Category: Education

A talk about childbirth called “Garbhavigyan” is causing a stir among students at IIT-Bombay. The event is set for January 18 and is being organized by the school’s Sanskrit Cell with a speaker from Sanskruti Arya Gurukulam, who is an Ayurveda expert. Some students are worried about whether the information being shared is science-based and if it’s appropriate for a top engineering school.

What the Event is About

An email sent to the campus mentioned that the seminar will discuss many topics that affect the qualities of children. These include how ancestors influence children, the health of mothers and babies during pregnancy, and how to prepare for having a baby. The event aims to help young adults, parents, and teachers learn about healthy pregnancy practices known as ‘garbhasanskar.’

Students Voice Concerns

Many students are not happy about this event. They feel it could make the talk seem legitimate at a science school. One student expressed, “It’s not right for a science school to hold such an event.” They also mentioned that a different talk with important speakers had been shifted around, which raises questions about what topics the school focuses on.

What the School Says

An official from the school responded by saying that Ayurveda is an important traditional science and should be discussed. They mentioned, “Garbha Vigyan means the organized study of pregnancy and focuses on healthy practices during pregnancy.” The official also stated that another event about women’s issues did not get canceled as some believed.

Mixed Reactions from Students

While some students think the seminar promotes fake science, others are upset that no one is opposing it. One student said, “It seems like the school doesn’t want to talk about women’s issues in the workplace but is okay with hosting this event about pregnancy.” This situation has caused a split opinion among the students.

The Ongoing Discussion

The event has sparked a debate at IIT-Bombay about how traditional knowledge fits into modern education. The school believes these topics are important, but some students think they should stick to the strong science the school is known for.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is creating a special committee to make a “Parenting Calendar” for the school year 2025-26. This calendar will help parents and schools work better together to support students, including those who learn online. The aim is to improve students’ learning, handle behavior issues, and keep track of how they are doing in school.

The committee will have 10 members led by Anuradha Joshi, who is the Principal of Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in Delhi. Other members include principals from well-known schools across India.

Key Goals of the Committee:
– Make it easier for parents and teachers to talk to each other.
– Support all types of students, including those with special needs and different age groups.
– Create a clear way to communicate about important school milestones.
– Offer help when needed through planned meetings.

Members of the Committee:
1. Anuradha Joshi (Chair, Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, Delhi)
2. Dr. Swati Popat Vats (Podar Education Network, Mumbai)
3. Rekha Krishnan (Vasant Valley School, Delhi)
4. Manju Arif (Delhi Public School, Bangalore North)
5. Dr. Nivedita Ganguly (DAV International School, Ahmedabad)
6. Minakshi Kushwaha (Birla Vidya Niketan, Delhi)
7. Richa Agnihotri (Sanskriti School, Delhi)
8. Annie Koshy (St. Mary’s School, Delhi)
9. Dr. Paramjit Singh (Army Public School, Ambala)
10. Dr. Diganta Haldar (Sarala Birla Gyan Jyoti, Assam)

What the Committee Will Do:
– Hold online or in-person meetings.
– Work together to make good decisions.
– Create the Parenting Calendar according to their goals.

The CBSE wants the committee to finish their work and share their ideas by March 15, 2025. This effort shows how much CBSE cares about keeping parents, teachers, and schools connected so that students get the support they need.

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is now accepting applications for the Combined State Engineering Services Exam 2024! If you want to apply, make sure you do it before January 17, 2025. The registration is easy and you can find the link on the official UPPSC website: uppsc.up.nic.in.

Right now, you can also make corrections to your application until January 24, 2025.

To apply, you need to be between 21 and 40 years old. This means you should be born between July 2, 1984, and July 1, 2003.

Here’s how to apply online:
1. Go to the official UPPSC website at uppsc.up.nic.in.
2. Click on the candidate registration link.
3. A new page will open. Click on the UPPSC ESE 2024 link to register.
4. After registering, log in to your account.
5. Fill in the application form and pay the fee.
6. Click submit and download the confirmation page. Keep a copy for yourself!

Here are the application fees:
– ₹125 for Unreserved/Economically Weaker Sections/Other Backward Classes
– ₹65 for SC/ST candidates
– ₹25 for Persons with Disabilities

The selection process includes three steps: a preliminary exam, a main exam, and an interview. Only candidates who pass the preliminary exam can take the main exam, and only those who pass the main exam will get an interview.

For more details, visit the official UPPSC website.

