Initially, 44 out of 67 candidates had been declared toppers with full marks due to the contentious physics question. The number of toppers was later adjusted to 61 after the agency withdrew grace marks previously awarded to six candidates to compensate for lost time at some exam centres.

The Budget 2024-25 aimed to address the job market mismatch in India by allocating Rs 2 lakh crore for education, skilling, and employment. Key initiatives included salary support for first-time employees, industry-aligned skilling programs, and internship opportunities. Despite positive steps, stakeholders emphasized the importance of effective implementation and industry absorption of the newly skilled workforce.

TN 12th supplementary exam result (Google Trends): The Directorate of Government Examinations (TNDGE) will release the TN 12th Supplementary Results 2024 today at 2 PM. Students can check their results on tnresults.nic.in and dge.tn.gov.in by entering their registration number and date of birth. The TN 10th SSLC and Class 11 supplementary results will be announced on July 30 and 31, respectively.

The government proposed an internship scheme to bridge education and employment gaps, targeting the development of a skilled workforce. Covering 1 crore youth in 5 years, it offers stipends for practical work experiences in top companies, empowering interns and encouraging corporate involvement.

The salary hike season varied this year, with some sectors seeing increases from 8-15%, an improvement from last year's 4-10%. However, the global economic lull led to conservative raises in other sectors. Dry promotions and skill-based hikes were notable trends, especially in IT and startups. Bonuses were muted except in banking, financial services, and new energy sectors.

Freshers face challenges on their first day at work, including nervousness and learning new processes. Experts advise early arrival, punctuality, and active participation. Freshers should also introduce themselves, ask questions, and demonstrate eagerness to learn. These actions can leave a positive impression on seniors and ease the transition into the corporate environment.

Apple's contract manufacturer Foxconn is an early adopter of such housing units developed in Tamil Nadu. A similar model in Noida, a big electronics cluster, will address the housing needs of workers at Korean major Samsung, Dixon, and Chinese smartphone maker Vivo, among others.

Deloitte's 2024 study reveals that only 17% of engineering and 34% of management campus recruits are women, falling short of the 45% gender diversity target set by 200 surveyed companies. The study covered 508 campuses, highlighting a significant gap between companies' diversity goals and available talent pools.

The National Recruitment Agency (NRA) is conducting a detailed study of the current recruitment systems in central and state governments to ensure a free and fair examination process, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. The NRA, assigned to conduct online exams to screen government job aspirants, received approval from the Union cabinet in 2020.

NEET UG Final Result 2024: The NTA issued the revised NEET UG 2024 scorecard after a Supreme Court directive addressed an ambiguous Physics question. This revision impacts scores of 4.2 lakh students, reducing the top scorers from 61 to 17. The Supreme Court confirmed paper leaks in Patna and Hazaribagh, and the CBI will continue its investigation. Counseling processes will proceed as planned.

KEAM 2024 Rank List: The Kerala CEE announced KEAM results today, marking the exam's historic shift to an online format. 79,044 students appeared, with 58,340 qualifying. Notably, Ernakulam district had the most candidates securing ranks in the merit list.

The manufacturing sector experiences a slight drop in salary increases for 2024, with a focus on niche roles. Automation leads to higher pay for technical positions. Leadership roles require expertise in Industry 4.0 technologies and sustainability. Regional variations in salary hikes observed. Future demands skilled talent for innovation and efficiency.

India has experienced a notable 33% year-on-year increase in diversity hiring, reflecting a heightened emphasis on diversity and inclusion (D&I) policies among companies. The latest foundit Insights Tracker for June 2024 indicates an overall 12% yearly uptick in hiring activity, with the diversity hiring surge underscoring D&I's pivotal role in shaping the country's workforce. CEO Sekhar Garisa emphasizes the importance of inclusion initiatives like mentorship programs and bias training, with a