The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 highlight five IITs in the top 100 for Engineering & Technology. IIT Delhi (26th) leads, followed by IIT Bombay (28th), IIT Madras (53rd), IIT Kharagpur (60th), and IIT Kanpur (72nd). Strong employer reputation boosts rankings, but further research impact and global collaborations can improve their global standing.
IIT Roorkee conducted the GATE 2025 exam on February 1, 2, 15, and 16 and released the provisional answer key on February 27, with challenges accepted until March 1. As per the official brochure, the GATE 2025 results will be declared on March 19, and scorecards will be available from March 28 at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
The NTA has released the admit cards for the NITTT March 2025 exam. Candidates can download them from nittt.nta.ac.in. The exam will be held on March 22, 23, 29, and 30, 2025, in two shifts: 10 AM–1 PM and 2:30 PM–5:30 PM, with 100 objective-type questions in a 3-hour duration. Candidates can check the direct link here.
The NTA will close the CSIR-UGC NET 2024 answer key challenge window today, March 14, at 11:50 PM. Candidates had until today to challenge the provisional answer key by paying Rs. 200 per objection. After reviewing challenges, NTA will release the final answer key, based on which the CSIR UGC NET December 2024 result will be announced.
A group of 20 Democratic-led states, along with the District of Columbia, have filed a lawsuit to block President Trump’s plan to cut 1,300 jobs at the US Department of Education. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday, March 13, 2025, claims the layoffs would dismantle the department, impair its core functions, and affect crucial services like federal student loan oversight and civil rights enforcement. The states are seeking an injunction to halt the proposed cuts and prevent the department’s collapse.
Gov. Ned Lamont has unveiled a $300 million plan to provide free preschool for Connecticut families earning less than $100,000 per year. The initiative, announced on March 12, 2025, seeks to address rising childcare costs and limited access. While the proposal has faced criticism from Republicans over its funding mechanism, it has found support among some Democrats. The plan will need legislative approval to become law, with both political opposition and backing shaping its future.
A resolution introduced by Marin County school board member Mark Koerner questioning the term “toxic masculinity” sparked a fierce backlash in early March 2025. The proposal, aimed at addressing the struggles young men face, was met with criticism for its timing and controversial stance. Amid strong opposition from parents and educators, Koerner withdrew the resolution, highlighting deep divides over gender discussions in the district. The incident underscores the ongoing national debate about masculinity and education.
The Trump administration has restored over $100 million in USDA funding to the University of Maine System, following a compliance review tied to transgender athletes in women’s sports. Senator Susan Collins and Governor Janet Mills praised the decision, highlighting the importance of this funding for critical programs in agriculture, research, and local industries. The reversal provides crucial support for Maine’s economy, farmers, and the University of Maine’s diverse community initiatives, as reported by the WGME.
The Trump administration’s decision to slash 50% of the Education Department’s workforce has ignited fierce debate, with advocates praising decentralization and critics warning of severe consequences. The cuts have crippled research, civil rights oversight, and special education compliance, leaving key functions in disarray. As federal oversight diminishes, the future of American education hangs in uncertainty.
The CBSE Class 12 Biology exam, set for March 25, 2025, demands more than memorization—it requires conceptual clarity, precise writing, and strategic preparation. This guide provides essential tips, including mastering NCERT with active recall, perfecting diagrams, maintaining a mistake journal, applying concepts to real-life scenarios, and structuring answers scientifically to boost confidence and maximize scores.
Transnational Education (TNE) is reshaping the future of higher education in the US by offering students the opportunity to earn degrees from global institutions without leaving home. Through partnerships, dual-degree programs, and online courses, TNE expands access to world-class education. However, challenges like maintaining quality across borders and balancing multiple academic systems remain. As global student mobility evolves, TNE could become the cornerstone of US higher education, offering a truly interconnected learning experience.
China’s DeepSeek AI model, developed by Liang Wenfeng, is challenging US dominance in artificial intelligence. With a fraction of the resources used by US companies, DeepSeek has outperformed OpenAI’s GPT-4 in some tests, garnering 16 million downloads in just 18 days. This rapid rise is driven by China’s booming STEM education and government investments. The success of DeepSeek signals a growing challenge for the US to maintain its leadership in AI innovation and technology.
Australia’s leading research institutions have raised alarms over the Trump administration’s abrupt restrictions on US funding, jeopardising critical scientific collaborations. The Group of Eight warns that researchers face funding cuts and ideological scrutiny through a 36-point compliance questionnaire. With medical and defence research at risk, Australian universities urge diplomatic intervention to prevent long-term damage to global innovation partnerships.
The Telangana Open School Society (TOSS) has released the exam schedule for SSC and Intermediate courses for the April/May 2025 session. Theory exams will run from April 20 to April 26, while practical exams are set for April 26 to May 3. Conducted in two shifts, the exams will conclude with vocational subjects. The detailed timetable is available on the official website.
President Trump has defended his decision to lay off 1,300 employees at the US Department of Education, claiming the cuts are necessary to eliminate inefficiencies and retain only the most productive staff. Trump stated that many of the fired workers “don’t work at all,” sparking debate among critics, including former Education Secretary William Bennett. The cuts are part of Trump’s broader plan to reduce the federal government’s role in education and shift control to state governments.
