Penn State University is facing a financial crisis that could result in the closure of 19 campuses across Pennsylvania. Declining enrollment and rising costs have forced university officials to consider drastic budget cuts, including campus closures. Students and faculty are expressing concerns about the impact on education, with many fearing the loss of smaller campuses that offer personalized learning environments. As the situation unfolds, uncertainty surrounds the future of these vital educational hubs.
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The VITEEE 2025 registration deadline has been extended to April 7, 2025. Candidates can apply online at viteee.vit.ac.in. The entrance exam will take place between April 21–27, 2025, and will consist of 125 multiple-choice questions. The application process involves registration, form submission, fee payment, and document uploads. The results will be declared by April 30, 2025, with counselling scheduled for May 2025. For more information, visit the official VITEEE website.
The Staff Selection Commission is expected to declare the SSC GD Constable Result 2025 in April. The exam, held in February, aims to fill posts in CAPFs, SSF, NIA, Assam Rifles, and the Narcotics Control Bureau. Shortlisted candidates will proceed to PET, PST, and medical tests. Results and cut-offs will be available on the SSC website.
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the RRB Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) score card for CBT 1. Results were declared on February 26, 2025, from exams held in late 2024. Shortlisted candidates will move on to CBT 2 in March 2025. This drive aims to fill 18,799 ALP vacancies. Score cards can be downloaded from rrbapply.gov.in.
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has announced the June 2025 exam dates for Final, Intermediate, and Foundation courses. Exams are set for June 11-18, 2025, with specific shift timings for each course. The application process opens in April, with deadlines for submission without a late fee until April 15 for the Foundation exam and April 10 for others.
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is inviting online applications for 1,161 Constable/Tradesmen vacancies. Candidates with Matriculation or equivalent qualifications can apply on the official CISF website from March 5 to April 3, 2025. ITI-trained candidates will be preferred for skilled trades. The selection process includes personal details registration, document uploads, and fee payment.
The MCC has extended the NEET PG 2024 counselling resignation deadline for rounds 1 and 2 to January 8, 2025, until 6:00 PM. Candidates can resign via the active link on the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in. The extension includes forfeiture of the security deposit for PG counselling 2024. Check details here.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2025 Paper 2 results. The exams for BArch and BPlanning saw considerable participation, with candidates from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh achieving perfect scores. The examination was conducted in 13 languages across 289 cities.
The Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education (BIEAP) is set to release the AP Inter 1st and 2nd-year results in April 2025. The exams took place from March 1 to March 20, with Modern Language and Geography as the final papers. In 2024, the pass rates improved to 67% for the 1st year and 78% for the 2nd year.
The NTA has opened NEET UG 2025 registrations and outlined tie-breaking criteria for candidates with equal scores. The process prioritizes higher marks in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, followed by a lower proportion of incorrect answers. If the tie persists, an independent expert committee will resolve it through a random process. NEET UG 2025 will be conducted on May 5.