The OPT (Optional Practical Training) program allows foreign students, particularly from India, to stay in the U.S. after graduation for work experience, with many transitioning to H-1B visas. MAGA nativists push to eliminate OPT, arguing it displaces U.S. workers. If abolished, U.S. universities could lose financial and academic benefits, and foreign students may seek education elsewhere. The debate over OPT’s future could have significant implications for U.S. higher education and the economy.
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Indian Bank has announced the Local Bank Officers (LBO) 2024 results. Candidates can access their scorecards on the official website, indianbank.in, from January 20 to February 19, 2025. The exam, held on October 10, 2024, had 155 questions with a maximum score of 200, while interviews occurred from December 5 to 7, 2024.
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The NTA has scheduled JEE Main 2025 Session 2 for April 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, and 9. The exam city intimation slip is expected in the second week of March, and admit cards will be released three days before the exam. Candidates can download the exam city slip from jeemain.nta.nic.in once available.
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The UP BEd JEE 2025 registration will begin on February 15, 2025, and close on March 15, 2025. Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, will conduct the state-level exam for admission into B.Ed courses across Uttar Pradesh. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 50% marks can apply online at bujhansi.ac.in. The exam is expected in June 2025.
The SSC has released the Final Answer Keys, Question Paper, and Response Sheets for the CHSL Tier-2 Exam 2024. Candidates can access these documents on ssc.gov.in until March 20, 2025. Scores of both qualified and non-qualified candidates are also available. Candidates should download their documents before the deadline.
UPSC will soon release the NDA and NA (1) Exam 2025 admit cards on upsc.gov.in and upsconline.gov.in. The exam is set for April 13, 2025, with 406 vacancies across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Naval Academy. Candidates must download their hall tickets online and stay updated through the official website for further details.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the application deadline for the Civil Services (Prelims) Examination 2025 to February 18, 2025. A seven-day correction window will follow from February 19 to 25. The exam will fill 979 vacancies, with the prelims scheduled for May 25, 2025. Applicants must complete One-Time Registration before applying.