The UPSC has revised the schedule for the Civil Services Personality Test 2024 due to the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. The interview, originally set for February 5, will now take place on February 8, 2025. The personality test began on January 7 and will conclude by April 17, 2025, with 2,845 candidates participating. Candidates can check the official UPSC website for more details.
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The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has opened the online registration for NEET SS 2024. Interested candidates can register at natboard.edu.in by February 24, 2025. The exam will take place on March 29-30, 2025, with results announced by April 30, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link here.
The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) has released hall tickets for the upcoming Intermediate practical exams, scheduled from February 3 to February 22. Theory exams for first-year students start on March 5, while second-year exams begin on March 6. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website by entering their login details and following the given steps.
CSIR-CRRI has announced 209 vacancies for Junior Secretariat Assistant and Junior Stenographer positions in 2025, inviting applications from 12th pass candidates. The application window is open from March 22 to April 21, 2025. The selection process includes a written examination, a skill test, and document verification. Candidates can apply online and pay the fee through various online payment methods. Further details are available on the official CSIR CRRI website.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the UGC NET Result 2024 for the December session. After resolving objections to the provisional answer key, the final results will be published shortly on the official NTA website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Over six lakh candidates appeared for the exam, conducted across several dates in January 2025. Candidates will be able to check their scorecards by logging in to the NTA portal.
The WBPSC has released the results for the Audit and Accounts Service examination 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exam between October 6 and October 13, 2023, can now check their results online at psc.wb.gov.in. To access the results, candidates must enter their roll number and date of birth. The final selection will be based on the Main Examination and Personality Test. Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification and medical checks.
The DOJ's Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism is set to visit ten university campuses following a rise in antisemitic incidents, especially after the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. The Task Force aims to investigate whether universities failed to protect Jewish students and faculty from discrimination and harassment.
The Ohio Senate has passed a controversial bill targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in public colleges, sparking intense debate. Proponents argue it promotes intellectual diversity, while critics warn it threatens academic freedom and inclusivity. The bill also limits tenure protections and faculty rights, with its fate now in the hands of the Ohio House.
President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the US Department of Education raises concerns about the future of special education. The department provides critical funding, oversight, and legal protections for students with disabilities. Without it, disparities in education quality and access may increase, affecting vulnerable populations.
Stanford University faces a $160 million annual funding cut as the NIH reduces indirect cost allocations from 26% to 15%, impacting research infrastructure. The policy, effective February 10, 2025, aims to prioritize direct scientific research. Stanford and other universities must now find alternative funding to sustain essential operations, including lab maintenance and staff wages.
IGNOU has extended the admission deadline for all its open and distance learning (ODL) and online programs until February 15, 2025. Eligible candidates can visit the official websites, ignou.ac.in or ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in, to register. The previous registration deadline was January 31, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link to register here.