- A total of 139 Padma Awards to be conferred in 2025.
- The awards include 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri.
- 23 women and 10 foreign nationals among the recipients.
- 13 posthumous awards will be presented.
- The awards ceremony will be held at Rashtrapati Bhawan, typically in March or April.

CUCET 2021 : 1 Exam for 41 Central Universities | Important Update
Students seeking admission to undergraduate courses in 41 central universities may not be able to rely on their Class 12th marks alone. With the finalization of plan to conduct the Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET), students will have to prepare to fill an online form and appear for the test.