Following the recent controversy over the alleged suicide of female Nepali student and mistreatment of other students from the Himalayan country by the KIIT University authorities in Bhubaneswar, the Odisha Higher Education department on Thursday announced about launching of a dedicated International Student Facilitation Cell to address issues concerning foreign students studying in various educational institutions in the state.
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The Bihar School Examination Board will announce the Class 12 results for 2025 on March 25. Results can be checked online, via SMS, or DigiLocker. A minimum of 33% marks is needed to pass. Top rankers will receive enhanced cash prizes and laptops. Last year's pass percentages indicate high success rates across all streams.
An analysis by PRS Legislative Research reveals that at least 35% of schools in India enroll 50 or fewer students and have just one or two teachers. These schools face challenges like teachers managing multiple grades and subjects, inadequate infrastructure, and administrative burdens. Additionally, 16% of teaching posts were vacant in 2022-23, highlighting the need for urgent teacher recruitment reforms.
The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CGPEB) has begun registration for the Chhattisgarh Pre-Engineering Test (CG PET) 2025. Eligible candidates can apply online at vyapam.cgstate.gov.in until April 17, 2025. The exam is scheduled for May 8, 2025, across 33 district centers. As per government guidelines, local residents of Chhattisgarh are exempt from the application fee.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the Technician Grade 3 Document Verification (DV) admit card for 2025. Candidates who cleared the Computer-Based Test (CBT) can now download their hall tickets from the official website, rrb.digialm.com. The DV process begins on April 7, 2025, and applicants must log in using their registration number and password to access their admit cards.
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSMSSB) has released the exam calendar for the 2025-26 recruitment cycle, detailing key dates for various government job exams. The schedule includes both CET and non-CET exams, along with tentative merit list release dates. Aspirants can download the official calendar from rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in to effectively plan their preparation for upcoming recruitment tests.
AIIMS will conduct the NORCET 8 Stage I preliminary exam on April 12, 2025. Candidates must report by 6:30 AM, with entry allowed until 8:30 AM. The 90-minute exam will consist of 100 MCQs, including negative marking and a section-wise timed format. Qualifying percentiles vary by category, with relaxations for PWBD candidates. Successful candidates will proceed to Stage II based on merit and seat availability. Candidates must carry original documents and follow all guidelines carefully.
New York City’s controversial Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) will be digitised under a new five-year, $17 million contract with Pearson. Despite concerns over the test’s role in perpetuating racial disparities and Pearson’s checkered history, including technical failures and workplace discrimination lawsuits, the transition aims to modernise the exam. Critics argue that a single test is inadequate for determining access to elite schools, while supporters maintain it offers... Expand
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, studied at Pretoria Boys High School in South Africa. Despite claiming an unprivileged childhood, his father refutes this. Pretoria Boys High, a prestigious public boarding school, remains one of the top institutions in the country. Curious about its 2025 fees? Here's a breakdown of the costs.
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.
A federal court ruling has struck down the Biden administration's 2022 Title IX regulations, which extended protections to LGBTQ+ students, including transgender individuals. Judge Danny C. Reeves of Kentucky ruled that the expansion was an overreach, aligning Title IX with its original 1972 framework. This decision significantly impacts transgender students’ rights, educators, and school policies, with widespread implications for LGBTQ+ advocacy and U.S. education.