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Odisha Public Service Commission invites applications for 5248 Medical Officer posts under Group A. Registrations start on March 25, 2025, and end on April 25, 202. Candidates need an MBBS degree and should be aged 21-32 years as of January 1, 2025. The written test will be held on May 11, 2025.
AIMA has released the MAT PBT admit card 2025 on mat.aima.in. Candidates can download their hall tickets by logging in with their registration number and date of birth. The exam evaluates skills in Language Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis, and Economic & Business Environment. It is essential to carry the admit card on the exam day.
UK Private Schools Now Add VAT to Fees: The UK government introduces a 20% VAT on private school fees starting January 2025. This move aims to generate funding for state school teacher recruitment while private schools may face higher fees and reduced student numbers. The ISC plans to challenge the policy legally.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the skill test dates for SSC Stenographer 2024, set for April 16 and 17, 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill 1,926 vacancies across Grade 'C' and Grade 'D' posts. Qualified candidates who pass the skill test will proceed to the final selection stage, which includes document verification and a medical examination.
Tamil Nadu’s Higher Education Minister, Govi Chezhiaan, confirmed that the Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) is fully equipped to conduct the State Eligibility Test (SET), supported by university professors. The government has authorized the TRB to organize the exam while ensuring it adheres to UGC norms. The Minister also discussed the possibility of conducting the SET online with assistance from the Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency. Since its establishment in 1987, the TRB has successfully... Expand
The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has announced the AP CET 2025 exam schedule, covering AP EAMCET, LAWCET, ICET, ECET, and more. Lokesh Nara, a minister in the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, shared the dates on X. AP EAPCET for Agriculture and Pharmacy is on May 19-20, while the Engineering exam runs from May 21-27.
The NTA has released admit cards for the UGC NET December 2024 exam scheduled on January 9, 2025. Candidates can download them from ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Earlier, admit cards were issued for exams on January 3, 6, 7, and 8. NTA will conduct UGC NET December 2024 exam between January 3-16, 2025, covering 85 subjects across multiple dates.
The Odisha State Higher Education Council has announced the official dates for the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) 2025. Applications will be accepted from March 10 to March 28, 2025, with the exam scheduled between May 4 and May 18, 2025. Eligibility requires a graduate degree.