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.
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The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) has declared the HSLC 2025 results, with an overall pass percentage of 63.98%. Out of 4,22,737 students who appeared, 2,70,471 passed. Sivasagar led districts with an 85.55% pass rate. Amishi Saikia topped with 591 marks. Boys outperformed girls, and ST (P) candidates showed the highest success among categories. The results are available on the official website, www.sebaonline.org.
A federal appeals court has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to cancel teacher preparation grants, ensuring continued funding for recruitment and training programs in eight Democratic-led states. The ruling criticized the administration’s lack of justification, highlighting potential staff layoffs and disruptions. This decision is part of broader legal battles over education funding and policy restructuring.
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) mains exam for Group B and C specialist posts. Candidates can download it from ossc.gov.in and submit objections until December 27, 2024. The exam was conducted on November 27, 28, and December 3, 4, 2024.
India Post has released the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) merit list 2025 for Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra. Applicants for the 21,413 vacancies can check their selection status on indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. The recruitment spans multiple states, with selected candidates receiving salaries between Rs 10,000 and Rs 29,380 per month.
The registration window for the BITSAT 2025, held by the Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani, opened on January 21, 2025. Eligible candidates can apply until April 18, 2025, for admissions to BITS Pilani’s Integrated First Degree programmes across its campuses. The process involves filling out an online form, submitting payment, and following the steps on the official website.
President Joe Biden has worked to implement student loan forgiveness, including the forgone $20,000 relief plan. Despite the Supreme Court's rejection, over 5 million borrowers have benefited. However, the future under a potential Trump administration remains uncertain, with proposed rollbacks possibly undoing Biden's progress.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has opened the re-evaluation window for AIBE 19 OMR sheets. Candidates can apply online through allindiabarexamination.com by April 10, paying a ₹500 fee. Only online submissions will be accepted. Applicants must follow the specified steps to complete the process. Regular updates are available on the official website.
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