From 2025, students applying for BAMS courses will no longer need to score 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Class 12. The NCISM has revised the eligibility criteria to accept any student who has passed Class 12 with Biology or Biotechnology. However, NEET-UG remains mandatory. Over 22 lakh students appeared for NEET-UG 2025, competing for 40,000 BAMS seats. The AYUSH Medical Association confirmed that counselling will proceed as scheduled, as reported by the TNN.
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KEA will close the Karnataka NEET UG Counselling 2025 registration on July 10 at 11 AM. Eligible NEET UG 2025 qualifiers, especially those not registered for UGCET, can apply via cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Non-Karnataka candidates must upload Class 12 marks; document verification is not required.
The Broad Institute, a prominent biomedical research center, has laid off 75 employees and implemented budget cuts due to federal research funding rollbacks. These measures, impacting administrative and scientific divisions, aim to reduce expenses by $42 million. The institute remains committed to its mission, but the changes highlight the vulnerability of research institutions to shifts in federal policy.
President Trump’s new tax law significantly raises levies on wealthy university endowments, placing Harvard and its peers under financial strain. While the policy targets institutional wealth, critics warn that low-income students may bear the brunt. With financial aid, research, and opportunity at risk, the move raises concerns about politicising education and narrowing access to upward mobility.
The Telangana Council of Higher Education will release the TS ICET 2025 results on July 7 at icet.tgche.ac.in. Alongside the scorecards, the final answer key will also be published. Held on June 8 and 9 in CBT mode, the exam was conducted by Mahatma Gandhi University for MBA and MCA admissions across Telangana universities and affiliated colleges.
Idaho school districts face a sudden $33.3 million shortfall after the US government froze previously approved federal education funds set for release on July 1. The freeze disrupts budgets, forcing cuts to migrant and English language programmes and professional development. Twin Falls and Blaine County districts are particularly affected. Idaho’s Department of Education and Superintendent Debbie Critchfield await clarity from Washington as schools prepare for the upcoming academic year.
Freelancing is reshaping the American workforce as more professionals seek flexibility and control over their careers. With over 73 million freelancers in the US and rising, platforms like Toptal, Upwork, Fiverr, LinkedIn, and We Work Remotely are opening doors to high-paying opportunities. These five sites offer structured, trusted pathways to thrive in the freelance economy.
Nishtha Bothra's remarkable achievement of securing All India Rank 2 in the ICAI CA Final exams (May 2025), mirroring her success in the Intermediate exams, highlights her enduring focus and methodical preparation. Her journey, marked by academic excellence and practical experience at EY and Hindustan Unilever, exemplifies the potential of well-rounded finance professionals.
MDU results 2025: Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, has announced results for various UG and PG programmes for the July session 2025. The results, declared on July 10 and 11, include BCA, B.COM., B.ED., ITEP, and several M.SC. programmes across full and reappear categories. Students can access their results online at the official portal. The release provides clarity to thousands of students awaiting their academic outcome. A step-by-step guide to checking results is also available.
Harvard University has restructured or closed DEI offices across at least six graduate schools, rebranding them under new titles such as “community and belonging” or “academic culture and community.” These changes follow federal pressure from President Trump’s administration and ongoing legal disputes involving Harvard’s funding and tax status. While some schools have not yet acted, the overhaul reflects a major shift in Harvard’s diversity strategy, raising questions about the future of DEI... Expand
American universities are increasingly caught in the crosshairs of global power struggles, facing scrutiny and sanctions from both domestic and foreign governments. Concerns over espionage and influence have led to congressional probes, executive orders severing ties with certain countries, and retaliatory actions like Russia blacklisting Yale. These geopolitical tensions reshape academic collaborations and threaten openness, impacting international students and scholars.