Educational News

The State Level Recruitment Commission (SLRC) has released the ADRE Grade 4 Answer Sheet for 2024, including both Paper I and Paper II. Candidates can access their answer sheets on the SLRC Assam website until November 30, 2024. For a scanned copy of their OMR sheets, candidates can pay ₹50 and download it after receiving an SMS. Detailed steps for downloading are also provided.

Amit Kataria, India’s wealthiest IAS officer, is known for his remarkable career and commitment to public service. With a net worth of Rs 8.90 crore, his wealth comes not from his modest IAS salary but from his family’s real estate business. Despite drawing a symbolic salary of Rs 1, Kataria has earned admiration for his integrity and leadership. This article explores his academic background, career milestones, unique salary choice, and how he became a public figure.

The UP Board has introduced AI technology to enhance the security of strong rooms storing exam materials, ensuring fair and transparent Board exams. The AI-based system will monitor CCTV feeds in real-time, alerting the control room if any activity deviates from the established standard operating procedures (SOP). This will reduce the need for round-the-clock human surveillance. The Board has also initiated a tender to build the required infrastructure to support this upgraded security system.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the mock test schedule for CA Intermediate January 2025 exams. Series I begins on November 18, 2024, and Series II starts on December 9, 2024, with both virtual and physical formats available. Students opting for physical tests should contact local branches. Full schedules are on the ICAI website. Candidates can check the direct link to download the ICAI CA January exam 2025 schedule here.

The UP Board is taking measures to ensure the 2025 High School and Intermediate examinations are conducted fairly and without cheating. To enhance security, AI will be used to secure question papers in strong rooms, while the number of unaided schools as examination centers will be reduced by 1,015. The number of government and aided schools as exam centers will increase. Over 54 lakh students have registered for the 2025 board exams, which will be held at 7,657 centers.

GAIL India Limited has announced recruitment for 261 vacancies for the posts of Senior Engineer, Senior Officer, and Officer under various departments. The application process is open from November 12, 2024, until December 11, 2024, with positions offering attractive pay scales ranging from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,80,000. Candidates can apply online via gailonline.com. The selection process includes shortlisting, exams, interviews, and skill tests. Age limits and eligibility criteria vary by post.

Maharashtra CET Syllabus 2025: The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell announced the syllabus and exam pattern for the MHT CET 2025 exams. The exams cover various professional courses, including Engineering, Pharmacy, MBA, MCA, and more. The syllabus PDFs and detailed exam patterns are available on the official website. The exam will be conducted online, featuring multiple-choice questions with no negative marking.

As competition for judicial services jobs in India intensifies, coaching institutes are increasingly focusing on preparing aspirants for judiciary exams. With law schools producing more graduates and judicial vacancies remaining limited, the demand for specialised coaching has surged. Institutes like Physics Wallah, Unacademy, and StudyIQ are capitalising on this growth by offering targeted courses. While the judiciary offers job security and long-term benefits, challenges around increasing competition and limited vacancies remain.

IIM Calcutta has launched the CAT 2024 mock test on its official website to aid candidates preparing for the Common Admission Test. The mock test, comprising questions from previous CAT exams, familiarizes aspirants with the exam format, including MCQs and non-MCQs. It features a timer and allows navigation between sections, simulating the actual exam environment.

India's higher education institutions rely heavily on academic scores and publication records when hiring faculty. This approach often overlooks candidates with valuable industry experience and practical skills. To align with global best practices, the recruitment process should adopt a more holistic approach, considering a broader range of qualifications and expertise.

JD Vance’s proposal to increase the child tax credit to $5,000 per child aims to ease financial burdens for families, especially those struggling with rising education costs. The credit could help cover tuition fees, books, extracurricular activities, and even after-school programs. However, concerns remain over its cost, fiscal impact, and the potential to disproportionately benefit higher-income families. While promising, the proposal’s true effectiveness in addressing broader education challenges remains to be seen.

The Haryana Board of School Education has extended the HTET 2024 registration deadline to November 15, with a correction window open from November 16-17. Interested candidates can apply online at bseh.org.in by following the registration steps. The HTET exam is set for December 7 and 8, and application fees vary by level and category, with concessions for SC and PH candidates from Haryana.

The Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) has issued guidelines for admitting "Children with Special Needs" (CWSN) to entry-level classes in private schools. A computerized draw selected applicants, who will be informed of their school placements within 24 hours. Parents must complete admission requirements by November 22, with schools instructed to provide free resources and ensure smooth support through the admission process.

In Bihar's Siwan district, over 100 students were barred from their intermediate "sent-up" exams due to a college rule prohibiting jeans and mobile phones, sparking protests at the campus gate. Following intervention by police and college officials, the administration set a re-exam date for November 20. The principal cited attendance and campus discipline as grounds for the rule.

The Kerala Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has published the provisional seat allotment results for vacant seats in the 2024 KLEE 5-year LLB programme. Candidates who attended the counselling can now access their results through the official portal. The merit list includes details such as application number, rank, college, course, and seat type. Allotments were based on the rank list and registered options per prospectus guidelines.

The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the application status for the Technician Grade 1 (Signal) recruitment exam. Applications were accepted until October 16th, aiming to fill 14,298 Technician vacancies. The exam is tentatively scheduled for December 18-29, 2024, with admit cards available four days prior. Acceptance is provisional and subject to verification.

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission has postponed the Group II Services Mains Exam to February 23, 2025. This delay affects over 92,000 candidates vying for nearly 900 vacancies. The Group I Mains exam has also been pushed back, impacting another 4,496 candidates.

Chennai and eleven other districts are bracing for heavy rainfall through Friday due to a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for multiple districts until November 15. School closures have been reported in several areas, including Cuddalore and Karaikal, as a precautionary measure.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the admit cards for the Tier 2 CHSL exam on November 12, 2024. Candidates who qualified for Tier 2 can download their admit cards from the SSC regional websites using their login credentials.

November brings multiple school holidays due to key events and festivals, providing students with several breaks following Diwali. Raipur schools and banks will observe a holiday on 13th November due to assembly elections. On 14th November, Children’s Day will be celebrated with various activities in schools. The festive week concludes with Guru Nanak Jayanti on 15th November, observed as a public holiday in some states. Students and families have opportunities to enjoy and celebrate.