Billionaire Elon Musk is in the news again! He wants to create an “everything app” called X, which used to be Twitter. Musk is looking for talented software engineers to help him make this dream a reality. He posted on X that he doesn’t care where applicants went to school or which famous companies they’ve worked for. All he wants is for people to show him their best coding work by sending it to [email protected].

So, what is this “everything app”? Basically, it’s a super app that offers many services all in one place. Imagine being able to chat, pay friends, and shop online, all from the same app. It’s like WeChat in China, which has over a billion users. WeChat lets you do all sorts of things, like book a ride or send money. Another example is Grab in Southeast Asia, which helps you order food, book rides, and manage your money.

Musk’s idea came just two weeks after Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of X, hinted at new money features for the app, called “X Money,” coming in 2025. She said that in 2024, X changed the world, and in 2025, it will connect people in new ways. Exciting times ahead

Are you looking to start your career? An internship is a great way to learn new skills and meet people. If you want to intern in the United States, you will need a J-1 Intern Visa. Harvard University has all the information you need to get started!

What is a J-1 Intern Visa?

The J-1 Intern Visa is for students who want to do internships in the U.S. This visa helps students learn about American culture and gain real work experience in their fields.

Who Can Get a J-1 Intern Visa?

Here’s what you need to be eligible:
– You must be a student at a school outside the U.S.
– You should be doing well in your studies.
– Your internship should help with your degree.
– You can do an internship for up to 12 months.
– You should be able to speak English well enough to work.
– You need enough money to support yourself while in the U.S.
– You must have health insurance while in the program.

How Long Can You Stay on a J-1 Visa?

Students can stay in the U.S. for their internship for up to 12 months, but you must still be enrolled in your school back home. If your internship is shorter than 12 months and you want to stay longer, you have to ask for an extension.

How to Apply for the J-1 Intern Visa:

If you want to apply, follow these steps:

1. Get an internship offer from Harvard or a related hospital.
2. Receive your visa documents from Harvard’s International Office (HIO).
3. Get a signed form (DS-7002) from your internship supervisor.
4. Pay the I-901 SEVIS fee after you get your Form DS-2019.
5. Complete the online DS-160 visa application.
6. Apply for your visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate in your country.
7. Attend your visa interview.
8. If you get the visa, you can enter the U.S. up to 30 days before your internship starts.

Now you’re ready to begin an exciting internship in the U.S. Good luck!

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has shared the exam dates for 2025! If you’re planning to take these important exams, here’s what you need to know.

IBPS RRB Officer Scale I Preliminary Exam:
– Dates: July 27, August 2, and August 3, 2025

IBPS Exams for Public Sector Banks:
– Probationary Officers (PO), Management Trainees (MT), Specialist Officers (SPL), and Customer Service Associates (CSA)
– Dates: October 4, 5, and 11, 2025

If you want to do well, look over the full exam schedule. This includes dates for Officer Scale II, III, and exams for IBPS PO, Clerks, and Specialist Officers.

Important Exam Dates:

| Examination | Officer Scale I | Officer Scale II and III | Office Assistants |
|———————————-|———————————–|———————————–|———————————|
| Preliminary Exam | July 27, 2025 | August 2, 2025 | August 3, 2025 |
| Main/Single Examination | September 13, 2025 | September 13, 2025 | November 9, 2025 |

IBPS PO, MT, SPL, and CSA Exam Dates:

| Examination | Probationary Officers/ Management Trainees (PO/MT) | Specialist Officers (SPL) | Customer Service Associates (CSA) |
|———————————-|———————————————————-|——————————|—————————————|
| Preliminary Exam | October 4, 2025 | October 5, 2025 | October 11, 2025 |
| Main Examination | November 29, 2025 | January 4, 2026 | February 1, 2026 |

How to Register:
To sign up for the exams, you must do it online. One registration covers both the Preliminary and Main exams (if needed).

When you register, you will need to upload a few documents:
– Photograph: 20 KB to 50 KB in .jpeg format
– Signature: 10 KB to 20 KB in .jpeg format
– Thumb Impression: 20 KB to 50 KB in .jpeg format
– Scanned Handwritten Declaration: 50 KB to 100 KB in .jpeg format

Make sure to check the size requirements!

