A surge in pilgrims from Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela led to severe traffic congestion in Varanasi, prompting authorities to extend school closures in urban areas until February 8, 2025. While classes will be conducted online, rural schools will function as usual. However, staff in council-aided schools must report for administrative duties, including DBT processing and Aapaar ID seeding.
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The State CET Cell, Maharashtra, has revised the MHT CET 2025 schedule. Exams for five-year LLB, MBA, MMA, and others will now run from March 19 to May 2, 2025. Candidates who will appear for these exams can check the revised tentative schedule here and are advised to visit the official website as well for further updates.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the admit cards for the CSIR NET December 2024 exam, scheduled for late February and early March 2025. The exam will be conducted in two shifts per day as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with 200 marks available.
The UGC has invited applications from HEIs for recognition to offer ODL and online programmes for the 2025-26 academic year. The application window is open from March 13 to April 3, 2025, via deb.ugc.ac.in. Hard copies must be submitted by April 15, 2025. Visit the UGC DEB website for details.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will launch JEE Main 2025 Session 2 on April 2, running until April 9. Paper 1 (BE/BTech) exams are scheduled for April 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8, while Paper 2 (BArch/BPlanning) is set for April 9. Admit cards for the first three days are out on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates must arrive early, carry admit cards and IDs, and follow strict NTA guidelines to ensure a smooth exam experience.
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released its 2025 exam calendar, providing important dates for various recruitment exams, including the Integrated 70th CCE Mains from April 25 to April 30, 2025. The calendar includes details on multiple posts, such as Assistant Professor and Assistant Engineer, along with their respective exam dates. Candidates can download the full calendar from the official BPSC website to streamline their preparation for the upcoming exams.
Deloitte offers a free, virtual Data Analytics Internship for students aspiring to pursue careers in data sciences. The internship provides practical experience in data analysis, visualisation, forensic technology, data modelling, and spreadsheet management, along with a recognised certificate. Open to STEM students, it offers flexible scheduling. Apply through Deloitte’s official website and gain valuable skills for career advancement.
A study by the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP) reveals the return on investment (ROI) for 21 college majors, helping students understand which degrees lead to the highest financial rewards. Majors like engineering, computer science, and nursing offer significant median ROIs, while fields like education and fine arts provide lower returns. This information assists students in making financially informed decisions about their college education and future career prospects.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the final answer key for the JEE Main 2025 exam on February 10. 12 questions, primarily from physics, were dropped. Candidates can check the answer key on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Full marks will be awarded for dropped or incorrect questions. The exam was held from January 22 to 30, 2025.
Assam DHS Grade 3 Admit Card 2025: The Directorate of Medical Education and Directorate of Health Services in Assam have released admit cards for a total of 2,627 Grade III (Technical) posts for various medical institutions. Candidates must download their admit cards from the official websites and carry printed copies to the exams on January 12, 2025. Ensure the details are accurate and report discrepancies if any.
The Council of Architecture will begin NATA 2025 registration on February 3 at nata.in. The exams will be held from March 1 to June 2025. On Fridays, there will be a single shift (1:30 PM–4:30 PM), while on Saturdays, exams will be conducted in two shifts (10:00 AM–1:00 PM & 1:30 PM–4:30 PM).