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The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has released the question papers and answer keys for the Punjab Civil Services (PCS) 2025 examination, covering Paper-1 (General Studies) and Paper-2 (CSAT) for all sets A, B, C, and D. Candidates can submit objections online from 3:00 pm on December 8 to 11:59 pm on December 12, 2025, using authenticated sources to support their claims.

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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will commence online registrations for CEPTAM-11 recruitment on December 9, 2025, offering 764 vacancies for Senior Technical Assistant-B and Technician-A posts. The detailed advertisement, outlining eligibility, selection, and application procedures, will be available on drdo.gov.in. The recruitment drive aims to recognize human potential through a two-tier examination process.

Lucknow University admit card 2025: Lucknow University has released the admit cards for the Odd Semester Examinations 2025 on its official website, covering programmes across Education, Arts, Commerce, Science, and the Institute of New and Renewable Energy. Students appearing for courses such as B.El.Ed., B.P.Ed., M.P.Ed., M.Com., M.A./M.Sc. Mathematics, B.Voc., and M.Sc. Renewable Energy can now download their hall tickets online. The examinations will be conducted in December across multiple d

ICAI is set to release CA January 2026 admit cards in December 2025. Candidates for Foundation, Intermediate, and Final exams can download their hall tickets from the ICAI Self Service Portal. These exams will be held in over 100 Indian cities and nine international locations. A printed admit card is essential for entry on all exam days.

Government jobs December 2025: Major recruitment notifications from SSC, KVS, NVS, SBI, DRDO CEPTAM and IOCL have opened 44,970 government vacancies across teaching, technical, banking, defence and apprentice roles. Qualifications range from Class 10 to postgraduate degrees. Several deadlines fall in December, with posts including constables, riflemen, teachers, technical assistants, specialist officers and apprentices. Candidates can apply for these opportunities through the respective recruitm

Rajasthan Public Service Commission has announced interview schedules for RAS and Assistant Professor recruitment. RAS interviews are set from December 15-24, 2025, while Assistant Professor interviews for 22 subjects will run from December 15-30, 2025. Candidates must bring all original and photocopied documents, including ID and photos, to the interview venue.

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade will shut its registration window for the 20262028 MBA (International Business) and MBA (Business Analytics) programmes tonight, December 8, 2025. With the deadline closing at 11:59 pm, candidates have been urged to complete their forms and fee payment on iift.ac.in. The application date was earlier extended from November 28.

The Telangana Open School Society has announced the exam fee schedule for the 2026 SSC and IPE public examinations. Students must pay fees online through the TOSS website or designated centers. Various deadlines are available, with increasing fines for late payments. A Tatkal option is also provided. Traditional payment methods are not accepted. Candidates should ensure correct fee submission.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released admit cards for the Combined Section Officers Grade B Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official UPSC website. The examination, covering various service categories, will be conducted across nine centers on December 13th and 14th, 2025, with a qualifying shorthand test on subsequent dates.

RRB Technician CEN 02/2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) has released the application status for CEN 02/2025 for 6,238 Technician Grade-I (Signal) and Technician Grade-III posts. Candidates can check whether their applications are Provisionally Accepted, Conditionally Accepted, or Rejected by logging in at https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/. SMS and email notifications have been sent to registered mobile numbers and email IDs. Accepted applications are provisional, and any inconsistencies or mal

The National Testing Agency has revised the dates for three SWAYAM July 2025 Semester Exam papers, shifting them beyond the original December 1114 schedule due to operational constraints. The rescheduling affects key education courses, prompting candidates to adjust their plans. NTA has also released the advance city intimation slips, urging aspirants to verify details and stay updated on further announcements.

