India's Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced two new visa categories, 'e-student visa' and 'e-student-x visa,' for international students. Applicants must use the 'Study in India' portal for visa processes. These visas cater to eligible foreign students and their dependents wishing to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, or certification courses in India.
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Pursuing higher education at Princeton University comes with an estimated annual cost of $90,718 for 2025-26, covering tuition, housing, food, fees, and miscellaneous expenses. Payment options include semester-based payments, monthly installments, and loans like Princeton Parent Loan or Direct PLUS Loan. Financial aid and scholarships are also available. Visit Princeton’s official website for more details.
Calicut University has declared the results for Odd Semester Examinations conducted in November 2024. Results are available for various undergraduate courses, including B.Com, BBA, B.Sc., and BCA under the Choice Based Credit Semester System (CBCSS) and Calicut University CUCBCSS. Students can access their results by visiting the official website and following the steps provided to download the marksheet.
Ohio’s Senate Bill 1, passed by the House (58-34), moves closer to becoming law, despite student opposition. The bill bans DEI initiatives, restricts faculty strikes, mandates a state-designed civics course, and eliminates low-enrollment degree programs. Critics argue it threatens academic freedom and diversity. The Ohio Senate must pass it again before Governor DeWine's approval.
Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board is set to announce the Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2025 soon, expected by early April. Students who appeared for exams held from March 1 to March 20 can check their scores at kseab.karnataka.gov.in. To access results, enter roll number and date of birth. The scorecard and merit list will also be available.
On February 20, 2025, 21 civil servants from the US Digital Service resigned in protest of Elon Musk's tech-driven overhaul of federal services. They cited concerns that Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) would disrupt vital public services like Social Security and student aid. The resignation highlights the risks of talent loss and questions the potential consequences of Musk's reforms, which critics argue could undermine critical systems that millions of Americans depend on.
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has announced a change in the exam mode for the 2023 recruitment of Sub Inspector, Police Assistant Sub Inspector (Clerk), and Assistant Police Sub Inspector (Accounts) posts. The exam, initially planned as an online test, will now be conducted offline. This update follows government orders issued on June 19, 2024, and further details will be provided with the admit cards, available on the board’s official website.
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The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) released the answer key for the 70th CCE re-examination, held on January 4, 2025. The re-exam was conducted after reports of a paper leak canceled the original exam. Candidates can review the answer keys and raise objections by January 21, 2025.
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