Education

[ad_1] JSSC calendar 2025: JSSC calendar released, recruitment to be done on 38,988 posts including police SI, see dates JSSC calendar 2025: The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has officially released the tentative recruitment calendar for the year 2025–26, outlining a detailed schedule for various competitive examinations. According to the announcement made on Friday, a total of 13 examinations will be conducted for the appointment of candidates to 38,988 posts across multiple categories.The calendar includes tentative dates for the release of advertisements, examinations, and declaration of results. These posts encompass a wide range of departments including teaching, police services, and technical positions. Among these, recruitment will be done for high-volume posts like inter trained assistant acharya, excise constable, and police sub inspector (SI), marking a major opportunity for job aspirants in Jharkhand.Key examinations and post-wise recruitment breakdownAs per the calendar, […]

[ad_1] NTA opens JEE Main 2025 Session 2 answer key challenge window JEE Main Answer Key 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key and recorded response sheet for the Joint Entrance Examination (Main) – 2025 Session 2. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now access the provisional answer key for Paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech.) along with their recorded responses through the official website — https://jeemain.nta.nic.in.JEE (Main) 2025 Session 2 was conducted on April 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8, 2025 for Paper 1 (B.E./B. Tech.), while Paper 2A (B. Arch.) and Paper 2B (B. Planning) were held on April 9, 2025. The exam took place across 531 centres in 285 cities across India and 15 cities abroad.Answer key challenge window open till April 13Candidates who wish to challenge the provisional answer key may do […]

[ad_1] ASSEB announces HSLC 2025 toppers, Amishi Saikia tops with 98.50% (AI Image) Assam Board SEBA HSLC topper list 2025: The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) has declared the results of the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Examination 2025, revealing exceptional performances by the top-ranking students. The exam, held from February 15 to March 3, 2025, saw over 4.2 lakh students appear, and the top scorers have set new academic benchmarks for the state.Leading the merit list this year is Amishi Saikia from Pragya Academy Senior Secondary School, Jorhat, who scored an impressive 591 marks, achieving a remarkable 98.50%.Pragya Academy dominates top rankingsPragya Academy Senior Secondary School, Jorhat, made a strong mark in the state rankings with two of the top three positions. Apart from Amishi Saikia’s top rank, Anirban Borgohain, also from the same institution, secured the third […]

[ad_1] CHANDIGARH: In a significant step towards promoting equality and inclusion in the education sector, the Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has issued a landmark order, supporting a transgender educator's effort to get his school recognised. According to a statement here on Thursday, the HHRC issued a landmark order in favour of a transgender person and founder of a school in Karnal which was established to provide education to underprivileged children. The transgender person had filed a grievance regarding the non-recognition of the school, citing land-related regulations as the main obstacle. The school, founded in the year 2014-15, occupies an area of 800 square metres, while the revised rules mandate a minimum of 1,500 square metres for recognition. HHRC Chairperson Justice Lalit Batra, along with members Kuldip Jain and Deep Bhatia, in their detailed order dated April 2, emphasised the […]

[ad_1] AHMEDABAD: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said universities in India are facing challenges of over-regulation and underfunding, besides threats to the "freedom of academic expression." The MP from Kerala was speaking at a gathering at St Xavier's College here on the subject 'The Idea of a University'. Some of the problems he highlighted included "slashing of state support for the universities, reduced allocation for research and innovation, the quality of output being produced, over bureaucratisation of the academia and over-regulation of campuses." "We are by and large over-regulated and under-resourced. And of course the growing threats to the freedom of academic expression. A problem clearly afflicts all the universities across India. All of these are likely to be spiked considerably, if we are not able to find answers to these challenges today," said Tharoor. The former Union Minister […]

[ad_1] HYDERABAD: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday stated that the Skills University, Sports University, and Integrated Residential Schools being established in the state-each named 'Young India'-collectively constitute his "brand". 'Young India' brand is being created in Telangana today with Mahatma Gandhi's inspiration, he said. After inaugurating the Young India Police School here, he said the title 'Young India' was not created by him but by Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhiji ran a journal named 'Young India' during the freedom movement, Reddy recalled, adding that it reflected "the voice of India." The first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, is hailed for his stellar contributions to the country's progress after Independence, while former PM Indira Gandhi is known for her pro-poor welfare measures with the slogan 'roti, kapda aur makaan' (food, clothing, and shelter), he said. Reddy said he is often asked […]

[ad_1] Admissions for vacant seats in the pre-primary and primary classes at Delhi’s government-run Sarvodaya schools have commenced for the 2025-26 academic session. The admission process is underway and is being conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Parents can visit the official website, edudel.nic.in to check the list of over 400 Sarvodaya schools participating in the admission drive.The official circular issued by the Directorate of Education reads, “ Admission to Entry Classes i.e. Nursery / KG / Class-I for the Academic Session 2025-26 in all the Sarvodaya Vidyalayas under Directorate of Education is running. Now, it can be possible that few seats may be lying vacant in Pre Primary and Primary Classes in the current session. Therefore, to make optimum use of the resources, it has been decided to admit students against these vacant seats, if any, in Pre Primary […]

[ad_1] Florida's DOGE initiative asks for six years of faculty research, sparking debate. (AI Image) Florida's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has requested colleges and universities across the state to provide detailed information about faculty research and grants dating back to the past six years. This request, issued by Governor Ron DeSantis's office, has raised significant concerns among educators, with many questioning the motivations behind the demand and the potential implications for academic freedom.The request, sent out last week, instructs colleges to compile a comprehensive list of all research and grants faculty members have been involved in since 2019. The deadline for submitting this information is set for Friday, April 18, 2025. Universities are now in the process of asking professors to gather and submit their research data, which will be shared with the newly formed DOGE initiative, aimed at […]

[ad_1] Over 180 Harvard Kennedy School students fight Trump's $9B ultimatum on diversity and free speech. (AP Photo) More than 180 students at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) have expressed strong opposition to President Donald Trump's demands, urging Harvard's leadership to reject his ultimatum that threatens the university's $9 billion in federal funding. In a letter addressed to HKS Dean Jeremy M. Weinstein and Harvard President Alan M. Garber '76, the students outlined their demands for the university to uphold academic freedom, protect international students, and maintain its independence.The letter comes in response to Trump's directive to Harvard to impose restrictions on student protests and halt diversity programming in exchange for continued federal funding. The students argue that such demands would stifle free speech and endanger academic values, particularly as 59% of Harvard's student body is made up of international students, […]

[ad_1] Multistate coalition challenges ED after sudden cut to school recovery funds across U.S. (Getty Images) California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with 15 other state attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Education (ED) over its sudden decision to rescind previously awarded education funds, leaving school districts in a vulnerable position. The funding, totaling over $200 million in California alone, is crucial for the ongoing academic recovery efforts following the Covid-19 pandemic.In a press release issued on April 10, 2025, Bonta condemned the abrupt move by the Trump administration, accusing it of undermining the educational future of children across the country. The lawsuit, filed in response to ED's decision, argues that the department's actions are arbitrary, capricious, and unlawful under the Administrative Procedures Act. The coalition of states aims to secure a court order that […]