The Assam cabinet, led by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, has approved making history and geography compulsory for classes 6, 7, and 8, following the Justice (retd) Biplab Kumar Sharma committee recommendations, as quoted by the TNN. Each subject will carry 50 marks. Alongside curriculum changes, the cabinet approved a Rs 243 crore Dassault Systems project at Assam Engineering College and a Rs 335 crore second sainik school in Karbi Anglong, as reported by the TNN.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an advisory to all affiliated schools warning against participation in sports events organised by CBSE Board School Games Welfare Society (CBSE-WSO), Agra. The Registrar of Firms, Societies and Chits, Agra, cancelled the societys registration due to unauthorised use of the CBSE name. Schools are instructed to avoid engagement, sponsorship, or communication with the society. CBSE Secretary Himanshu Gupta urged schools to verify all events

The UPSC has issued the e-summon letters for the Civil Services Main Exam 2025, enabling shortlisted candidates to download their mandatory interview call documents from upsc.gov.in. Released ahead of the December 819 personality test, the summons guide 649 aspirants into the final evaluation stage, where leadership, judgement, and administrative aptitude will be assessed by the interview boards.

Schools in India will remain closed from December 8 to 14 in several regions due to severe weather, local body elections, and a statewide teachers strike, as reported by local media. Jammu & Kashmir will observe its scheduled winter break, Kerala schools will close on December 9 and 11 for elections, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh may face rain-related closures, and Maharashtra schools continue to be affected by the strike. Parents should monitor updates.

The SSC CGL Tier 1 2025 result is expected soon on ssc.gov.in, marking a key step for candidates aiming for Group B and C posts. The merit list PDF and individual scorecards will determine Tier 2 eligibility, while normalized scores guide final rankings. Aspirants are advised to monitor the portal closely for timely updates.

UP Sainik School admit card 2026: The UP Sainik School admit card 2026 has been released for the entrance exam scheduled on December 28, 2025. Candidates can download their admit cards from upsainikschool.org using their registration details. Corrections can be made once between November 3 and November 6, 2025. The OMR-based exam covers Mathematics & Intelligence, English, and General Knowledge. Qualified candidates will be called for interview and medical examination. Detailed instructions, exa

CAT answer key 2025: The CAT 2025 objection management window has opened on iimcat.ac.in, allowing candidates to raise grievances on the provisional answer key. The window is open from December 8, 2025, 12 noon, until December 10, 2025, 11:55 PM. Candidates can download the provisional answer key and response sheets, compare their answers, and submit objections through the Objection Management link. Steps for submission are available on the official website, ensuring transparent evaluation of CA

The MCC has reshaped NEET PG 2025 admissions by adding 2,620 seats ahead of Round 2 counselling, boosting opportunities for MD and MS aspirants nationwide. With registration open from December 5 to 9, the expanded matrix is expected to ease cut-offs, benefit new applicants and upgraders, and give fresh hope to candidates who missed out in Round 1.

WBSSC Group C and D recruitment 2025: The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) closes the online application process today for 8,478 Group C and Group D posts under the 1st SLST-2025. Candidates must submit the form by 5:59 pm, while fee payment remains open until December 12, 2025. The recruitment includes vacancies for Clerks, Librarians and Group D staff across multiple regions and mediums. Eligibility, salary details and exam dates have been issued, and applications can be submitted

The Right to Disconnect Bill marks a decisive shift in Indias work culture by giving employees the legal right to refuse after-hours communication. Beyond curbing burnout, the proposal restructures workplace power by enforcing transparency, paid overtime, mental-health safeguards, and negotiated digital norms. If adopted, it could transform Indias hustle-driven ecosystem into a more democratic and humane world of work.

KARTET answer key 2025: The School Education Board of Karnataka (SEBK) has released the KARTET answer key 2025 for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates who appeared for the exam on December 7, 2025, can download the official PDF from the SEBK portal and verify their responses. The objection window will remain open from December 9 to December 12, 2025. The answer key allows candidates to assess expected scores based on the marking scheme, which carries one mark per correct response without negative ma

Dozens of former staffers are returning to the U.S. Education Department after being placed on administrative leave during mass layoffs in the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). The reinstatement aims to address a growing backlog of over 25,000 discrimination complaints, including cases involving race, disability, sex, and religion, as reported by the Associated Press. Despite reduced staffing levels, officials say the return of employees will help prioritise existing caseloads while ongoing legal d

Fitch Ratings has issued a deteriorating outlook for the US higher education (HE) sector in 2026, citing a shrinking student pipeline, rising costs, and federal funding uncertainty, as quoted by the Higher Ed Dive. Domestic high school graduates are expected to decline, while international enrolment may fall due to tighter visa rules under President Trump. Colleges face strained revenue growth, and the pace of mergers and closures is likely to remain elevated, affecting both two-year and four-ye

Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog is recruiting 312 Assistant Staff Nurses for a five-year tenure with a 25,000 monthly honorarium. Applications open on December 12, 2025, and close on January 16, 2026. Eligibility requires a B.Sc. Nursing or GNM diploma, Himachal Pradesh residency, and registration with HPNRC. A written test will be conducted.

