PFRDA stands for Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority.

This significant event addressed critical issues and opportunities within the pension sector, fostering discussions to pave the way for a self-reliant, pensioned society in a developed India, say sources from IIM Lucknow.

Opportunities

India’s demographic dividend, with 65% of its population in the age group of 15 to 59 years, presents both unique challenges and opportunities, say sources from IIM Lucknow.

The elderly population, currently at 10%, is expected to grow to 20% by 2050. Furthermore, the old age dependency ratio is projected to increase from 15.7% in 2021 to 20.1% in 2031.

Therefore, ensuring old age income security through pensions is not just a necessity but a significant area of focus, say sources from IIM Lucknow.

·Engage with stakeholders and eminent experts to deliberate on critical pension sector challenges

·Develop policy suggestions and action plans to enhance pension coverage and adequacy

·Promote financial literacy and sustainable pension fund investments

Chintan Shivir

The symposium served as a ‘Chintan Shivir,’ focusing on key pension sector issues such as adequacy, coverage, accessibility, affordability, financial literacy, pension fund investments and risk management, and optimal regulations.

The goal of this event was to identify actionable steps to achieve an ‘Atmanirbhar Pensioned Society for a Viksit Bharat,’ say sources from IIM Lucknow.

Additionally, the symposium marked the release of the Compendium of PFRDA Act, Rules & Regulations 2024 and the Handbook of NPS Statistics 2024.

Panel discussions in the symposium by PFRDA and IIM Lucknow

The symposium on ‘Atmanirbhar Pensioned Society for a Viksit Bharat’ featured three panel discussions featuring in-depth discussions on the economic significance of old age income security, highlighting its critical role in supporting the elderly population and contributing to economic stability.

It also explored sustainable finance and ESG investment opportunities for pension funds, aiming to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability.

These included:

· Panel discussion on “Fully Pensioned Society: Product, Coverage & Adequacy”: Chaired by M P Tangirala, Additional Secretary, DFS, MoF, Government of India, featured Prof. Vikas Srivastava, IIM Lucknow.

It also featured Prof. Mukul G Asher, Former Professor, Lee Kaun Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Singapore, Ms. Mamta Shankar, WTM (Economics), PFRDA, Sh. Pankaj Sharma, Joint Secretary, DFS, MoF, and Dinesh Pant, ED Actuarial, LIC of India.

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·Panel discussion on “Pension Fund Investments & Economic Development: Focus on Infrastructure & ESG”: Chaired by Prof. V Ravi Anshuman, IIM Bangalore featured Prof. Ashish Pandey, IIM Lucknow.

It also had Nilesh Shah, Kotak Mahindra AMC Limited, Prof. Ram Singh, Delhi School of Economics, and Dhirendra Kumar, Value Research

·Panel discussion on “Financial Literacy & Retirement Planning”: Chaired by Surender Rana, DMD (ASF) SBI, featured Prof. Ajay K Garg, IIM Lucknow.

It also had Dilip Asbe, MD & CEO, NPCI, Sh. M Karthikeyan, ED, Bank of India, and Sh. Ashok K Soni, ED, PFRDA.

Integrating pension literacy with financial literacy through media communication, engagement with FinTech companies, and outreach programs will help increase coverage from the current 37.16 crore beneficiaries of funded pension schemes to achieve pension saturation, say sources from IIM Lucknow.

Policy

The symposium culminated in the formulation of policy recommendations and strategic plans to achieve a self-reliant, pensioned society, addressing the challenges and opportunities within the pension sector to create a more secure and prosperous future for all.

The schedule to submit applications for JEE Advanced 2025 has been announced along with that of AAT 2025 registration,

Application process for AAT starts after result declaration of JEE Advanced. This year too, the trend is no different.

Who will conduct AAT 2025?

AAT 2025 will be conducted by IIT Kanpur and is expected to see a participation in impressive numbers. The same institution is conducting JEE Advanced 2025.

Details about the exam are available on the official website mentioned above. Students who pass AAT 2025 will be able to study BArch in IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur and IIT (BHU) Varnasi.

Who can take up AAT 2025 registration?

Students who have passed JEE Advanced 2025 with required qualifying marks can take up AAT 2025 registration. Applying for JEE Advanced requires a pass in JEE Mains.

Candidates who have passed plus two with maths, physics and chemistry as subjects will be able to take up JEE Mains registration. The process to take up JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration is online.

1. The URL has to be typed into the browser and the webpage has to be allowed to download.

2. Once the website is available, students should click the link for JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration and enter JEE Advanced 2025 registration number, their date of birth, mobile number and email address.

3. Post providing the above details, applicants will be asked if they are interested in AAT. Students have to answer ‘Yes’ to take up JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration.

4. Candidates have to provide the required information and choose the centers where they wish to write the exam and submit the form.

5. They will receive message indicating successful completion of JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration.

The message has to be downloaded and a printout of it has to be taken and preserved for use in future. This could be of use during the admission process.

Website for JEE Advanced 2025/AAT 2025 Registration is Here

Exam pattern

Candidates who have completed JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration must also know the exam pattern if they are to score good marks.

Those who have taken up AAT 2025 registration can take up the exam which will be held in offline mode, as a pen and paper mode test.

Candidates will have three hours time to answer all the questions. The medium of the test is English.

The sections in the question paper are – Imagination and aesthetic sensitivity, three dimensional perception, Geometrical drawing, Freehand drawing and Architectural Awareness.

Syllabus for AAT 2025

The next thing to do after completing AAT 2025 registration is focus on preparing for the test.

The subjects to be studied while preparing for AAT 2025 are mentioned below. Candidates can also refer the official website for more information on syllabus when the registration for the exam begins:

Geometrical Drawing

Exercises in geometrical drawing containing lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, circles, etc. Study of plan (top view), elevation (front or side views) of simple solid objects like prisms, cones, cylinders, cubes, splayed surface holders, etc.

Freehand Drawing

This would comprise of simple drawing depicting the total object in its right form and proportion, surface texture, relative location and details of its component parts in appropriate scale.

Common domestic or day-to-day life usable objects like furniture, equipment, etc., from memory.

Three dimension perception

Understanding and appreciation of three-dimensional forms with building elements, colour, volume and orientation. Visualization through structuring objects in memory.

Architectural Awareness

General interest and awareness of famous architectural creations – both national and international, places and personalities (architects, designers, etc.) in the related domain.

Imagination and Aesthetic Sensitivity

Composition exercise with given elements. Context mapping.

Creativity check through innovative uncommon test with familiar objects. Sense of colour grouping or application.

The medium of the test is English. The sections in the question paper are – Imagination and aesthetic sensitivity, three dimensional perception, Geometrical drawing, Freehand drawing and Architectural Awareness.

The admit cards obtained for JEE Advanced 2025 can also be used to gain entry into the test centers for AAT 2024.

Point to remember

Candidates can visit the official website of JEE Advanced exam for more information on JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration and other related topics.

The students have to quickly take up the AAT 2025 registration as the time left would be very short.

Like JEE Advanced exam where the registration is open for a longer duration, that of AAT 2025 registration is open for only a short period.

The details about AAT 2025 registration provided above are for general understanding purpose of the students.

There could be some changes in the exam, students can visit the official website of the exam at regular intervals to receive updates.

More information could be provided as the time for AAT 2025 registration would commence, till that time, students can refer other sources also.

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