Haryana schools will observe winter holidays from January 1 to January 15, 2025, with schools reopening on January 16, 2025. Students in Classes 10 and 12 may be required to attend school for practical exams during this period. The Haryana Board of Secondary Education (HBSE) has scheduled Class 10 exams from February 27 to March 15, 2025, and Class 12 exams from February 26 to March 28, 2025.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main 2025 exam city intimation slip on its official website. The first session of the exam, scheduled between January 22-30, will include two papers: Paper 1 for BE/BTech aspirants and Paper 2 for BArch/BPlanning candidates. Candidates can download their exam city slip by entering their application details on the NTA portal.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has opened the application process for the Agniveervayu under the Agnipath scheme for the 01/2026 intake, starting January 7, 2025. Candidates can apply online through agnipathvayu.cdac.in until January 27, 2025, with the exam set for March 22, 2025. Applicants must submit an INR 550 application fee and provide necessary documents like Class 10 and 12 certificates, photographs, and more.
Starting January 2, 2025, Alabama families can apply for the CHOOSE Act, offering Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) for private school tuition, homeschooling, and other educational expenses. Eligible families receive $7,000 per student for private schools or $2,000 for homeschooling. Priority is given to lower-income families, military families, and students with disabilities.
Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar announced the Congress Party's intent to fight for the 42 per cent reservation bill in Parliament. Rahul Gandhi termed the bill a revolutionary step toward social justice, highlighting its basis on a scientific caste survey. CM Revanth Reddy confirmed a 42 per cent reservation for the OBC community in education, jobs, and politics.
A severe snowstorm named 'Blair' is causing widespread school closures and travel disruptions across more than 20 US states. States including Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia have taken measures such as declaring emergencies, closing schools, and transitioning to virtual learning to ensure safety.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the withdrawal of 10 seats from Round 3 of NEET PG 2024 counselling. PGIMS Navi Mumbai has reduced seats across five specialties, including General Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Orthopedics, and Pediatrics. These changes will be reflected before the allotment process begins. Full details are available on the official MCC website.
XAT 2025 admit cards have been released by Xavier School of Management on December 20, 2024. Registered candidates can download their admit cards from the official website, xatonline.in. The exam is scheduled for January 5, 2025, from 2 pm to 5 pm. Important updates include the permission of scientific calculators during the exam and revisions to the General Knowledge section. Candidates must carry the admit card and a valid photo ID to the exam centre.
The RSMSSB Animal Attendant result is set to be declared on April 3, 2025, for candidates who appeared in the recruitment examination held from December 1-3, 2024. With over 10 lakh candidates waiting for the outcome, the results can be checked on the official RSMSSB website. The recruitment fills 6433 animal attendant posts. Candidates should follow simple steps to view their results, and penalties will be imposed for absentee candidates in future exams.
Republican lawmakers have proposed significant budget cuts to higher education and student loan programs in an effort to reduce the federal deficit. These changes target loan repayment plans, forgiveness programs, and college funding. While supporters argue the reforms reduce government spending, critics warn they may limit access to education, increase financial strain on students, and reduce opportunities for low-income individuals.
The US Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has recognized 130 US higher education institutions for their outstanding participation in the Fulbright US Student and Scholar Programs for the 2024-2025 academic year. The recognition celebrates these institutions' dedication to fostering global engagement and academic excellence. Top producers in the programs span a wide range of classifications, including Doctoral, Master's, Baccalaureate, and Special Focus, highlighting... Expand