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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has initiated the application correction window for JEE Main 2024 Session 2, permitting candidates to rectify errors or update information in their forms until March 7, 2024. Existing candidates can modify various details, while new applicants have specific fields they can edit or add. Corrections may entail an additional fee. Applicants can access the correction portal via the official JEE Main website. It's crucial to review changes carefully before submission.

The Central Bank of India has released admit cards for the Specialist Officer (SO) recruitment exam, accessible via their official website. Candidates must bring original and photocopies of KYC documents for verification. The exam is scheduled for March 10 and will cover various subjects including Computer Knowledge and General Awareness. Adhering to eligibility criteria is essential. The exam will be conducted online in bilingual format, with 60 minutes allotted for completion.

The Bihar Public Service Commission has announced the release date for the BPSC TRE 3.0 Admit Card 2024. The exam is scheduled on March 15th and 16th to fill 87,774 vacancies. Candidates can download their e-admit card starting from March 7, 2024, and must follow the given process and rules for the exam.

The Bihar Public Service Commission has released the provisional answer key for the BPSC Block Agriculture Officer (BAO) recruitment exam held in March 2024. Candidates can check the answer key on the official website and calculate their marks accurately. Download the response sheet for future reference.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the registration date for UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 until tomorrow, March 6, 2024. Candidates can apply online through the official website of UPSC. The Civil Services Preliminary examination will be conducted on May 26, 2024. UPSC will fill around 1,056 vacancies through the Civil Services 2024 examination.

The Odisha government announced funds for state-run medical colleges, post-graduate institutes, and new government medical colleges in Cuttack, Berhampur, and Burla, to strengthen medical education and research through research publications, seminars, and conferences.

The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) announced the JDLCCE 2023 results. The exam took place from Sept 2 to Oct 20, 2023. The final answer key was published on Jan 16, 2024, after reviewing objections received by Dec 3, 2023. The JSSC aims to fill 1551 positions. Check the Jharkhand JDLCCE Result 2023 on the official website.

The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has released a notification for the recruitment of constables in West Bengal Police 2024. Interested candidates can check the eligibility and other important details on the official website. The application forms will be accepted online during the specified period. The age limit, educational qualifications, language requirement, and application process are mentioned.

Participating in extracurricular activities and competitions provides benefits beyond grades. Here are 5 competitions for March 2024 that school students can apply for, including the Samvidhan Quiz, Heritage Quiz, Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, UNESCO Clubs Worldwide Youth Multimedia Competition, Alpine Fellowship Writing Prize, and Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest.

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema revealed the budget for 2024-25, allocating Rs. 16,987 crore for education. The government plans to upgrade schools, introduce crucial skills training, and prioritise medical education and research.

The Government of Odisha's Higher Education Department has launched a scheme offering free residential Civil Services (UPSC) coaching for eligible candidates domiciled in Odisha for 2024-2025. The initiative aims to provide comprehensive coaching, boarding, and accommodation to aspirants, preparing them for the UPSC examination. With eligibility criteria, a selection process, and detailed timelines, the scheme presents a significant opportunity for aspiring civil servants in the region.

CM Sharma emphasizes harmonious utilization of teachers in government schools, addressing irregular transfers with a transparent policy. Innovations are needed for quality education in Rajasthan, with a focus on promoting Sanskrit education.

The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has commenced the application process for the Combined Competitive Examination (Mains) 2024, offering opportunities for various gazetted positions within state government departments. With applications open from March 4 to March 10, 2024, candidates who cleared the JKPSC CCE Preliminary Exam 2023 are eligible to apply. It's a chance for qualified individuals to pursue fulfilling careers in public service.

Telangana government, led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, hands over appointment letters to 5,192 youth for government jobs, including lecturers, teachers, constables, and health personnel. The event aims to give reassurance to unemployed youth and emphasizes the importance of English and infrastructure facilities in state-run social welfare schools.

The National Testing Agency is expected to release the result for JEE Main Session 1 Paper 2 exam soon. The official answer keys for JEE Main Session 1 Paper 2 (B Arch, Planning) are available at jeemain.nta.ac.in. The JEE Main session 2 provides an opportunity to improve scores and chances of admission to top engineering colleges.

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) issued a cautionary notice regarding fraudulent phone calls from individuals posing as board officials, promising to increase marks in the 2024 exams for a fee. The board reassured the security of answer sheets, fully barcoded to prevent alterations.

The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has announced the answer-script evaluation schedule for UP Class 10 board exam 2024. The evaluation will take 13 working days, starting from March 16 to March 31, 2024. Over 55 lakh students have registered, and more than 1.4 lakh examiners have been appointed for the process.

IAS officer Srushti Deshmukh secured the fifth position in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2018. Her outstanding performance in the Essay paper and Optional-1 (Sociology) highlighted her academic prowess. She pursued sociology instead of her field of study, chemical engineering.

UGC has granted autonomy to eight central universities, including Delhi University, enabling them to exercise greater control over academic, administrative, and financial matters. The move aims to improve the quality of higher education and empower universities to make independent decisions. Category I autonomy provides universities with the highest level of independence, while Category II autonomy offers some flexibility with certain limitations. This decision is expected to bring about significant changes in the Indian educational landscape.

The Andhra Pradesh Department of School Education will soon release the AP DSC 2024 exam hall ticket on the official website. Candidates can download the hall ticket from the website using their Candidate ID and Date of Birth. The exam will be held from March 15 to March 30, 2024, with two sessions per day.