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The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced the schedule for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) December 2024. The exam will take place on January 12, 2025, with the registration period open from October 28 to November 18, 2024. Results are expected by February 12, 2025. Candidates can find the official notification and detailed application instructions on the NBEMS website.

The Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE) is expected to release the UTET Answer Key 2024 soon on its official sites, ukutet.com and ubse.uk.gov.in. The exam was conducted on October 24 in two shifts, the test included Papers I and II with 150 questions each. Candidates may submit objections to the provisional answer key by emailing evidence in the required format. Once reviewed by the subject matter experts, a final answer key will be published.

The Central Selection Board of Constables (CSBC) Bihar has updated its official website ahead of the anticipated Bihar Police Constable Result 2024, which is expected to be released in the last week of October. The new website, csbc.bihar.gov.in, replaces the old domain. The recruitment aims to fill 21,391 constable positions, with candidates needing to pass several selection stages.

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has announced the 2024 recruitment drive for 2,202 school lecturer positions. Online applications will open on November 5 and close on December 4, 2024, at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in. Selection will be based on a competitive exam, with possible adjustments in score evaluation. Candidates should review the detailed notification for eligibility and application guidelines.

Higher education in the U.S. is increasingly expensive, but 529 plans offer a tax-advantaged way to save for college expenses. These plans are versatile, covering costs beyond tuition and offering tax benefits. Common myths about 529 plans are debunked, highlighting their flexibility and additional uses beyond college expenses.

Attending Ivy League institutions offers numerous benefits like academic excellence, exclusive extracurricular activities, and vast professional networking opportunities. Students gain exposure to world-class faculty, diverse cultural environments, and develop crucial soft skills. The Ivy League credential also provides a significant resume advantage, enhancing job prospects and opening doors in competitive fields.

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has published the answer key for the Simultala Awasiya Vidyalaya (SAV) Class 6 entrance exam. Students can access it via the BSEB website using their application details. Objections can be raised between October 28 and November 1, with specific instructions provided for submissions.

The Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee has made available the GATE 2025 Mock Test Link on its official website. This tool helps candidates familiarize themselves with the exam pattern, manage time effectively, and understand question types. GATE 2025 exams are scheduled for February 2025.

RRB NTPC Syllabus 2024: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) plans to hold the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) exam in November 2024, with 11,558 vacancies available. The recruitment involves two Computer-Based Tests (CBT-1 and CBT-2), a Typing Skill Test or Computer-Based Aptitude Test, and Document Verification and Medical Examination. Candidates must excel in these stages to be selected based on merit.

IIIT-Delhi celebrated its 13th convocation with 516 B.Tech. and 229 M.Tech. and Ph.D. degrees awarded. ISRO Chairman Dr. S. Somanath urged graduates to be passionate, aim for excellence, and uphold integrity. He emphasized innovation for India's growth and praised the entry of private players in the space sector for enhancing competitiveness.

Coal India Limited opens recruitment for 640 Management Trainee positions starting October 29, 2024, requiring a valid GATE 2025 score. Vacancies span multiple engineering disciplines. Selection is merit-based on GATE scores, with successful candidates placed on a one-year probation period, receiving a salary range of Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1,60,000.

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met with Meta's Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun to discuss India's AI potential. The meeting highlighted collaborations like the establishment of the Center for Generative AI at IIT Jodhpur and the YuvAI initiative to train 100,000 students on large language models.

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized that foreign language should not be an unbreachable barrier to learning sciences, medicine and technology while addressing the students at the 10th Convocation of IIT Jodhpur on Saturday.

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is closing the registration window for RRB NTPC undergraduate posts today, October 27, 2024. Candidates have until October 29 to complete online fee payment. The application correction window will be open from October 30 to November 6, 2024. The recruitment drive aims to fill 11,558 positions.

Ghost jobs are job postings made by companies without the intention of hiring. They serve various purposes, such as talent pooling and market research, but they can mislead candidates. A significant number of companies admit to posting these listings, leading to wasted efforts for job seekers and damaging the employer's reputation, ultimately affecting trust and morale on both sides.

The UPSC has released a reserve list for the Civil Services Mains 2023, recommending 120 additional candidates—88 General, 5 EWS, 23 OBC, 3 SC, and 1 ST—to fill remaining posts. Candidates can check names and roll numbers on upsc.gov.in. The initial results, declared on April 16, 2024, listed 1,016 recommended candidates.

A study by Mercer | Mettl reveals that only 45% of Indian graduates possess the necessary skills for the job market, with 53% employable in non-technical roles versus 44% in technical positions. Factors such as a curriculum mismatch, limited soft skills training, and inadequate preparation for technical roles contribute to this issue, highlighting the need for targeted skill development.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced significant advancements in medical education, with MBBS seats doubling and 17 new medical colleges opened this year. He highlighted improvements in healthcare, noting the establishment of AIIMS in Gorakhpur and development projects in Maharajganj worth Rs 940 crore. Adityanath emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing connectivity and developing nursing colleges, contributing to India's economic growth.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced additional compensatory time for PwD and PwBD candidates appearing for JEE Mains 2025, allowing up to four hours for the exam. A scribe facility is available with relevant certificates. The official schedule is expected by November 2024, with registration details to be announced on the NTA website.

The ICAI is expected to announce the results for the CA Foundation and Intermediate September 2024 exams on October 30. Candidates can check their results on icai.org once released. The CA Foundation exams were held on September 13, 15, 18, and 20, while the Intermediate exams took place across two groups on various September dates.