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The Republic of Slovenia is inviting Indian students to apply for scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year, available for short-term mobility programmes. These scholarships, valid from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026, can be granted for a maximum duration of 10 months.

The Centre of the Republic of Slovenia for Mobility and European Educational and Training Programmes (CMEPIUS) will oversee the application and evaluation process. Interested applicants can find all relevant details, including the application form and eligibility criteria, on the official Study in Slovenia website, studyinslovenia. The application deadline is 30 June 2025.

This scholarship programme is open to university/college students, graduates, and PhD applicants who wish to pursue part of their studies or research at a Slovenian Higher Education institution. It is to be noted that these scholarships are not applicable for full degree programmes.

The age limit for applicants is 26 years for study stays (must not turn 26 before the scholarship period ends) and 30 years for research visits. Applicants for study stays must demonstrate proficiency in Slovene, unless otherwise agreed with the mentor or supervisor.

The scholarship package includes:

• A monthly stipend of 400 EUR (subject to periodic review and adjustment)
• Free accommodation in student dormitories (covered by CMEPIUS)
• Subsidised meals via the Student Organisation of Slovenia
• Basic medical insurance for non-EU applicants (provided by CMEPIUS if no health insurance agreement exists between Slovenia and the applicant’s home country)

The Ministry of Education, Government of India does not play a role in the nomination or selection process; final decisions are made by the donor country, Slovenia.

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has announced the establishment of its first overseas campus in Dubai. This marks a key step in expanding IIFT’s global presence and strengthening India’s engagement in international business education.

A Commerce and Industry Ministry release said the step marks a proud moment in the globalisation of Indian higher education and aligns with the vision of NEP 2020, which emphasizes the internationalisation of Indian institutions and the creation of global learning hubs.

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal expressed his happiness and congratulated IIFT on the landmark achievement.

“This truly reflects the spirit of the National Education Policy 2020, marking a new chapter in the internationalisation of Indian education and its growing role in shaping thought leadership globally. It is also a testament to the strengthening India-UAE partnership, and this new campus will play a pivotal role in moulding the business leaders of tomorrow,” he said.

Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal congratulated IIFT on its maiden international expansion and said it’s a turning point in the institute’s 62-year history that it is setting up a full-fledged campus in Dubai.

He said it represents India’s emergence as a country that provides world-class education especially in the field of International Trade. He commended the institute for consistently aligning its academic and research endeavours in national interest, which would contribute significantly to promote exports.

Rakesh Mohan Joshi, Vice Chancellor (IIFT), reiterated his commitment to transform IIFT into a world-class institute and make a mark in its newly upcoming Dubai campus by excelling in research, training and research in the area of International Trade.

He reaffirmed IIFT’s commitment to advancing India’s academic and economic diplomacy through excellence in education and research.

The release said that the upcoming Dubai campus reflects India’s deepening educational collaboration with the UAE and is poised to become a strategic centre for nurturing global business leaders equipped with Indian values and an international outlook.

“It will not only serve the dynamic needs of the Indian diaspora and global learners but also strengthen India’s educational footprint in the Gulf region,” the release said.

“With the launch of its Dubai campus, IIFT is poised to carry the Indian legacy of education to new frontiers–grooming leaders who will shape the future of international trade and business,” it added.

he Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has introduced three new online Postgraduate Diploma programmes aimed at upskilling professionals and students in high-demand sectors-Healthcare Product Development and Management, Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology, and Advanced Communication Engineering with Quantum and AI Integration.

The one-year diploma courses are designed and delivered by top IIT Delhi faculty members in collaboration with industry experts. Participants of these programmes will also receive affiliate alumni status from the institute.

Programme Details:

PG Diploma in Healthcare Product Development and Management

Offered by IIT Delhi’s Centre for Biomedical Engineering (CBME), this 12-month course focuses on equipping professionals with the skills needed to innovate and commercialize healthcare technologies. The curriculum covers biomedical innovation, regulatory frameworks, product lifecycle strategies, and market readiness. An optional two-day campus immersion is included to facilitate networking and peer interaction.

