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The Union Budget 2025 introduces stricter tax rules for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), including students and young professionals abroad. Key changes include enhanced scrutiny of foreign income, expanded residency definitions for taxation, and potential impacts on tax treaty benefits. Students working in countries like the US, UK, Canada, and Australia will face more reporting requirements and tax obligations. As global tax transparency increases, NRIs must plan carefully to avoid penalties and double taxation.

The Union Budget 2025 offers mixed outcomes for Indian students studying abroad. While tax relief for families and expanded research fellowships provide some financial support, there is no new assistance for international education funding or easing loan burdens. The budget also introduces stricter compliance measures on foreign remittances under the Liberalized Remittance Scheme, affecting students relying on family support. The government’s focus on domestic economic growth overlooks systemic funding challenges for outbound students.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2025 announces the addition of 10,000 new medical seats to help address India’s doctor shortage. With a plan to increase the number of medical seats by 75,000 over the next five years, the initiative aims to tackle growing healthcare demands. However, regional disparities in doctor distribution, infrastructure challenges, and the retention of medical professionals in rural areas remain key hurdles to achieving healthcare equity across India.

The Union Budget 2025 introduces several initiatives to propel digital learning in India, focusing on AI-powered education, broadband for rural schools, multilingual digital textbooks, and enhanced digital skills training. While these initiatives demonstrate ambition, challenges remain, such as low device penetration, inadequate teacher training, and infrastructure gaps. To realise a truly digital education revolution, India must address these issues through structural reforms, public-private partnerships, and targeted investments in devices, teacher upskilling, and infrastructure.

The Education Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, allocates Rs 500 crore for the establishment of three Centres of Excellence in AI, aiming to boost India’s technological capabilities. The budget also outlines the expansion of IITs and medical colleges, increasing seats to improve access to higher education. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing education, fostering innovation, and addressing the evolving needs of India’s workforce in the fields of AI, engineering, and healthcare.

The Economic Survey 2024-25 reveals that only 8.25% of graduates are employed in roles matching their qualifications, highlighting a critical skills mismatch in India’s workforce. Over 50% of graduates and 44% of postgraduates are underemployed in low-skill jobs, with the gap attributed to inadequate vocational training and education systems. The Survey urges reforms to align educational outcomes with industry demands and improve job prospects for India’s growing educated workforce.

The Economic Survey 2024-25 reveals India’s higher education system has grown significantly, with institutions increasing by 13.8% and the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) rising from 23.7% to 28.4% between 2014-15 and 2021-22. This growth is attributed to enhanced infrastructure and policies like the National Education Policy 2020. With the goal of achieving a 50% GER by 2035, these developments reflect India’s commitment to expanding access to higher education for its young population.

The UPSC has released the e-Admit Cards for the Combined Geo-Scientist Preliminary Examination 2025, scheduled for February 9. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official UPSC website. They must carry a printed copy of the e-Admit Card and a photo ID to the examination venue. Strict guidelines are in place, including prohibited items and specific reporting times. Candidates are urged to read all instructions carefully to avoid complications on exam day.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer keys for CMAT 2025, available on the official website for candidates to review. Candidates can challenge the answer keys by paying a non-refundable fee of Rs 200 per question by February 2, 2025. The final answer key will be revised based on valid challenges, and results will be declared accordingly. For further queries, candidates can contact NTA through their helpline or email.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key for the UGC NET December 2024 examination. Candidates can challenge the answers by submitting objections online along with a processing fee of Rs 200 per question, from January 31 to February 3, 2025. Challenges will be reviewed by experts, and the final answer key will be used to prepare the results. Candidates are encouraged to visit the official NTA website for updates.