Mumbai reported no cases of copying on the first day of the HSC board exams, while 42 cases were reported statewide, with over 50% from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The Maharashtra State Board enhanced monitoring and preventive measures to ensure fair conduct, including drone surveillance, CCTV, and a sensitization drive among students.
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The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card 2025 on February 10. Candidates appearing for the Junior Associate prelims exam can download their hall tickets from sbi.co.in using their Registration Number or Roll Number and Date of Birth or Password. The exam is set for February 22, 27, 28, and March 1, with the admit card available until March 1.
The University of Calicut has released the Semester 3 results for the 2024 academic year, covering BSc, BCA, and LLB exams. Students can now check their scores online through the official portal, results.uoc.ac.in, using their application number and date of birth. The scorecards include important details like subject-wise marks, overall score, and pass percentage. The university, established in 1968, is one of Kerala’s largest educational institutions, offering a range of academic programs.
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UGC NET December 2024 cut-off: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the UGC NET 2024 cut-off for the December session, including subject and category specifications. The cut-off marks are accessible on the official website. Over 6.49 lakh candidates appeared for the exam, with over 1.14 lakh qualifying for Ph.D. admission only.
PM Modi will interact with over 3 crore students today in the eighth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event features Mary Kom, Deepika Padukone, Avani Lekhara, and Sadhguru, who will guide students on exams, stress, and careers. It will be streamed on social media and telecast on Doordarshan.
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have extended the registration deadline for the RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories Recruitment 2025 to February 21, 2025, aiming to fill 1,036 vacancies. The selection process includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by various tests and document verification. The recruitment schedule has been revised, with updated dates for fee payment and modification windows. Candidates can apply through the official RRB portal.
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