Sarika Sen
Nitish Kumar distributes appointment letters to 59,028 teachers on his 75th birthday
On his 75th birthday, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar handed over appointment letters to 59,028 contractual teachers who cleared Sakshamta Pariksha-2, marking a significant step in improving the state’s education system. This historic recruitment drive includes primary, secondary, and higher secondary teachers.
Himachal CM launches program to provide free coaching for various exams to 6,800 students
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the ‘Mere Shahar Ke 100 Ratna’ strategy, offering free coaching for 6,800 students across the state. CRACK Academy will provide the coaching at a projected cost of Rs 34 crore, with top performers receiving full support, and others receiving substantial concessions.
Violence erupts at Jadavpur University as protesting students attack Bengal education minister Bratya Basu
Students from CPI(M)’s SFI and Naxalite AISA confronted West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu at Jadavpur University, damaging his car and injuring him. They demanded dates for student union elections. Basu condemned the violence, while TMC leaders rallied in his support, emphasizing their commitment to democracy.
University of Louisville students rally against DEI program cuts
The Trump administration has intensified its crackdown on DEI initiatives, issuing a February 14 directive threatening funding cuts for non-compliant schools. Students at the University of Louisville protested against proposed DEI cuts. Meanwhile, a new online portal allows citizens to report DEI practices, signaling a broader effort to eliminate such policies in education.
Education department offers workers $25000 buyouts ahead of a significant layoff
The Education Department has offered employees buyouts of up to $25,000 ahead of “very significant” layoffs. To qualify, employees must have worked for the federal government for at least three years. However, those who received student loan repayment benefits or certain bonuses are ineligible. It remains unclear if other federal agencies received similar offers.
MH CET LLB 5 year and LLB 3 year 2025 registration deadline extended, check notice here
The State CET Cell, Maharashtra, has extended the registration deadline for MH CET 3-year and 5-year LLB exams until March 17, 2025, following requests from candidates and parents. Registrations began on December 24, 2024 (3-year LLB) and January 3, 2025 (5-year LLB). Interested candidates can apply on the official website. Check the notice here.
JAC to hold Class 10 Hindi and Science re-exam on March 7 and 8
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) will conduct a Class 10 re-exam for Hindi and Science on March 7 and 8, 2025, after canceling the original exams due to a paper leak. The Jharkhand Police has arrested 10 people in connection with the incident. Over 7.84 lakh students are appearing for JAC board exams.
TS EAMCET 2025 registration begins at eapcet.tgche.ac.in, check direct link to apply for TG EAPCET 2025 here
The Telangana State Council of Higher Education has begun TS EAMCET 2025 online registration from March 1, 2025. Interested candidates can apply at eapcet.tsche.ac.in. The exam is scheduled for April 29-30 for Agriculture and Pharmacy courses and May 2-5 for Engineering courses. Candidates cand check the direct link and other important details here.