible, you must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university with at least fifty percent marks. There is no upper age limit, and final-year students can also apply. The exam is computer-based, consisting of three sections: language skills, quantitative skills, and logical reasoning. Registration is done online on the official NMAT website. The fee is around three thousand rupees. Candidates can attempt the exam three times within the testing window.

According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Engineering & Technology, MIT is ranked as the #1 university in the world for engineering studies. As per the (Times Higher Education) World University Rankings 2025, Harvard University secured the top rank among the best engineering universities in the world, followed by Stanford, MIT, and Oxford.

No changes have been announced for the OET exam. Overall exam pattern remains consistent, with no modifications to the four sub-tests: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Changes to the OET (Occupational English Test) exam can only be made by the official conducting body, Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment (CBLA) only

Take CUET UG Exam - DU admissions are based on CUET scores.

Apply through CSAS portal - Fill in college & course options.

Prepare documents - CUET scorecard, 12th marksheet, ID, and more.

Keep track of seat allotment rounds - Accept/ freeze seat before deadline.

Yes, the Maharashtra HSC Board allows students to appear for a repeater exam in one subject and an improvement exam in other subjects during the same academic cycle. You need to apply separately for each exam and pay the required fees. The board will issue a single mark sheet reflecting your best performance in each subject. Ensure you check the timetable carefully to avoid clashes. It is recommended to confirm details with your school or HSC board office to avoid any confusion about registration or scheduling.

Yes, Tezpur University in Assam, India offers a geography course as part of its BA programme in the Humanities and Social Sciences department. 

Candidates interested in applying at the BS-MS course at IISER Tirupati can avail the service of a scribe if the candidate is visually impaired, dyslexic, or have disability in the upper limbs or have lost fingers/hands, which might prevent them from using the exam computer system efficiently. 

• Reservation policies as mandated by the Govt. of India will apply
• Candidates belonging to the SC category are provided a reservation of 15% of the total seats
• Candidates belonging to the ST category are offered 7.5% of seats
• OBC candidates belonging to the non-creamy layer are given a reservation of 27%
• PwD candidates with a minimum of 40% impairment are given  - 5% of seats (horizontal, within the same category)
• Kashmiri Migrants/Kashmiri Pandit/Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) - 3 seats per IISER (supernumerary)
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS) - up to 10% (as per Government of India rules)

For BA LLB (Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws) programs through CUET, the subject combination generally includes:

1. Section IA - Language Test: This section assesses the candidate's proficiency in a language. You can choose one language from the available options (e.g., English, Hindi, etc.).
2. Section II - Domain Specific Subjects: For BA LLB, the relevant domain-specific subject is Legal Studies. This section tests your knowledge of legal concepts, principles, and the Indian legal system.
3. Section III - General Test: This section evaluates your general knowledge, current affairs, numerical ability, and reasoning skills.

Greater Noida College of Law (GNCL)

Fee: INR 2.5 Lakh (approx.)

Eligibility : 12th pass (min. 45%)

Placement : Avg. INR 5 LPA

GN Group of Institutes

Fee: INR 2.5 Lakh

Placement : Avg. INR 5 LPA, Highest INR 50 LPA

Indraprastha Law College

Fee: INR 2 Lakh

Placement : INR 3–5 LPA

IILM University

Fee: INR 10 Lakh

Placement : INR 7–10 LPA

Streams & Core Subjects 
Science - Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science Commerce - Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics Arts - History, Political Science, Geography, Sociology 
Key Updates Revised syllabus for Computer Science, IT, Statistics and Electronics Has NCERT Pattern for many subjects 
Assessment Theory + Practical / internal marks

The Secondary Education Board of Assam (SEBA) announces Class 10 results on its official website, sebaonline.org. Results are generally released in May, but the exact date varies each year. Students can check their results using their roll number and captcha code. Along with the online result, a downloadable mark sheet is provided, which is provisional until schools issue the final hard copy. SEBA also publishes district-wise performance data and toppers' lists. For revaluation or compartment exams, notifications are released shortly after the results. Students should regularly check the SEBA portal for updates.