For all the latest details and the complete exam schedule, visit the official website at ibps.in

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has opened registrations for new undergraduate courses at its Abu Dhabi campus for the academic year 2025-26. This is the second round of admissions since the campus opened in January 2024. Programs Available
Starting in August 2025, students can apply for three Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) courses:
1. Computer Science and Engineering
2. Energy Science and Engineering
3. Chemical Engineering

Programs Available
Starting in August 2025, students can apply for three Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) courses:
1. Computer Science and Engineering
2. Energy Science and Engineering
3. Chemical Engineering

Admission Process
Students can get into these 4-year programs in two main ways:
1. JEE (Advanced) 2025: Indian students need to take this exam and apply through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA).
2. Combined Admission Entrance Test (CAET) 2025: This entrance exam will happen in two parts:
– Session 1: February 16, 2025
– Session 2: April 13, 2025

Seat Distribution:
– One-third of the spots are for JEE Advanced winners.
– Two-thirds are for CAET 2025 takers.

CAET 2025 is a 3-hour written test in English with 60 questions covering Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. It will be held in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah in the UAE, as well as in New Delhi, India. Students can take both sessions; their best score will be used for final selection. Top performers in Session 1 will receive early admission offers.

Eligibility: The CAET 2025 is open to UAE nationals and international students, including Indian expatriates who have completed their high school and five years of education in the UAE.

For more details, including eligibility, important dates, and more, students can visit [IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi website](https://abudhabi.iitd.ac.in/).

of the News:
Kerala’s Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) just shared the exam timetable for Class 11 and 12 students on their official website! If you’re a student eager to see the schedule for your model exams, go to dhsekerala.gov.in.

The model exams for the second year will start on February 17, 2025, and finish on February 21, 2025. On the first day, you’ll have Physics, Sociology, and Anthropology. By the last day, you’ll tackle Chemistry, History, Islamic History & Culture, Business Studies, and Communicative English.

Exams will happen in two parts:
– First Shift: 9:30 AM to 12:15 PM
– Second Shift: 2:00 PM to 4:45 PM

For subjects that include practicals, the schedules will be:
– First Shift: 9:30 AM to 11:45 AM
– Second Shift: 2:00 PM to 4:15 PM

The first-year model exams will also be held from February 17 to February 21, 2025. You’ll start with Part II Languages, Computer Science, and Information Technology on February 17, and end with Mathematics, Part III Languages, Sanskrit Sastra, and Psychology on the last day.

For more details, be sure to visit the official website!

The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has changed the date for the UKPSC RO/ARO Prelims Exam 2024. If you’re planning to take the Review Officer (Accounts)/Assistant Review Officer (Accounts) test, you can check the official announcement on the UKPSC website at ukpsc.net.in.

Originally, the exam was set for January 25, 2025, but it has been moved because of vote counting for local elections happening on the same day in Uttarakhand. The new date for the exam is January 29, 2025. It will be held from 10 am to 1 pm in one session.

The exam will consist of 200 objective questions, and you will have 3 hours to complete it. The total marks for the exam are 200.

The admit card, which you need to enter the exam center, has already been released on the website. Here’s how you can download it:

How to Download Your Admit Card:

1. Go to the UKPSC website at ukpsc.net.in.
2. Click on the link for the UKPSC RO/ARO Prelims Exam 2024 admit card on the homepage.
3. Enter your login details on the new page that opens.
4. After submitting, your admit card will appear.
5. Check it and download the document.
6. Print a copy for your needs.

The registration for this exam started on September 6 and ended on September 26, 2024. For more information, you can visit the UKPSC official website.

Official Notice Here

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the dates for the CA May 2025 Exams! If you want to take the exams, you can find all the details on the official ICAI website at icai.org.

The exam schedule includes times for the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final courses. Here’s what you need to know:

– Foundation Course Exams: These will take place on May 15, 17, 19, and 21, 2025. For the first two papers, the exam will run from 2 PM to 5 PM, and for the last two papers, it will be from 2 PM to 4 PM.

– Intermediate Course Exams:
– Group 1: May 3, 5, and 7, 2025
– Group 2: May 9, 11, and 14, 2025
– All intermediate papers will be held from 2 PM to 5 PM.

– Final Course Exams:
– Group 1: May 2, 4, and 6, 2025
– Group 2: May 8, 10, and 13, 2025
– Most of the final exams will be from 2 PM to 5 PM, but Paper 6 will take place from 2 PM to 6 PM.

If you’re taking the International Taxation test, it will happen on May 10 and 13, 2025, from 2 PM to 6 PM. Remember, Papers 3 and 4 of the Foundation Exam are only 2 hours long, while the International Taxation exam lasts 4 hours.

There won’t be any extra reading time for Papers 3 and 4 of the Foundation Exam, but you’ll get 15 minutes to look over the questions for all other exams starting at 1:45 PM.

Stay prepared and make sure to download your admit card from eservices.icai.org!