The programme is open to candidates from biomedical engineering, life sciences, biotechnology, healthcare, or related fields, and those with at least two years of industry experience.

PG Diploma in Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology

The Centre for Automotive Research and Tribology (CART) desgined this programme to support India’s shift towards electric mobility. The course includes three in-person immersion sessions at the IIT Delhi campus and covers a wide range of EV technologies and industry-relevant challenges. The course is for engineers, technologists, entrepreneurs, and working professionals looking to enter or grow within the EV domain.

PG Diploma in Advanced Communication Engineering with Quantum and AI Integration

Offered by the Bharti School of Telecommunication Technology and Management, this course merges cutting-edge domains including Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Networking, and next-gen wireless communication. Eligible candidates include professionals with academic backgrounds in ECE, EE, CSE, IT, Data Science, Mathematics, or Applied Physics. Graduates can pursue roles such as Quantum Communication Engineers, Telecom AI/ML Specialists, 5G/6G Network Engineers, and Quantum Cybersecurity Experts.

Vision Behind the Launch

Commenting on the initiative, IIT Delhi Director Prof. Rangan Banerjee said, “At IIT Delhi, we remain committed to expanding access to world-class education and driving innovation across emerging fields. The launch of our Online Post Graduate Diploma Programmes marks a significant step in this direction. These programmes are designed to equip professionals with the knowledge, skills, and interdisciplinary insights required to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time.”

A total of 1,200 schools have been closed in Himachal Pradesh in the past two and a half years, Education Minister Rohit Thakur said on Thursday. Among these, 450 schools were closed due to zero enrolments while others were merged because of low enrolment, he added.

The minister said several important decisions are being taken to strengthen the education department by the state government and merger as well as reorganisation of schools is also being considered if needed.

He reiterated that a parametre of merging schools, if enrolment is less than 25 from Class 6 to 12 has been kept, and around 100 schools with zero enrolment will be denotified.

He informed that the state government has regularised 778 part time water carriers working in the Education Department who had completed 11 years (combined part time water carrier and daily wagers) services as on March 31, 2025 against vacant posts of Class 4.

In a statement issued here, he said that the state government fulfilled the long pending demands of the employees.

He further said that the government is also filling up the vacant posts and has sanctioned 15000 posts of teachers, including 3900 posts in the primary education department and an additional 3100 posts would soon be filled through Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog.

During the previous BJP government the recruitment process in the education sector had come to halt, but the present government is actively working to strengthen the education sector by filling vacant posts, Thakur said. The minister said that to strengthen the pre-primary education, 6200 nursery teachers were being appointed.

He said that services of more than 200 acting principals working in the educational institutions across the state have been regularised whereas in the higher education department 483 assistant professors had been recruited.

During the last two and a half years, the present government has appointed 700 lecturers in schools, while only 511 lecturers were appointed during the entire five years of tenure of the previous BJP government, he added.

According to the ‘Annual Status of Education Report’ released in January, 2025, the reading skills of government schools’ students in Himachal Pradesh were among the best in the country.

On most parameters of this survey, Himachal Pradesh has been rated as the top performing state in school education nationwide, the statement said.

The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLU) has released the revised results for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025 for undergraduate (UG) courses, following a directive from the Supreme Court. The Delhi High Court had also directed the publication of an updated merit list within four weeks after discrepancies were found in four UG questions. Candidates can check their revised results on the official website using their application number or admit card number along with their date of birth.

How To Access the Revised CLAT UG 2025 Result:

• Visit the official website – consortiumofnlus.ac.in
• Go to the ‘Results’ section and click on ‘CLAT 2025 UG Revised Result’
• Enter your application number and date of birth
• Submit the details to view your revised scorecard
• Download and print the scorecard for future reference

The revised merit list will facilitate the commencement of the online counselling process for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes at participating National Law Universities.

