Its mission is to accelerate indigenous 5G secure solution development that would be suitable for the Indian environment and become the foremost security compliance testing lab for 5G networks.

Location

Located at the IIT Madras Research Park, the ComNet Lab has been designed and set up for testing 5G Core network functions and 5G RAN functionality, adhering to 3GPP security and functional requirements and Open RAN standards.

Inauguration

The ComNet lab was inaugurated recently by Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Chairman, Scientific Advisory Committee of National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), Government of India.

The others present during the inauguration were Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, Dr. MJ Shankar Raman, CEO, IIT Madras PTF, researchers and staff of Pravartak. There is more to it than meets the eye with regards to IIT Madras PTF.

Chief Guest

Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Chairman, Scientific Advisory Committee of National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), Government of India, spoke about the launch.

He said this is an important development in the Indian network security testing space. As India embraces the latest IoT and communication technology platforms, security is going to become a major bottleneck.

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This initiative by IIT Madras is timely and will help accelerate testing and deployment of 5G networks, he said during the inauguration of the lab by IIT Madras PTF.

Focus

IIT Madras PTF’s focus areas include Sensors, Networks, Actuators, and Control Systems (SNACS). It is deeply connected with the IITM research ecosystem and has incubated more than 25 deep-tech startups.

Importance

Highlighting the importance of such facilities for achieving ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ in critical technologies, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, “The ComNet lab will become a 5G core and Open NFV certified assessment body for India and also provide Telecom Security Testing for 5G core security areas in the country.

It will also play a role in expanding services to the 4G core area, said director of IIT Madras.

This infrastructure is owned by IIT Madras PTF and operated by Vaan Megam Networks, which has profound industry experience and expertise in network routing and switching, wireless, security, 2G/3G/4G and 5G area.

1. 5G Core Lab:

Ø 5G Core Essential Requirement

Ø OpenNFV

2. 5G Security Lab:

Ø 5G Core Security Verification

Ø 5G RAN Security Compliance Verification

3. Open Testing and Integration Centres (OTIC)

Ø Interoperable Testing

Ø Compliance Testing

Ø E2E Testing

Unique aspects

The unique aspects of the ComNet lab include having been established as a Vendor Neutral Lab powered by Industry-academia collaboration. It is a single point for security solutions for 5G Core, RAN and Open RAN, say sources from IIT Madras PTF.

IIT Madras PTF is a Section 8 Company housing the Technology Innovation Hub on Sensors, Networking, Actuators, and Control Systems.

It is funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems and hosted by IIT Madras.

Its start-up ecosystem is the nurturing space of brilliant professionals, Innovative entrepreneurs, curious young talents, and inquisitive students. With world-class infrastructure, equipment, and experienced mentors, IIT Madras PTF has everything to offer for the technology-hungry brains.

IIT Madras PTF is funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems, and hosted as a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) by IIT Madras.

The NM-ICPS is a comprehensive Mission aimed at complete convergence with all stakeholders by establishing strong linkages between academia, industry, Government, and International Organizations.

The exam will be conducted in two shifts this time as it was done last year, say sources.

Information bulletin for NEET-PG shall be published at NBEMS website
‘https://natboard.edu.in/viewnbeexam?exam=neetpg’ in due course.

Students who wish to study postgraduation in medicine can aim for the NEET PG 2025 registration. The date for conducting the test has been announced and next thing after that would be submitting applications.

Taking that into account, it could mean, the NEET PG 2025 registration will likely be opened in the last phase of March or first phase of April 2025.

Point to remember

The date mentioned above is a matter of guess work and the exact dates will be known when the process of information bulletin is released along with commencement of NEET PG 2025 registration.

Information bulletin can be availed on the official website ‘https://nbe.edu.in/’ Candidates can visit the website at regular intervals and click the link of the respective exam (here it is NEET PG 2025) to know the updates.

What is NEET PG?

NEET PG is expanded into National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test Post Graduate, it is conducted once every year for providing admission into postgraduate medical courses in colleges located across India.

NEET PG 2025 is meant to be held in 2025 and is conducted by National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). NEET PG 2025 registration nothing but applying for the exam.

Who can take up NEET PG 2025 registration?

Candidates who have passed graduation in medicine from a recognized educational institution anywhere in India can take up NEET PG 2025 registration.

Applicants must also have completed the required internship (CRI or CRRI) and have the required registration with NMC/Erstwhile MCI or State Medical Councils.

1. The URL mentioned above must be typed into the browser and submitted to allow the website to download.

2. Once the website is ready, candidates can click the button NEET PG under Entrance Examinations menu.

3. Clicking the above button will open another webpage with URL ‘https://natboard.edu.in/viewnbeexam?exam=neetpg’

4. Once the webpage with above URL opens, candidates can click the registration link and create an account.

5. After the account is created, candidates can log in and take up NEET PG 2025 registration.

Direct link to click for NEET PG 2025 registration is here

Another link to click for NEET PG 2025 registration is here

Point to remember

The link to take up NEET PG 2025 registration may not be active as of now on the above two links. It will be made active at the appropriate time.

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Candidates can visit the official websites for NEET PG 2025 registration at regular intervals for updates.

As the links turn active, candidates can start submitting applications.

Registration fee

Candidates taking up NEET PG 2025 registration have to pay Rs 4250 if they are from General, OBC and EWS categories. The same for those from SC/ST/PwD categories is Rs 3250.

The amount mentioned above can change due to various reasons, candidates can refer the information brochure on the official website mentioned above at the time of registration for latest information.

The link for it will be activated at the appropriate time on the official website. The link will turn active about 10 or 20 days before the exam day. It can be downloaded as per the instructions below:

1. Type the URL ‘https://natboard.edu.in/viewnbeexam?exam=neetpg’ in the browser and submit it for allowing it to download.

2. Once the website is ready, the link for admit card has to be clicked.

3. After clicking the link, candidates have to enter their application number, date of birth and other details and submit them to obtain the hall ticket.

Candidates can appear for the exam with their hall tickets. They have to pass the exam with required qualifying marks to be eligible for the next phase of admission which comprises counselling.

Counselling is the process where candidates can choose the course and the college where they desire to study the program of their choice.