Education

San Francisco: Over the past five years, the number of employees at Google hired without a college degree has increased by 16%. The company’s co-founder Sergey Brin recently revealed in an interview that Google has reduced the degree requirement for several roles, allowing talented individuals without a bachelor’s degree to join the company. According to data from the Burning Glass Institute, between 2017 and 2022, the percentage of job postings at Google requiring a college degree dropped from 93% to 77%. This indicates a significant shift toward skill-based hiring rather than strict academic qualifications. Why Google is Hiring Without Degrees Speaking to engineering students at Stanford, Brin explained that Google has never relied solely on academic backgrounds when hiring. He ...

Pune: The Bank of Maharashtra has announced 600 apprenticeship vacancies for fresh graduates, offering an excellent opportunity for those starting their careers in the banking sector. The online application process will commence on January 15, 2026, and continue until January 25, 2026. This initiative is especially designed for freshers who have completed their graduation and are looking for practical exposure in banking operations. The apprenticeship program provides hands-on training in various banking functions, enhancing candidates’ resumes and improving future job prospects. Key Details of the Vacancy: Bank: Bank of Maharashtra Position: Apprentice Vacancies: 600 Official Website: bankofmaharashtra.bank.in Application Start Date: January 15, 2026 Application E...

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has officially declared the Class 10 (Secondary School) Result 2025 for the Winter Session, recording an overall pass percentage of 84.04%. Following this announcement, the board is set to release the Class 12 (Higher Secondary) Result later today, January 14, 2026. The results have been made available on the official websites jkbose.nic.in and jkresults.nic.in, where students can check and download their provisional marksheets online. Nearly 95,000 Students Appeared for Class 10 According to official data, a total of 94,783 students registered for the JKBOSE Class 10 Winter Session examination held in November 2025. Of these: 68,804 students were from the Kashmir Division 25,224 students were from the Jammu Di...

New Delhi: Candidates waiting for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026 notification will have to wait longer. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has clarified that it will not release the CSE 2026 notification today, January 14, 2026, contrary to what was mentioned in its earlier calendar. UPSC has issued a new official notice on its website stating that the notification for Civil Services Examination 2026 and Indian Forest Service Examination 2026 has been postponed due to administrative reasons. Aspirants can check this notice on the official website upsc.gov.in. What Did UPSC Say? In its earlier examination calendar, UPSC had scheduled the release of the CSE and IFS 2026 notifications for January 14, 2026. However, the latest notice states: “The notificati...

New Delhi: Leaving behind a comfortable, well-paying job is never an easy decision—especially when life seems “set”. Yet, Vishakha Yadav’s journey from a software engineer to an IAS officer proves that courage, perseverance, and self-belief can redefine destiny. An engineering graduate from Delhi Technological University (DTU), Vishakha was working as a software developer at Cisco after completing her BTech in 2014. She spent nearly two years in Bengaluru, earning a handsome salary and enjoying a stable professional life. But somewhere deep within, she carried a dream that went beyond corporate success—the dream of serving the nation as a civil servant. Choosing Purpose Over Comfort Despite financial security and career growth, Vishakha decided to quit her tech job and return to D...

New Delhi: In a major boost for the Indian diaspora, the Government of India has announced substantial scholarships for the children of Indians living and working abroad who wish to pursue undergraduate education in India. Under the flagship Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC), eligible students can receive financial assistance of up to USD 4,000 (approximately ₹3.6 lakh) per year. The SPDC is a government-funded scholarship scheme aimed at encouraging students of Indian origin to return to India for higher education. Unlike most scholarships that support overseas study, this programme specifically supports studying in India and is applicable only for undergraduate courses. Who Is Eligible for the SPDC Scholarship? The scholarship is open to the children of: Non...

New York: For decades, the United States has been a top destination for Indian students seeking higher education, largely driven by the belief that an American degree guarantees strong career prospects. However, new government-backed data has raised serious concerns, warning students to think twice before choosing certain subjects. According to figures released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the value of a degree in the US today depends heavily on the field of study. With tuition costs soaring into tens of lakhs of rupees, the data highlights 15 subjects where graduates are facing high unemployment, underemployment, and weak job growth, despite holding college degrees. Degrees With the Worst Job Outcomes in the US The report shows that many graduates from non-technical a...

Ottawa: The Canadian government has announced a major recruitment drive, offering a lucrative employment opportunity for international students and foreign workers, including Indians. Statistics Canada, the country’s national statistical agency, has opened applications for nearly 32,000 census-related jobs across the country, with hourly wages going up to CAD 31.32 (approximately ₹2,000). This announcement comes as welcome news for Indian students studying in Canada, especially those holding a valid work permit or a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). PGWP allows international graduates to work in Canada for up to three years after completing their studies, making them eligible for these government-backed jobs. Attractive Pay and Flexible Work Hours According to Statistics Canada,...

New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 admit card shortly. As the examination is scheduled to begin from January 21, 2026, the hall tickets are likely to be issued 4 to 6 days prior to the exam date, following past trends. Candidates who have successfully registered for the January session of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 will be able to download their admit cards from the official website — jeemain.nta.ac.in once released. City Intimation Slip Already Issued Earlier, on January 8, 2026, NTA released the exam city intimation slip, which provides candidates with details of their allotted examination city. This allows aspirants to plan travel and accommodation in advance. The admit card, containing complete ex...

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a major update for the 2026 board exams. For the first time, Class 10 students will have two board exams in a year, with a newly designed marksheet format. The second exam’s result will determine the final printed marksheet, while the first exam will provide a provisional marks statement that will be used for Class 11 admission. Dual Exams and Marksheet Format According to CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh, the Class 10 board exams in 2026–27 will follow this format: The printed marksheet will include internal assessment marks. Marks from all subjects in the first exam will be recorded. Marks for subjects attempted in the second exam will also be listed separately. A final score column will show the best score from th...