In 2024, India's education system saw significant improvements with Indian universities rising in global rankings. To address financial burdens and improve accessibility, the government introduced initiatives like PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme, ONOS, PM SHRI Schools, interest subvention, and PM Internship Scheme, focusing on quality and inclusive education.
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The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2025 results for Class 6 and Class 9 admissions have been released on March 25, 2025. Students can check their results by visiting the official website, navodaya.gov.in. The article provides step-by-step instructions on how to access the results, along with important details regarding the admission process, including document verification and medical examination. Shortlisted candidates must report to their respective JNVs within the... Expand
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As Trump pushes forward with plans to dismantle the US Department of Education, students with disabilities face an uncertain future. Federal oversight ensures their right to accommodations, but without it, schools may evade accountability, and families could struggle to secure support. With thousands of disability-related complaints pending, advocates warn of devastating setbacks to special education rights.
The Stop Campus Hazing Act, signed into law by President Biden, requires universities to collect and report hazing statistics, implement prevention programs, and identify student groups violating anti-hazing policies. This new federal mandate aims to enhance transparency and accountability in response to growing concerns over hazing-related harm on college campuses. While some institutions are prepared, challenges remain in ensuring full compliance and developing effective prevention strategies.
Key changes in CBSE 2025: CBSE has introduced changes for the 2025 board exams, including reduced short-answer questions, an increased focus on competency-based questions, and a higher internal assessment weightage. Mandatory 75% attendance and special exams for athletes are also included. A new CBSE sub-regional office is set to open in Tripura.
The Medical Counselling Committee has extended the NEET PG counselling round three schedule, with the final seat allotment list set for January 18. Choice filling and locking are open until January 16, 8:00 AM. Eligibility cut-off has been reduced, allowing more candidates to participate. The reporting and joining period at allotted colleges is between January 18 and January 25.
The Directorate of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh, has released the Round 3 merit list for UP NEET PG counselling 2024 for MD, MS, Diploma, and DNB courses. Candidates who have registered for the counselling process can visit upneet.gov.in to check and download the merit list. Check the direct link here.
The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) released the CDAC C-CAT 2025 results on January 24, 2025. Candidates can select their preferred courses and centres online between January 24 and 29, 2025, with the first round of seat allocation on January 31, 2025. The batch starts on February 25, 2025. Candidates can follow specific steps to download and save their results from the official website.