The District Magistrate of Patna has extended the winter break for students up to Class 8 due to extreme cold, with all schools and Anganwadi centers closed until January 18, 2025. For higher classes, teaching will be held from 9 AM to 3:30 PM. Parents and guardians are advised to stay in touch with school authorities for updates.
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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has declared the RRB Technician Grade 1 Result 2025, shortlisting candidates for the Document Verification (DV) round. The results, available in PDF format, can be accessed on regional RRB websites. Zone-wise results for Technician Grade 1 Signal posts have been released, while Technician Grade 3 results will be announced soon. This recruitment drive aims to fill 14,298 vacancies in Indian Railways. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Technician Grade 1 took... Expand
Despite slight improvement, U.S. public schools continue to struggle with teacher shortages ahead of the 2024-25 academic year. Data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) shows that while 79% of teaching positions were filled by the start of the school year, 21% remain unfilled, with special education and ESL positions hardest to staff. Additionally, fewer schools are offering wraparound services, highlighting ongoing challenges as pandemic relief funds are exhausted.
The Assam Direct Recruitment Exam (ADRE) 2025 results for Grade 3 and Grade 4 posts will be declared by March 7, as announced by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Candidates can check their results on the official SLRC portals. The recruitment process includes a thorough review of objections, ensuring fairness. The government also plans large-scale hiring this year.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) warns about a rise in fake universities offering invalid degrees. Students are advised to verify the recognition status of institutions on the UGC website. Complaints about unapproved programs can be emailed to ugcampc@gmail.com. The UGC emphasizes the importance of due diligence to secure valid qualifications.
The Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, announces the final Karnataka 2nd PUC Time Table 2025, with exams running from March 1 to March 19, 2025, for Science, Commerce, and Arts streams. Timings are mostly 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with some subjects scheduled from 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM.
The Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Education Board has released the timetable for the 2025 Arabic and Persian exams. The exams for Munshi, Maulvi, and Alim (Secondary and Senior Secondary) will be held from February 17 to 22, 2025. They will take place in two shifts: 8 am to 11 am (morning) and 2 pm to 5 pm (evening).
Anna University begins applications for CEETA PG 2025 for ME, MTech, MPlan, and MArch programs. The registration ends on February 21, 2025, with the exam scheduled for March 23, 2025. Eligibility includes a 50% minimum qualifying degree score (45% for reserved categories). Final-year students and valid GATE score holders can apply. Fees vary by category.
RPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) initiates the Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 with online applications open until February 10, 2025. Eligible candidates can apply for 575 positions across various subjects. The selection process includes a written exam in December followed by an interview and document verification.
The NTA has released the admit cards for the NITTT March 2025 exam. Candidates can download them from nittt.nta.ac.in. The exam will be held on March 22, 23, 29, and 30, 2025, in two shifts: 10 AM–1 PM and 2:30 PM–5:30 PM, with 100 objective-type questions in a 3-hour duration. Candidates can check the direct link here.
Studying abroad, especially in the US, is increasingly expensive due to rising tuition costs and the depreciating Indian Rupee (INR). Over the past five years, the USD/INR exchange rate has worsened, increasing education loan costs by 3-5% annually. The Union Budget 2024 also introduces a Tax Collection at Source (TCS) on foreign education expenses, adding to financial challenges.