March 24, 2017
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The candidate applying for NEET 2017 must be a citizen of India or an Overseas Citizen of India.
Age:
Candidates must have completed the age of 17 years as on or before 31st December of the year of Admission.
The upper age limit is 25 years (There will be 5 years relaxation for the SC/ST/OBC candidates) as on or before 31st December of the year of Admission.
Candidates who belong to J&K, AP and Telangana are eligible to appear the exam only for the admission to the AFMC, Pune on the basis of self-declaration.
Number of attempts:
There is no limit on the number of attempts.
For Seats in Participating Bodies:
The OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) may also appear for the exam according to the rules of government of India.
The upper age limit shall be considered as per the rules of states/ universities/ institutions for those candidates, seeking …
March 4, 2017
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In 2012, The New York Times reported on the findings of a test conducted by the Federal Trade Commission with regard to claims made by five window companies. Among the claims was that use of a particular item could save consumers “up to 47 percent” on heating and air conditioning costs. The Times claimed that many Americans understood the statement to mean that they would save “almost half” on their bills, indicating an assumption that their units would operate with the highest efficiency possible.
FTC Alleges Ads Deceptive
The test was said to be conducted in connection to settlement proceedings between the five window manufacturers and the FTC. The companies were alleged to have made “deceptive” and “misleading” statements about the efficacy of their windows in marketing materials and advertising. In a statement, the FTC offered the position that customers should be “likely” to achieve the maximum efficiency under “normal” …
