Telangana Formation Day 2024: A Decade of Progress & Grand Celebrations!

Published at : 2 Jun 2024, 5:30 PM IST

Updated at : 2 Jun 2024, 5:03 PM IST

Celebrate 10 Years of Telangana! History, Significance & 2024 Festivities

Telangana Formation Day, celebrated annually on June 2, marks a significant milestone in India’s history. This year, 2024, is particularly special as it commemorates the 10th anniversary of Telangana’s establishment as the 29th state of India. The celebrations are set to be grander and more elaborate, reflecting the decade-long journey of the state and the enduring spirit of its people. Read more, Top 20 MBBS Colleges in Telangana

Historical Background: The Birth of Telangana

Telangana’s formation on June 2, 2014, was the culmination of a long and arduous struggle. The region, with its distinct cultural identity and heritage, was part of the larger state of Andhra Pradesh. Over the years, people from Telangana felt marginalized and believed that their development needs were not being adequately addressed. This sentiment fueled the demand for a separate state.

The movement for Telangana statehood gained momentum through peaceful protests, agitations, and significant political advocacy. One of the pivotal figures in this movement was K. Chandrashekar Rao, whose hunger strike and persistent efforts played a crucial role in bringing the issue to the forefront. Eventually, the Indian Parliament passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act in 2014, officially creating the state of Telangana.

Public addresses, parades, and cultural activities celebrate the accomplishments and rich history of the state. Telangana people have the chance on this day to consider their path, pay tribute to the sacrifices made throughout the struggle, and celebrate their own identity.

Special Features of the 10th Anniversary Celebrations

Since the state was established ten years ago, this year’s festivities are especially significant. Several original projects have been planned by the Congress administration, which is in power right now, to make the event unforgettable:

Introduction of a New Emblem: Telangana’s development and goals throughout the last ten years will be symbolized by this new insignia.
State Song: Telangana’s history and culture have been encapsulated in a new state song. Citizens should find resonance with this song and it will eventually become a fundamental component of the state’s identity.
Modifications to the Telangana Talli Statue: The renowned Telangana Talli monument, which depicts the Mother of Telangana, will undergo changes to properly capture the history and ideals of the state. These modifications will be implemented upon legislative clearance.

Significance of Telangana Formation Day

Telangana Formation Day is a commemoration of the state’s founding as well as a reflection of the sacrifices and teamwork that made it feasible. It is the day to:

Honor the Struggle: Honor and remember those who put up endless effort to create a distinct state.
Celebrate Culture: Through a range of activities and shows, embrace and present Telangana’s rich cultural legacy.
Look Forward: Consider the advancements of the last ten years and picture a state full of prospects and expansion.

Global and Historical Context

June 2 holds historical significance not only for Telangana but also globally. On June 2, 1924, the United States passed the Indian Citizenship Act, granting citizenship to Native Americans. This landmark legislation, also known as the Snyder Act, was a significant step in recognizing the rights and contributions of Indigenous people in the United States.

Additionally, on June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in Westminster Abbey, marking a new era in British history. The coronation was a historic event, televised for the first time, and watched by millions worldwide.

Conclusion

The significance of self-determination and the force of group action is poignantly brought home by Telangana Formation Day. On its tenth anniversary, the state is a monument to the tenacity and energy of its citizens. The enormous festivities planned for this year honor not just the happiness of becoming a state but also the hopes and dreams for a better future.

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XAT 2025 Registration Ends On 30 November 2024, Registrations Can Be Done

S. Vishnu Sharma

Published at : 23 Nov 2024, 6:29 PM IST

Updated at : 23 Nov 2024, 6:29 PM IST

Those who are wishing to join management courses in XLRI (Xavier School of Management) can concentrate on this exam which is one of the most popular ones in the country.

Those who take up XAT 2025 Registration from 28 September 2024 onwards, can choose to write exam from the new test centers.

The Newly Added Test Centers Are:

Ajmer, Aligarh, Anantapur, Arrah, Baddi, Balasore, Bareilly, Bhagalpur, Bikaner, Bilaspur, Chikkaballapur, Darbhanga, Davanagere, Dhenkanal, Haldwani, Hazaribagh, Hisar, Jodhpur, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Kalyani, Karimnagar, Kolhapur, Kurukshetra, Mehsana, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Muzaffarpur, Nanded, Patiala, Salem, Shimla, Sikar, Ujjain, Vellore.

