Columbia College and SEAS admitted 4.29% of applicants for the Class of 2029, selecting 2,557 students from 59,616 applications. Amid federal scrutiny, the university faces a $400 million funding cut, with the Trump administration demanding admissions reforms, stricter disciplinary policies, and curriculum changes. Columbia’s Board of Trustees has endorsed these measures, as reported by CNN and Columbia Spectator.
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The Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has extended the registration deadline for the Undergraduate Entrance Test (UGET) 2025 to March 24, 2025. Eligible candidates can apply through comedk.org. Applicants must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) in Class 12 and meet the required percentage criteria. The registration fee is ₹1,950, while those taking both COMEDK UGET and Uni-GAUGE must pay ₹3,200.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has extended the deadline for receiving feedback on the draft recruitment and promotion norms until February 28. The proposed 2025 regulations aim to replace the 2018 guidelines, introduce new norms for vice-chancellor appointments, and offer relaxed faculty hiring rules. The draft has sparked criticism from opposition-led states, but UGC chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar assures that the changes are intended to improve university governance and align with global... Expand
The Assam Police SI Physical Admit Card 2025 is now available on www.slprbassam.in. The PST and PET for Assam Police SI recruitment are scheduled for March 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21, 2025. Qualified candidates can download their admit cards from the SLPRB website using their Application Number and Date of Birth.
The SSC has issued admit cards for the 2025 Stenographer Grade ‘C’ and ‘D’ Skill Test, scheduled for April 16 and 17. Eligible candidates can download their hall tickets from ssc.gov.in. The test assesses transcription skills through a 10-minute dictation, with speed and duration requirements varying by post and language preference.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has called a special legislative session to push for universal school vouchers, alongside addressing other critical issues, including a $450 million hurricane relief package. Lee has long advocated for expanding school vouchers but faced opposition in previous years. The special session, set to begin on January 27, will focus on education reform, hurricane aid, and immigration policies. The governor's proposal has garnered support from state legislative leaders... Expand
Canada has seen a significant increase in international students over the years, with a record 10.4 lakh students in 2023. To manage this growth, the Canadian government has imposed a cap of 505,162 study permit applications for 2025. The article explores the trend of rising international student numbers from 2019 to 2023, the impact of Canada’s immigration policies, and the measures being taken to balance student intake with available resources.
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) announced the RRB CEN No. 08/2024 recruitment notification on January 21, 2025, for 32,438 Level 1 positions under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The application process begins on January 23, 2025. The selection includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and a Medical Examination. Candidates should review eligibility criteria before applying.