Fearing fraud: Canada study permit refusal rate to Indians hit 74% in Aug

Canada’s study permit crackdown disproportionately impacts Indian applicants, with refusal rates soaring to 74% in August 2025. This surge, driven by fraud concerns and stricter verification, has halved Indian applications. Universities report significant enrolment drops, while students now question Canada’s long-term settlement prospects, a stark contrast to past ‘study, work, stay’ assurances. from Times of…

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NTA clarifies: No calculators allowed in JEE (Main); ‘typo’ sparks confusion

Confusion erupted over calculator use in JEE (Main) 2026 after the NTA’s initial bulletin mentioned an on-screen calculator. The agency swiftly clarified this was a typographical error, stating calculators are strictly prohibited. Officials explained the mistake stemmed from adapting general instructions from other exams. A revised bulletin now confirms the ban, following intervention from the…

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