Twelve prestigious US universities, from Yale to Johns Hopkins, have agreed to pay millions in settlements after being accused of favoring wealthy applicants in admissions and financial aid. The lawsuit alleges that these schools, part of the 568 Presidents Group, coordinated to prioritize affluent students over others. The scandal has raised concerns about fairness and competition in the college admissions process, with a total payout potentially reaching $320 million if all defendants settle.
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The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has announced that the Odisha Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Recruitment Exam for Specialist Posts/Services-2024-II will be held on February 16, 2025. The exam will be conducted in OMR-based mode. Candidates can refer to the official notice for detailed information.
Madhya Pradesh State Open School (MPSOS) has announced the Class 10 and 12 results for the December 2024 Ruk Jana Nahi exams. Students can check and download their results from the official website, mpsos.nic.in. The exams were conducted from December 18-28, 2024, for Class 10 and December 18-January 2, 2025, for Class 12.
The Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) has announced the Group 2 examination results today, March 11, 2025. The exam, conducted in December 2024 to fill 783 vacancies across 18 departments, saw 2,57,981 candidates appear out of 5,51,855 registered applicants. The Commission has released the General Ranking List (GRL) featuring 2,36,649 candidates on its official website, tspsc.gov.in. Additionally, the final answer keys, master question papers, and OMR sheets have also been made... Expand
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has begun the registration process for the AIIMS Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET) for the July 2025 session. Candidates aspiring for postgraduate medical courses can apply online at aiimsexams.ac.in until April 15, 2025, by 5 PM. The exam, scheduled for May 17, 2025, grants admission to AIIMS and other top medical institutes.
The Kerala Legislative Assembly passed the Private Universities Bill, allowing private universities in the state. Education Minister R Bindu endorsed the Bill, highlighting regulatory measures. Opposition leaders raised concerns about its impacts on public universities, student migration, and education commercialization. Despite objections, the Bill was approved and now awaits the Governor's consent.
Denver Public Schools sues the Trump administration over a policy allowing ICE agents to operate on school grounds, arguing it endangers students and disrupts education. The policy reversal affects immigrant families, leading to absenteeism and fear. The lawsuit seeks to prevent ICE enforcement actions in schools, claiming the policy lacks justification and exacerbates educational inequities.
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has released the merit list for its 2025 Apprentice recruitment for 1,765 vacancies. The list, published on March 23, 2025, includes Graduate, Diploma, and Trade Apprentice positions. Candidates can now check the merit list on the official NCL website, nclcil.in. The recruitment process included shortlisting based on qualifications, document verification, and a medical examination. Candidates can also access the selection process details and eligibility criteria... Expand
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released the admit cards for the 2025 mains examination for Junior Enforcement Officer (JEO) and Junior Accountant (JA) posts under Advt. No. 5130/OSSC. The exam is scheduled for April 13, 2025, and 191 candidates have qualified to appear. The recruitment aims to fill 31 vacancies. Candidates can download their hall tickets from ossc.gov.in by logging in with their credentials. Further exam and verification details are available on the official... Expand
ISRO has released the HSFC Answer Key 2025 for positions like Technical Assistant, Scientist/Engineer, and Technician-B. Candidates can access it using their User ID and password to estimate their scores before the official results. With 99 vacancies available, applicants can submit objections if errors are found. The key is downloadable from the official HSFC website.