A recent report reveals that 60% of students from premier engineering schools do not have job offers, highlighting a gap between campus hiring and student expectations. While business schools attract large recruiter interest, engineering and arts students face fewer opportunities. The report suggests that traditional campus recruitment may be ineffective, urging employers to adapt by embracing off-campus drives and digital platforms to better meet the aspirations of today’s graduates.
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The MPESB has released the MP Mahila Paryavekshak Recruitment Test 2024 admit card. Candidates can download it from esb.mp.gov.in. As per the information, the exam, scheduled for March 7, 2025, will have 200 MCQs, each carrying 1 mark, with no negative marking for wrong answers. Candidates can check the direct link to download the admit card here.
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The US Pentagon plans to cut up to 60,000 civilian jobs as part of the Trump administration’s effort to streamline government operations and reduce federal spending. The cuts, which affect 5% to 8% of the Pentagon’s workforce, will be implemented through voluntary resignations, hiring freezes, and other measures. Legal challenges have complicated the process, and concerns have emerged about the potential impact on national security, military readiness, and US education programs.
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released interview call letters for IBPS SO 2024. Candidates who qualified in the Online Main Examination for CRP SPL-XIV can download their call letters from ibps.in until February 25, 2025. The interview carries 100 marks, with a minimum qualifying score of 40% (35% for reserved categories). Final selection will be based on combined scores from the main exam and the interview.
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the State Service Preliminary Examination 2025, which was held on February 16, 2025. Candidates can now review and raise objections to the answer key on the official website until February 22, 2025. The examination saw a high attendance rate, and security measures ensured a smooth process. The Mains exam is tentatively scheduled for June 2025.
Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan announced that the state aims to provide 12 lakh government jobs and create 34 lakh employment opportunities by year-end. He highlighted the government's focus on law and order, communal harmony, infrastructure, and welfare measures. The governor also emphasized women's empowerment, self-help groups, and the state's agricultural development, along with significant investment commitments.
CBSE has introduced key reforms for the 2025-26 session, allowing basic calculators in Class 12 accountancy exams and launching digital evaluation. The move aims to ease cognitive load and align with global standards. Additionally, the board will implement On-Screen Marking (OSM) and a new re-evaluation system, along with curriculum revisions to enhance vocational education and assessment practices.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued city intimation slips for the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2025. Registered candidates can access the slips via the official website by using their application number and date of birth. The slips provide details of exam city allocation and are not the admit cards, which will be released later.
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has declared the OPSC Civil Services Prelims Result 2023 on February 7, 2025. Candidates can check their results at opsc.gov.in. A total of 4,799 candidates have qualified. The exam was held on December 15, 2024. Successful candidates will proceed to the Mains exam and interview round.