Kelownas unemployment has surged to 11 per cent, surpassing pandemic-era levels, while Canadas national job market shows growth. Castanet reports 16,200 residents are seeking work as layoffs hit lumber, construction, real estate, and post-secondary sectors. Experts, including Ross Hickey of UBC Okanagan and George Greenwood of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, cite labour force growth, sector slowdowns, and reduced international student enrolment as contributing factors. Meanwhile, Statistics Can

CLAT 2026 answer key: The CLAT 2026 exam concluded today, December 7, 2025, with over 141 cities hosting the test. Candidates can anticipate the provisional answer key by December 14, 2025, with a week allotted for objections. The exam featured 120 MCQs and a negative marking scheme. Counselling registration will follow for successful candidates.

Steve Jobs's enduring advice to graduating students, 'stay hungry, stay foolish,' resonates today. His life stories illustrate the power of curiosity, learning from setbacks, and prioritizing personal fulfillment over external expectations. This message encourages students to explore, embrace new beginnings after failure, and make choices that truly matter for their own lives.

AIIMS Delhi has started registration for INI CET January 2026 counselling. Over 32,000 candidates are eligible. OBC and EWS candidates must upload valid certificates to participate. Admissions to MD, MS, DM, MCh, and MDS courses will be through this process. Seat allocation follows a dynamic roster system. Key dates for mock and main rounds are provided.

The UPPRPB has announced an update for UP Home Guard recruitment 2025 applicants, allowing corrections for specific declaration sub-points for those who applied before December 1, 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill 41,424 vacancies for male and female candidates aged 18-30, with a Class 10 or 12 educational requirement. The application deadline is December 17, 2025.

Odisha board HSE 10th time table 2026: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha has released the HSE 10th time table for 2026. Exams will be held from February 19 to March 2, 10 am to 12:30 pm in a single shift. Students can download the official timetable from bseodisha.ac.in and must carry admit cards to exam centres. Practical exams will be conducted before theory papers. The schedule includes subjects, dates, timings, and instructions to ensure smooth conduct of Odisha Board HSE 10th ex

Aspiring MBA candidates can now challenge the CAT 2025 provisional answer key released by IIM Kozhikode. The objection window opens tomorrow, December 8th, and closes on December 10th. Candidates must log in to the official portal, iimcat.ac.in, to submit their challenges with supporting evidence. Results are expected in early January 2026.

NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling has commenced on mcc.nic.in, with registration and fee payment open until December 9. The seat matrix reveals over 32,000 seats, including newly added, virtual, and clear vacancies. Candidates can fill and lock choices until December 9, with seat allotment results expected on December 12.

Bihar's first merit list for the Four-Year Integrated B.Ed Programme 2025-28 is out. Admissions are scheduled from December 8 to December 18, 2025. Candidates named on the list must report to their allotted colleges with necessary documents for verification. Colleges will finalize admissions by December 19. Further lists will be released for those not selected.

HPCRA has announced Patwari recruitment 2025, offering 530 posts across Himachal Pradesh. Eligible candidates with 12th pass qualification and Himachal Pradesh domicile can apply online at hprca.hp.gov.in before January 16, 2026. The selection process includes a written exam and document verification. Applicants must pay an online fee of Rs. 800. The recruitment provides district-wise vacancies under the Revenue Department, with roles in land records, field surveys, and administrative support.

Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, has revised the examination dates for UG NEP 4-Year Programs, 5-Year Integrated Programs, and MCA courses for December 2025. The update affects fresh, reappear, and improvement candidates across first, third, and fourth semesters. Key papers, including Object Oriented Programming, Database Management, and Data Mining, have new schedules. Students and affiliated colleges have been instructed to follow the revised timetable, now published on the official

Mumbai University (MU) has announced the summer exam schedule for BCom, BSc, and BA students, including seat numbers and exam centre details. Commerce faculty exams start April 1, 2026, while arts and science faculty exams begin April 8, 2026. A total of 1.24 lakh students will appear across 896 centres. The universitys digital portal allows students to access exam dates, seat numbers, and centre details in advance, helping candidates plan effectively for the final semester examinations.

