IIT Roorkee has shifted the GATE 2025 exam centres from Prayagraj to Lucknow for the February 15 and 16 exams due to the Mahakumbh Mela. The decision follows concerns from candidates about travel difficulties. Updated admit cards have been issued, and candidates must verify details while downloading them. Admit cards are available on the GOAPS portal.
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Alexandria City Public Schools expands its ban on electronic devices to include smartwatches, prohibiting their use during class, between classes, at recess, and during lunch. Despite dissenting opinions and safety concerns expressed by student representatives, the policy aims to enhance student safety and communication through the school office.
CBSE has extended the registration deadline for the Single Girl Child Scholarship 2024 to January 10, 2025. Eligible Class 11 students who passed their Class 10 exams in 2024 can apply via cbse.gov.in by December 23, 2024. Verified by schools until January 17, 2025, selected candidates will receive ₹500 monthly assistance. Applicants must be single girl children enrolled in CBSE schools.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced an increase in reservation for backward classes from 23% to 42% in education, employment, and political representation. He stated this is based on a caste survey showing the backward classes make up 56.36% of the state’s population. This initiative aims to provide better opportunities and representation for the backward classes.
Indian students in Canada can ease financial burdens by taking part-time jobs like Library Assistants, Teaching Assistants, Research Assistants, Online Freelance Jobs, and Internships/Co-op Programs. These roles not only help manage expenses but also offer valuable experience. With work-hour flexibility, students can enhance their career prospects while earning, gaining skills, and making industry connections.
The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha has released the OSSTET Admit Card 2024 for candidates appearing in the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test. Scheduled for January 17, 2025, the exam will be held in two shifts for 50,587 candidates. Applicants can download their admit cards by following the steps provided on the official website bseodisha.ac.in.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has further reduced the qualifying percentile for NEET PG 2024, setting it at the fifth percentile for all categories. However, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) confirmed that ranks and percentile scores published earlier remain unchanged. Candidates can visit the official website, natboard.edu.in, to check the detailed notice.
The field of computer science and information systems has seen rapid growth, with the U.S. leading in quality education and research. The latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 highlight the dominance of U.S. institutions, with MIT securing the top spot. Other top-performing universities include Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, Harvard, and UC Berkeley, reinforcing the nation’s academic excellence.
Barron Trump, son of President-elect Donald Trump, has enrolled at NYU’s Stern School of Business. The school is ranked 11th in the U.S. and 17th globally. Tuition for the full-time MBA program is $86,916, with total attendance costs exceeding $100,000 annually. Scholarships, including the Dean’s Scholarship, are available for deserving students.
A 2024 study reveals a widening gender gap in US engineering majors, especially at colleges with lower average SAT math scores, with men outnumbering women 7:1. While elite universities see improvements, less selective institutions struggle to support women in technical fields, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to close the gap and promote gender equality in STEM.
The US Department of Education is investigating over 50 colleges, including Cornell and NYU, for alleged Title VI violations related to race-based scholarships and segregation. Schools must comply with civil rights laws or risk losing federal funding, as seen with Columbia University. The Trump administration’s strict stance may lead to significant policy shifts in education.