Category: Education

Xavier School of Management (XLRI) is set to hold the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) on January 5, 2024. Here’s everything you need to know about the exam:

What is XAT?
XAT is a test that many students take to apply for management courses in India. This year, there are 34 new cities added where you can take the test.

Exam Details:
The XAT test is divided into two parts:
– Part 1: This includes questions on Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning (VA & LR), Decision Making (DM), and Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation (QA & DI).
– Part 2: This part has questions on General Knowledge (GK).

How the Test is Structured:
– Total questions: 95
– In Part 1:
– 26 questions from VA & LR
– 21 questions from DM
– 28 questions from QA & DI
– In Part 2: 20 questions on GK
– You will have 170 minutes for Part 1 and 10 minutes for Part 2.

Important Rules:
– The test will be conducted in English only.
– Each question has five options, and you must choose one.
– Negative marking: You will lose 0.25 marks for wrong answers and 0.10 marks for each question you don’t answer after 8 unattempted questions. There is no negative marking for GK questions.
– Candidates with disabilities will get an extra 20 minutes for every hour of the exam.
– Bring only your Admit Card and a photo ID. No other items are allowed.
– The exam rooms have cameras to make sure everything is fair.

For more information, you can check the official website!

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has just opened the window for candidates to correct their CSIR UGC NET December 2024 application forms! If you need to change anything in your form, you can do so from January 4, 2024, to January 5, 2024, until 11:50 P.M.

To make changes, simply follow these steps:

1. Go to the official website: csirnet.nta.ac.in.
2. Find and click on the CSIR UGC NET 2024 registration link on the main page.
3. Enter your details and hit submit.
4. Your application form will show up on the screen. Check all the information carefully.
5. Make any necessary changes.
6. Click ‘Submit’ to save your updated information.
7. Don’t forget to print it out for your records!

If you have any questions, you can call the NTA Help Desk at 011-40759000 or 011-69227700 for help.

Happy studying and good luck with your exam!

Delhi University (DU) is getting bigger and better! Prime Minister Narendra Modi has started three exciting new projects on the DU campus, which will help students learn more effectively. These projects include:

1. Veer Savarkar College in Najafgarh
2. East Campus in Surajmal Vihar
3. West Campus in Dwarka

These projects will cost over ₹600 crore and are aimed at improving educational opportunities and modernizing school facilities. The new East Campus and West Campus will work alongside the existing North and South campuses to make DU more accessible to students throughout the city.

Veer Savarkar College at Najafgarh will be close to the West Campus and will cover 18,816 square meters. It will include 24 classrooms, eight tutorial rooms, and even a canteen! This college will help support many students in their studies.

The East Campus, which is being built on 15.25 acres, will cost about ₹373 crore. It will offer courses like LLB and LLM, along with many other subjects. The East Campus will be equipped with 60 classrooms, six moot courts (practice courtrooms), and even computer labs to give students all the tools they need to succeed.

The West Campus will also be new and is budgeted at ₹107 crore. It will feature 42 classrooms and facilities like a digital library and seminar halls.

PM Modi mentioned that these new projects will create amazing learning environments for students in Delhi. According to DU’s Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh, these new campuses should be ready in about 1.5 to 2 years, giving more students the chance to get a quality education. “We thank the government for helping us with these new projects,” Singh added.

Currently, DU has campuses in the North and South; with the East and West projects, the university will reach all four corners of the city

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will share the results for NEET PG 2024 Round 3 seat allotment on January 4, 2025. If you registered for Round 3, you can check your result on the MCC’s official website at mcc.nic.in.

If you get a seat, you have to report to the college between January 6 and January 13, 2025. The college will then verify your information between January 14 and January 15, 2025.

To see if you got a seat, follow these easy steps:
1. Go to the MCC website at mcc.nic.in.
2. Click on the link for NEET PG 2024 Round 3 seat allotment results on the homepage.
3. A new page will open where you’ll need to enter your login details.
4. Click submit, and your seat allotment result will be shown.
5. Check the result and download the page.
6. Print a copy for your records.

The registration for this round started on December 26 and ended on January 1, 2025. You could also fill in and lock your choices by January 1, 2025.

There are four rounds of counselling: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and one extra round for any leftover seats. Candidates who did well in the NEET PG are eligible for 50% of the All India Quota (AIQ) seats.

Also, if you want to resign from NEET PG Round 1 or 2, the deadline has been extended to January 8, 2025. For more information, check the official MCC website.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the final results for the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation’s (EPFO) Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer positions for 2024.

If you took the write-up test on July 2, 2023, and the interview between November 4 and December 6, 2024, you can now check if you have passed!

The UPSC recommended 418 candidates for the jobs in EPFO, which is part of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

Here’s how to check your results:

1. Go to the official UPSC website: [upsc.gov.in](http://upsc.gov.in).
2. Click on the link that says “UPSC EPFO EO/AO Final Result 2024” on the homepage.
3. A new PDF file will open where you can find your results.
4. Download the file and keep a printed copy for your records.

Additionally, the marks of all candidates will be available on the UPSC website after the recruitment is over or within 30 days at the latest. For any more details, visit the official UPSC website.

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) is getting ready to help students apply for the CUSAT CAT 2025 exam. The registration will start on January 17, 2025. If you want to apply online, you can go to the official CUSAT website at doastage.cusat.ac.in. Make sure to register before February 16, 2025, as that’s the last day to apply for all undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs.

