Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has begun the registration for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 on February 6. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be held in May for UG and PG courses. Registration closes on March 10, 2025. Applications for MBA, MTech, and other programs are open until May 31, 2025.
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The State CET Cell, Maharashtra, has extended the registration deadline for MH CET 3-year and 5-year LLB exams until March 17, 2025, following requests from candidates and parents. Registrations began on December 24, 2024 (3-year LLB) and January 3, 2025 (5-year LLB). Interested candidates can apply on the official website. Check the notice here.
The Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the US Department of Education and shift its $1.6 trillion student loan program to the Small Business Administration has raised alarms in the legal education sector. Experts fear delays in loan disbursements, increased reliance on private loans, and financial instability for law schools, as the SBA lacks experience in managing education financing.
Freshmen enrollment in the U.S. has rebounded by 5.5% in Fall 2024, marking the first significant post-pandemic increase. This surge reflects shifting student priorities toward career-focused programs, with notable rises in short-term certificates and associate degrees. Financial aid reforms, community college accessibility, and online learning models have further contributed to this shift, with adult learners, particularly those over 25, driving much of the growth.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the final answer key and candidates’ response sheets for the Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination 2024 on March 26, 2025. Available on ssc.gov.in, candidates can access them until April 25, 2025, using their registered ID and password. The final results were announced on March 12, 2025. Candidates are urged to download their documents before the deadline, as access will end thereafter.
In a narrow 8-7 vote, the Texas State Board of Education approved ‘Bluebonnet Learning,’ a voluntary Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools. Scheduled for the 2025-26 rollout, it has sparked debate over religion’s role in public education. While supporters praise it for reinforcing moral values, critics warn of potential legal challenges and threats to secular education.
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the recruitment of 600 Probationary Officers (PO) for 2025. The application process starts on December 27, 2025, and ends on January 16, 2025. The selection involves a three-phase process: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Psychometric Test/Group Exercises/Interview. Candidates can apply online, with fees varying by category. This recruitment is a significant opportunity for those aspiring to join India’s leading public-sector bank.
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has released the CMA December 2024 results on February 11. Candidates who took the exam between December 10 and 17 can check their scores on icmai.in. The pass percentage and rank lists for Intermediate and Final groups have also been published. Candidates can download their results by entering their credentials on the official website.
Candidates who appeared for AIBE XIX 2024 are awaiting results from the Bar Council of India (BCI). The exam was conducted on December 22, with the provisional answer key released on December 29, 2024. After objections closed on January 10, 2025, BCI is set to release the final answer key before announcing results on allindiabarexamination.com.
The Bihar Home Guard and Fire Services has opened registration for 15,000 Home Guard vacancies across 37 districts from March 27 to April 16, 2025, at onlinebhg.bihar.gov.in. 35% of seats are reserved for women. Selection involves a physical ability test, followed by a medical exam and document verification before final merit listing.