On January 5, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation, marking a shift in political and immigration policies impacting international students, particularly from India. Key changes include reduced study permits, higher financial requirements, stricter work permit regulations, and the suspension of the Student Direct Stream program, all creating uncertainty for Indian students hoping to study in Canada.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NIFTEE 2025 exam city intimation slip on January 31, 2025. Candidates can access it via exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. The exam is set for February 9, 2025, in both CBT and PBT modes across India. Aspirants should note that this slip only indicates the exam city, while the admit card will be issued later.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued the tentative vacancy list for the SSC Combined Hindi Translator Exam 2024, offering 320 positions across various departments. Initially, 312 vacancies were announced, but the figure has now been revised. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) was held on December 9, 2024, with results awaited. Candidates can download the vacancy list from the SSC website.
As India prepares for Union Budget 2025, experts emphasize the need for investment in innovation, teacher training, and affordable education. Sandeep Rai advocates for reinventing schools, while Prateek Mashewari calls for GST exemptions for disadvantaged students and rationalized student loan interest rates. Significant reforms in education, including bridging the skill gap and expanding vocational platforms, are expected.
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) will release the SSLC Hall Tickets for the 2025 exam on kseab.karnataka.gov.in in mid-March 2025. The exam will be held from March 20 to April 2, 2025. Students can download their admit cards online by logging into the KSEAB website with their registration number and password. The hall tickets will also be distributed at schools before the exam. Detailed exam schedules and timings are provided.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the rescheduling of the JEE (Main) 2025 Session-I (Shift-1) exam for 114 candidates due to technical issues at the Bengaluru examination centre. The affected candidates' exams will now take place on January 28 or 29, 2025, and fresh admit cards will be issued. Candidates are advised to stay updated on the official website.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the JEE Mains 2025 Session 2 City Intimation Slip in the third week of March. Available on jeemain.nta.nic.in, the slip provides candidates with exam city details and exam dates. The actual exam centre will be mentioned in the admit card. Candidates should prepare to carry necessary documents and items to the exam hall. Visit the official website for updates and further information.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has declared the FMGE December 2024 results for the exam held on January 12, 2025. Candidates can check their results on the official website, natboard.edu.in. Individual scorecards will be available from January 27, 2025. Full marks were awarded for a technically incorrect question, and seven results remain under review.
The Trump administration’s push to dissolve the US Department of Education has sparked a fierce debate on whether it will enhance meaningful learning in math and English or undermine decades of academic progress. While proponents argue that state-driven education can lead to innovation and faster reforms, critics fear it may widen educational inequities, disrupt funding, and dismantle federal student loan programs.
The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP), has released the AP Inter Practical Hall Tickets for 2025. Students scheduled for practical exams between February 10 and 20, 2025, can now download their hall tickets from bie.ap.gov.in. The hall ticket includes essential details such as the student’s name, roll number, exam date, and time. Students are urged to verify all information carefully and report any discrepancies before the exams.
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has released the NIOS Hall Ticket 2025 for Class 10 and 12 board exams. Students can download their admit cards from nios.ac.in. The exams will take place from April 9 to May 19, 2025, in a single shift from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The first Class 10 exam is Bharatiya Darshan, while Class 12 starts with Entrepreneurship.