Authorities canceled the Assam board's Class 11 Mathematics and Barpeta's Class 9 English exams after the papers were leaked and shared on social media. The Assam State School Education Board and Barpeta District’s Internal Examination Committee are investigating the incidents. Legal complaints have been lodged, and new exam dates will be announced soon.
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Rajasthan University has released the UNIRAJ Admit Card 2025 for undergraduate courses. The admit cards are available for first, second, and third-year students, including regular, former, and self-study candidates. Students can download their hall tickets from uniraj.ac.in. The exams begin on March 19, 2025. Candidates must ensure their admit card has a photograph and accurate personal details. For further updates, students are advised to visit the official website.
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has released the admit card for the UKPSC RO/ARO Exam 2023. Candidates appearing for the exam, including the typing test, computer proficiency test, and document verification, can download their hall tickets from the official website. The exams are set for February 24 to March 6, 2025, in two shifts daily.
ICSI has declared the CS Professional December 2024 results for Syllabus 2017 and Syllabus 2022 on icsi.edu. The top three rank holders and the merit list are also available. Additionally, the CS Executive result for the December session will be announced today at 2 PM on the official website. Check important details here.
Iowa’s private Catholic schools have seen a record surge in enrollment this year, with over 25,000 new students, thanks to the state’s voucher program. Two-thirds of these students are using Educational Savings Accounts (ESAs) to cover tuition. The $320 million initiative has allowed families to access private education, driving a 3% growth in schools like Xavier Catholic Schools. The influx also brought greater diversity, with more non-white and special education students enrolling.
Kerala High Court instructs the state government to create a working group to draft rules for anti-ragging law enforcement. The court emphasizes rigorous action to curb ragging. It asks the government to provide a timeline and reports on existing anti-ragging committees. Notices were issued to concerned departments and the UGC to ensure compliance.
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Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar has announced a probe into irregularities in the mid-day meal scheme and madrasa board during the previous government's tenure. The minister also highlighted innovations in examination systems and adherence to the National Education Policy for primary education, focusing on quality education and integrity in the system.
The US Department of Education warned 60 universities, including Johns Hopkins, of potential federal funding cuts over campus safety for Jewish students. Johns Hopkins faces an $800 million funding loss, impacting research, programs, and jobs. President Ronald Daniels warned of staff layoffs and downsizing, including Jhpiego, as the university navigates financial uncertainty amid federal budget reductions.
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