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Naima Khatoon has been appointed as the first woman Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, receiving approvals from President Droupadi Murmu and the Election Commission. A native of Jajpur, Odisha, she previously served as the principal of AMU's Women's College.

CCTV recordings are analyzed using AI technologies to confirm malpractice with evidence. - NTA catches the likely cheaters through Artificial Intelligence-based tools.

Dr. Saloni Sidana, originally a doctor, fulfilled her father's dream by becoming an IAS officer after cracking the prestigious UPSC CSE on her first attempt without coaching. She advised against generic study methods and emphasized consistency in preparation.

The maxim “failure is the pillar of success” resonates well with the stories of the UPSC aspirants who work had with unbending dedication, unwavering perseverance and a resolute spirit. While there is a general notion that only outstanding students with academic brilliance are capable of achieving such a feat, the experiences of aspirants and their struggles have managed to break that view of the society.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) faces backlash for the delayed announcement of Class 10 and 12 results, causing frustration among nearly 39 lakh students. Memes and jokes about the delay have proliferated online. This year, exams were held from February to April, and no toppers will be announced to prevent competition.

Lucknow University introduces a new policy allowing students to switch streams for postgraduate courses, starting from the academic session 2024-25. This flexibility is enabled by the National Education Policy, requiring only an undergraduate degree and passing the entrance test.

Namami Bansal, an IAS officer from Rishikesh, overcame three failures to secure 17th rank in the UPSC CSE 2017. A persistent student, she completed her MA in Economics as a gold medalist before focusing on her childhood dream of clearing the UPSC. Her journey exemplifies the importance of hard work, perseverance, and maintaining a positive outlook despite setbacks.

Vishakha Yadav, an engineer from Delhi, transitioned from a software developer to securing AIR-6 in the UPSC CSE. Her journey is marked by perseverance, intensive preparation, and strong family support. Despite initial setbacks in the exams, her determination led to remarkable success.

The UGC-NET 2024 examinations have been rescheduled from June 16 to June 18 by the National Testing Agency, following candidate feedback. The exams will be conducted in OMR mode across India, featuring papers in both English and Hindi.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has updated the eligibility for ICAR's postgraduate and Ph.D. entrance exams. The applications are open until May 11, with exams scheduled on June 29 in CBT mode.

The Ministry of Education has reportedly asked the CBSE to work on logistics for conducting board exams twice a year from the 2025-26 academic session.

AICTE has released draft guidelines for the Apprenticeship Embedded Degree/Diploma Programme (AEDP) aimed at integrating apprenticeships within technical education. This initiative, supported by amendments to the Apprenticeship Rules in 2019 and the National Education Policy 2020, seeks to enhance employability and bridge the skill gap through industry partnerships.

The UGC has directed states to establish district-level anti-ragging committees as part of measures to comply with Supreme Court orders. These committees, chaired by the District Collector, will include members from local police, media, NGOs, and student organizations to prevent ragging in educational institutions.

Atul Singh, son of a security guard in Bhadrak, Odisha, has achieved an impressive feat by securing AIR-67 in the UPSC CSE to become an IAS officer. His father, originally from Bihar, moved to Odisha for better educational opportunities for his children.

IAS Ramya CS, from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, exemplifies determination by becoming an IAS officer after failing the UPSC CSE five times. Despite personal and professional challenges, her perseverance paid off with a remarkable AIR-46.