A recent survey reveals that 50% of students express concerns about fraud and validity in online education, highlighting issues with payment security, degree authenticity, and job placement claims. With rising caution, many students prioritize checking for UGC approval and verifying program details. These findings align with warnings from the University Grants Commission (UGC) regarding fraudulent online programs. The survey underscores the growing need for stronger verification measures in the online education sector.
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Canada has removed the field-of-study requirement for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility for graduates of college bachelor's and master's degree programs starting November 1, 2024. Graduates must now meet language proficiency requirements in English or French, but no longer need to match their field of study to long-term shortage occupations. This update aims to make it easier for international students to gain work experience in Canada, boosting opportunities for global talent in... Expand
The State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam, has released the SLPRB Assam Police Constable Result 2025 for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) on March 12, 2025. Candidates can check their results on slprbassam.in for various positions, including Constable (UB and AB), Boatman, Havildar, and Emergency Rescuer. Cut-off marks for different posts are also available on the official website.
Candidates who appeared for AIBE XIX 2024 are awaiting results from the Bar Council of India (BCI). The exam was conducted on December 22, with the provisional answer key released on December 29, 2024. After objections closed on January 10, 2025, BCI is set to release the final answer key before announcing results on allindiabarexamination.com.
IIT Delhi has released the admit card for the IIT JAM 2025 exam, which will take place on February 2, 2025. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website. The exam will be conducted in two sessions across seven subjects. Successful candidates will be eligible for approximately 3,000 seats in IITs for the 2025-26 academic year, with no additional selection process required.
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has issued hall tickets for the HSC Board Exam 2025. Schools must print and distribute admit cards without charging fees. The Maharashtra HSC exam 2025 will run from February 11 to March 11, 2025. Students and school authorities can check important details here.
The Trump administration’s decision to slash 50% of the Education Department’s workforce has ignited fierce debate, with advocates praising decentralization and critics warning of severe consequences. The cuts have crippled research, civil rights oversight, and special education compliance, leaving key functions in disarray. As federal oversight diminishes, the future of American education hangs in uncertainty.
Engineering students protest at Mumbai University’s Kalina campus, demanding a 'carry-on' chance due to possessing one ATKT in their first year, which is preventing them from advancing to the third year. They cite other universities’ leniency and claim unfair evaluation practices. The university permits 'carry-on' in exceptional cases like the pandemic batch.
JNVST 2025 results date: The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) will soon announce the results for the JNVST 2025 for Class 6 and Class 9 admissions. Students can check their scores on the official website in February 2025. Qualified candidates will need to complete the document verification process for admission.