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IPS Aditya Srivastava topped the 2023 Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), setting records for the highest interview score among toppers over the past decade and for being an IPS officer who topped the exam. Despite his achievements, other candidates like Aniket Shandilya and Yogesh Dilhore scored higher in individual sections.

Students at Rama Devi Women's University in Bhubaneswar protested to postpone their semester exams, citing severe heatwave conditions in Odisha. They argue that the hostile weather impedes their ability to perform academically, noting that other universities have already delayed exams.

“As the first IITian in my family and village, and I might be the last,” says the IIT Bombay alumnus

Anvesh Subham Pradhan from Bhubaneswar topped Odisha in the JEE Main 2024 with a 99.997 percentile. An award-winning student, he has excelled in various competitions and aims for a research career in top IITs.

The ‘NEP SAARTHI- Student Ambassador for Academic Reforms in Transforming Higher Education in India’ is an initiative to involve students in the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Gajare Nilkrishna Nirmalkumar, a farmer's son from Maharashtra, topped the JEE Main 2024 with a perfect score of 300. Despite financial challenges and limited familial knowledge of the exam, his consistent study and clear understanding of concepts led to his success.

The National Testing Agency announced that 56 students achieved a 100 percentile in the second session of the JEE Main 2024 exam. Notable among them are two female candidates from Karnataka and Delhi. Telangana led with seven top scorers.

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) 2024 will be held from May 6 to May 10 in a computer-based format. The exam is for various degree and master's courses, with the application period having ended in March.

Prachi Nigam, top performer in the Class 10 UP Board exams, responded to trolls criticizing her facial hair, stating her marks define her. Vishwanathan Anand supported her focus on academics while SGPGIMS offered free hormonal treatment.

UGC stated that some individuals/ organisations are offering online programmes with acronyms/ abbreviated forms which are similar to the higher education system’s recognised degree programmes.

Despite being an IIT Kanpur passout, he could have easily secured a high-paying lucrative job in some MNC, but Aditya decided to give UPSC a try.

Svetlana Mahapatra from Bhubaneswar has been awarded a fellowship by the Royal Society of the Arts, London. She excels as a researcher, model, and influencer, with notable achievements including being named a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum.

Madhusudan Law University in Cuttack canceled the 3rd year LLB Labour Law II exam for 6th semester students due to out-of-syllabus questions. The university plans to reschedule the exam, with the new date to be announced later.

Garima Singh's transition from aspiring doctor to a determined IAS officer highlights her resilience and integrity. Born in Ballia and educated at St. Stephen’s College, her life took a turn after resisting bribery as a student, which propelled her to pursue a career in civil services.

Swati Mohan Rathod, a vegetable vendor's daughter from Solapur, Maharashtra, achieved AIR-492 in UPSC CSE 2023 after five attempts. Her journey of overcoming financial hardships and focusing on solutions rather than problems has made her parents proud.