Harvard has joined the QuestBridge National College Match Program, becoming the final Ivy League to do so. Bates College and the University of Richmond have also joined. QuestBridge, with 55 partner colleges, links top institutions with high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds, offering life-changing educational opportunities and full scholarships to deserving students.
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The UGC has invited applications from HEIs for recognition to offer ODL and online programmes for the 2025-26 academic year. The application window is open from March 13 to April 3, 2025, via deb.ugc.ac.in. Hard copies must be submitted by April 15, 2025. Visit the UGC DEB website for details.
DG EME Indian Army Group C Recruitment 2024: The Directorate General of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (DG EME) is recruiting for 625 Group C positions across various roles, including Pharmacist, Fireman, and LDC. Candidates can apply offline by downloading the application form, filling it out, attaching required documents, and sending it via post. The application process started on December 28, 2024.
Kentucky students have filed a lawsuit against the state, claiming that the education funding gap between wealthy and poor districts violates their constitutional rights. The lawsuit seeks to address declining state education funding, inequities in per-student spending, and inadequate resources in poorer districts. The case, which follows a landmark 1989 ruling, aims to ensure that all Kentucky children receive an adequate, equitable education. The legal challenge is expected to ultimately reach... Expand
CLAT 2025 Counselling Postponed: The Consortium of National Law Universities decides to approach the Supreme Court following the Delhi High Court's directive to revise the CLAT 2025 merit list, delaying the counselling process. Candidates are assured that a revised schedule will be announced after the Supreme Court appeal.
NTPC Green Energy Ltd. (NGEL) has launched its recruitment drive for 2025, offering 182 positions across various engineer and executive roles. Candidates can apply online from April 11, 2025 to May 1, 2025. Available positions include civil, electrical, mechanical engineers, and roles in HR, finance, IT, and C&M. The recruitment is part of NGEL's ambitious plan to expand its renewable energy and hydrogen generation capacity. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website.
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The NTA released the UGC NET December 2024 provisional answer key on January 31, 2025. Candidates can raise objections until February 3, 2025, by visiting ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The exam, held across multiple cities for 85 subjects, was conducted in CBT mode. Objections require a ₹200 fee per question. Candidates can check the direct link here.
Abhijit Banerjee's latest book, 'Chhaunk,' explores cultural and societal issues through food, emphasizing Indian women's confinement to domestic roles. With India's low female labor participation rates starkly highlighted, Banerjee delves into the societal pressures on young women and suggests Universal Basic Income as a potential, albeit imperfect, solution.
The ICAI has released admit cards for the CA Foundation and Intermediate exams scheduled for January 2025. Foundation exams will be held on January 12, 16, 18, and 20, while Intermediate exams will occur on January 11, 13, and 15 (Group I) and January 17, 19, and 21 (Group II). Candidates can check the direct link here.