The National Institute of Design (NID) has released the NID DAT 2025 admit card on its official website. Registered candidates can download the hall ticket for the Design Aptitude Test (DAT), scheduled for January 5, 2025. The exam is for admission to the Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) and Master of Design (M.Des.) programmes at various NID campuses.
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The Rajasthan NEET PG Round 2 seat allotment results for MD, MS, Post-MBBS DNB, and Post-MBBS Diploma courses have been announced by the NEET PG Counselling Board 2024, SMS Medical College, Jaipur. Registered candidates can check their results on the official website, rajpgneet2024.org. Candidates can check the direct link here.
The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra, closes the application correction window for MHT CET 2025 today, March 12. Candidates can edit their application details online until the end of the day. The exam will be conducted in April 2025, with separate dates for PCB and PCM streams.
Ivy League schools, once symbols of academic achievement, now operate under a highly competitive, scarcity-driven system that perpetuates inequality. With acceptance rates below 5%, students face immense stress and burnout. A recent study highlights how the top 1% are disproportionately admitted, while underprivileged students are at a severe disadvantage. The process, shaped by legacy admissions and preferential treatment, undermines true merit and shifts focus away from academic exploration,... Expand
A Massachusetts federal judge issued a nationwide injunction blocking the NIH's plan to reduce research funding, potentially saving billions for universities and research institutions. The ruling, prompted by a coalition of plaintiffs, prevents NIH's 15% cap on indirect costs, which would have disrupted critical clinical trials and research. The decision signals a potential victory for the plaintiffs as the case progresses, amid ongoing concerns over NIH's future leadership and funding policies,... Expand
The US Department of Education (DOE) is threatening to investigate over 2,100 colleges with test-optional policies, warning that such practices may violate federal civil rights law. The DOE's new stance could lead to the reintroduction of standardized testing, which many schools adopted following the Covid-19 pandemic. This move has sparked concerns and legal challenges, with debates on whether the DOE's interpretation oversteps or is necessary to uphold equal access in college admissions.
IIT Roorkee has changed the GATE 2025 exam center for February 15 and 16 from Prayagraj to Lucknow due to the large gathering expected at the Mahakumbh. Candidates assigned to Prayagraj centers must now appear in Lucknow. The decision aims to avoid logistical challenges during the event. Candidates can check important details here.
A Texas House bill proposes increasing state funding for public schools by $220 per pupil, from $6,160 to $6,380, a figure education advocates deem insufficient. Another bill introduces education savings accounts for private school tuition. Democrats and advocates criticize the proposed measures as inadequate against inflation and insufficient for teacher salaries.
Trump's plan to dissolve the Department of Education has been put on hold due to growing backlash, sources report. The executive order, initially expected to be signed on March 6, 2025, faced concerns from administration officials about its impact on critical programs like school lunches and services for vulnerable students. Education leaders have vowed to challenge the order in court, while Trump's plan faces significant obstacles in Congress, where it would require approval to move forward.
The UK-India Young Professionals Scheme 2025 allows 3,000 Indian nationals aged 18-30 with bachelor's degrees to live, work, and study in the UK for up to two years. Applications involve an online ballot, and selected candidates can apply for a visa, subject to meeting financial and eligibility criteria.
The CBSE launched its Parenting Calendar for the 2025-26 academic session, aiming to strengthen the school-parent partnership. The calendar offers grade-specific activities designed to enhance student well-being, academic growth, and emotional development. Key figures, including CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta, emphasized its flexibility and role in promoting holistic education. The calendar aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 and encourages parental involvement... Expand