The Education Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, allocates Rs 500 crore for the establishment of three Centres of Excellence in AI, aiming to boost India’s technological capabilities. The budget also outlines the expansion of IITs and medical colleges, increasing seats to improve access to higher education. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing education, fostering innovation, and addressing the evolving needs of India’s workforce in the fields of AI, engineering, and healthcare.
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The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has announced the tentative schedule for NEET PG 2024 counselling stray vacancy round. Online registration will be open from March 10 to March 11, 2025. The list of verified candidates and the seat matrix will be released on March 13, 2025. Candidates can check the official notice here.
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A US Senate report led by Senator Ted Cruz claims over $2.05 billion of NSF funding has been directed toward DEI and social justice initiatives in scientific research, highlighting $4.7 million in Yale's grants. Cruz criticizes the politicization of research, urging Congress to restore scientific integrity. The potential funding cuts have left researchers, especially early-career faculty, uncertain about their future. Experts warn that reducing federal funding could hinder scientific... Expand
The AIIMS New Delhi has rescheduled the INI CET July 2025 final registration and EUC generation to April 3, 2025. The last date for application submission remains April 25, 2025. The INI CET exam is slated for May 17, 2025, with admit cards available from May 10. Candidates can complete registration through the AIIMS official website.
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is set to close registrations for Constable posts on April 3, 2025. The recruitment aims to fill 1,161 vacancies, and applicants can submit their forms through cisfrectt.cisf.gov.in. Candidates must meet the educational requirements, with ITI certification preferred for skilled trades. The selection process includes multiple stages, and category-wise application fees apply.
The National Level Science Talent Search Examination (NSTSE) has declared its 2025 online exam results. Students from Classes 1 to 10 can view their results and download scorecards from the official website of the Unified Council at www.unifiedcouncil.com. The NSTSE aims to assess and enhance students' conceptual understanding in Mathematics, Science, and General Knowledge.
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad has started online registration for TG PGECET 2025 at pgecet.tgche.ac.in. The last date to apply without a late fee is March 17, 2025. Admit cards will be issued on June 7, and the exam will be conducted from June 16 to June 19, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link here.