Category: Education

Are you dreaming of becoming a lawyer? Do you want to study law in another country this year? If yes, you should know about some of the best law schools around the world! Times Higher Education has released a list of the top law schools for 2025, and here are the top five you should consider.

1. Stanford University
Stanford University is ranked #1 in the world for law. It’s in the United States and has an overall score of 85.8.

2. Harvard University
Coming in second is Harvard University, also in the United States, with a score of 84.8.

3. New York University (NYU)
NYU holds the third spot among the best law schools. It got a score of 84.5.

4. University of Cambridge
Located in the United Kingdom, the University of Cambridge is ranked #4 with an overall score of 83.7.

5. Columbia University
Columbia University, also in the U.S., is in fifth place with a score of 83.6.

If you’re wondering which law school to choose, these five are great options to consider!

On Monday, the Supreme Court will look into requests that challenge a decision made by the Calcutta High Court. This decision canceled the job appointments of 25,753 teachers and staff in government and aided schools in West Bengal. A group of judges, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar, will hear the case.

Back on January 15, many people argued that this decision hurt innocent candidates who got the jobs fairly. The Chief Justice recognized their concerns and said it’s important to fix any wrongdoings while also protecting those who got hired without any issues. He mentioned that, if possible, cases involving innocent people should be prioritized.

There are 124 petitions waiting in the Supreme Court, including one from the state government, arguing against the High Court’s decision from April 2024. When discussing this case in December, the Supreme Court questioned why West Bengal made extra positions for teachers instead of removing those appointed wrongly.

On May 7, last year, the Supreme Court temporarily paused the High Court’s cancellation of these appointments. However, they allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to keep looking into the case, but without taking harsh actions against those involved. The Supreme Court said that if they find out the hires were illegal, the teachers and staff will have to pay back their salaries.

Earlier, in May 2022, the state government had created an extra 6,861 teaching positions to help candidates who were on the waiting list. They directed that jobs be offered to these candidates based on recommendations from the School Service Commission, but only if there were no legal issues pending.

In total, more than 23 lakh candidates took the test for 24,640 job openings, and 25,753 appointment letters were distributed

Arunoday Saha, the former vice-chancellor of Tripura University, is thrilled to receive the Padma Shri award for his work in education and literature. Even though he studied economics and earned a PhD from a university in the US, Saha says literature is his true passion.

“I am very happy to see my name on the list of Padma Shri award winners this year,” he said. “It is nice that my writing has been recognized after so long.” He thanked everyone who played a part in selecting him for this prestigious award.

Tripura’s Chief Minister, Manik Saha, shared his congratulations on Facebook, saying, “Congratulations to Prof Arunoday Saha for receiving the Padma Shri award in Literature and Education. This award recognizes his amazing work and inspires many people.”

The state’s Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Ratan Lal Nath, also congratulated Saha and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for acknowledging Tripura.

Born in 1948 in Bishalgarh, Tripura, Prof Saha has had a long career, starting as a school teacher and eventually becoming a vice-chancellor at a central university. He has written ten books and was recently awarded the Tripura Vibhushan Award in 2023 for his significant contributions to education

APJ Abdul Kalam once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” To help every child get this weapon of education, the Government of India has created several programs that offer free education to all kids, no matter their background. Here are five important government programs that make education free for everyone:

1. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA): Launched in 2001, this program aims for every child in India aged 6 to 14 to get quality elementary education. It works closely with state and local governments to ensure every child gets a chance to learn.

2. Samagra Shiksha: This program covers education from preschool all the way to class XII. It ensures that all children can access good education and have a fair learning environment, considering their diverse needs and backgrounds.

3. CBSE Udaan Program: This program helps girls in classes 10 and 12 prepare for engineering entrance exams. It provides free online and offline resources, such as study materials and special classes, to help girls succeed in their future studies.

4. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA): This program works to increase the number of secondary schools within easy reach of every home. It also aims to improve the quality of secondary education, making it available to everyone regardless of gender, background, or disabilities.

5. Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBV): Launched in 2004, this scheme sets up residential schools for girls from disadvantaged families, especially those from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and other minority groups. It helps them move smoothly from elementary to secondary education.

In addition to these national programs, many state governments also offer free education schemes. For example, in Tamil Nadu, there is a Free Education Scheme that started in 2012 to support students from backward classes in paying for their college education, covering all necessary fees.

These programs reflect India’s commitment to providing free and quality education for all children, ensuring that every child can pursue their dreams and change the world.

Several FIITJEE coaching centers in Delhi-NCR have suddenly closed, leaving many students and parents in a tough spot. Teachers have left because they haven’t been paid for months. Some parents have even filed police complaints after the centers in Noida and Ghaziabad shut down.

FIITJEE is a well-known institute that helps students prepare for engineering entrance exams and claims to operate 73 centers in India. Many families spent large amounts of money—up to ₹5.4 lakh—on courses but now have nowhere to turn.

For example, Sandhya Singh, a mother from Laxmi Nagar, said she paid ₹5.4 lakh for her son’s two-year course, but the center closed unexpectedly with no notice. She hasn’t been able to reach anyone for help.

