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The 2024 US election will significantly impact STEM funding in universities. Differing priorities between Trump and Harris could shift allocations towards climate science and green technology or national security and defense, influencing research opportunities and international student enrollment.

The Chhattisgarh Police Department has announced that admit cards for the Constable recruitment drive are now available for download on their official website. Over 5,900 candidates will be selected to undergo Physical Efficiency Tests (PET), Physical Measurement Tests (PMT), and Document Verification (DV) starting November 16, 2024, at various locations across Chhattisgarh.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is highly esteemed, ranking first in the QS World University Rankings 2025 with a score of 100. While admission is competitive, MIT addresses financial challenges through need-based scholarships, covering about 58% of undergraduates with a median scholarship of $66,663. Additional grants like the First-Year Grant support low-income students. MIT is one of few U.S. universities offering need-blind admissions and full financial need coverage for domestic and international students. Various external scholarships from state programs, businesses, and organizations also supplement financial aid, helping students manage education costs effectively.

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the result status for the CRP-RRBs-XIII Officers Scale I, II, and III exams. Candidates can now check their results on the official IBPS website. Those who have cleared the mains examination will be invited for the final interview round.

The Uttar Pradesh National Means Cum Merit Scholarship (UP NMMS) admit cards for 2024-25 are now available for download. Released on November 4th, eligible students can access their admit cards on the official website using their registration details. The UP NMMS examination is scheduled for November 10, 2024.

The Uttar Pradesh government plans to merge schools with fewer than 50 students to enhance the education system's functionality. Students from these schools will be moved to nearby institutions. Officials have been instructed to prioritize a review of primary schools for potential mergers, considering various factors such as distance, facilities, and transportation. Additionally, a private school in Aligarh faces scrutiny for allegedly threatening students, but an investigation revealed the claims to be unfounded.

After a nine-month delay, the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) released its recruitment notification, sparking frustration among aspirants. The delay, attributed to the election code of conduct, has rendered thousands ineligible due to exceeding the age limit. Candidates are demanding a two-year age limit extension.

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) closes registration for the Maharashtra Group B and C Services Preliminary Examinations today, November 4, 2024. The Group B exam is set for January 5, 2025, and Group C on February 2, 2025, with a goal to fill 480 Group B and 1,333 Group C positions. Candidates can register via the official MPSC site, ensuring they review eligibility and complete all application steps.

Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh announced the AP TET July 2024 exam results. Out of 4,27,300 registered candidates, 3,68,661 appeared and 1,87,256 passed, achieving a 50.79% pass rate. Results by category revealed varied pass percentages, with Special Schools category showing the highest at 83.09%. A Mega DSC notification will be released soon.

The Andhra Pradesh Department of School Education announced the results for the Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (AP TET) 2024 on November 4. Candidates who took the exam from October 3 to October 21 can access their scores at aptet.apcfss.in by logging in with their Roll number and date of birth. A total of 368,661 candidates participated in the test.

The West Bengal government will introduce class 5 in 2,335 more primary schools starting January 2025, as per the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act. This step will add to the approximately 18,000 primary schools already offering class 5, eventually expanding it to remaining state-run and state-aided primary schools.

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) will close the registration for the 70th Integrated Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination (BPSC 70th CCE Prelims 2024) today, November 4, 2024. The application deadline was extended from October 18. Candidates can update their One-Time Registration profiles until today. The commission has also increased the total vacancies from 1,957 to 2,027 by adding 70 new positions.

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University has opened applications for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programmes for the winter session of 2024-25. Registration window opened on November 1 and will close on November 30, 2024. The entrance exam is scheduled for December 22, 2024. Candidates must check eligibility criteria before applying. Check the direct link to apply for the GGSIPU PhD admissions 2024-25.

The Chhattisgarh Police will release the CG police constable admit card, covering the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and Document Verification (DV), today, November 4, 2024. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website, cgpolice.gov.in. The tests are set for November 16, 2024, at designated centers across multiple locations.

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) will release the admit cards for the Institute of National Importance Combined Entrance Test (INI-CET 2025) on November 4, 2024. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets from aiimsexams.ac.in by logging in with their credentials. Scheduled for November 10, 2024, this exam provides entry to various postgraduate medical courses across top institutions for the January 2025 session.

Boston stands as the top academic destination in the United States, housing world-renowned institutions like Harvard, MIT, Boston University, Tufts, and Northeastern. Despite high costs, students are drawn to its excellence in Business, Medicine, Law, Engineering, and Computer Science, supported by rich historical and urban culture.

The Andhra Pradesh Department of School Education will release the AP TET 2024 results on November 4. The results can be accessed on aptet.apcfss.in using the candidate's Roll number and date of birth. Out of 4,27,300 registered candidates, 3,68,661 attended the exam held from October 3 to October 21.

November 2024 is packed with significant school holidays in India, starting with Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj right after Diwali, followed by Chhat Puja, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Karthik Purnima, and Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji's Martyrdom Day. These holidays provide students time for cultural celebrations while signaling the upcoming pre-exam period.

Data science and AI are burgeoning fields, with institutions like IIT Madras launching popular BTech programs to meet growing demand. Top Indian institutes like IIT Bombay and Delhi rank high globally for their robust AI and data science curricula, reflecting India's commitment to technological excellence.