The National Testing Agency (NTA) will launch JEE Main 2025 Session 2 on April 2, running until April 9. Paper 1 (BE/BTech) exams are scheduled for April 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8, while Paper 2 (BArch/BPlanning) is set for April 9. Admit cards for the first three days are out on jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates must arrive early, carry admit cards and IDs, and follow strict NTA guidelines to ensure a smooth exam experience.
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USAID has paused funding for various education projects in India due to an executive order from the US government. While the pause may cause temporary delays in some initiatives, the overall impact on the Indian education sector is expected to be minimal. Ongoing USAID projects, such as those focusing on early learning, teacher training, and disaster-resilient infrastructure, will experience disruptions, but most programs have sufficient backup support to continue their work on a smaller scale.
Governor Brad Little's 2025 State of the State Address outlines a bold overhaul of Idaho’s education system, proposing a $150 million investment in public schools and a $50 million expansion for school choice options. The funds aim to improve school facilities, increase teacher benefits, enhance literacy programs, and offer families more educational flexibility. The Governor emphasized the importance of supporting public schools while giving Idahoans access to diverse, accountable educational... Expand
Columbia University's Alma Mater statue, home to a hidden owl, has sparked various legends and debates over the years. Some believed finding the owl foretold future success, while others tied it to wisdom. The statue has also been a target for pranks, including the theft of her scepter by Cornell students in 1984, adding to its legendary status.
Stanford University faces a $160 million annual funding cut as the NIH reduces indirect cost allocations from 26% to 15%, impacting research infrastructure. The policy, effective February 10, 2025, aims to prioritize direct scientific research. Stanford and other universities must now find alternative funding to sustain essential operations, including lab maintenance and staff wages.
AI's rapid growth is causing concern over job displacement, but Bill Gates assures that some professions are safe. During a CNBC interview, Gates highlighted that jobs in coding, energy, and biology will remain secure despite AI advancements. While AI revolutionizes various industries, human intuition and expertise are still irreplaceable in these fields. Gates is optimistic that AI's growth will create new opportunities, even as it reshapes the workforce.
The Pell Grant program faces a $2.7 billion shortfall by 2025, raising concerns over its sustainability. Once a key aid source for low-income students, its value has declined amid rising tuition costs. Potential funding cuts could force students into debt or out of college altogether. Congress must decide whether to preserve or restrict access to this vital financial lifeline.
State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the SBI PO 2024 preliminary exam dates for March 8, 16, and 24, 2025. The recruitment drive aims to fill 600 Probationary Officer vacancies. The preliminary exam will be online, comprising three sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability, each with a 20-minute duration, totaling one hour.
The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has announced the NEET PG 2024 round 2 seat allotment results on December 26, 2024. Candidates can view their results on the BCECEB website, based on their rank, category, preferences, and seat availability. Post-allotment, document verification is required, followed by payment of the security fee to confirm admission. Different fee structures apply for government and private institutions, based on category.
A surge in pilgrims from Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela led to severe traffic congestion in Varanasi, prompting authorities to extend school closures in urban areas until February 8, 2025. While classes will be conducted online, rural schools will function as usual. However, staff in council-aided schools must report for administrative duties, including DBT processing and Aapaar ID seeding.