The Other Test Centers Are:

Agra, Ahmedabad, Aurangabad City (Maharashtra), Allahabad, Ambala, Amravati, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Berhampur, Bhatinda, Bhilai Nagar, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh/Mohali, Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi-NCR, Dhanbad, Dibrugarh, Durgapur/Asansol, Ernakulam, Gandhinagar, Goa, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Gwalior, Hooghly, Hubballi(Hubli), Hyderabad, Indore, Jabalpur,Jalandhar, Jaipur, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Kannur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Kota, Kottayam, Kurnool, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangalore, Mumbai, Mysuru(Mysore), Nagpur, Nashik, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Rajahmundry, Ranchi, Roorkee, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Siliguri, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Tirupathi, Tiruvallur, Udaipur, Udupi Vadodara, Varanasi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Warangal, Tejpur, Jorhat, Rajkot, Shillong, Naharlagun.

The process of submitting the application started on 15 July 2024. Admit card for the exam will be available for download from 20 December 2024.

Exam will be conducted on 5 January 2025 from 2:00pm to 5:30pm. The process of application (XAT 2025 Registration) has begun.

The scores in the exam will be used by other well-known management institutions for admission into courses offered by them.

There are other prestigious B Schools that offer admission into management courses based on scores in XAT and these institutions are known as XAMI (Xavier Association of Management Institutes).

Point to remember

The official website for the exam is ready and it can be visited with the help of URL ‘https://xatonline.in/’ The candidates can read the information about the exam.

The link to take up XAT 2025 registration is active, candidates can take up XAT 2025 registration and apply for the test.

About the exam

The full name of the exam is Xavier Aptitude Test which is popularly known to all as XAT. It is conducted every year by XLRI of Jamshedpur.

It is a national level exam that has to be passed to gain admission into management courses offered by XLRI and other participating institutions.

XAT 2025 is meant to be conducted for the year 2025. The test will be conducted across 75 cities in India.

Even apart from participating institutions, many other b schools across India offer admissions based on scores in this exam.

Who can take up XAT 2025 registration?

Candidates willing to take up XAT 2025 registration must have passed Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognized educational institution located anywhere in India.

Candidates appearing for the final year of their qualifying degree examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also take up XAT 2025 registration.

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However, they have to pass the exam and provide a proof for it by the time of admission process commencement in XLRI or its associate institutions.

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 information brochure and know about the exam.

3. After reading the information, candidates can click the button Register.

4. Clicking the above button will open another webpage with URL ‘https://applications.xatonline.in/?_gl=1*17pi4n7*_ga*MTM4OTUzOTQ1NC4xNzIwODU1NjQw*_ga_44L83023B1*MTcyMDg1NTY0MC4xLjEuMTcyMDg1NTgyMC42MC4wLjA.’

5. When the webpage with above URL opens, candidates can provide the required information and create an account with username and password.

6. Post account creation, candidates can login and start applying for the exam.

Link to take up XAT 2025 Registration is Here

Registration fee

Candidates have to pay XAT 2025 registration fee of Rs 2200 while applying for the exam. Those applying for XLRI programmes, have to pay Rs 200 per programme.

How to download admit card?

Candidates who have successfully completed their XAT 2025 registration will alone be able to download admit card and its process is explained below:

1. Candidates have to visit the official website for the exam at ‘https://xatonline.in/’

2. Once the website is ready, candidates have to click the link for downloading hall ticket which may open another webpage.

3. When another webpage opens, candidates have to type their application number and other required information and submit them to obtain the admit card.

Exam pattern

XAT 2025 will be conducted online as a computer based test where the questions have to be answered on a computer screen at the test centre.

Duration to complete answering is 3 hours 30 minutes. The test will have questions related to Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, General Knowledge, and Essay Writing.

Candidates who have taken up XAT 2025 registration must remember that XLRI has decided to make changes in exam timings. XAT 2025 exam timing stands changed from morning to afternoon.

The exam has to be passed with required qualifying marks which is also known as cutoff scores.

Cutoff score is the minimum marks candidates have to get in the exam to be eligible for next phase of admission.

The score of the candidates in the exam must be either greater than cutoff or equal to it.

Those who pass can appear for the next stage which comprises group discussion, interview, document verification. Those who get the seat can pay the money and join the institution for classes.

Point to remember

It is to note that many institutions accept XAT scores for admission into management programmes offered by them, their admission process and schedule may vary from that of XLRI.

Candidates have to visit the websites of those institutions and obtain information about their admission process before submitting applications there.

S. Vishnu Sharma

S Vishnu Sharmaa now works with collegechalo.com in the news team. His work involves writing articles related to the education sector in India with a keen focus on higher education issues. Journalism has always been a passion for him. He has more than 10 years of enriching experience with various media organizations like Eenadu, Webdunia, News Today, Infodea. He also has a strong interest in writing about defence and railway related issues.