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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released a revised examination calendar for 2025, outlining the schedule for various recruitment exams. The calendar includes dates for notifications, application deadlines, and exam commencement. However, UPSC notes that these dates are subject to change based on unforeseen circumstances.

The College Board has opened registrations for the 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) exams, available until 15th November 2024. This initiative allows Indian students to enhance their university applications by demonstrating college-level skills. With increasing acceptance of AP credits in India, notably by Universal AI University, the programme provides a significant advantage in the competitive academic landscape. Students are encouraged to register at authorised centres, with exams scheduled for May 2025.

With the CAT 2024 exam fast approaching, aspirants are intensifying their preparation to ace this highly competitive management entrance test. The recently released admit cards signal the final push, with candidates focusing on revisiting key concepts, refining their skills, and mastering high-weightage topics. This guide provides a breakdown of the exam pattern, syllabus, and effective revision strategies to help aspirants excel in all sections and improve their chances of success.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the city slip for the Agniveervayu Recruitment Exam 2024, scheduled for November 16, 2024. Candidates can access their exam details on the official website. Admit cards will be available 24 to 48 hours before the exam, containing essential information. The selection process includes an online exam, physical fitness tests, adaptability assessments, and medical examinations, ensuring candidates meet the required standards.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced the introduction of "Ayurveda Biology" as a subject in the National Eligibility Test (NET), effective December 2024. This decision, made during the UGC's 581st meeting, aims to enhance the integration of traditional knowledge into higher education. Candidates can apply through the National Testing Agency (NTA) website, though the application window for the December 2024 cycle has yet to open.

BIS Admit Card 2024 released: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released admit cards for the upcoming Group A, B, and C examinations. Candidates who applied for the 345 available positions can download their hall tickets from the official BIS website. The exams are scheduled for November 19th and 21st and will be conducted in both English and Hindi.

RRC NFR has announced the recruitment of 5647 Act Apprentices for 2024, offering opportunities in multiple workshops and divisions across Northeast India. Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks in Matriculation and an ITI certificate in relevant trades are eligible to apply online. The application window is open from November 4 to December 3, 2024. The recruitment process includes selection based on merit, document verification, and medical fitness. Age and category-based relaxations are available.

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Freshworks layoff: Despite reporting profits, the tech firm Freshworks, is laying off 13% of its workforce as part of a restructuring strategy. They are not alone, as tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Apple are also downsizing, highlighting a shift in the tech industry towards AI, cost-efficiency, and economic recalibration.

The ECGC has released the 2024 Probationary Officer (PO) admit card on its official website, ecgc.in. Registered candidates can download it using their registration number and password. The online exam is scheduled for November 16, 2024, consisting of a 200-mark objective test and a 40-mark descriptive paper. Candidates can follow simple steps on the website to access and download the admit card.

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The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala has released the first round of LLM seat allotments for the 2024-25 academic year. Prospective students can view the provisional list on the official CEE Kerala website. Applicants have until November 8, 2024, to submit discrepancy reports. The final allotment list will be published after the review.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has rescheduled the Chartered Accountants Final Course Examination for Group II, Paper 6, originally set for 13th November 2024, due to elections in certain states. The exam will now take place on 14th November 2024 from 2 PM to 6 PM at the same centers. Admit cards already issued remain valid, and all other exam schedules remain unchanged.

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Commission (RSMSSB) has released the question paper and answer key for the Stenographer/Personal Assistant Grade-II Combined Direct Recruitment 2024. Candidates can check the answer keys on the official website and raise objections from November 8 to 10, 2024. Objections must be accompanied by valid evidence and submitted with the prescribed fee of ₹100 per question through the e-Mitra payment gateway.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released an updated NEET PG 2024 counselling bulletin, including key details about Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) counselling. Starting this year, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) will oversee the counselling for Priority III, IV, and V candidates. The priority system for admissions and eligibility requirements are outlined, with civilian candidates also subject to service commitments.

The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Technical Education (TNDTE) has announced the TNDTE Typewriting Results 2024 on its official website. Candidates can check their results by entering their registration number and date of birth. The exam, conducted annually, assesses typing speed and accuracy across various skill levels. A total of 131,205 students passed out of 201,653 candidates who appeared, with a pass percentage of 65.06%.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an advisory for JEE Main 2025 registration, addressing issues with Aadhaar authentication due to name mismatches between the Aadhaar card and class 10th certificate. The advisory outlines steps to resolve these issues and ensure smooth application submission. The registration window, open since October 28, will close on November 22, 2024. Candidates are encouraged to follow the guidelines provided on the official notification. Check complete details here.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the date sheet for the 2025 UPSC Engineering Services Prelims exam, scheduled for June 8. The exam will occur in two sessions: from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, and from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, where candidates will attempt discipline-specific papers. Candidates can access and download the schedule from UPSC’s official website.

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