Former U.S. President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders aimed at reshaping American education policies. One directive focuses on school curricula related to race and sexuality, while the other, titled Additional Measures to Combat Anti-Semitism, mandates strict enforcement against antisemitic incidents on college campuses. The order threatens federal funding cuts for non-compliant institutions, reinforcing accountability in higher education.
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NTA will close CUET UG 2025 registration on March 22, 2025. Interested candidates can apply at cuet.nta.nic.in. The exam will be held in CBT mode from May 8 to June 1, 2025. While the detailed schedule is yet to be announced, applicants should register on time to avoid last-minute technical issues.
The Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) has opened online registration for the ATMA 2025 June session. Candidates can apply at atmaaims.com until May 20, 2025. The exam is scheduled for June 1, 2025. Interested applicants should check eligibility and complete registration before the deadline. Check the direct link and other important details here.
The Open Doors 2024 Annual Report highlights a significant rise in international student enrollment across U.S. colleges, with 1,126,690 students representing 6% of total enrollment. India leads this surge, while STEM fields dominate academic choices. Notably, New York University tops the list with over 24,000 international students. California, Boston, and Midwestern institutions also remain top destinations, driven by tech and research excellence.
Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has released its tentative examination calendar for 2025–26, announcing recruitment for 38,988 posts through 13 competitive exams. Key recruitments include police SI, constable, excise constable, and assistant acharya positions. Examination and result dates for several ongoing and upcoming recruitments have been detailed. Major exams like the police sub inspector and technical graduate are scheduled for later this year, with advertisements expected... Expand
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Despite a decades-old federal promise to fund 40% of special education costs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), actual funding remains significantly lower, forcing states and school districts to fill the gap. The consequences are severe—overcrowded classrooms, inadequate resources, and financial strain. Advocates urge the government to fulfill its long-overdue commitment.
The Haryana Cabinet has removed the provision of five per cent bonus marks based on socioeconomic criteria from the Common Eligibility Test policy for Group C and D posts, following the Punjab and Haryana High Court's directive. A new amendment addresses contractual employees' service day calculation, enhancing job security.
UGC NET December 2024 cut-off: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the UGC NET 2024 cut-off for the December session, including subject and category specifications. The cut-off marks are accessible on the official website. Over 6.49 lakh candidates appeared for the exam, with over 1.14 lakh qualifying for Ph.D. admission only.
Bihar Board has released the Class 12 admit card 2025 for the Intermediate Board Exams, scheduled from February 1 to 15, 2025. Schools can download the admit cards until January 31 by logging into the official portal. After verification, the signed and stamped admit cards must be distributed to students, who must carry them to the exam center.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has extended the registration deadline for the first phase of AEEE 2025 to January 30. The exam will be held on February 1 and 2. Initially set for January 7, the deadline was first moved to January 20. AEEE is a computer-based test for Class 12 students seeking admission to BTech programmes at Amrita University's various campuses.