IGNOU will close the registration and re-registration window for the January 2025 admission cycle tomorrow, January 31. Candidates can apply for various ODL programs, including UG, PG, diploma, and doctoral courses, through the official websites ignou.ac.in or ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. Candidates can check the direct link and other details here.
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ICAI has announced the Board of Studies (BoS) Series 1 and 2 CA exam sessions. Series 1 begins on March 20, 2025, and Series 2 on April 8, 2025. The BoS Faculty will conduct virtual sessions to guide students for the May 2025 Intermediate exams, emphasizing mentorship and success in the journey. Candidates can check the full schedule here.
The Trump administration has intensified campus antisemitism investigations, demanding universities disclose the names and nationalities of students accused of harassing Jewish peers. Columbia University faced a funding cut, and several pro-Palestinian protesters risk deportation. Critics warn of threats to privacy and free speech, while supporters see it as necessary to combat antisemitism.
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will remove additional CRS points for job offers in Express Entry, effective spring 2025. This aims to curb LMIA-related fraud and create a fairer system. Indian applicants, including students transitioning to work permits, may face increased competition, emphasizing education, language skills, and work experience to secure permanent residency.
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.
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) will announce the Class 10 Result 2025 today, March 29, at 12 PM. Students can check their results at secondary.biharboardonline.com. The exams were held from February 17 to 25, starting with a language paper and ending with vocational subjects, conducted in two shifts daily.
SSC announced the SSC CGL 2024 final result on March 12, sparking concerns among candidates over alleged discrepancies in the normalisation process. Many claim that some candidates with lower raw marks received disproportionately higher scores. Frustrated aspirants have taken to social media, demanding the immediate release of the final answer key and clarification from SSC.
Kerala Higher Education Minister R Bindu defended the state's decision to permit private universities, aiming to make Kerala an international hub of higher education. Investing Rs 6,000 crore in public universities has strengthened the sector. The bill mandates regulatory compliance, land, and infrastructure requirements, while ensuring social justice and strict reservation norms.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt rejected a controversial proposal to collect students’ immigration status during school enrollment. Pushed by State Superintendent Ryan Walters, the plan faced backlash from educators and immigrant communities. Stitt cited public safety concerns, asserting that the measure would instill fear among young children. The governor also removed three board members who had approved the rule, signaling a shift in the state’s political landscape.
The US Supreme Court will hear a case involving parents who challenge the Montgomery County, Maryland, school system's inclusion of LGBTQ books in elementary classrooms. The parents argue that these books violate their religious beliefs, seeking the right to opt their children out of lessons featuring LGBTQ themes. The case, which could set a precedent for schools nationwide, will determine whether religious freedom overrides school policies promoting diversity and inclusivity in education.
Seven students at Liverpool High School in New York are facing criminal charges for hacking into the district's Student Information System, using stolen login credentials to access and alter sensitive records. The breach has sparked concerns about cybersecurity in U.S. schools, highlighting vulnerabilities in student data systems. The district has since reset staff passwords and is revisiting its data security protocols. This incident serves as a wake-up call about the need for stronger... Expand