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UPSC has announced the final results for the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2024, recommending 206 candidates for appointment. Results are available in PDF format on the official website, upsc.gov.in. Candidates can download their results online. The commission has also released the names of toppers across all categories as per the official notice.

The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU) has changed the CLAT 2025 exam center in Hisar to CCS Haryana Agricultural University. Affected candidates must re-download their admit cards from consortiumofnlus.ac.in by logging in with their credentials. CLAT 2025 is scheduled for December 1, 2024. For details, refer to the official website or the notice.

IIM Calcutta will conduct the CAT 2024 exam tomorrow, November 24, in three shifts across multiple centers nationwide. Candidates must bring their admit card, a valid photo ID, and any required documents. Follow the dress code, avoid barred items, and reach the venue an hour early. The exam consists of 66 questions, totaling 198 marks, across three sections.

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has announced the recruitment of 669 Sub-Inspectors in the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP). Eligible candidates can apply online from December 3, 2024, to January 2, 2025. The recruitment includes a written exam, physical tests, and document verification. Applicants must meet the age and educational criteria, with vacancies distributed across various categories. Detailed information is available on the official JKSSB website.

Confined to her family's ramshackle shanty by the toxic smog choking India's capital, Harshita Gautam strained to hear her teacher's instructions over a cheap mobile phone borrowed from her mother. Gautam struggles to follow the day's lesson, with the sound of her teacher's voice periodically halting as the connection drops out on the cheap Android phone.

NBEMS has issued updated leave rules for PG medical trainees, effective from November 22, 2024. Trainees are entitled to 30 days of leave per year, with additional provisions for maternity and paternity leave. Any leave beyond the allotted 30 days will lead to an extension of the training period. The application process for leave must be followed strictly, and failure to comply may result in disciplinary actions, including cancellation of candidature and ineligibility for final exams.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the provisional results for NEET UG 2024 on its official website, mcc.nic.in. Candidates can check their allotment results, which include All India Ranks, assigned institutes, and categories. Discrepancies must be reported by email by 12:00 Noon on 23.11.2024. Candidates are advised to visit their allotted colleges only after the final result is declared.

Many top U.S. colleges, including the University of California system, have adopted test-blind admissions, no longer considering SAT or ACT scores. These institutions focus on holistic factors like GPA, coursework, essays, and extracurriculars to assess applicants. This shift promotes fairness, allowing students to highlight their true potential without the pressure of standardized test scores.

Andhra Pradesh's higher education system, as outlined in the ASHE 2024 report, shows steady progress in enrolment, infrastructure, and access. However, challenges remain in improving gender parity, social inclusion, and educational quality. With a focus on increasing the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER), diversifying academic offerings, and enhancing student-teacher ratios, the state has made strides but must continue its efforts to provide equitable, high-quality education for all segments of the population.

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education Innovation Cell (MIC), and CBSE have launched the third edition of the "Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship (IDE) Bootcamp," aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among secondary school students, teachers, and principals. In collaboration with the Wadhwani Foundation, the bootcamp will take place across multiple locations from November 22 to December 7, 2024, focusing on design thinking, problem-solving, and business model development.

The Global Employability University Rankings and Survey (GEURS) 2025 highlights Indian institutions excelling in Computer Science. Among the top five Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Madras showcase outstanding global rankings and academic credentials. With insights from QS, NIRF, and GEURS data, the article explores their achievements and contributions. Additionally, it features a detailed table of IITs and non-IITs making strides in employability and digital skills education.

Karnataka's IT Minister, Priyank Kharge, announced transformative initiatives to enhance employability and innovation. By 2025, 100 engineering colleges will collaborate with corporates for student training. Under the 'Nipuna Karnataka' programme, 1 lakh trainees will be skilled in a year. The Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024 witnessed MoUs with DRDO, Finland, and Switzerland, alongside launching Karnataka's first Startup Awards for innovation excellence.

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, has released the Gujarat State Eligibility Test (GSET) 2024 admit cards on its official website, gujaratset.ac.in. The exam is scheduled for December 1, 2024, consisting of two papers. Candidates must carry their admit card and valid photo ID to the venue and verify the card details before printing.

The Global Employability University Rankings 2025 highlights top universities excelling in digital expertise. In the ‘Data Science/AI and Business Analytics’ category, US institutions dominate, with MIT, Harvard, and Columbia securing the global top 3 spots. Harvard also leads the global digital leaders list. The US, UK, Germany, Canada, and Australia showcase strong academic diversity in fostering digital innovation.

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, announced the results for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2024 on November 22. Candidates who appeared for the exam on August 17 can now check and download their results from the official BSE Odisha website. While passing the OTET is necessary for teacher recruitment, it does not guarantee appointment to a teaching role.

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has released the results for the 2024 Class 11 private and bi-annual exams. Students can check their results by logging into the official website using their roll and registration numbers. The exams, initially scheduled to conclude on September 24, were extended to October 3 due to the Jammu and Kashmir general elections.

The Bihar Education Department has revised school timings, now from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with eight periods and a lunch break from 12:40 PM to 1:20 PM. The schedule emphasizes the importance of morning assemblies and extracurricular activities for student development. Schools are required to implement these timings strictly, ensuring consistency and maintaining a conducive learning environment. Additionally, Saturday activities and seating arrangements are detailed in the new guidelines.

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the application status for CEN No. 04/2024 (Paramedical Categories). Candidates can now check if their applications are provisionally accepted or rejected by logging in to the official RRB portal. SMS and email notifications have been sent to registered candidates. The RRB also warned against frauds and reminded candidates to rely solely on official sources for updates. For any issues, candidates can contact the RRB helpdesk.

Indian Bank has announced the results for its 2024 Apprentice Recruitment, offering 1500 vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Shortlisted candidates are required to report for pre-training document and biometric verification on November 28, 29, and 30, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The verification schedule and merit list can be accessed on the official Indian Bank website. Candidates failing to report on time will have their apprenticeship applications canceled. The selection process involved a written exam, document verification, and medical examination.

The Directorate of Medical Education, Raipur, has released the Round 1 provisional seat allotment result for Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2024. Registered candidates can check their results on the official website, cgdme.admissions.nic.in. The Round 1 admission process will take place from November 22 to 28, 2024, and Round 2 registration starts on December 6, 2024.