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Study Medicine Abroad: Delhi High Court upholds MCI decision

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The Delhi High Court has upheld the Medical Council of India (MCI)’s decision to provide one-time exemption to those students who have not appeared for or qualified National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) but want to study Medicine abroad. It means this year, the students who have not appeared for and those who could not pass the NEET can join for Medical courses abroad. As part of the one-time exemption, the Delhi High Court has also asked the MCI to provide eligibility certificates to these students.

Earlier, the MCI had decided to provide one-time exemption to only those students who had not appeared for NEET, while it was not applicable to students who could not qualify NEET. But the Delhi High Court observed that it would be unfair to consider only the students who did not appear for NEET this year and brought those who failed to qualify NEET also under the purview of the decision.

The petitioners had pointed out that MCI issued a public notice that the students who wanted to study Medicine abroad must qualify NEET only on March 8, 2018. This was just one day before the last date for registering for NEET. While many students had to appear for NEET without proper preparation, many came to know about the change in procedure only later. So the Court decided to give one-time exemption to all students. However, next year onwards, NEET will be mandatory to study Medicine abroad for all students.

A change was introduced to Foreign Medical Institution Regulations, 2002 and Screening Test Regulations, 2002 in February this year, that made it mandatory for students who want to study Medicine abroad to qualify NEET. The alteration was aimed to ensure the quality of students who want to study Medicine abroad. After completing their course abroad, the students will have to pass a Screening Test to practise Medicine in India.

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PGP

All you need to know about Canada Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP)

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Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship (IRCC), in a news release issued on August 20, announced that it would accept up to 20,000 new sponsorship applications through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) in 2019. It is indeed great news for the permanent residents and citizens of Canada, as the applications cap for the year 2018 was 17000.

Another major change to the PGP was announced along with this–the scrapping of randomized selection process for applications. IRCC informed that it would revert to first-come, first-served approach for selecting candidates. This has brought the Parents and Grandparents Program to limelight once again.

What is Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP):

The Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) is a stream of the Family Class sponsorship program and it allows Canadian citizens and permanent residents to bring their parents and grandparents to Canada. Under the program, the parents and grandparents will receive permanent residence and eventually, they can apply for Canadian citizenship.

The program opens once in a year for a limited time.  Those who want to sponsor their parents and/or grandparents in 2019 will have to submit a Sponsor form online at the beginning of the year.

The original applications cap for 2018 was set at 10,000 when the year began and it was increased to 17,000 last month. IRCC announced the second invitation round at the end of July for meeting this increased quota.

Who is eligible?

Those who want to sponsor their parents and/or grandparents, as well as the persons who want to be, must meet certain criteria.

In order to be eligible, a sponsor must be:

– Above 18 years of age

– Living in Canada

– a Canadian citizen or

a person registered in Canada as an Indian under   the Canadian Indian Act or

a permanent resident of Canada

– Meet income requirements

– Support the sponsored person and their dependents   financially

The person who has to be sponsored must also clear medical checks, criminal checks and background checks to qualify.

What is the application procedure?

  1. The sponsor must submit an online interest to sponsor form
  2. After the time period given for online submission of the application form ends, the IRCC will review the submissions and remove duplicates if any.
  3. IRCC will select potential sponsors from these submissions and invite them to apply
  4. Upon receiving the invitation, the sponsor can prepare required documents and submit the completed application package before deadline.

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Canadian cities

Did you know these Canadian cities are among the top 10 livable cities in the world?

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Canadian cities of Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto have been featured among the top ten most livable cities in the world, according to a survey conducted by Economist magazine. The survey named Global Livability Report 2018 rates cities based on a number of factors in five broad categories: infrastructure, culture and environment, healthcare, education and stability. The study surveyed 140 cities around the world. In the report, Calgary came in fourth, Vancouver sixth and Toronto seventh positions.

Calgary

Calgary is the largest city in the Canadian province of Alberta. The city was ranked fourth in the survey with an average score of 97.5, falling behind only Vienna (Austria), Melbourne (Australia) and Osaka (Japan). Calgary is a favorite destination for Canadian immigrants owing to a number of reasons that include the abundance of job opportunities and scenic beauty.

Calgary scored 100 out of 100 in livability factors including Education, Healthcare, Stability and Infrastructure. The only factor in which Calgary could not score a perfect 100 was Culture and Environment, for which the score was 90. The overall score for Calgary is 97.5, a point more than the 2017 score, which was 96.6.

Vancouver

Vancouver, a city located in the province of British Columbia, came sixth in the survey with an average score of 97.3. It is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in Canada. The factors that attract Canada immigrants to the city are vast career opportunities, high standards of living scenic landscape.

