Educational News

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRB) will conduct the UP Police Constable Exam 2024 in 75 districts with 2385 exam centres. Candidates must arrive punctually, as gates will close before the examination. Eye scans will be conducted. Visit the official website for more information.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) warns against a fake notice circulating on social media, falsely claiming the postponement of Class XII Board Exams due to the Farmer's Protest. In a tweet labelled #CBSEFACTCHECK, the Board clarifies the notice as misleading and untrue. CBSE emphasizes the importance of relying on official announcements and urges vigilance against misinformation. This incident underscores the challenges posed by false information on social media platforms amidst educational uncertainties.

The Phase 3 interview schedule for Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2023 has been released. 817 candidates have been shortlisted for the UPSC CSE 2023 Personality Test (Interview) from March 18 to April 9, 2024.

The National Testing Agency will soon open registration for CUET UG 2024. Eligible candidates can apply online. The exam will be held from May 15, 2024 to May 31, 2024. Applicants must carefully follow the guidelines for photographs, signatures, and scanned documents.

Kerala's Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations announces KMAT 2024 session I for the academic year 2024-25 on March 3. Candidates can rectify form discrepancies by emailing ceekinfo@cee.kerala.gov.in before February 19, 2:00 PM. Using the 'KMAT 2024-candidate portal' on cee.kerala.gov.in, applicants can review and amend profile details. Clear instructions are provided for filing complaints, including the requirement to mention name, roll number, and submit relevant documents for rectification by the deadline.

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has released the BSSTET 2023 Admit Card. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on February 23 & 24, 2024. Candidates can download the hall ticket from the official website and check out the step-by-step process provided for easy access.

Maharashtra increases monthly stipend for intern doctors at government medical colleges from Rs 11,000 to Rs 18,000, effective February 2024, in response to persistent demands citing low stipends compared to other states. Association of State Medical Interns (ASMI) advocated for the raise, pointing out stagnant stipend rates despite rising MBBS fees. Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) ended their strike after securing a promise of immediate stipend increase and regularization of payments.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announces YUVIKA 2024, a programme to encourage STEM careers in school children. Register on ISRO Antariksha Jigyasa website, complete SpaceQuiz, provide personal and education details, verify and submit attested certificates. Check Important Dates and eligibility.

The Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has released the results of the Engineer Recruitment exam for filling 276 vacancies. Candidates can check the results on the official website under the careers section and Job Openings by following the steps provided.

IGNOU extends registration deadline for January 2024 admission cycle to February 29, offering open and distance learning (ODL) programmes. Interested candidates apply at ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. Re-registration deadline extended twice, initially from January 29 to February 15, then to February 29. Candidates facing registration issues can seek assistance from regional centers. Applications open for Fixed Learner Intake Programmes (FLIPs), requiring registration at ignouflip.samarth.edu.in. FLIP courses include various diplomas and certificates, with a registration fee of Rs. 400.

Students contest NEET MDS 2024 scheduling, petitioning the Supreme Court for postponement, citing disparities with NEET PG. Concerns arise over wasted time, eligibility issues due to conflicting schedules. NBEMS reschedules NEET MDS to March 18, 2024, amidst controversy. Online petitions garner support, with over 8,800 signatures. Aspirants launch Twitter campaign for exam date change. Despite appeals to authorities, including NMC and MoHFW, legal action pursued for resolution.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has extended the application submission deadline of self-appraisal by students who seek registration with the board as trainees. Students enrolled in DNB broad-specialty courses and DrDNB super-specialty courses can now apply till February 29, 2024.

The Tripura Board of Joint Entrance Examination has extended the application deadline for Tripura JEE 2024 to February 22, 2024. The exam is scheduled for April 24, 2024, with admit card release in April and results in May 2024.

The response sheet for IIT JAM 2024 is now available for download on the official website of IIT Madras. The exam was held on January 11, and candidates can expect the results to be released on March 22, 2024.

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board has released the RSMSSB Agriculture Supervisor Answer Key 2023. Candidates can raise objections until February 22, 2024. The exam was conducted on February 4, 2024, and aims to fill 430 vacancies.

The National Horticulture Board (NHB) released the NHB Admit Card 2024 for Deputy Director and Senior Horticulture Officer recruitment exams. Scheduled for February 18, 2024, the exams are conducted by the National Testing Agency. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website and are advised to adhere to the provided instructions. The admit card issuance is provisional, subject to eligibility verification. Any discrepancies should be reported promptly to the designated contact.

SBI Clerk Main exam 2024 admit card released. Exam on Feb 25 and Mar 4. Sections: General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude. 190 questions, 200 total score, 2 hours 40 minutes duration.

The AFCAT exam has started today and will be held for three days with a duration of 2 hours. The exam timings, dress code, items prohibited inside the exam centre, assigned time slot, thumb imprint, document inspection, verification, biometrics, required documents, AFCAT admit card, Aadhaar Card, valid photo ID, and a blue or black ballpoint pen are essential.

The Delhi High Court has ruled that coaching centres with more than 20 students must operate from commercial spaces due to safety concerns. The court's decision came in response to a petition filed by the Coaching Federation of India, challenging the inclusion of coaching centres in the definition of educational buildings.

Karnataka Minister for School Education and Literacy, Madhu Bangarappa, plans to open 500 more Karnataka Public Schools (KPS) offering English medium education to meet the rising demand. The government aims to provide both mediums of instruction in government schools and is considering CSR funding.