Hundreds of school job aspirants protested outside West Bengal's education department headquarters, demanding appointments delayed since the 2016 SLST due to legal issues. Despite 25,753 receiving appointment letters, the Calcutta High Court invalidated them in 2022. Protesters criticized prolonged uncertainty, while officials cited the sub-judice status, awaiting a Supreme Court hearing this month.
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The Delhi government’s Directorate of Education will end the admission process for nursery, KG, and Class 1 open seats in private unaided schools on January 3, 2025. Reserved seats for EWS, DG, and children with disabilities will be allocated separately. The first list of selected students will be announced on January 17.