Another parent, who wants to stay anonymous, paid ₹3.40 lakh for a four-year course and noticed that many teachers left the center recently. They are now being contacted by another coaching institute where the teachers are working, leaving the parents worried about their children’s futures.

A former FIITJEE teacher said salaries were often paid late, with five months of pay still missing. Compounding the issue, police are now involved, investigating cases of fraud against the Noida and Ghaziabad centers for operating without proper registration and for failing to teach students.

The Department of School Education in Telangana has shared the answer key for the Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test (TS TET) 2024. If you took the test, you can check the provisional answer key on the official TS TET website: tgtet2024.aptonline.in.

Along with the answer key, you will also find your response sheet. You can download the response sheet from the same website.

If you think there’s a mistake in the answer key, don’t worry! There’s a chance for you to raise an objection. The window for raising objections is open from January 25 to January 27, 2025, until 5 PM. This means you have some time to share your concerns about the initial answer key. An expert committee will review your objections.

How to Download the TS TET 2024 Answer Key:
1. Go to the official TS TET website: tgtet2024.aptonline.in.
2. Click on the link for the TS TET Answer Key 2024 on the homepage.
3. A new page will open. Click on your subject to see the answer key.
4. Check the answer key and download it.
5. Print it or keep it saved for future reference.

The TS TET exam took place from January 2 to January 20, 2025, in two shifts: the first shift was from 9 AM to 11:30 AM and the second shift from 2 PM to 4:30 PM. For more information, visit the official TS TET website!

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has announced important details about the RPSC RAS Prelims Exam 2024. The admit cards will be available on their website and the SSO portal starting on January 30, 2025. Before that, from January 26, 2025, you can check which district you will be taking the exam in by logging into the SSO portal.

To download your admit card, you’ll need your application number and date of birth.

About the Exam:
The RPSC RAS Prelims Exam 2024 will take place on February 2, 2025, from 12 PM to 3 PM. The exam will include one paper that has objective questions worth a total of 200 marks. The questions will be at the level of a Bachelor’s Degree, and you will have 3 hours to complete the exam.

Selection Process:
First, you will take the preliminary exam with objective-type questions. This exam will help RPSC decide who gets to participate in the main exam. After the main exam, there will be an interview/personality test for those who qualify.

Guidelines for Candidates:
Be sure to arrive at the exam center at least 60 minutes before the exam starts. This will allow time for identification and security checks. Make sure you are on time!

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) will announce the results for the Computerized Common Entrance Test (C-CAT) on January 24, 2025. If you took the test, you can check your results by visiting the official CDAC website at cdac.in.

The C-CAT took place on January 11 and 12, 2025, and had three parts: Section A, Section B, and Section C. Each section had 50 multiple-choice questions, and you had one hour to complete each section. Each question had four possible answers but only one correct answer. You’ll earn +3 points for every correct answer, -1 point for every wrong answer, and 0 points if you didn’t answer a question. You can score a maximum of 150 points in each section.

The exam was conducted over two days, with two shifts each day. Here are the timings:
– Section A: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
– Section B: 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM and 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
– Section C: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

How to Check Your C-CAT Result:
1. Go to the official CDAC website at cdac.in.
2. On the homepage, find the “Education and Training” section.
3. Click on the “PG Diploma courses” tab and then on “ACTS Home.”
4. In the “Important Links” area, click on the C-CAT candidate login link.
5. Enter your login details as requested.
6. Your C-CAT result for 2025 will appear on the screen.
7. Make sure to download it and print it out for your records.

Also, the first round for seat allocation will be released on January 31, 2025. The last date to pay the seat allocation fee is February 6, 2025. Classes for the PG Diploma courses will start on February 25 and will end on August 11, 2025

On Friday, three schools in Vadodara, Gujarat, closed for the day after one of them received a scary email claiming there was a bomb. Luckily, it turned out to be just a trick.

The principal of Navrachana International School received the email, which said a bomb with a timer was put in the drainage line of the school. She quickly alerted the police. Because there are two more Navrachana schools in the area, police and special teams, including dogs trained to detect bombs, rushed to check all three schools.

They searched high and low for about three hours but found nothing suspicious. The schools decided to stay closed for safety reasons, and parents were informed about the situation.

Assistant Commissioner of Police G B Bambhania said that the cybercrime unit will look into finding out who sent the email by checking the internet address it came from. Biju Kurien, an administrator from one of the schools, confirmed the holiday and noted that parents were kept in the loop throughout the day.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has changed the date for the JEE (Main) 2025 Session-I exam for 114 students in Bengaluru because there was a technical problem. The exam was supposed to take place on January 22, 2025, but it will now be held on either January 28 or 29, 2025, as per an official notice.

The technical issue happened at the e-Talent Examination Centre in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The NTA explained that due to this problem, the exam for 114 affected candidates has been rescheduled. They will receive new admit cards, along with other students taking the exam on the new dates.

JEE Admit Card and Information

The NTA assures all affected candidates will get fresh admit cards and advises them to frequently check the NTA website for updates related to the new exam date and admit card information.

Accessing the Notice

Students can see and download the official notice about the new exam date from the NTA’s website. The NTA encourages all students to stay updated through official channels to avoid missing important news.