The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) has revised the examination schedule for Class 12 and the first-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) re-appear exams due to civic elections and JEE Main. The Class 12 exams will run from February 27 to March 29, 2025, while D.El.Ed first-year exams will take place from March 4 to March 24, 2025.
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the application deadline for the Civil Services (Prelims) Examination 2025 to February 18, 2025. A seven-day correction window will follow from February 19 to 25. The exam will fill 979 vacancies, with the prelims scheduled for May 25, 2025. Applicants must complete One-Time Registration before applying.
Individuals with ties to US universities and who support pro-Palestinian causes have been detained amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Officials labeled some protesters “pro-Hamas†following the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Invoking a rarely used statute to revoke visas, the administration has detained or deported over six people under claims of posing a foreign policy threat, recently confirmed.
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will remove additional CRS points for job offers in Express Entry, effective spring 2025. This aims to curb LMIA-related fraud and create a fairer system. Indian applicants, including students transitioning to work permits, may face increased competition, emphasizing education, language skills, and work experience to secure permanent residency.
ISRO has launched the Young Scientist Programme (YUVIKA) 2025 to introduce Class 9 students to space science and technology. The two-week residential programme will be held across seven ISRO centres, with registration open until March 23, 2025. Selected students will engage in hands-on learning through expert sessions and facility visits, inspiring future careers in STEM fields.
The Norwich Board of Education has enacted a policy to protect undocumented students from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions within schools. The policy limits ICE access, mandates legal review of requests, and strengthens community support. However, it has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it oversteps legal boundaries. The debate reflects broader national tensions between local governance and federal immigration enforcement.
Linda McMahon, Trump's nominee for Secretary of Education, supports the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, despite previous Republican efforts to eliminate it. She affirmed its legality during her Senate confirmation hearing and vowed to uphold it. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions will vote on her nomination on February 20.
America's elite institutions are grappling with a growing math crisis, as incoming students show alarming gaps in foundational skills. This issue, highlighted by MIT and Harvard's introduction of remedial courses, reflects a broader trend seen across the U.S. education system. From the decline in math proficiency to the impact of technology reliance, the crisis poses a serious threat to the future of academic excellence.
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has announced the syllabus for KCET 2025, encompassing topics from physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Registration commences on January 23, with the exam scheduled for April 16 and 17. The Kannada Language Test follows on April 18. Detailed subject-wise topics are provided for potential candidates.
OpenAI has announced that college students in the U.S. and Canada will receive free access to ChatGPT Plus until May’s end. This initiative, aimed at supporting students during finals season, provides access to advanced tools like GPT-4, image generation, and voice mode. The offer also includes resources such as the OpenAI Academy and ChatGPT Lab, helping students enhance their AI literacy and academic work while addressing digital inequality, as reported by Forbes.
The Unstop Talent Report 2025 reveals a major shift in hiring practices, with 73% of recruiters prioritising talent over academic pedigree. Despite this trend, 83% of E-school graduates and 46% of B-school graduates remain jobless. The report highlights the evolving expectations of GenZ professionals, who seek skills-based hiring, monthly feedback, and multiple income streams. Additionally, it addresses the gender pay gap and the growing popularity of next-gen companies like Zomato and Meesho.