Maharashtra BJP leader Nitesh Rane has called for a ban on wearing burqas during the state’s upcoming Class 10 and 12 board exams. In a letter to Education Minister Dada Bhuse, Rane expressed concerns over potential malpractices and security risks, suggesting checks by female officers to ensure fairness. The state education ministry has yet to respond.
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Kerala High Court instructs the state government to create a working group to draft rules for anti-ragging law enforcement. The court emphasizes rigorous action to curb ragging. It asks the government to provide a timeline and reports on existing anti-ragging committees. Notices were issued to concerned departments and the UGC to ensure compliance.
Iowa lawmakers passed several bills further restricting DEI initiatives in higher education. The legislation revokes Iowa Tuition Grant funding for colleges with DEI programs, bans taxpayer funding for DEI in state and local government, and prohibits “identity politics†in university curricula. Supporters argue for merit-based systems, while critics see it as a setback for inclusivity.
The US Department of Education's recent staff cuts have raised concerns about the impact on incoming college students. With 10 million students relying on federal financial aid, experts worry that these reductions could lead to delays and confusion in college admissions and financial aid processing. The cuts come at a crucial time, leaving many families anxious about the future of higher education support. State officials also express concerns about the potential disruption to student access.
The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, has released the admissions schedule for the 2025-26 academic year. Classes for second-year students begin on April 1, 2025, while first-year classes start on April 7, 2025. The board has outlined detailed reservation quotas, admission procedures, and guidelines to ensure transparency. Key provisions include the use of the UDISEPLUS portal for admission details and enhanced security measures for girl students in all junior colleges.
The Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education (BIEAP) is expected to release the AP Inter Hall Ticket 2025 soon, with reports suggesting it will be available on February 20. Once issued, candidates can download their hall tickets from bieap.apcfss.in. The AP Inter exams will be held from March 1 to March 20, 2025, for both 1st and 2nd-year students.
The Telangana Council of Higher Education has started online registration for TS LAWCET and TS PGLCET 2025 at lawcet.tgche.ac.in. Candidates can apply until April 15, 2025. Hall tickets will be released on May 30, and the exams are scheduled for June 6, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link and other details here.
The Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) has announced the Group 3 Preliminary Examination results for 2025 on March 14. Candidates can check their results on the official TSPSC website by entering their hall ticket number and date of birth. The exam, held on November 17 and 18, 2024, aimed to fill 1,365 vacancies. A general rank list has also been published along with the results for candidates to access.
IBPS has announced the Specialist Officer (SO) Mains 2024 results today, February 7. Candidates can check and download their results from the official website, ibps.in, using their registration number, date of birth, and captcha code. Visit the site to access your IBPS SO Mains result. Candidates can check the direct link here.
Maharashtra RTE Admission 2025: The Maharashtra Education Department will announce today, February 14, 2025, the lottery results for 25% RTE admission for economically weaker sections. Parents must complete the admission process by February 28. Notifications will be sent via SMS to registered mobile numbers. Document verification is mandatory, with two additional opportunities provided for those who miss the initial deadline.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday announced that a university-level institute would be established in the state in collaboration with the US-based International Centre for Cultural Studies (ICCS) for promotion, documentation, research and education on indigenous culture, faith and languages of the state.