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A recent report highlights many high-paying jobs in the U.S. that do not require a college degree. These roles often need vocational training, apprenticeships, or work experience. This offers a new path to financial security for students and families concerned about college costs. Skills and practical abilities are becoming more valued by employers.

The Staff Selection Commissions GD Constable recruitment drive offers 25,487 vacancies across seven forces. Applications close on December 31, 2025, with exams expected between February and April 2026. Eligible Class 10 pass candidates aged 1823 must complete registration, fee payment, and document submission on the SSC website before the deadline to avoid rejection.

The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has released the 2026 board exam date sheets for Classes 8, 10, and 12. Exams for Class 8 and 12 commence on February 17, 2026, while Class 10 exams begin on March 6, 2026. The detailed subject-wise timetables are available for download on the official website, pseb.ac.in.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 city intimation slip ahead of the January examination. The exam begins on January 21 for BE/BTech, BArch, and BPlanning papers. The slip will inform candidates of their exam city, while admit cards will be issued closer to the exam date.

The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has extended the GUJCET 2026 registration deadline to January 6, 2026. This allows more time for students seeking admission to engineering and diploma courses in Gujarat. The exam, important for undergraduate admissions, will be held on March 29, 2026.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 exam. Candidates can access it on csirnet.nta.nic.in and raise objections until January 1, 2026, with a fee of Rs. 200 per challenge. The final answer key and results will be announced later.

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has announced the CSEET June 2026 examination schedule. The Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test will be conducted from June 1 to June 4 in afternoon sessions. The four papers include Business Communication, Accounting, Economic and Business Environment, and Business Laws and Management.

CBSE has announced Tier 1 exam dates for its 2026 Direct Recruitment Quota. The examination for Group A, B, and C posts, including Assistant Professor and Junior Assistant, will be held offline on January 31 and February 1, 2026. This screening test is crucial for candidates aiming for government roles within CBSE. Admit cards will be released soon.

IBSAT 2025 results are now available for MBA and PGPM admissions. Candidates can check their scores online. Shortlisted students will participate in Micro Presentation and Personal Interview rounds. These crucial selection stages will take place from February 14 to 22, 2026. Top performers may receive scholarships. Prepare for the next steps to secure your admission.

In 2025, the H-1B visa system saw significant changes, including a new $100,000 fee for certain overseas petitions and the elimination of interview waivers. Social media vetting was expanded to all H-1B and H-4 applicants, while the random lottery was replaced with a weighted system prioritizing higher wages and skills.

A Harvard graduate, Charmie Kapoor, shared why she chooses India over the US, emphasizing gratitude for noticing what one has and the strong community support. She highlights the visible impact of work in India, the valuable lessons learned from navigating imperfect systems, and how these factors foster personal growth and resilience for students and young professionals.

With the CBSE Class 12 Math exam on March 9, 2026, approaching, students are urged to focus on conceptual clarity and smart revision. Teachers emphasize mastering calculus, core algebra, vectors, and probability. Regular practice of full-length papers and sticking to NCERT are key strategies for building confidence and achieving success in this crucial subject.

The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission is recruiting 808 Lecturers for government colleges in 2026. Applications open December 31, 2025, and close January 20, 2026. This is a significant opportunity for postgraduate degree holders with teaching qualifications. Selection involves a written exam and document verification. Interested candidates should visit the UKPSC website for details and apply promptly.

The CSBC Bihar Police Driver Constable result 2025 is out. Over 15,000 candidates have been shortlisted for the Physical Efficiency Test. This result is for PET shortlisting only. Candidates can check their roll numbers on the official website csbc.bihar.gov.in. Details for the PET will be announced soon. This recruitment aims to fill 4,361 Driver Constable posts.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has revised the Class 10 and Class 12 exam schedule for papers earlier fixed on March 3, 2026. Due to administrative reasons, the Class 10 exam will now be held on March 11, while the Class 12 Legal Studies paper has been postponed to April 10. All other exam dates remain unchanged.

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released the admit card for the Sub Inspector (SI) recruitment examination under Advertisement Number 05/2025. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website, bpssc.bihar.gov.in. The preliminary written examination is scheduled for January 18 and January 21, 2026, with centre-wise candidate lists also published.

The State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh (AP SBTET), has declared the results of its March-April 2025 examinations. Semester-wise results for Diploma and Pharmacy courses, including C20, C16, C23, ER-91, and ER-2020 schemes, are now available at sbtet.ap.gov.in. Students can download marksheets online and plan for higher studies, jobs, or supplementary exams.

The Staff Selection Commission has announced the SSC Stenographer Skill Test 2025 dates for January 28-29. Over 31,000 candidates qualified for Grade C and D posts. This qualifying test assesses stenography skills with a 10-minute dictation at 100 WPM (Grade C) or 80 WPM (Grade D). The recruitment drive aims to fill 1,590 vacancies.

