Colleges face financial struggles as Trump policies send international enrolment plummeting

[ad_1] One international student after another told the University of Central Missouri this summer that they couldn’t get a visa, and many struggled to even land an interview for one. Even though demand was just as high as ever, half as many new international graduate students showed up for fall classes compared to last year. […]

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Bengal school jobs scam: SSC publishes list of 1,804 tainted teachers

[ad_1] The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) on Saturday released a list of 1,804 ‘tainted’ teachers in connection with the 2016 State Level Selection Test (SLST). This follows a directive from the Supreme Court on August 28, which ordered the commission to release the names within a week. The list, uploaded at 8pm on […]

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Life in an IIT | Why this BTech student chose IIT Guwahati

[ad_1] — Harshit Tomar My interest in the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) didn’t start very early. Back in school in my hometown, Delhi, I only knew vaguely that IIT was something prestigious. It was after interacting with a few IIT alumni and seeing some of my classmates prepare for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) […]

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BPSC 71st CCE Prelims 2025: This is what Commission has to say on exam postponement

[ad_1] BPSC 71st CCE Prelims 2025: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has dismissed the claims of the postponement of BPSC 71st CCE Prelims 2025. In a press release shared on microblogging site X, the Commission has reaffirmed that the BPSC Prelims will be held on September 13 and called out coaching institutes, social media […]

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IIM-A inaugurates Madan Mohanka Centre of Excellence in Case Method of Learning

[ad_1] The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) inaugurated the Madan Mohanka Centre of Excellence in Case Method of Learning (MMCoECML) at its campus on August 30. The Centre has been established with support from Madan Mohan Mohanka, an IIMA alumnus of the PGP 1967 batch and Chairman, Tega Industries Limited. Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Department […]

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September 2025 School Holidays: List of days when schools, colleges will likely be closed this month

[ad_1] September 2025 School Holidays List: September marks the middle of the academic term, with schools running at full pace after summer vacations. Yet, it also signals the start of a vibrant festive season. From Ganesh Chaturthi in the West, Onam in the South, Durga Puja in the East, to Diwali in the North, a […]

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Odisha’s Subham Sabar, once a labourer in Bengaluru, secures admission to MBBS course after cracking NEET

[ad_1] The dream of becoming a doctor came true for Odisha’s 19-year-old student Subham Sabar, who has been working as a labourer in Bengaluru to support his family, as he cracked the NEET UG exams and secured admission to the MBBS course at a college here. Sabar, who hails from a poor family in Mudulidhiah […]

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CBSE to launch educational podcasts, create digital content: Schools to nominate students from grades 9-12 for participation

[ad_1] The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has initiated the in-house development of educational podcasts and digital content focusing on academic and counselling-related matters. According to an official statement, the content is being prepared to provide meaningful guidance, awareness and support to students, parents and schools. The board has also made these podcasts available […]

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Diploma in Automobile Engineering vs BTech in Mechanical Engineering: What should one choose?

[ad_1] (‘The Right Choice’ is a series by The Indian Express that addresses common questions, misconceptions, and doubts surrounding undergraduate admissions. You can read the stories here.) Engineering aspirants often face a dilemma when choosing between a Diploma in Automobile Engineering and a BTech in Mechanical Engineering. Both options lead to exciting career opportunities, but they differ in terms […]

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IIT Hyderabad, Indian Army’s Simulator Development Division sign MoU to set up CoE

[ad_1] The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Army Training Command, Shimla to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE). The CoE is titled VIGRAHA (Virtual, Intelligent, Ground-breaking Research in AR/VR and High-tech Applications for Indian Army). The Army Training Command is represented by the Simulator […]

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