The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the UGC NET December 2024 exam scheduled for January 15 due to concerns about cultural insensitivity during Tamil Nadu’s Pongal festival and other regional celebrations. The rescheduled exam dates have been released, with the January 16 exam proceeding as planned. Candidates can view the updated timetable here.
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Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU) has released the Part 2 exam results for the 2022-25 academic session. BA, BSc, and BCom students can check their results online. Exams were conducted from June 20 to July 13, 2024. Results can be accessed on the university’s official website, and students are advised to download their marksheets for future use.
The UPSC has released the final result for the EPFO Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer (EO/AO) exam on its official website. Conducted on July 2, 2023, the exam was for 418 positions in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation. Candidates were selected after a multi-stage process, including a written exam, interview, and document verification. Selected candidates can check the result on the UPSC portal and await further joining instructions.
The NTA has extended the NCHM JEE 2025 registration deadline to March 15, 2025, from the earlier February 28 deadline. Candidates can apply until the new date. Additionally, the correction window will be open from March 17 to March 20, 2025, allowing applicants to make necessary changes to their forms.
The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the answer key for the APPSC Forest Ranger Officer (FRO) Exam 2025, held on March 16 to fill 37 vacancies. Candidates can download it from www.psc.ap.gov.in to estimate their scores. The objection window is open from March 21 to March 23, 2025, for raising concerns.
Maharashtra RTE admissions 2025-26: Maharashtra opens the application process for RTE admissions for the 2025 academic year, reserving 25% seats for economically weaker and disadvantaged children. Parents can apply on the official website by January 27, 2025. Applications need to be submitted accurately and within the deadline to avoid disqualification.
Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar stated that the government would not support the statewide bandh called by pro-Kannada organisations on March 22. The bandh, which protests an alleged assault in Belagavi, could impact SSLC exams and a planned water conservation campaign. Shivakumar emphasized the need for dialogue and adherence to the law instead.
Several states in the US are preparing for school closures due to extreme winter weather expected next week. Districts in Alabama, Louisiana, Texas, and South Carolina are monitoring forecasts and will decide on closures based on safety. Updates on closures will be communicated through various channels. Safety of students and staff remains the priority.
Schools in West Bengal will be closed on February 13-14, 2025, due to Shab-e-Barat and Panchanan Barma Jayanti. Telangana schools will be on break from February 14-16, 2025, because of Shab-e-Barat, Sant Sewalal Maharaj Jayanti, and a weekend holiday, providing students and teachers time for celebrations and observances.
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