NEWS TODAY 31.10.2026

 

Over 100 EWS candidates allotted open PG seats in pvt colleges with fees up to 2cr

Over 100 EWS candidates allotted open PG seats in pvt colleges with fees up to 2cr

Anuja.Jaiswal@timesofindia.com 31.10.2026

New Delhi: More than 100 candidates from the economically weaker section (EWS) category have been allotted postgraduate medical seats in the open category under the self financed quota in private colleges, where tuition fee for some courses can be up to Rs 2.1 crore over three years. 

The allotments were made in the first round of NEET-PG 2026 counselling, according to the seat allotment list. The list records the candidates’ category as EWS while the allotted seat category was open and the quota was mentioned self-financed merit seat. Among those allotted seats was a candidate with NEET-PG rank of 79,396, who secured MS obstetrics and gynaecology at Padmashree Dr DY Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai, where the three-year tuition is around Rs 2 crore. 

Another candidate, ranked 71,263, was allotted MD radio-diagnosis at Raja Rajeswari Medical College, Bengaluru, where the three year tuition is around Rs 1.8 crore. Candidates had listed these colleges and courses in their counselling choices and were allotted seats based on their preferences and rank. They can retain the seat, seek an upgrade or exit.

Over 35,000 paramedical seats vacant

Over 35,000 paramedical seats vacant 

31.10.2026

Ahmedabad: The admission process for paramedical courses, including nursing and physiotherapy, in Gujarat has reached its conclusion, leaving thousands of seats vacant across govt and self-financed colleges. 

While 242 seats remain vacant in govt institutions even after the fifth round, more than 35,000 seats in self-financed colleges have also remained unfilled. The fifth round covered 2,489 seats across 69 govt colleges. Of these, 2,247 seats were filled, leaving 242 vacant. 

The remaining seats include vacancies in auxiliary nursing and midwifery (ANM), general nursing and midwifery (GNM) and physiotherapy courses. tnn

Dr. M.L. Vasanthakumari

 

T.N. relaxes age limit for joining govt. services

T.N. relaxes age limit for joining govt. services

31.10.2026  THE HINDU CHENNAI

For Group I posts, the upper age limit for candidates in the general category has been raised from 32 to 37 years. For candidates belonging to the BC, BCM, MBC/DNC, SC, SCA, and ST categories and destitute widows, it has been increased from 37 to 42 years.

For persons with disabilities in the general category, the upper age limit for Group I posts has been raised from 42 to 47 years. For persons with disabilities belonging to the BC, BCM, MBC/DNC, SC, SCA, and ST categories and destitute widows, it has been increased from 47 to 52 years.

For Group II and IIA posts, the upper age limit has been raised from 30 to 35 years for candidates in the general category and from 40 to 45 years for persons with disabilities belonging to the general category. There is no upper age limit for candidates belonging to the BC, BCM, MBC/DNC, SC, SCA, and ST categories and destitute widows.

Group IV posts

For Group IV posts, the upper age limit for candidates with higher qualification in the general category has been raised from 30 to 35 years and for persons with disabilities belonging to the general category, it has been raised from 40 to 45 years. There is no upper age limit for candidates with higher qualification belonging to the BC, BCM, MBC/DNC, SC, SCA, and ST categories and destitute widows.

For candidates in the BC, BCM, MBC, and DNC categories without higher qualification, the age limit has been increased from 32 to 37 years, while for the SC, SCA, and ST candidates and destitute widows, it has been raised from 35 to 40 years.

For persons with disabilities without higher qualification belonging to the BC, BCM, MBC, and DNC categories, the age limit has been raised from 42 to 47 years, while for the SC, SCA, and ST candidates with disabilities and destitute widows with disabilities, it has been increased from 45 to 50 years.

The relaxation came into effect on Friday and would remain in force for five years. The government said the decision would benefit thousands of candidates approaching the existing upper age limit for competitive examinations.

At least 2K MBBS seats vacant, regn from Nov 2

At least 2K MBBS seats vacant, regn from Nov 2 

Chennai: With at least 2,000 MBBS seats remaining vacant, Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will hold a special stray vacancy round for MBBS admissions and a fifth round for BDS and BSc Nursing, as part of NEET-UG counselling 2026. 

Registration opens on Nov 2. Candidates can register and pay fees from 10am on Nov 2 until 6 pm on Nov 4. Registration closes at 3pm on Nov 4, according to the schedule issued under Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). 

Choice filling will run from Nov 2 to 11am on Nov 5. Choice locking will be available from 4pm on Nov 4 until 11am on Nov 5, as per server time. MCC will process seat allotment on Nov 5 and 6 and publish the result on Nov 7. Allotted candidates must report at their colleges between Nov 7 and 16. The reporting deadline on the last day is 5pm, as per server time. The whole round runs for about two weeks, from registration to the end of reporting. Times News Network nov 4 deadline

Bus crew to help passengers check NCMC card balance

Bus crew to help passengers check NCMC card balance 

31.10.2026

Christopher.M @timesofindia.com 

Chennai: Passengers using Singara Chennai National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC) can now recharge their cards, update balances, and check available amounts on electronic ticketing machines (ETMs) by approaching MTC bus conductors. 

In a circular, the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) told branch managers to ensure conductors assist passengers whenever requested. The move follows a TOI report on Oct 22 highlighting the difficulties metro rail commuters face in checking the card balances. 

The Singara Chennai NCMC card can be used to buy MTC bus and metro rail tickets, allowing commuters to travel with a single mobility card instead of buying separate tickets for each mode of transport. Conductors must select the ‘NCMC recharge’ option from the ETM’s main menu, enter the amount received from the passenger, and complete the transaction. They must select ‘balance update’ to update the card before returning it to the passenger. Conductors must update cards recharged online when passengers request it. ‘Balance update’ option must also be used to check balance