The Andhra Pradesh government has declared every Saturday as a 'no bag day' for school students, a decision made during a review meeting led by Education Minister Nara Lokesh. The minister also discussed the creation of co-curricular activities, teacher transfer legislation, and other educational reforms aimed at reducing student dropouts and improving the education system.
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The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the admit cards for the Junior Assistant and Forest Range Officer recruitment examinations on March 10, 2025. Candidates appearing for these exams can download their hall tickets from the official website, psc.ap.gov.in. The Forest Range Officer exam will be held on March 16, while the Junior Assistant exam is scheduled for March 17, 2025.
The Supreme Court has requested responses from the Union education ministry, UGC, and NAAC regarding a petition seeking fair and transparent grading of higher education institutions. This action follows concerns raised by an NGO about transparency and fairness in NAAC's assessment process, particularly in light of a CBI corruption case involving NAAC officials, prompting the court to investigate the matter.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct CUET PG 2025 from March 13 to 31 in 312 cities, including 27 abroad. Registration is open until February 1 at exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG/. The exam, covering 157 subjects, will be in CBT format. Candidates can check the direct link and other important details here.
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has increased RPSC RAS 2024 vacancies to 1,096 from 733. The prelims exam was held on February 2, 2025, and featured objective-type questions with negative marking. Candidates could raise objections to the provisional answer key until February 5. The selection process includes the Mains exam and an interview, with results awaited.
Delhi School EWS Result 2025: Delhi's Directorate of Education has announced the first draw of lots for EWS/DG category admissions for the 2025-26 academic session. Conducted transparently on March 5, 2025, the process ensures fairness. Parents can check results on the DoE website and proceed with admission formalities. Unselected children may have further opportunities in upcoming draws.
The Tripura Public Service Commission (TPSC) has extended the registration deadline for the Junior Engineer (JE) recruitment exam 2025 until April 7, 2025. Originally set for March 21, 2025, the extension allows candidates to apply via tpsc.tripura.gov.in. The recruitment drive targets 198 vacancies: 105 for Grade 1 and 93 for Grade 2 posts, creating opportunities.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will soon release the results for the 2025 Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) CBT 1 exam, which was conducted in November 2024. The merit list and expected cut-off marks for different categories have been outlined. Candidates who pass the CBT 1 will appear for the CBT 2 exam on March 19, 2025. The article also covers the salary, allowances, and steps to check the result online.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) has rescheduled the second phase of the odd semester written exams for the 2024-25 academic session. Originally set to begin on February 18, 2025, the exams will now start on February 28, 2025, due to traffic disruptions from the Mahakumbh Mela and Mahashivratri. Practical and project exams will remain unchanged. Students are advised to check official channels for updates.
The Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM) has filed a cybercrime complaint following the leak of the social science question paper for the ongoing Class 10 HSLC exams in Imphal. The paper was shared on WhatsApp before the exam started. BOSEM is investigating the incident and vows to bring the perpetrators to justice, while no decision has been made to cancel the exam.
The Trump administration is pushing to dismantle the U.S. Education Department, sparking concerns over funding, civil rights, and student loans. Critics warn of deepening inequality, while supporters see it as a move toward local control. With billions at stake, the overhaul could reshape K-12 education, special education, and research funding, redefining America’s education landscape.