The National Testing Agency (NTA) will begin the UGC NET December 2024 exams on January 3, ending on January 16, across various centres. The tests, in an OMR format, will be conducted in two shifts daily, covering 85 subjects. Candidates must follow specific reporting and documentation guidelines.
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The University of Virginia’s board voted unanimously to shut down its DEI office and programs, aligning with the Trump administration’s push against DEI in education. While some initiatives may continue under other departments, the move reflects a broader national rollback of DEI policies. UVA’s president must report compliance progress within 30 days per Governor Youngkin’s directive.
Illinois lawmakers are facing strong opposition to the Homeschool Act (HB2827), which requires homeschooling parents to register with public school districts and provide immunization documentation. The bill has sparked concerns among parents and lawmakers, who argue it infringes on family autonomy and parental rights. With nearly 30,000 witness slips submitted in opposition, critics including state legislators Chris Miller and La Shawn Ford warn that the bill is a direct attack on homeschooling... Expand
Australia’s leading research institutions have raised alarms over the Trump administration’s abrupt restrictions on US funding, jeopardising critical scientific collaborations. The Group of Eight warns that researchers face funding cuts and ideological scrutiny through a 36-point compliance questionnaire. With medical and defence research at risk, Australian universities urge diplomatic intervention to prevent long-term damage to global innovation partnerships.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will fill 24,314 seats in the third round of NEET PG 2024 counselling, including newly added seats after lowering cut-off scores. Candidates must complete choice filling by January 16, 2025, with seat allotment from January 16-17. The revised cut-offs aim to ensure all PG medical seats are filled.
JKSSB will close applications for 669 Sub-Inspector posts in the Jammu and Kashmir Police Department on January 2, 2025. Candidates must be graduates, aged 18 to 28. The selection process includes a written exam, physical tests, document verification, and a medical exam.
The Telangana Government College of Higher Education (TGCHE) has announced the TG ICET 2025 for MBA and MCA admissions. Registration opens on March 10 and closes on May 3, 2025. Admit cards will be available from May 28, and the exam will be held on June 8 and 9, 2025.
Australia will require a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for student visa applications starting January 1, 2025, replacing Letters of Offer. This change aims to prevent visa misuse and ensure that only genuine students are granted visas. Applications without a CoE will be considered invalid.
Despite slight improvement, U.S. public schools continue to struggle with teacher shortages ahead of the 2024-25 academic year. Data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) shows that while 79% of teaching positions were filled by the start of the school year, 21% remain unfilled, with special education and ESL positions hardest to staff. Additionally, fewer schools are offering wraparound services, highlighting ongoing challenges as pandemic relief funds are exhausted.