St. John's College has introduced a unique admissions process that prioritizes conversation over essays. Instead of personal statements and recommendation letters, applicants engage in two interviews and a Socratic seminar-style discussion, highlighting critical thinking and intellectual curiosity. This approach, focused on dialogue and verbal expression, aims for faster decisions and offers an alternative to conventional admissions models.
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Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad has announced the Telangana PGECET 2025 exam. Registration begins on March 17, 2025, and ends on May 19, 2025, via pgecet.tgche.ac.in. Hall tickets will be issued on June 7, 2025. Eligible candidates can apply once the link is active. Candidates can check the important details here.
Indian students in the U.S. are grappling with stricter immigration policies and limited job opportunities following President Trump’s 2025 inauguration. Forced to leave part-time jobs due to deportation risks, many face financial strain. As costs rise, students rely more on family or scholarships while shifting focus to internships and career-building for a secure future.
U.S. President Joe Biden recently signed the first federal anti-hazing law, aiming for increased transparency and accountability on college campuses. The Stop Campus Hazing Act requires universities to report hazing statistics and implement prevention programs. Hazing involves activities that humiliate, harm, or degrade individuals, and students are encouraged to recognize, document, and report such incidents to authorities.
Zara Dar, a former PhD candidate and advocate for women in STEM, has made the bold decision to leave academia and pursue a full-time career as a YouTuber. In a candid video, she shared her personal reasons for the shift, citing financial freedom, creative autonomy, and disillusionment with traditional career paths as key factors. With over 112,000 subscribers, Zara’s journey highlights the growing appeal of non-traditional careers in today’s evolving job market.
BITS Pilani has announced that BITSAT 2025 registration will begin on January 21, 2025, via bitsadmission.com. The official website confirms that details about the application process, eligibility, and key dates will be updated soon. Candidates are advised to stay tuned for further updates and regularly check the website for important announcements.
UGC NET December 2024 admit card: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released admit cards for the UGC NET December 2024 exam, available on ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Currently, only admit cards for the January 3 exam are out, with others to follow. The exam will be held from January 3 to 16, 2025, in two shifts. Verify details and download accordingly.
Around 60% of Mumbai University's TYBCom students failed their semester V exams, a trend similar to last year. Of the 55,620 students who appeared for the exams, only 23,134 passed. Poor attendance, over-reliance on online content, and the rise in autonomous colleges are possible reasons cited.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the exam city intimation slip for JEE Mains 2025 Session 1 on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The exam will be conducted from January 22 to 30, 2025. Admit cards will be issued soon, and candidates can download them from the same website once available.
Indian Americans have played a crucial role in shaping U.S. academia, research, and policy, yet their influence is often met with selective recognition. While they dominate leadership roles in top universities and contribute significantly to the economy, their voices in political and social discourse remain muted. This paradox—celebrated for contributions but sidelined in power—continues to define their place in America.