The updated H-1B visa rules, effective January 17, 2025, streamline the transition for F-1 visa students to H-1B status, offering cap-gap extensions to maintain lawful status and employment. Changes include clearer “specialty occupation†criteria, direct degree relevance, and measures to prevent lottery abuse. These updates significantly benefit Indian students, enhancing career prospects and encouraging graduate studies in the US.
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NID DAT Result 2025 for M.Des. Prelims has been announced on February 17, 2025. Candidates can access their scorecards online. A rechecking window is available until 4:00 PM on February 18, 2025. The article provides important dates for upcoming stages, including DAT Mains and the procedure for Statement of Purpose and Portfolio submission. The final merit list will combine scores from both DAT Prelims and Mains, determining admission for the 2025-26 academic session.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the registration deadline for the All India Sainik School Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2025 for classes 6 and 9 until January 23, 2025, following numerous requests. The fee payment window will remain open until January 25, 2025. The exam will be held offline in pen-and-paper mode, consisting of multiple-choice questions.
The State Bank of India (SBI) is set to announce the SBI Clerk Prelims Result 2025 soon. Once released, candidates can check their results on the official website, sbi.co.in. The SBI Clerk Mains Exam is tentatively scheduled for April 10, 2025. Those who qualify in the prelims will receive call letters for the next stage of the recruitment process.
The State Bank of India (SBI) will release the SBI Clerk Mains Admit Card 2025 by April 2. Eligible candidates can download it from sbi.co.in for the exam scheduled on April 10 and 12. The test includes 190 questions across multiple subjects, with a negative marking system. Candidates must meet aggregate score requirements for qualification.
The ATAL (Assessment, Tests and Learning) initiative was launched by Maharashtra's higher and technical education department to aid students in preparing for entrance tests and career mapping. It provides mock and psychometric tests through the CET Cell’s portal to enhance exam preparation and offer career guidance.
The Kerala Higher Education Department's 'Earn While You Learn' initiative offers students at Government College, Munnar, a chance to gain skills in adventure tourism. In partnership with KITTS and KATPS, the program aims to equip students with expertise for emerging jobs in Kerala's growing adventure tourism sector. Students like John Nikesh and Soorya hope to use their training for part-time work and entrepreneurship in Munnar, a major tourist hub.
In 2024, multiple major exams in India were disrupted by alleged paper leaks, leading to cancellations and delays. Notable cases include the NEET UG 2024, UGC NET, Bihar CHO, MBBS exams, BPSC 70th CCE, Chhattisgarh Police Constable Recruitment, and UP Police Constable exams. These incidents have raised concerns over the integrity of India’s examination system and the need for reform.
The UGC NET 2025 result is expected by the end of February or early March, following past trends of releasing results 30-45 days after exams. The December 2024 exam was held from January 3-27, with the provisional answer key released on January 31. Candidates can check their results on the official UGC NET website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has issued hall tickets for the HSC Board Exam 2025. Schools must print and distribute admit cards without charging fees. The Maharashtra HSC exam 2025 will run from February 11 to March 11, 2025. Students and school authorities can check important details here.