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 the diversity of US institutions making a global impact.
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The NTA has issued revised admit cards for candidates whose CSIR UGC NET exam was canceled in Assam on February 28, 2025, due to a technical glitch. Candidates from Assam Down Town University, Guwahati, can download them from csirnet.nta.ac.in. The rescheduled exam will now be held on March 2, 2025.
IGNOU has released the tentative date sheet for the June 2025 Term-End Examination (TEE). The exams will be held from June 2 to July 11 in two shifts—10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM. Candidates can check the schedule on ignou.ac.in. The exam form submission portal opened on March 15, 2025.
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The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board has released the information bulletin for PUBDET 2025. The exam, scheduled for June 21 and 22, offers ten subjects across three shifts each day. Eligible candidates can apply for up to three papers. The entrance test admits students to BA and BSc courses at Presidency University for 2025-26.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced the results for AFCAT 01/2025 on March 17, 2025. Conducted on February 22-23, the exam aimed to fill 336 Group 'A' Gazetted Officer vacancies. Candidates can check their results online using their login credentials. Shortlisted candidates will proceed to the AFSB interview, followed by medical examinations, before final selection for training at the Air Force Academy.
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has started the CISF Constable Recruitment 2025 registration on March 5, 2025, with applications open until April 3, 2025, at cisfrectt.cisf.gov.in. This drive aims to fill 1,161 vacancies. Candidates must have matriculation from a recognized board, with an age limit of 18 to 23 years as of August 1, 2025.
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has extended the MAH CET LLB 2025 registration deadline for both 3-year and 5-year courses until March 27, 2025. Initially extended to March 17, the deadline has now been pushed further. Candidates can complete their application process on the official website, mahacet.org. The revised schedule and step-by-step registration process have also been provided for applicants.
RSMSSB has initiated the online application process for 803 Jail Prahari vacancies, starting from December 24, 2024 until January 22, 2025. Open to candidates who have passed the 10th grade, the recruitment involves a written test and a physical efficiency test. The exam will be held on April 9, 10, and 12, 2025. Age limits range from 18 to 26 years, with age relaxations for certain categories. Application fees vary based on category.