The field of computer science and information systems has seen rapid growth, with the U.S. leading in quality education and research. The latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 highlight the dominance of U.S. institutions, with MIT securing the top spot. Other top-performing universities include Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, Harvard, and UC Berkeley, reinforcing the nation’s academic excellence.
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March 2025 will bring several school holidays, allowing students to unwind before the new academic year. Festivals like Holi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Sukhladi, and Eid-ul-Fitr, along with multiple weekends, will offer extended breaks. With nationwide closures on these occasions, students can enjoy cultural festivities and quality time with family before resuming their studies.
IGNOU has extended the last date for admissions to its academic programmes until March 31, 2025, except for certificate and semester-based programmes. Students can apply through the respective portals for ODL and online mode programmes. Applicants are required to create a DEB ID and upload relevant documents. The registration fee is non-refundable, and the cancellation policy includes deductions from the fee. For more details, students can refer to the Common Prospectus on IGNOU's website.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will soon announce the examination dates for the RRB NTPC Exam 2025, expected in March and April 2025. RRB aims to fill 8,113 graduate-level and 3,445 undergraduate-level posts. The registration process was from September 13 to October 27, 2024, with a correction window open from October 23 to November 6, 2024.
ETS has launched its TOEIC Link assessments in India to meet the growing demand for English proficiency in the workforce and higher education. The test offers flexible, fast, and modular options for assessing listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. With instant results for listening and reading, and speaking and writing scores within 48 hours, TOEIC Link supports quick decision-making. It also features AI-powered proctoring and CEFR-aligned scores for international recognition.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key for the CSIR UGC NET 2025 exam on March 11. Candidates can download it from csirnet.nta.ac.in and challenge discrepancies until March 14 by paying INR 200 per question. The exam, held in 164 cities, saw participation from 2,38,451 candidates. Final answers will be determined after expert review.
The US Department of Education has announced over 8 million FAFSA® forms processed for the 2025–26 academic year, marking a 50% increase from last year. The Department also introduced improvements to the FAFSA form to enhance user experience and combat fraud. Additionally, batch corrections for the 2024–25 cycle have been implemented, and preparations for the 2026–27 FAFSA form release are underway, with a public comment period open until April 7, 2025.
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.
Abilene ISD is investing $125,000 in Yondr pouches to curb cell phone distractions in schools starting in the 2024-2025 school year. The pouches will lock students' phones, smartwatches, and earbuds during school hours, with designated unlocking stations at the end of the day. The district aims to enhance focus while addressing challenges in classrooms where phones are used for educational purposes. The policy also includes a $32 replacement fee for lost or damaged pouches.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the exam city intimation slip for JEE Mains 2025 Session 1 on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. The exam will be conducted from January 22 to 30, 2025. Admit cards will be issued soon, and candidates can download them from the same website once available.
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has revised the exam dates for MAH LLB 3-Year CET 2025. Initially set for March, the exam will now be conducted online on May 3 and 4, 2025, at designated centers. It will feature 120 multiple-choice questions with no negative marking. Candidates can check the official notification at mahacet.org.