For students who want to join M.Tech courses or MBA programs, registration will also start on January 17, 2025, but it will close later, on May 31, 2025. Once you apply, you can download your admit card between April 26 and May 12, 2025.

### How to Register for CUSAT CAT 2025:

1. Visit the CUSAT website at doastage.cusat.ac.in.
2. Click on the link for CUSAT CAT 2025 on the homepage.
3. A new page will open where you need to register.
4. After registering, log in to your account.
5. Fill out the application form and pay the application fee.
6. Click submit and download your application.
7. It’s a good idea to keep a printed copy for your records.

Remember, all tests for the Common Admission Test (CAT) will be done on computers at the exam center, and you will choose your answers on the screen. For more details, check the official CUSAT website.

Syria’s education minister recently tried to downplay big changes to school lessons made by new leaders who follow Islamic rules. These changes have upset many people, especially activists who believe they could harm religious minorities. The new leaders took over after removing Bashar al-Assad, who ruled for a long time.

On their official Facebook page, the education ministry announced these changes. They decided to remove poetry about love and women, as well as mentions of “gods” in old history lessons. They also changed the way a part of the Quran is interpreted, suggesting it refers to “Jews and Christians” in a negative way. The Syrian national anthem has also been scrapped from textbooks because they called it “the regime’s anthem.” Instead, the new curriculum encourages students to “sacrifice one’s life for the sake of Allah” rather than for their country.

Education Minister Nazir al-Qadri said these changes are meant to remove praise for Assad and correct misunderstandings about the Quran. He claims that current school lessons will not change until special teams look into them. He emphasized that they only removed parts that celebrated the old president.

However, many people are upset. An activist named Shiyar Khaleal warned on Facebook that teaching ideas based on extremist beliefs could lead to future danger for everyone. Some Syrians worry that the new leaders might be going too far and changing too much.

Another journalist, Ziad Haidar, criticized these changes, calling them “educational executions” that target specific religious groups. The new rulers are trying to reassure minorities that they won’t be harmed, but the international community is also watching closely to ensure safety for all the different groups in Syria.

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, launched a 13-day trip for kids without parents, called “children of the state,” under the Sukh Aashray scheme. This is the first group of children going on this trip, which has 16 girls and six boys. The CM wished them a fun and exciting journey as they left in a comfortable Volvo bus.

Sukhu mentioned that the government made a law recently to help these orphaned kids and has taken care of 6,000 of them. The Sukh Aashray Yojana is designed to support these children in their education and help them grow strong and independent. During their trip, they will explore cities like Chandigarh, Delhi, and Goa.

The children will first visit Chandigarh from January 2 to 4 and stay at Himachal Bhawan. Then they will take the Shatabdi Express train to Delhi on January 5, where they will see important places until January 8. After that, they’ll fly to Goa on January 9 and stay in a nice hotel while checking out popular sights.

Their trip will end when they come back to Chandigarh on January 14. Sukhu stressed that the government wants to act like parents to these children, giving them access to the same activities other kids enjoy with their families. He believes these kids have a bright future and will help grow the state and the country.

Today, on January 2, the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) will release the admit cards for the Sub Inspector (Civil Police/Intelligence), Fire Station Second Officer, and Platoon Commander (Male-PAC/IRB) exam-2024. You can get your admit card from the official UKPSC websites: psc.uk.gov.in and ukpsc.net.in.

Only those candidates who have passed the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) can download their admit cards. The exam will take place on January 12, and it will start at 11 AM and end at 2 PM in one shift. Remember, you need to download your admit card online – it will not be sent to you by mail.

How to Download Your UKPSC SI Admit Card:

1. Visit the Website: Go to psc.uk.gov.in.
2. Find the Admit Card Tab: Look for the ‘admit card’ section on the homepage and click on it.
3. Select Your Exam Link: Find and click the link for the Sub Inspector recruitment exam admit card.
4. Log In: Enter your login details (like your username and password) and click to submit.
5. Download Your Admit Card: Once logged in, check your details and download the admit card.

Your admit card will show you where your exam center is and what time you need to be there. It will also have rules you should follow on exam day. If you see any mistakes in your personal details on the admit card, like your name or picture, contact the commission right away to fix it.

Bihar’s Education Minister, Sunil Kumar, announced that the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) will look into complaints from students about the 70th Integrated Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) held in 2024. Speaking to reporters, Kumar said, “Students have the right to express their concerns, and the Commission will investigate and make the right decision.”

Many students protested in Patna, asking for the cancellation of the exam conducted on December 13. The situation escalated on Sunday when the police used force to break up the crowd in Gandhi Maidan. Reports say that the police lathi-charged and used water cannons to keep the protesters back.

After the protests, the Bihar Police filed a complaint against around 600-700 people, including Jan Suraaj leader Prashant Kishore. They are accused of gathering without permission and causing disturbances in Gandhi Maidan.

The Patna Administration stated that Jan Suraaj Party was not allowed to hold a gathering near the Gandhi statue, but people showed up anyway and caused trouble. The crowd allegedly clashed with the police, damaged loudspeakers, and ignored police warnings. As a result, the police had to disperse them using water cannons.

The Patna Administration confirmed that an FIR has been filed at the Gandhi Maidan police station against the large gathering for causing chaos and not following the rules.