The Gujarat RTE admission process for 2025 has commenced, offering economically weaker students access to private school education. The application window remains open until March 12, with around 1,300 private schools in Ahmedabad allocating 14,778 seats under the RTE quota. Eligible families must meet income criteria and submit valid documents. The Directorate of Primary Education oversees the process.
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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued the exam city slip for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier 2 Exam 2024. Candidates can login to their account on the official website of SSC to check and download the same. Check the official notice and the direct link to download here.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the final answer key for the JEE Main 2025 exam on February 10. 12 questions, primarily from physics, were dropped. Candidates can check the answer key on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Full marks will be awarded for dropped or incorrect questions. The exam was held from January 22 to 30, 2025.
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IIT Delhi has opened MTech admissions for the 2025 academic year, with applications due by April 7 at 4 PM. Shortlisted candidates will face interviews between May 14 and June 16. Orientation is set for July 19, followed by classes on July 24. The programme offers specialisations in robotics and intelligent systems, requiring a GATE score, programming test, and interview.
The Indian Army will close NCC Special Entry Scheme registrations on March 15, 2025. Applications opened on February 14, 2025. Candidates must apply via joinindianarmy.nic.in. Shortlisted candidates will select SSB dates on a first-come, first-served basis. Those recommended and medically fit will receive joining letters based on merit. Candidates can check the direct link here.
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