Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at a convocation ceremony in Meerut, emphasized that Indian youth no longer need to go abroad to achieve their dreams as India now provides the necessary means and resources. He highlighted the nation's progress in self-reliance, particularly in health and defence, and encouraged students to pursue opportunities with patience, persistence, and perseverance.
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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the final result for SSC CGL 2024. Candidates can check and download it from ssc.gov.in. The Tier 1 result was declared on December 5, 2024, while Tier 2 was conducted on January 18, 19, 20, and 31, 2025. The final result is based on both tiers' performance.
BFUHS has begun the choice-filling process for Punjab NEET PG Round 3 counselling 2024. Registered candidates can fill their choices on bfuhs.ac.in. The Round 3 merit list was released on January 25, 2025. As per the revised schedule, the seat allotment processing is from January 31 to February 2, with the provisional allotment result displayed on February 2, 2025.
The Stop Campus Hazing Act, signed into law by President Biden, requires universities to collect and report hazing statistics, implement prevention programs, and identify student groups violating anti-hazing policies. This new federal mandate aims to enhance transparency and accountability in response to growing concerns over hazing-related harm on college campuses. While some institutions are prepared, challenges remain in ensuring full compliance and developing effective prevention strategies.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2025 Paper 2 results. The exams for BArch and BPlanning saw considerable participation, with candidates from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh achieving perfect scores. The examination was conducted in 13 languages across 289 cities.
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IGNOU’s 38th Convocation, held on March 5, 2025, celebrated academic excellence by awarding over 3 lakh degrees. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized the need for skilling, digital learning, and innovation in education. The event also recognized top performers, including gold medalist Ambule Hetram, and highlighted the role of AI and automation in shaping future learning.
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