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After a week's closure due to flooding, all educational institutions in Tripura have reopened from Tuesday (August 27) except those schools that have been converted into relief camps, an official said on Monday.

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has released the Class 10 re-evaluation results for the Kashmir division. Students can access their results on jkbose.nic.in without needing registration or roll numbers. This year’s pass percentage stands at 79.25%, with boys achieving 77.33% and girls 81.10%. Students were required to secure a minimum of 33% in each subject and in practical exams to pass. Four cases of unfair means were reported.

Explore Chennai's top engineering institutes as per the NIRF Rankings 2024. Leading the pack is IIT Madras, renowned for its comprehensive programmes and excellent placement records. Other notable institutions include SRMIST, Anna University, and SIMATS, each offering diverse specializations and competitive fee structures. This overview provides insights into their best courses, fees, and placement outcomes, helping prospective students make informed decisions about their engineering education.

WHO seeks US$ 87.4 million over 6 months, to work with countries to contain the current outbreak of mpox

Australia has announced a cap of 270,000 on international student enrolments for 2025, aiming to manage record migration levels affecting housing and infrastructure. This decision could further reduce the number of Indian students, who have already been enrolling in fewer numbers due to rising costs, housing challenges, and increased competition from other countries. The cap could significantly impact India's student migration trends, making it a critical issue ahead of Australia's upcoming elections.

The live-attenuated booster has been developed using codon deoptimization technology, in collaboration with Griffith University, Australia, a press release from the company said

Two of the mission's four-member crew will venture out of their Crew Dragon capsule in Earth's orbit for a tethered spacewalk, marking the first major test of SpaceX's new spacesuits.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the admit cards for the CA Foundation exam, scheduled for September 2024. Candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official ICAI website. The exam will take place on September 13, 15, 18, and 20. It is crucial to carry the admit card to the examination center.

The UPSC has opened the online Detailed Application Form (DAF) for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2024. Candidates who passed the prelims can complete their DAF on upsc.gov.in by September 5, 2024. The IFS Preliminary Exam was held on June 16, 2024, with results announced on July 1. Check the direct link for DAF here.

The Himachal Pradesh government has launched the 'Mukhya Mantri Sukh Shiksha Yojana,' allocating Rs53.21 crore annually to support the education of children from vulnerable families, including those of widows, destitute women, and disabled parents. The scheme provides monthly grants for children under 18 and financial aid for higher education. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu emphasized the initiative's role in protecting children from exploitation and ensuring their access to education and well-being, reflecting the government's commitment to social welfare.

On August 12, the Ministry of Education released the 2024 NIRF rankings, its ninth edition. In the Architecture and Planning category, IIT Roorkee topped the list. Six institutes from Tamil Nadu made the rankings, including NIT Tiruchirappalli at eighth and SRM Institute of Science and Technology at eleventh. Check important details here.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has canceled the UGC NET June 2024 (Rescheduled) exam at Shankara Group of Institutions, Jaipur, scheduled for August 27, 2024, due to technical glitches. The rescheduled examination will now be held from August 21 to September 4, 2024. Details on the new date and venue will be announced soon.

The Telangana State Council for Higher Education has announced the TS ICET 2024 counselling schedule. Candidates seeking admission into MBA and MCA programmes can register on the official website, tgicet.nic.in, starting September 1. The counselling process will occur in three phases: First Phase, Final Phase, and Spot Round. Check important details here.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released admit cards for the UGC NET June 2024 session for exams scheduled on August 27-30. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official NTA website using their application number and date of birth. The agency previously issued admit cards for exams held on August 21-23.

The average maximum time an astronaut spends in space has increased from one month in the 1960s to six months in the 2020s

Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling 2024: The Maharashtra CET Cell has released the provisional merit list for the first round of NEET UG Counselling 2024. This list includes details for 55,781 candidates eligible for MBBS and BDS admissions. Applicants can review the merit list on the official website. The provisional seat matrix for MBBS and BDS will be available on August 27, with the seat allotment result set to be announced on August 30.

UP Police Constable Admit Card 2024: The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released admit cards for the Constable recruitment exam on August 30, aiming to fill 60,244 vacancies. The exam, conducted across 1,174 centres in 67 districts, began on August 23 and will end on August 31. Candidates can download their admit cards from uppbpb.gov.in. The recruitment drive, reinitiated after February’s exam was cancelled due to a paper leak, is held under tight security.

The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala, has released the answer keys for the LLM Entrance Examination 2024-25, held on 25 August 2024. Candidates can view the answer keys on the official website and submit objections online by 28 August 2024. A fee of Rs. 200 per question is required for each objection, which will be refunded if the complaint is valid.

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) will close the KCET 2024 option entry window today, August 27. Candidates can modify their college and course choices online until 11:00 AM. The KCET seat allotment results will be announced on September 1, 2024. This year’s counselling includes a wide range of courses, and candidates are advised to check the KEA website for more details.

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