US universities call students back to campus: Over a dozen US universities are advising international students to return to campus before Trump's January 20, 2025, inauguration due to fears of potential immigration policy shifts. These advisories emphasize urgency, reflecting concerns over sudden changes that could impact visa issuance, travel, and student reentry. Check list of universities here.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the CMAT 2025 results on their official website. The exam, conducted on January 25 across 107 cities, saw an 85.32% attendance rate with 63,145 candidates appearing out of 74,012 registrants. Candidates can download their scorecards by entering their application number and date of birth on the official site.
Delhi University has updated the eligibility criteria for BA (Hons) English admission through CUET UG 2025, requiring candidates to appear for the English paper and any three domain-specific subjects from 'List B.' Notably, five subjects have been removed from 'List B.' Candidates are encouraged to review the new criteria and subject requirements carefully.
The 97th Academy Awards spotlighted education's role in shaping Hollywood talent. Notably, the University of California system, Yale, and Cambridge have produced many Oscar-winning actors. Adrien Brody made history by winning on his first two nominations. Top institutions like Cambridge and Yale foster both intellectual and artistic growth, significantly contributing to actors’ success.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, joined by 15 other states, has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Education for abruptly rescinding over $200 million in previously awarded school recovery funds. The lawsuit alleges the action violates federal law and threatens crucial programs supporting students affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The coalition seeks to reinstate funding through March 2026 to protect afterschool initiatives, mental health services, and learning support for... Expand
Bihar School Examination Board will announce Class 12 results for 2025 today. Last year, 12,91,684 students appeared with an 87.21% pass rate. Girls outshone boys with better pass percentages. The merit list saw outstanding performances across Science, Arts, and Commerce streams. The academic excellence of the previous year’s toppers has set high expectations for this year’s results.
The Directorate of Education (DoE) Delhi announced results for Classes 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11 in Science, Arts, and Commerce. Students can check their results on edudel.nic.in by entering Student ID, Class, Section, and Date of Birth. Class 11 candidates must choose their stream to view the detailed results. Students across Delhi are notified.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) will close the registration for Class 1 admissions for the 2025 academic year on March 21, 2025, at 10 PM. Parents can apply through the official website, kvsangathan.gov.in. Eligible children must be at least six years old by March 31, with April 1 births also considered. A valid birth certificate is required. The application process involves online registration, form submission, and fee payment. Applicants should download and keep a copy for future reference.... Expand
The US will soon have its first public school named after a Sikh figure—Jaswant Singh Khalra, a human rights activist who exposed 25,000 illegal killings by Punjab Police. Set to open in August in New Fresno, the school honors his legacy and reflects the growing presence of the Punjabi Sikh community in California.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the registration deadline for NEET PG 2024 Round 3 to January 19, 2025. Eligible candidates can register for counselling through the official MCC website. The revised schedule includes updated dates for choice filling, seat allotment, result declaration, and reporting to allotted colleges. Detailed steps to apply and the official schedule are provided for candidates' convenience.
A CBSE exam in Ranchi was delayed by an hour due to alleged question paper shortages, but the center head cited technical issues. The issue was resolved, and students were given extra time. Over 31,000 students from Ranchi and Khunti zones are taking the exams. Efforts to reach the CBSE co-ordinator for comments were unsuccessful.