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Indian students in the US face mounting anxiety as the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme comes under scrutiny, with potential F-1 visa changes threatening career plans. For many who invested heavily in American education, the risks are high. Experts, however, urge proactive steps — from policy tracking and skill-building to networking and financial planning — to withstand looming uncertainty.
Due to technical issues, the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has postponed the KSET 2025 registration. The application window will now open on September 1, 2025, and close on September 18, 2025, with fee submission until September 19, 2025. The KSET exam, mandatory for Assistant Professor eligibility, is scheduled for November 2, 2025; candidates can apply through the KEA portal.
Despite consistently higher MCAT scores, Asian American applicants face systemic disadvantages in medical school admissions, often losing out to candidates from other racial groups with lower scores. This bias extends beyond medicine, impacting admissions to selective U.S. colleges where Asian applicants have significantly lower odds of acceptance, even with comparable qualifications.
The Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) will close registrations today for the first round of NEET UG 2025 counselling for all India quota AYUSH seats. Applicants have until 2 PM to register, 5 PM to pay fees, and 11:55 PM to lock choices. Seat allotment results will be declared on September 4, followed by reporting from September 5–12.
Harvard College has consolidated its Women’s Center and the Office for BGLTQ Student Life into a new "Harvard Foundation" within the Office of Culture and Community. This restructuring, prompted by the closure of these offices, aims to centralize support services. The Foundation will prioritize inclusive programming open to all undergraduates, potentially impacting funding for affinity groups.
The US Department of Education, collaborating with national intelligence agencies, has issued a warning to American colleges about escalating foreign threats targeting research programs. The guidance highlights risks from talent recruitment, espionage, and cyber intrusions. Federal officials urge universities to bolster security measures, including due diligence in partnerships and enhanced cybersecurity, and report suspicious activities.
The Trump administration's freeze of $6.8 billion in education funding, impacting after-school programs and teacher training, sparked a legal battle initiated by 23 states. Accusations arose that the administration was misusing funds to advance a political agenda. Facing legal pressure and public outcry, the administration reversed course, restoring funds and averting significant setbacks for schools and families.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will close the NEET UG 2025 counselling round 1 seat resignation window today, August 25. MBBS and BDS candidates wishing to withdraw must resign online via the MCC portal to participate in round 2, starting August 29. Resignation letters are mandatory, and security deposits will be refunded if the deadline is met.
The Bihar government has opened registration for the Post-Matric Scholarship 2025 at pmsonline.bihar.gov.in. Eligible SC, ST, BC, and EBC students can apply online until September 25, 2025. The scheme offers tuition fee reimbursement, hostel and book allowance, and thesis support. Separate portals are designated for category-wise applications, with institutions responsible for timely verification.
The Trump administration has directed 40 US states, the District of Columbia, and five territories to remove references to "gender ideology" from federally funded sex education materials or risk losing $81 million in grants. The funding supports vulnerable adolescents, including LGBTQ+ groups. California has already lost $12 million in funding. The move has drawn criticism from state officials and medical organisations, while conservative states have expressed support, as reported by the... Expand