India's white-collar job market rebounded strongly in April, with the Naukri JobSpeak Index soaring by 9% year-on-year. Core sectors like pharma, real estate, and GCCs drove the recovery, alongside a growing demand for premium talent across experience levels. Startups, particularly unicorns, showed robust hiring activity, while fresher hiring expanded beyond IT and BFSI.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NEET UG 2025 admit cards on April 30, for the exam scheduled on May 4. Candidates can download their admit cards from neet.nta.nic.in and must carry them along with valid ID proof to the exam center. The exam will be conducted offline, and results are expected by June 14, 2025.
A report reveals low female representation in India's logistics sector. Women make up only 7% of the workforce in top logistics firms. The report highlights challenges like gender bias and safety concerns. It suggests implementing safety measures and promoting women's leadership. CII and Udaiti Foundation are launching an initiative to boost female participation.
Apna's Q1 2025 report reveals a significant decentralization of hiring in India, with Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities contributing over 40% of new users and experiencing double-digit growth in job applications. SMBs are the largest job creators across 900 cities, while enterprise hiring expands beyond metros.
Aon's survey reveals that eight in ten employees plan to change companies soon. Work-life balance and medical coverage are top priorities. Many are willing to trade existing benefits for better options. Younger workers are increasingly focused on retirement planning.
In the recently declared CISCE class 10 and 12 results, girls have once again surpassed boys in performance. The class 10 exams saw girls achieving a pass percentage of 99.45%, while boys stood at 98.64%. A similar trend was observed in class 12, with girls at 99.45% and boys at 98.64%. Improvement exams are scheduled for July.
The Supreme Court has agreed to review a plea challenging the Delhi High Court's order, which directed the Consortium of National Law Universities to revise mark sheets and republish the CLAT UG-2025 selection list within four weeks. Notices have been issued to the consortium, seeking their response within a week, with a further hearing scheduled.
A TeamLease Digital study reveals a gender pay gap in Indian technology GCCs, with men earning significantly more than women, especially in senior roles. While gender diversity has improved, particularly at mid and senior levels, the BFSI and life sciences sectors exhibit the most pronounced pay disparities.
Attention students, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations will announce ICSE and ISC results on April 30, 2025. Joseph Emmanuel, CISCE Chief Executive, made the announcement. Students can access their results on the official CISCE website. To check, visit cisce.org and click on the ‘Results 2025’ link. Enter your UID, Index Number, and the captcha code.
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) will announce the HPBOSE 10th and 12th results for 2025 on hpbose.org. Examinations were conducted from March 4 to March 29. Candidates can check their results by entering their roll number and date of birth. Passing criteria and re-examination options are available as per board guidelines.