Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU) has opened registrations for UG admissions 2025 for vacant seats. Aspirants can apply online via lnmu.ac.in, selecting preferred colleges and completing the application with required credentials. The spot admission selection list will be published on September 4, with successful candidates required to complete admission formalities between September 8 and 10.
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Medical Counselling Committee has announced the revised schedule for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate counselling 2025. Round 2 registration starts on September 4, 2025. Candidates can register on mcc.nic.in. Choice filling and locking dates are also specified. Seat allotment results will be declared on September 12, 2025. Reporting to colleges is scheduled from September 13 to September 19, 2025.
The National Statistics Office (NSO) has released findings from the Comprehensive Modular Survey: Education (CMS:E) 2025, highlighting gender-wise differences in education expenditure across India. The survey shows that boys' education expenses are consistently higher than girls' in both rural and urban areas, covering government and private schools. Spending on tuition fees, uniforms, transport, textbooks, and private coaching was examined, with urban averages significantly higher. The report... Expand
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IGNOU has extended the admission deadline for its July 2025 session to 15th September, applicable to all ODL and Online programmes except certificate courses. Prospective students can apply via the official portals: ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in for ODL and ignouiop.samarth.edu.in for Online programmes. The extension allows additional time for applicants to complete their submissions. Certificate programmes will follow the original schedule and are excluded from this extension.
More than 300 Texas school districts and charter schools are planning to adopt the state-approved Bluebonnet curriculum, which combines traditional reading and math instruction with biblical references. While many districts cite alignment with state standards and funding incentives as reasons, critics warn the program glosses over historical realities and risks imposing religious content, sparking debate over academic rigor and inclusivity.
The Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) will begin online counselling for undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD admissions on September 2, 2025, following delays after CUET UG results were announced on July 4. The first round of seat allotment is scheduled for September 15–17. Administrative delays have caused uncertainty, pushing many students to seek alternative admissions in private and state universities.