IGNOU’s 38th Convocation, held on March 5, 2025, celebrated academic excellence by awarding over 3 lakh degrees. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized the need for skilling, digital learning, and innovation in education. The event also recognized top performers, including gold medalist Ambule Hetram, and highlighted the role of AI and automation in shaping future learning.
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The University of Washington has agreed to a $4 million settlement after students sued over tuition fees for in-person education they never received during the COVID-19 pandemic. While UW denies wrongdoing, the lawsuit argued that students paid for campus access but were restricted to online learning. Eligible students will receive compensation, with final approval expected in July.
DMRC said on Friday that students carrying their CBSE Admit Cards will be given priority during security checks at metro stations and they will also be prioritized while purchasing tickets at Ticket Office Machines (TOM) and Customer Care (CC) centres.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Paper II 2024 results on its official website, ssc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the exam on November 6, 2024, can check their scores online. The final merit list and cut-off marks have been determined based on scores from both Paper I and Paper II.
IIT Roorkee conducted the GATE 2025 exam on February 1, 2, 15, and 16 and released the provisional answer key on February 27, with challenges accepted until March 1. As per the official brochure, the GATE 2025 results will be declared on March 19, and scorecards will be available from March 28 at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
Wildfires across Los Angeles County have forced numerous school districts, colleges, and universities to close, with closures continuing through January 9 and 10. Educational institutions are prioritizing safety amid poor air quality, power outages, and evacuation orders. Many schools are assessing damage, while others are preparing for online learning. Some institutions have reopened after safety checks, while others remain closed due to ongoing fire and wind conditions, affecting thousands of... Expand
NCERT is recruiting for various roles in their Media Production Division, including Production Assistant and Video Editor. Candidates aged 21-45 with relevant qualifications can apply through NCERT's website. Selection involves a walk-in interview and skill test at the CIET office in March 2025. Selected candidates will earn up to Rs. 60,000 per month.
Republican governors, led by Iowa, are urging the Trump administration to transform federal education aid into block grants with fewer restrictions. This proposal aims to give states greater flexibility in managing funds, bypassing federal regulations. Support for block grants is growing in GOP-led states like Oklahoma and Florida, though critics warn it could weaken protections for vulnerable students. Iowa's March 2025 request has set the stage for further state-driven reforms in US education... Expand
Since Donald Trump's second term began, the Department of Education has faced challenges, especially with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). DOGE has been gaining control, raising concerns about its influence and access to sensitive federal information. Musk's aides have begun restructuring agencies, with the Education Department being a major focus. Lawmakers and activists express alarm over potential unlawful actions and employee purges.
The SLET Commission, Assam, has released the admit cards for the Assam SLET 2025 exam, scheduled on March 23, 2025. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website. The exam will be held offline with two papers at specified times, and the admit card is mandatory for entry.
The UGC NET 2025 result is expected by the end of February or early March, following past trends of releasing results 30-45 days after exams. The December 2024 exam was held from January 3-27, with the provisional answer key released on January 31. Candidates can check their results on the official UGC NET website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in.