West Bengal's Education Minister, Bratya Basu, recently proposed merging government schools, prompting officials to develop a plan that ensures a balanced teacher-student ratio in the newly unified institutions. While some schools have no students enrolled, others have single teachers for over 100 students. Critics, including the Students' Federation of India (SFI), argue that this move may avoid addressing the deeper issue of inadequate academic infrastructure and teacher shortages.
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The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Goa has extended the choice-filling deadline for Goa NEET PG Counselling 2024 to February 3, 2025. Candidates must submit their college and programme choices before the new deadline. Seat allotment will be based on NEET PG and MDS ranks, seat availability, and reservation criteria. For more details, visit the official website.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has introduced live virtual classes for students preparing for the CA Foundation Exam 2025. These sessions, beginning on February 13, 2025, will help candidates appear in the May and September exams under the New Scheme of Education and Training. The online classes follow a structured schedule, accessible via ICAI’s official website.
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WBMCC has released the provisional allotment result for the WB NEET PG 2024 stray vacancy round. Registered candidates can check the result on wbmcc.nic.in. As per the schedule, they must report to their allotted institute for document verification from February 26 to February 28, 2025. Candidates can check the provisional allotment result here.
Jamia Millia Islamia has started online registration for JMI Admission 2025. Students can apply at admission.jmi.ac.in for UG, PG, and diploma programs until April 10, 2025. The correction window will be open from April 12-14, admit cards will be issued on April 17, and entrance exams will begin on April 26, 2025.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the schedule for the DNB Post Diploma Centralised Entrance Test (PDCET) 2025. The computer-based exam will be held on March 25, 2025, across multiple centers. Registrations start on January 30, 2025. The DNB programme includes two years of training followed by a final exam. Check important dates here.
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) will soon close the registration process for its 2025 Apprentice recruitment, aimed at filling 1,765 positions for graduates, diploma holders, and trade apprentices. Eligible candidates aged 18 to 26 can apply on nclcil.in by March 1, 2025. Shortlisted candidates will report for eligibility assessment and training from March 24 onwards.
The RRB Level 1 Recruitment 2025 application window closes today, March 1, 2025. Initially set for February 22, the deadline was extended. RRB aims to fill 32,438 Level 1 vacancies under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Candidates can pay the fee until March 3 and modify applications until March 4 at RRB websites.