Telangana State Road Transport Corporation is hiring 198 Supervisor Trainees through TSLPRB. Graduates can apply for Traffic Supervisor roles, while engineering diploma or degree holders are eligible for Mechanical Supervisor positions. Applications open December 30, 2025. Selection is based on a written exam. Don't miss this chance for a government job!

The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has announced a new recruitment drive for Revenue Inspector (RI), Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI), and Amin posts for 2025-26. Online registration begins January 7, 2026, on the official OSSSC portal. This selection process follows a previous cancellation and includes preliminary, main exams, and a computer skill test.

CBSE is set to release the KVS and NVS admit cards for Tier I recruitment exams under notification 01/2025. The exam will be held on January 10 and 11, 2026, in multiple shifts for teaching and non-teaching posts. Exam cities are already allotted, and admit cards will be available online shortly.

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has opened a crucial correction window for Assistant Teacher (TGT) applicants. Candidates can now update their subject-specific educational details until January 7, 2026. This is a vital opportunity for those who applied under Advertisement No. A-5/E-1/2025 to ensure their application is considered for the 7,466 posts. Failure to correct details may lead to disqualification.

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board has announced the REET Mains 2025 exam schedule for primary and upper primary school teachers. The examination will be conducted from January 17 to January 20, 2026, with two shifts daily. This schedule provides clarity for thousands of aspiring teachers preparing for the recruitment process.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is closing its online registration for the GD Constable recruitment 2026 tomorrow, December 31, 2026. Eligible candidates must apply on ssc.gov.in by the deadline. The application fee can be paid until January 1, 2026, with a correction window from January 8-10, 2026. The Computer Based Examination is scheduled for February to April 2026.

The Bihar Public Service Commission has postponed the Assistant Education Development Officer written examination scheduled for mid-January 2026 due to unavoidable reasons. Fresh dates will be announced online. The exam is part of a major recruitment drive to fill 935 posts, which attracted nearly 9.7 lakh applications statewide.

The Union Public Service Commission has announced the UPSC CDS (1) 2025 examination results, with 535 candidates qualifying for interviews. These successful individuals, comprising 473 males and 62 females, are now eligible for admission to prestigious defence academies like IMA, INA, AFA, and OTA for courses commencing in 2026. The merit list is available on the official UPSC website.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET December 2025 admit card for candidates scheduled to appear on January 2, 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website using their login credentials. The admit card is a mandatory document for entry to the examination centre.

Uttarakhand Police Constable recruitment results are out! The UKSSSC has published the list of 2,545 qualified candidates on its official website. Those who cleared the written exam will now proceed to the crucial Document Verification stage. Candidates are urged to prepare all necessary original documents and photocopies for this final selection step.

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India has unveiled the CS June 2026 exam schedule for Executive and Professional programs. Examinations are slated from June 1st to June 7th, 2026, with all papers conducted in the morning shift. Reserved dates are allocated for unforeseen circumstances. Candidates should verify their specific papers and elective subjects.

West Bengal Police has announced the Constable and Lady Constable written exam results for 2024-2025. Over 60,000 candidates have been shortlisted for the upcoming Physical Measurement and Efficiency Tests, scheduled to commence from January 8, 2026. Admit cards for these physical tests will be available for download from January 2, 2026.

New York Citys school smartphone ban has improved focus and movement in classrooms but revealed an unexpected skills gap: many students cannot read analogue clocks. Teachers across the city say reliance on phones replaced regular practice of time telling, despite early curriculum instruction. Students acknowledge forgotten habits, broken clocks and digital dependence. Educators report strong digital skills alongside fading analogue literacy, highlighting changing classroom realities.

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board is expected to release the REET Mains 2025 admit card soon. The exam, scheduled from 17 to 21 January 2026, will fill 7,759 teacher vacancies for Primary and Upper Primary classes. The hall ticket will include candidate details, exam date, timing, and centre, and must be carried with a valid photo ID on exam day.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has started releasing results for its 2025 recruitment for various judicial support posts. Merit lists for Junior Assistant and Record Assistant positions are now available in PDF format on aphc.gov.in. Candidates can check their roll numbers to confirm qualification, while results for other posts will be announced soon.

The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board has extended the application deadline for Group D Recruitment 2025 to January 5, 2026. The drive aims to fill 406 vacancies across Punjab government departments. Open to Class 10 pass candidates, the recruitment offers regular posts with selection based on a written exam and document verification.

