Educational News

Luis Benveniste led a team from various countries to visit Vidya Samiksha Kendra in Gujarat. The World Bank and Janet Yellen have also visited the Center for Education Review. The center collects and analyzes huge data sets and records attendance of students and teachers.

IISc Bangalore released GATE 2024 answer keys. Objection window open till Feb 25. Access keys at gate2024.iisc.ac.in. Use DIRECT LINK. Response sheets available on GATE 2024 GOAPS login portal.

The Tamil Nadu government unveils its budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, focusing on education, employment, and infrastructure development. Noteworthy initiatives include free higher education for transgender individuals, payroll subsidies for high-paying jobs, and plans to boost technical education and industry skilling. Investments in smart classrooms, IT parks, and entrepreneurship schemes underscore the government's commitment to fostering economic growth and inclusivity. Additionally, expansions in library facilities and meal programs aim to enhance access to education and well-being.

Kerala schools reintroduce 'water-bell' system amid rising temperatures. Karnataka and Telangana also implemented it. Students get breaks to drink water, reducing health risks. Kerala State Disaster Management Authority warns about high temperatures and advises avoiding direct sunlight.

The Government of Canada updated its Post Graduate Work Permit policy to promote population growth. Starting February 15, 2024, graduates of master's degree programs can apply for a three-year work permit after graduation, as long as they meet all PGWP eligibility requirements. Diploma or certificate program graduates are ineligible for PGWP.

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has released the December 2023 Term End Exam (TEE) results online. Students can access their results on the official website using their enrollment numbers. Those dissatisfied with their results can apply for reevaluation within 40 days, with a fee of Rs 750 per course or paper. The exams were conducted in two shifts from December 1, 2023, to January 9, 2024, with a significant number of students participating.

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the hall ticket for Group 2 Services Recruitment 2023, offering 897 vacancies. Eligible candidates can download it from psc.ap.gov.in. The exam, scheduled for February 25, 2024, covers General Studies and Mental Ability. Detailed instructions are provided on the APPSC website. With 24 district centres hosting the exam, candidates are urged to download their hall tickets promptly and review the guidelines.

Rumors of UP Police Constable Exam paper leak denied. The exam was conducted smoothly with no irregularities. 48 lakh candidates appeared at 2385 centres. 287 arrests were made to prevent cheating. Etah Police reported arrests. Monitoring team instrumental in making arrests.

Today marks the final chance to apply for Railway Recruitment Board's (RRB) Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) positions, totalling 5696 vacancies. Applicants must complete the online process on the official Indian Railways website before the end of February 19, 2024. Eligibility includes ITI/Diploma qualifications in relevant fields and age between 18 to 30 years. The application fee varies based on category. The selection process involves computer-based tests, aptitude tests, and medical examinations for successful candidates.

The Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad, has released the MICAT II exam results today, accessible on their official website. Candidates can obtain their scorecards by logging in with their user ID and password. The scorecard includes details such as name, roll number, total marks, and subject-wise marks. Shortlisted candidates for Group Discussion/Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interview (PI) were announced earlier. Further updates can be found on the official website.

The Bihar School Board (BSEB) will soon release the Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test, STET 2024. Once issued, candidates can download the admit card from the official website using their registration details. The exam will consist of 150 objective-type questions and will be conducted from March 01 to 20. There will be no negative marking.

Registration for FTII JET 2024 is open. Apply on applyadmission.net/JET23-24 by March 17th. Entrance exam on April 6th or 7th. Eligibility criteria, application process, and exam pattern details available here.

The Union Public Service Commission has started registration for CSE 2024. Tips to excel in CSAT: understand syllabus, review basics, expand vocabulary, practice past papers, take tests, improve mental math, manage time, use smart strategies. Evaluate analytical, decision-making, logical, aptitude capabilities. Determine effective strategy based on strengths.

The NTA has released the provisional NIFT Answer Key 2024 on February 18. Candidates who appeared in the NIFT 2024 entrance exam on February 5 can check it on the official website. They can submit objections with a fee of Rs. 500 by February 19. To check the answer key, visit exams.nta.ac.in and enter registration details.

Over 120 people were caught impersonating and cheating during the exam. Arrests were made in various districts. The surveillance team, along with the STF, conducted the arrests. Exam fraud was mentioned in Ballia district by Amitabh Yash, the STF's Additional Director General.

850 educational institutions in Himachal Pradesh will be developed as Institutions of Excellence in the 2024-25 fiscal. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu allocated Rs 9,560 crore from the budget to the education sector. Smart classrooms, full strength of teachers and performance-based grants will be provided. Anganwadi workers will be selected as nursery teachers.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) for the January 2024 session. The exam took place in multiple time slots across various centers. The result was announced after using a normalization process based on Percentile Score for fairness.

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS SO Mains Scorecard 2024. Candidates can check their scorecard on the official website. Shortlisted candidates will proceed to Interviews in February/March 2024, and must upload eligibility documents. Ensure to produce all required documents at the interview to avoid rejection.

The EPFO has released the final answer key for the 2023 SSA recruitment exam. Candidates cleared Stage 1 will undergo a Computer Typing Test. The recruitment aims to fill 2674 vacancies. Download the answer key from the official website.

The Supreme Court issued a notice in response to a writ petition by the All India Students' Union (AISU) requesting the rescheduling of NEET MDS 2024 examination. The petition also seeks the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, and the National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).