USAID has paused funding for various education projects in India due to an executive order from the US government. While the pause may cause temporary delays in some initiatives, the overall impact on the Indian education sector is expected to be minimal. Ongoing USAID projects, such as those focusing on early learning, teacher training, and disaster-resilient infrastructure, will experience disruptions, but most programs have sufficient backup support to continue their work on a smaller scale.
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The University of Delhi (DU) is inviting applications for its placement and internship drive, which will take place from February 10 to February 21, 2025. The offline drive is open to UG, PG, and PhD students, excluding those from NCWEB and SOL. The application process closes on February 8, 2025. Interested candidates can apply through the DU website.
Harvard University has expanded its financial aid program, offering free tuition to families earning up to $85,000 annually. This move increases access to higher education and promotes economic diversity. By covering tuition costs for more students, Harvard aims to remove financial barriers and create a more inclusive academic environment. The initiative aligns with broader efforts among elite universities to support middle-income families and may encourage similar policies across higher... Expand
A retest for 12,000 candidates from the Bihar PSC's December 13 exam, amid question paper leak allegations, began Saturday at 22 centres in Patna. The exam, held for the 70th Combined Competitive Examination, is taking place under strict guidelines to ensure safety. Around 8,200 candidates had downloaded admit cards by the exam's start.
The TSPSC has released the Group 3 results 2025 on tspsc.gov.in, along with the answer key and OMR sheets. The exam was held on November 17 and 18, 2024, in three shifts. This recruitment drive aims to fill 1,363 Group 3 vacancies in Telangana. The registration ended on February 23, 2023.
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MSCE Pune has released the NMMS Maharashtra results for Class 8 students. Candidates can check their results at 2025.mscenmms.in. The exam was conducted offline on December 22, 2024. Students who appeared for the scholarship test can now download their scorecards from the official website or can find the direct link here.
RPSC RAS Exam City Slip 2025: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) will release the city intimation slip for the Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) Preliminary Exam on January 26, 2025. This document includes exam venue, timing, and reporting schedule details. The exam is on February 2, 2025. Candidates can download the admit card from January 30, 2025, using their application number and date of birth.