Vancouver scored a perfect 100 in Education, Healthcare and Culture and Environment factors. The score for Stability was 95 and Infrastructure, 92.9. The overall score for livability factors was 97.3, which is same as 2017.

Toronto

Toronto, the capital city of the province of Ontario, is the largest city in Canada. Many immigrants who move to Canada prefer to settle in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) that comprises Toronto and several surrounding municipalities such as Mississauga, Brampton, Richmond Hill, and Hamilton. Toronto is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Canada, with a significant proportion of immigrant population. Other factors that make Toronto attractive to immigrants are job opportunities, importance given to entertainment and cultural activities and opportunities for education. Moreover, the spectacular Niagara Falls is just a short drive away.

Toronto scored overall 97.2 in livability factors, only 0.1 points below Vancouver. The score was same as 2017. Toronto scored 100 out of 100 in Education, Healthcare, Stability. For Culture and Environment, the score was 97.2 and for Infrastructure, the score was 89.3.

In the survey, the Austrian city of Vienna emerged first, though the first 10 places were largely dominated by Canadian and Australian cities. The Australian cities that found their place among the top ten livable cities are: Melbourne ( second), Sydney (fifth) and Adelaide (tenth). Two Japanese cities also came in the top ten, Osaka(third) and Tokyo(seventh). Danish city of Copenhagen was in the ninth place.

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Indian students prefer Canada over US as their international education destination

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As the US and the UK are tightening their rules for international students, Canada is fast turning to be the favorite international education destination for Indian students. The year 2017 witnessed a 60% rise in the number of Indian students obtaining Canadian student permit. It converts into 83,410 in numbers, out of the total 317,110 Canadian study permits issued in the year.

The US stalemate for international education aspirants

Traditionally, the US used to be the most-preferred destination for Indian students who wanted to pursue international education. Indian parents used to send their children to the US spending huge amounts of money or taking hefty loans, hoping that they would be able to find a well-paid job and settle in the US once they finish their studies. But the recent policy changes made by the Donald Trump government has made the US job market hostile towards international workers, which has also compelled Indian students to look elsewhere.

The fall of 2017 witnessed a 19% drop in the number of Indian students enrolled for science and engineering graduate degree courses in the US. The other preferred destinations for Indian students also witnessed a drop in new admissions. This is especially true for the UK, where the number of Indian students dropped by 50% since 2010.

Canada turns the better option for international education

Compared to the US, the cost of education is relatively low in Canada. Canada also encourages talented international students to settle in the country after they complete their studies. The Student Direct Stream (SDS) program recently launched by Canada for the students from China, India, Vietnam and the Philippines is a good example of how warmly Canada welcomes international students. Under the program, eligible students from these four countries enjoy fast-track processing of their applications. Canada also offers better chances for international students to obtain permanent residence and subsequently, citizenship in Canada.

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IELTS

4 Tips to Help You Prepare for Your IELTS Exam!

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The IELTS or the International English Language Testing System is the most popular English language proficiency test for international education and migration. IELTS test is of two types: Academic and General Training. The students who want to go for higher education in Canada, Australia and the US need to clear the Academic IELTS test. General IELTS test is for those who want to immigrate to these countries.

The IELTS test, designed by the world’s leading experts in language assessment, came into existence in 1989. In the test, the candidate will be tested in four skills: listening, writing, reading, and speaking.

Are you planning to study abroad or immigrate? Then here are a few tips that will help you to score high in the IELTS test:

1. Improve your English

It is better to improve your English language proficiency and there are a number of ways to do it. Listening to English language radio programs and songs, watching English television programs and movies will improve your listening skills. Try listening to programs of various English accents including American, Canadian and Australian. You can improve your speaking skills by talking to your friends and family in English. Reading skills can be improved by reading English books and periodicals. For improving writing skills, one can practice writing letters, e-mails and notes in English language.

2. Understand and improve your pace

IELTS comprises four tests– listening, writing, reading, and speaking. A person has to attend all the four tests on the same day, one after another. There will be no breaks in between. By taking sample IELTS tests, you will be able to know at what pace you will have to complete each test. You can also practice sample questions. While taking the test, remember not to overspend your time on a single section, ignoring the others.

3. Learn about the test format

Before taking the IELTS test, you need to clearly understand the test format. While the Listening and Speaking components are same for both Academic and General tests, Reading and Writing components are different. Usually a booklet is given to the candidates detailing how to respond correctly to each part. You must also read the Notice to candidates thoroughly to get a clear idea about the test format.

4. Attend preparation classes

Attending IELTS classes will give you a clear idea about the test. You will also get a chance to practice all parts of the test. While doing this, you will be able to learn from your mistakes and thus, perform better at the real test.

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