The Supreme Court recently dismissed appeals challenging the Delhi High Court’s decision not to entertain objections related to questions 81, 93, and 97 of the CLAT 2025 paper. The bench, led by Justices BR Gavai and Augustine George Masih, criticised the Consortium’s “casual approach” in setting the question paper and expressed concern over recurring errors. The court also suggested the appointment of dedicated paper setters to ensure quality control.

Additionally, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the Ministry of Education, seeking a response on measures to streamline the CLAT examination process.

CLAT 2025 was conducted on December 1, 2024, and the initial results were declared on December 7. The exam serves as the primary admission test for LLB and LLM courses at NLUs and other leading law institutions across India.

As per the official statement, “The results for CLAT 2025 (Postgraduate) will be announced following the resolution of matters currently pending before the Hon’ble Delhi High Court.”

The Madras High Court has granted an interim stay restraining authorities from releasing NEET-UG-2025 results after hearing the plea of several students who were affected due to power cut at an examination centre in Chennai. Justice V Lakshminarayanan, hearing the plea, granted interim stay on Friday and adjourned the matter to June 2 for further hearing.

The crux of the submission of the students was that due to storm and heavy rainfall, there had been a power outage at PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya CRPF-Avadi, Chennai, which was their examination centre, from approximately 3pm to 4.15pm on the date of exam, i.e. May 4, 2025.

According to an affidavit of 13 students, there were no backup facilities such as generators or inverters.

“We were forced to write the examination under poor lighting conditions, and rainwater entered the examination hall, causing further disruption as we were asked to move from the assigned seats,” they submitted.

Despite the disruption, the examination authorities did not provide any extra time to the affected students. On account the same, the petitioners were not able to complete the examination fully.

The petitioners contended that they were subjected to grossly unequal examination conditions compared to candidates at other centres, violating Article 14 of the Constitution. Also, rights under Article 21 (Protection of life, liberty) had also been infringed.

“A national-level competitive exam like NEET must ensure a level playing field, which was denied to the petitioners.” Despite timely representation on May 4 itself, and follow-up efforts, the respondent authorities have not acknowledged or addressed the genuine grievances of the petitioners. The respondents include the union government, National Medical Commission and the National Testing Agency that conducts NEET. 

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct the Civil Services Preliminary Examination on Sunday, May 25. Candidates who have registered for the exam can now access and download their e-admit cards from the official website – upsconline.gov.in. The exam will be conducted in two shifts: Paper 1 (General Studies): 9.30am to 11.30am and Paper 2 (CSAT)- 2.30pm to 4.30pm.

To appear for the examination, candidates must carry a printed copy of their e-admit card along with a valid photo ID card mentioned in the admit card. Entry to the exam centre will not be permitted without these documents. UPSC has also urged candidates to go through the instructions printed on the admit card to avoid last-minute confusion.

UPSC CSE Prelims 2025: Screening Test Only, Not Counted For Final Merit

The preliminary exam is a screening test. The marks secured in this exam will not be counted towards the final merit list. Only those who qualify the prelims will be eligible to appear for the Main examination, the marks of which play a crucial role in determining the final rank.

Exam Pattern And Papers

• The preliminary exam comprises two objective-type papers, each carrying 200 marks.
• General Studies Paper I: Covers topics like history, geography, polity, economics, and current developments in science and technology.
• General Studies Paper II (CSAT): Includes comprehension, logical reasoning, and analytical ability.
• The question papers will be in Hindi and English and the duration of each paper will be of two hours
• The CSAT paper is qualifying in nature, with candidates required to score a minimum of 33% to be considered for the next stage.

Negative Marking 

• Candidates should be aware that wrong answers attract negative marking:
• One-third of the marks alloted to a question will be deducted for every incorrect response.
• If more than one option is marked, it will be treated as an incorrect answer, even if one of them is correct.
• No marks are deducted for unanswered questions.

For complete details on the syllabus and exam rules, candidates are advised to refer to the official Examination Notice and Rules issued by  the UPSC.

With the exam date approaching, the UPSC aspirants are advised to ensure timely downloading of admit cards and thorough familiarisation with the exam pattern and rules.

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