The story traces how reading has shifted from a habit of curiosity to a tool for clearing exams and entering colleges. Drawing on the Student Sync Index 2026, it shows how students now define success through outcomes rather than understanding. The piece questions how this transactional approach to learning may weaken curiosity, adaptability, and critical thinking in the next generation.

The 2025 Women in the Workplace Report by Lean In and McKinsey & Company reveals a historic ambition gap, with women in the US now less interested in promotions than men. Driven by limited sponsorship, uneven advancement, and shrinking workplace support, women are recalibrating ambition in response to systemic barriers, not a lack of drive.

Despite a strained global job market marked by slower hiring and layoffs, IIT Delhi has recorded a stable placement season for 202526. The institute has secured 1,275 offers so far, including a sharp rise in pre-placement offers. With broad recruiter participation and ongoing placements till May, final numbers are expected to grow further.

Gladwell's dont go to Harvard for STEM line is less a rule than a reminder about fit. In cohorts, even capable students can start feeling behind, and that feeling can push them out of science. Today, a degree is only the starting point; projects, research and skills matter just as much. Choose an environment that supports you while you grow.

The Bihar School Examination Board is expected to announce the BSEB STET result 2025 soon, with a press conference by the Bihar Education Minister likely. The Computer Based Test was held from October 14 to November 16, 2025, across nine districts. Lakhs of candidates appeared for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Results, scorecards, and merit lists will be available on the official websites using login credentials.

IIT Roorkee has released the JEE Advanced Architecture Aptitude Test 2026 syllabus. This exam is for admission to Bachelor of Architecture courses at IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT (BHU) Varanasi. The test assesses drawing skills, creativity, and design understanding. Registration begins June 1, with counselling starting June 2. Results are expected June 7. Candidates should check jeeadv.ac.in for updates.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has unveiled a tentative schedule for medical exams from January to June 2026. The notice, released on December 29, 2025, outlines dates for various examinations including FMGE, GPAT, and DNB. Candidates are advised that these dates are provisional and subject to change, with final confirmations to be issued later.

The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission has released the CGPSC Police Admit Card 2025 for Subedar, Sub-Inspector and Platoon Commander posts. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets from psc.cg.gov.in using their registration number and date of birth. The Physical Measurement Test and document verification will be held from January 06, 2026 to February 06, 2026 across the state. Carrying the admit card is mandatory.

The Bar Council of India is set to declare the AIBE 20 result 2025 soon on its official website. The exam, held on November 30, is mandatory for obtaining the Certificate of Practice. Results and the final answer key are expected by late December or early January and will be available only online.

The Bihar School Examination Board has released admit cards for the Intermediate Annual Practical Examination, 2026. Practical exams will be held from January 10 to January 20 at designated centres. Admit cards are available online from December 27 to January 9 and must be collected from schools, signed and stamped by principals. Only sent-up students are eligible. Guidelines include scribe facilities for disabled candidates and official helpline support issued separately for theory examinations

The National Testing Agency has begun registrations for NCHM JEE 2026, the entrance exam for BSc Hospitality and Hotel Administration courses offered by Institutes of Hotel Management nationwide. Applications are open online until January 25, 2026, 5 PM. The computer-based exam will be held on April 25 under NTA supervision.

Government-owned organisations and PSUs including IOCL, NABARD and ITI Limited have opened apprenticeship and young professional recruitment drives this week, offering over 750 opportunities for students and early-career professionals. The openings span technical, non-technical and development-focused roles across India. IOCL is hiring 501 apprentices, while NABARD and ITI Limited have announced young professional programmes with contractual roles, competitive stipends and application deadlines

IIT Roorkee has released the JEE Advanced 2026 schedule. Registration for Foreign Nationals and OCI/PIO candidates begins April 6, 2026. JEE Main 2026 qualified Indian candidates can register from April 23, 2026. The JEE Advanced 2026 exam is set for May 17, 2026. This exam is crucial for B.Tech admissions at IITs across India.

Indias IT job market is growing again in 2025, but the recovery looks different from the one engineering students were expecting. Hiring is rising, yet employers are prioritising experienced professionals, niche digital skills, and immediate readiness over mass campus recruitment. For fresh graduates, the boom existsbut its doors are narrower, and entry requires more than a degree.

CBSE exam preparation can be stressful, but avoiding common mistakes can make a big difference. Students often lose marks not due to lack of knowledge, but because of poor planning, skipping revision, ignoring past papers, or relying solely on guidebooks. Smart study, regular practice, self-assessment, and proper time and health management are key to exam success.

The Union Public Service Commission will close the application window for UPSC NDA and CDS 2026 on December 30, 2025, at 6:00 pm. The recruitment covers 394 NDA vacancies and 451 CDS posts across defence academies. Eligible candidates must apply online before the deadline. The NDA written exam is scheduled for April 12, 2026.