Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) has been awarded the prestigious PURSE research grant of Rs 6.42 crore by the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, to enhance its research ecosystem. On National Science Day, MDU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Rajbir Singh received the PURSE Excellence Memento from Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh at a ceremony in New Delhi. MDU is one of nine universities in India selected for this honor, affirming its leadership in research.
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With the Karnataka Bandh set for March 22, uncertainty looms over school operations. While the SSLC exams remain unaffected, exams for lower classes will proceed. Transportation disruptions could affect student commutes, and many schools are adopting a cautious approach. Parents and students are advised to stay in touch with school authorities for updates.
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has released the revised date sheet for Class 8 and 9 board exams 2025. Class 8 exams will commence on March 10, followed by Class 9 exams from March 11. Admit cards for Class 9 will be available from March 5, and internal assessment marks must be submitted online between March 18 and March 30.
Australia will require a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for student visa applications starting January 1, 2025, replacing Letters of Offer. This change aims to prevent visa misuse and ensure that only genuine students are granted visas. Applications without a CoE will be considered invalid.
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The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, is set to release the admit cards for the Odisha Senior Secondary Teachers Eligibility Test (OSSTET) soon. Once available, candidates can download their OSSTET admit cards from the official website, bseodisha.ac.in. As per the latest updates, the OSSTET is scheduled to be held on January 17, 2025.
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has opened online applications for Sub Inspector (Excise) positions in the Prohibition, Excise, and Registration Department. Candidates can apply through bpssc.bih.nic.in. A total of 28 vacancies are available, and the application window will remain open until March 27, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link here.
Indiana University Bloomington is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for its handling of antisemitism on campus and could risk losing federal funding. This follows the Trump administration’s withdrawal of $400 million from Columbia University. Amid rising campus tensions, federal agencies have warned universities to protect Jewish students, with pro-Palestinian protests drawing increased scrutiny.
The registration for HPCET 2025, conducted by Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU), is now open for admissions to various programs, including MSc, MBA, and BTech. The exam will be held on May 10-11, 2025. Interested candidates can apply until April 18, 2025. The application fee is INR 800 for SC/ST/BLP candidates and INR 1600 for others.
The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board has released the TNSET 2025 admit card. Candidates can download it from trb.tn.gov.in. The TNSET exam will be held from March 6 to 9, 2025. The exam determines eligibility for Assistant Professor posts in Tamil Nadu. Candidates must check the admit card details and report discrepancies to authorities.