School enrolment in India dropped by 37 lakh in 2023-24, according to UDISE data. The total number of enrolled students fell from 25.17 crore in 2022-23 to 24.80 crore. The decrease included both boys and girls, with a significant drop in girl student enrolment. The report highlighted the use of student-wise data for tracking enrolment and addressing dropout rates, aiming to improve governance and policy effectiveness.
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The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, will close the KEAM 2025 application window today, March 10, 2025. Applicants can submit their forms online at cee.kerala.gov.in. The final date to upload required certificates is March 15, 2025. The KEAM 2025 exam will be held from April 24 to 28, 2025, in various locations including Kerala, Mumbai, Delhi, and Dubai.
MCC has announced a special stray vacancy round for NEET PG 2024 due to vacant seats after the previous round. Registration starts on March 6, 2025. Candidates with a 5% or above percentile, who haven't been allotted or joined a seat in prior rounds, can apply. Important guidelines and refundable security deposits for participation are outlined on mcc.nic.in.
The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has announced the recruitment of 432 Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) positions. The online application process will begin on January 16 and end on February 14, 2025. Candidates must have a postgraduate degree and a B.Ed. Applicants will undergo a Tier-I exam with negative marking. The salary ranges from ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100 per month.
The University of Southampton will open the first UK campus in Gurugram, India in August 2025, marking a significant educational milestone. British Council Director Alison Barrett highlighted the UK’s commitment to Indian students, emphasising opportunities for higher education, work visas, scholarships, and collaborative UK-India academic partnerships. The director also brought to focus plan by more UK-based universities to open campuses in India.
The ongoing debate between private and public schooling in the U.S. has intensified under the Trump administration’s policies, which have allowed discretionary power over federal education funding. With vague budget allocations and concerns over equity, critics fear that private and charter schools may be prioritized over public institutions, potentially exacerbating disparities in access to quality education.
The Union Bank of India will close the Apprentice registration process on March 5, 2025. Eligible candidates can apply via unionbankofindia.co.in for 2,691 vacancies. Applicants must have graduated from a recognized university/institute on or after April 1, 2021, and be 20 to 28 years old as of February 1, 2025. The one-year training includes on-the-job learning, with a ₹15,000 monthly stipend but no additional benefits.
The Samastha Kerala Islam Matha Vidyabhyasa Board (SKIMVB) has released the results for the Samastha Kerala Public Exam 2025 for Classes 10 and 12. Students can view their results online via the official website, www.samastha.in. Those dissatisfied with their results can apply for re-evaluation, while supplementary exams will take place in June 2025. Official mark sheets will be provided later by the schools.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the results for Clerk Mains, Probationary Officer (PO), and Specialist Officer (SO) posts on April 1, 2025. Candidates can check their results on the official IBPS website. The final results include key details such as the candidate's name, registration number, post, and final qualifying status. Results for all stages of the selection process are available.
The draw of lots for Balvatika-1 and Balvatika-3 admissions will now take place on March 28, 2025, as per the revised schedule. The process will be conducted in different time slots across multiple regions to ensure a smooth and transparent selection process. Parents and guardians are encouraged to check the updated schedule carefully and stay informed through the official KVS website.
The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP), has released the AP Inter Practical Hall Tickets for 2025. Students scheduled for practical exams between February 10 and 20, 2025, can now download their hall tickets from bie.ap.gov.in. The hall ticket includes essential details such as the student’s name, roll number, exam date, and time. Students are urged to verify all information carefully and report any discrepancies before the exams.