Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma disbursed Rs 130 crore for the 2024-25 post-matric scholarship, benefiting nearly 70,000 students. The state government funded this release from its own resources, anticipating future central aid, to alleviate student financial burdens. Sangma highlighted the government’s commitment to education and youth empowerment, outlining ambitious plans for economic growth and…
Assam Assembly passed six education bills amidst opposition walkout. Legislators protested alleged ruling party members entering the House after voting doors were closed. Amendments concerning teacher provincialisation, enrollment criteria, and madrassa inclusion were rejected, leading to the walkout. The bills, including those for Azim Premji University and NERIM University, were passed. Guwahati, The Assam Assembly…
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has scheduled document verification for Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates of the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) 2025 on December 8 and 9, 2025. Attendance on the allotted date is compulsory. According to KEA, only candidates who appear with complete and valid documentation will be considered for issuance of the…
US and Canadian colleges report sharp drops in international students this fall: Here’s why NAFSA survey cites visas. (AI Image) New international undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) enrolment has declined sharply in the United States and Canada this fall, according to a recent NAFSA survey. The study, conducted in October and involving 461 institutions across…
H-1B visas for Indian companies fall sharply The number of H-1B visas approved for Indian-based companies has dropped sharply, highlighting a shift in the global tech labour market. According to an analysis by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP), only three Indian companies appeared among the top 25 employers with approved H-1B petitions for…
How US student loan forgiveness changes affect IRS taxes for IDR borrowers in 2025. (Getty Images) US student loan borrowers face new tax considerations as the year-end approaches, with changes to federal forgiveness policies and IRS collections. A law that previously shielded student loan forgiveness from federal taxation will expire at the end of 2025,…
Switching jobs on OPT? Here are some rules every F-1 holder should know For international students in the US, Optional Practical Training (OPT) and the STEM OPT extension are critical opportunities to gain hands-on work experience after graduation. But what happens if a student wants to switch employers during this period? While switching is allowed,…
Northwestern University has agreed to a $75 million settlement to end a federal civil rights investigation and regain nearly $790 million in frozen federal funding. The probe, led by the US Department of Justice, examined allegations of unlawful discrimination on campus, including claims of “race-based admissions” and a “hostile environment” for Jewish students. The settlement…
JNVU result 2025: B.Com NEP2020 second and fourth semester results released online JNVU result 2025: Jai Narain Vyas University has released the B.Com second and fourth semester examination results for the academic session 2024–2025. The university published the results on its official result portal, allowing undergraduate students to view their marks online. The B.Com (Sem.)(NEP2020)…
Class 12 board exam time table released by BSEB BSEB Class 12 timetable 2026: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has officially released the timetable for the Class 12 Annual Intermediate Examination 2026. The schedule was announced by BSEB Chairman Anand Kishore while issuing the annual examination calendar for the year. The Intermediate examinations will…
