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5T School With Only 1 Teacher
No headmaster in Odisha 5T school; sports teacher teaches Science and Math

Several government-run schools in the state are grappling with a shortage of teachers, affecting the education of students.

  • Wednesday, 06 December 2023
NIFT Admissions
NIFT 2024 Admissions: NTA announces date for entrance exam; check last date for online applications

The entrance examination will be conducted for 2024 admissions in Bachelor’s and Master’s Programmes (Regular, NLEA, Artisans) and Ph.D.

  • Wednesday, 06 December 2023
  • NTA
BSE Odisha
Odisha Matric Exam 2024: Sample question papers to be distributed among Class 10 students

The Directorate of Secondary Education, Odisha has stated that the move is aimed at helping students of Class 10 understand the question patterns and enable them to prepare well for the ensuing HSC examination.

  • Wednesday, 06 December 2023
UGC on students grievance redressal
UGC to publish names of universities failing to appoint Ombudsperson for redressal of grievances

The UGC has asked universities to promptly appoint Ombudsperson(s) and implement other provisions of UGC Regulations on or before December 31, 2023.

  • Tuesday, 05 December 2023
  • UGC
IRS Purvi Nanda
IRS officer Purvi Nanda's triumph: UPSC success through self-study and unconventional grit

Her hard work paid off when she secured a position in the Income Tax Department, showcasing the success of her unique approach.

  • Tuesday, 05 December 2023
  • UPSC
UGC Directive On Selfie Points In Universities, Colleges
UGC asks universities, colleges to set up selfie points; politics heats up in Odisha

In its letter, the UGC further believed that these selfie points would not only serve as a source of pride but also enlighten every citizen about the transformative initiatives that have propelled India’s growth on the global stage.

  • Tuesday, 05 December 2023
  • UGC
IFS Himanshu Tyagi
IFS officer Himanshu Tyagi offers practical tips for UPSC aspirants balancing full-time jobs

He stressed the importance of consistency, urging aspirants to follow this schedule for 1-2 years for confidence and success.

  • Tuesday, 05 December 2023
  • UPSC
This renowned actor’s son left film industry, cracked UPSC with impressive AIR-75
This renowned actor’s son left film industry, cracked UPSC with impressive AIR-75

His journey from a filmy background to cracking the UPSC is an inspiration for several aspirants who want to become IAS, IFS, IPS, or the IRS.

  • Monday, 04 December 2023
  • UPSC
NMMS exam: Ruckus at centre in Odisha’s Jajpur over ‘wrong’ question papers 
NMMS exam: Ruckus at centre in Odisha’s Jajpur over ‘wrong’ question papers 

Tension prevailed on the premises of Panikoili Government School in Jajpur district, where the exam for the National Means cum Merit Scholarship 2023 (NMMS) was held, after the parents of the examinees created ruckus, alleging ‘discrepancies’ in question papers. 

  • Sunday, 03 December 2023
UGC
Post-graduate programmes will be reduced to a year for FYUP graduates

According to the University Grants Commission (UGC), a one-year PG programme can be implemented in 2024. However, it will be only implemented for students who will complete the FYUP.

  • Sunday, 03 December 2023
Meet IAS Saloni Sidana, who left doctor job to crack UPSC with AIR-74
Meet IAS Saloni Sidana, who left doctor job to crack UPSC with AIR-74

Interestingly, Saloni reported to work just two days after her marriage. Her love to serve the nation is beyond inspiring and praiseworthy.

  • Friday, 01 December 2023
  • UPSC
 Central Board of Secondary Education
CBSE not to award any division, distinction in class 10, 12 board exams: Official

Earlier, the CBSE also did away with the practice of issuing merit lists to avoid unhealthy competition.

 Keonjhar’s MSCB University merges with Dharanidhar University
MSCB University merges with Keonjhar’s Dharanidhar University

The Odisha government has merged the second campus of Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo (MSCB) University with Keonjhar's Dharanidhar University

Odisha to impart free IAS coaching to Plus III students 
Odisha to impart free IAS coaching to Plus III students 

A decision regarding launching a free coaching facility for students was taken in a review meeting held under the chairmanship of Higher Education Department secretary, Aravind Agrawal on November 20. 

  • Thursday, 30 November 2023
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Ankita Chaudhary: A resilient journey from Rohtak to IAS glory despite personal tragedy

Hailing from Meham, a district in Rohtak, Haryana, Ankita Chaudhary's roots lie in a modest, lower-middle-class household, as per a DNA report. 

  • Thursday, 30 November 2023
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