BTSC dental hygienist recruitment 2025: The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has announced recruitment for 702 dental hygienist posts in 2025. Eligible candidates can apply online at btsc.bihar.gov.in before the deadline. The recruitment covers various categories, including unreserved, SC, ST, EBC, BC, EWS, and women of backward classes. Applicants must have 10+2 with Biology, a two-year Diploma in Dental Hygienist, and registration with the Bihar State Dental Council. Age limits, appli

UG NEET Karnataka 2025: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the revised provisional UG NEET third-round results following a High Court order directing a fresh evaluation. Candidates may submit objections by email before the deadline, while final allotments will be issued on Monday. KEA reviewed 443 newly added seats and confirmed that vacated seats from earlier rounds will also be reassigned. Students must complete fee payment and reporting within the specified timelines, wit

CCRH recruitment 2025: The Central Council for Research in Homeopathy (CCRH) has released the exam city intimation slip for the Group A, B, and C recruitment exams scheduled from December 15 to December 18, 2025. The notification was issued on December 6, 2025. The recruitment process covers multiple technical, administrative, and medical posts announced under two advertisements. Candidates who applied between November 5 and November 29, 2025 can now download their city details through the offic

Education Secretary Linda McMahon's national civics tour, History Rocks!, began in New Jersey with a protest. Concerns arose regarding the political nature of sponsoring groups and the information provided to schools. The visit included a closed-door meeting and a school assembly. State leaders and advocacy groups voiced opposition, calling the event political indoctrination.

The Department of Education's new student loan overhaul imposes lifetime borrowing caps, distinguishing between professional programs like medicine and law ($200,000) and others like nursing ($100,000). This change, coupled with the removal of Grad PLUS loans, raises concerns about the financial viability of healthcare training pathways and potential workforce shortages.

A new bill in India's Parliament proposes a legal 'right to disconnect' for employees, aiming to establish clear boundaries between work and personal life. Introduced by MP Supriya Sule, the 'Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025' seeks to prevent employers from demanding responses outside official hours, addressing issues like burnout and sleep deprivation.

IIT Roorkee has released the JEE Advanced 2026 eligibility framework, confirming the exam date as May 17, 2026. Candidates must rank among the top 2,50,000 in JEE Main 2026, meet age and attempt criteria, and have appeared for Class XII in 2025 or 2026. Previous IIT admissions may affect eligibility.

The US Education Department is recalling laid-off civil rights staff to tackle a growing backlog of student discrimination complaints. This move, driven by an overwhelming caseload, reverses earlier layoff plans amidst ongoing legal battles. Despite the recall, the administration maintains its goal of downsizing the department, leaving questions about future case processing.

Banaras Hindu University has started its PhD admissions for 2026. Applications are open online until December 16. Candidates can apply through Junior Research Fellowship, UGC/CSIR NET, or direct admission routes. Interviews are scheduled for January 2026. A second admission cycle will begin in February if seats remain vacant. This presents a significant opportunity for aspiring scholars.

Newly revealed emails link Yale Law professor Jed Rubenfeld to Jeffrey Epstein and Kenneth Starr, sparking renewed interest in the controversial scholar. While the messages don't suggest wrongdoing, they reference Rubenfeld's views on campus fairness and a past misconduct investigation. This resurgence highlights ongoing debates about transparency and reputation within elite universities.

Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) has affirmed its NAAC Grade A+ status remains valid, addressing concerns raised by local MPs. University officials clarified that distance and online degrees are fully recognized, with all programs adhering to UGC regulations. MDU is awaiting NAAC's new accreditation framework to apply under it, ensuring continued recognition.

UPSC has announced 102 vacancies for Examiner of Trade Marks & GI and Deputy Director (Examination Reforms). Applications open December 13, 2025, closing January 1, 2026. Candidates need a law degree and fall within the 21-35 age bracket. The selection involves a preliminary and main exam, followed by an interview. Basic pay starts at 56,100.