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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the NCHM JEE 2025 application deadline to February 28, 2025, allowing more time for candidates to apply. The exam, scheduled for April 27, 2025, is for admission to the BSc (Hospitality & Hotel Administration) programme at Institutes of Hotel Management (IHM). Applicants must have completed Class 12 with English as a mandatory subject. Check complete details of the NCHM JEE application deadline and steps to apply here.

The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has released the admit card for the Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination 2024. Candidates can download it from jkpsc.nic.in and must report issues by February 19, 2025. The exam is set for February 23, 2025, in two shifts. Admit cards and valid ID proof are mandatory for entry.

Assam’s DEE is recruiting 4,500 teachers for lower and upper primary schools. Applicants must pass either ATET or CTET, have matching language qualifications, and be 18-40 years old. Selection is merit-based, considering academic qualifications and TET performance. Applications close March 31 on dee.assam.gov.in.

Linda McMahon, nominee for Education Secretary, testified before the Senate, addressing concerns about dismantling the Department of Education. She emphasized support for Title I funding and expanding Pell Grants. While expressing uncertainty about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, McMahon reassured that student loans would not be automatically canceled. Despite opposition, she is likely to be confirmed.

President Trump signed an executive order to withhold federal funds from schools and states that enforce COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The order argues that vaccine mandates infringe on personal freedom, given the low risk of severe illness in children. Although many institutions have dropped such requirements, the directive fulfills Trump’s campaign promise.

The Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency is planning to replace Department of Education contract call center workers with AI chatbots to handle student loan inquiries. This initiative, led by Elon Musk, aims to reduce federal workforce costs and improve service efficiency, despite concerns about job losses and service quality.

A CBSE exam in Ranchi was delayed by an hour due to alleged question paper shortages, but the center head cited technical issues. The issue was resolved, and students were given extra time. Over 31,000 students from Ranchi and Khunti zones are taking the exams. Efforts to reach the CBSE co-ordinator for comments were unsuccessful.

The National Testing Agency released the provisional answer key for the NIFT Entrance Exam 2025; candidates can challenge it until February 17. Despite the release, technical issues with the official website have hindered access to the answer key and recorded responses.

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha emphasized the need to revamp the teaching-mentoring system to harness future opportunities in science and technology for a prosperous India. He urged educators to nurture students’ creativity and innovation. Omar Abdullah encouraged graduates to uphold values while embracing challenges and contributions to society.

The Tamil Nadu School Education Department is set to launch an education assessment survey to evaluate the standard of education in the state.