In light of the upcoming Mahakumbh-2025 and the anticipated heavy influx of devotees in Prayagraj, the UP Secondary Education Board has rescheduled the February 24 high school and intermediate exams to March 9. This alteration applies only to the Prayagraj district, emphasizing traffic considerations during Mahashivratri.
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The Texas Dream Act, passed in 2001, allows eligible undocumented students to pay in-state tuition at public colleges. If repealed, Texas could lose over $461 million annually, with thousands of students forced out of higher education. This could reduce university enrollments, worsen workforce shortages, and weaken the state’s economy, impacting both students and institutions.
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has postponed the board examinations for Classes 10 and 12 scheduled for Friday due to Shab-e-Barat, declaring March 4 as the new date. The exams began on Tuesday with over 7.84 lakh students enrolled, and were initially set for regional and core language papers.
March 2025 will bring several school holidays, allowing students to unwind before the new academic year. Festivals like Holi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Sukhladi, and Eid-ul-Fitr, along with multiple weekends, will offer extended breaks. With nationwide closures on these occasions, students can enjoy cultural festivities and quality time with family before resuming their studies.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy criticized the Centre's changes to UGC norms, accusing it of undermining state powers and attacking the Constitution. He promised strong opposition and collaboration with other states, urging PM Modi to reverse the regressive decision, which he sees as a threat to cooperative federalism.
Many STEM graduates face a challenging decision between pursuing stable, high-paying corporate roles or navigating limited, underfunded opportunities in progressive fields. Despite dreams of creating social impact, many feel constrained by financial pressures, limited options, and conflicting values. A broader, interdisciplinary approach to STEM education could help bridge the gap and inspire meaningful change.
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 US Education Department faces turmoil as President Trump’s “deferred resignation programme†leaves employees in limbo. A federal judge has temporarily halted the buyout plan, granting labor unions time to challenge it. The initiative, which threatens workforce reductions, raises concerns over school funding oversight, student aid processing, and education policy enforcement, potentially disrupting the sector nationwide.
Kerala's General Education Minister V Sivankutty announced the minimum age for Class 1 admissions will be raised to six years starting the 2026-27 academic year. This change aligns with international standards and aims to enhance preparedness for formal education. Additionally, the state is addressing drug abuse among students through revised textbooks and awareness initiatives.
Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde emphasized the integration of technological advancements with human values at the 14th convocation of Rajasthan Technical University in Kota. He highlighted the potential for youth to drive India's growth and praised the National Education Policy for fostering holistic student development. Degrees and awards were conferred on 9,521 students.