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Today is the last day to register for BSEB STET 2024, the Bihar Secondary Teachers Eligibility Test. The exam is for those who want to become secondary school teachers in Bihar. The registration process started on December 14, 2023, and the exam is expected to be held from March 01 to March 24, 2024. To apply, candidates must have a BEd in their relevant field of study. Detailed qualifications can be found in the official notice of BSTET 2024.

The Delhi Directorate of Education issued a notice to extend the winter vacations in Delhi schools due to extreme cold waves and weather alerts. However, the notice was withdrawn hours later due to an error in issuing the order. The decision on the extension of the winter break will be taken tomorrow morning, according to a Delhi government official. Classes in Delhi schools are expected to resume on January 8, 2024.

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has invited school students, teachers, and parents to participate in Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024. The competition, scheduled for January 29, 2024, has already received over 1 crore registrations on the MyGov portal. During PPC 2023, PM Modi shared exam tips and advised students to analyze their timetables and focus on difficult subjects.

India aims to increase its gross enrolment ratio in higher education from 27% to 50% by 2030 to become a developed economy. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized the importance of language proficiency, research, and skill development. The National Education Policy (NEP) promotes mother tongue-based education and research.

Gautam Buddh Nagar administration orders schools in Noida and Greater Noida to observe the holiday for students up to Class 8 till January 14 due to dense fog and cold weather conditions; District Basic Education Officer Rahul Panwar issues the order applicable to all schools recognised by state board, CBSE, ICSE, IB and others; District Magistrate Maneesh Kumar Verma's instructions to be followed strictly; minimum temperature in Gautam Buddh Nagar recorded at 9 degrees Celsius, expected to hover between 9 and 13 degrees Celsius over next six days; India Meteorological Department issues cold wave and fog warning for western Uttar Pradesh.

The Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination Council has released the examination dates for JEECUP 2024. Candidates can apply online for the UPJEE Polytechnic exam from January 8 to February 29, 2024. The exam will be conducted from March 16 to March 22, 2024. After the exam, the answer key will be available from March 27 to March 30, 2024, and the results will be declared on April 8, 2024.

A high CAT percentile is the gateway to prestigious Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and top business schools in India. These institutions are renowned for academic rigour, placements, alumni network, and brand value. Securing a seat significantly enhances career prospects. Even a CAT score in the 60-70 percentile range opens opportunities for pursuing dreams.

The Maharashtra Forest Department has released the Maharashtra Forest Guard Result 2023 for the Vanrakshak Examination. Candidates can check and download their results from the official website. The exam was conducted in August 2023. The department is conducting this recruitment drive for 2147 vacancies. Selected candidates will have to appear for the PET/PST and Skill Test.

The Water Resource Management released the WRD Maharashtra Answer Key 2023. Candidates who appeared for Group B & C exams can download the provisional answer key from wrd.maharashtra.gov.in. Objections related to incorrect questions, options, or answers can be submitted from January 8 to January 10, 2024. TCS will review the objections and make decisions.

The Central Industrial Security Force has released the CISF HCM Admit Card 2023 for the Skill Test (Typing Test) of Head Constable (Ministerial)/ASI Steno. Candidates who qualified the CISF Computer Based Test can download their admit cards from the official website. The Skill Test (Typing Test) is scheduled to be conducted from January 10 to January 12, 2024.

The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC JE Final Result 2023 today, January 5. Candidates who have appeared for the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical) Examination, 2023 can check and download their final results on the official website at ssc.nic.in. The result was announced on November 17, 2023, and Paper-II CBT was conducted on December 4, 2023.

The 7th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha, an interaction program with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has recorded over 1 crore registrations on the MyGov portal. More than 90 lakh students, 8 lakh teachers, and 2 lakh parents have enrolled so far. This demonstrates the widespread enthusiasm among students across the country to participate in this unique event.

On January 5, the Chandigarh Administration's Department of Education has issued the Chandigarh JBT Admit Card 2023. Candidates preparing for the Chandigarh Special Educator (JBT) Exam 2023 can access their hall tickets via the official website at chdeducation.gov.in.

Concluding on December 20, the initial phase of the placement drive at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay for the batch of 2023-24 saw 85 students securing job offers exceeding Rs 1 crore per annum. The campus placements garnered interest from a total of 388 companies, both domestic and international.