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Arohi Deshpande emerged as the top-ranked female candidate with 280 marks and secured 77th rank in the Common Rank List. Kabir Chhillar and Jatin Chahar secured the second and third ranks respectively, making it a clean sweep for the IIT Delhi zone
Ethical hacker contradicts Boards claims
TCS said the issue, which caused a delay of about two hours in the morning session, was quickly resolved and did not affect the integrity of the examination
Revenue from operations for the quarter ended March 2026 stood at Rs 132 crore, up 52% per cent
The report highlights a significant demand-supply gap of 2.1 lakh beds, driven by rising migration of students and increasing preference for organised housing solutions. Hostel bed capacity is projected to reach 2.48 million by AY2027-28
He also confirmed that the two-language policy would continue unchanged while launching the statewide school admission drive for the 2026-27 academic year.
As NEET irregularities have delayed medical counselling, there is a notable shift with many medical aspirants choosing engineering admissions, says a senior official from DOTE
Air Force role in transporting NEET question paper mooted in high-level meet
NFSU has 16 campuses across India
The ED alleged forged powers of attorney and fabricated title documents were used to transfer the land to Tarbia Education Foundation
Byju Raveendran was ordered by a Singapore court to serve jail time after the court said he had disobeyed multiple orders related to his assets dating back to April 2024.
Std XII answer-sheet mix-up, scoring discrepancies, contested security claims force govt to order a probe by IIT
Hacker says he accessed non-test user data and had visual proof to back his allegations
The Opposition alleged that it was awarded the contract because of its affinity with two of the top leaders in the State government
Adhikarys expose found a serious vulnerability in the On-Screen Marking system, developed by the Hyderabad-based Coempt Edu Teck, that could lead to the hacking of students answer sheets
Preference for the US, once the first choice for education abroad, is at third spot at 14%
The surge is driven by higher education costs, rupee depreciation, and rising overseas study demand
The experts will review the On-Screen Marking system, payment gateway integration, answer sheet scanning and upload processes to prevent future failures
Still unclear whether it was a case of cyber attack or that the system was unable to take the load of a large number of people, the IIT M Director said
Acting on directions from Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, experts from IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur will examine issues related to portal stability, server performance, payment gateways and login systems
The countrys transition to clean energy goes beyond adding solar parks and wind farms to include building grid infrastructure, the report said
The initiative aims to establish a 300-seater workspace and onboard more than 20 industry partners, enabling students to acquire domain-specific exposure
The admission to all listed programmes will be conducted through a common application process, said the institution
IEDC to promote medical research, innovation and healthcare start-ups in State medical colleges
The online registration, including uploading certificates, commenced on May 3
Designed as a dedicated digital support platform for students, it offers several student-centric features, including SOS assistance, safety check-ins, counselling support, grievance redressal, institutional updates and emergency support services
This is 0.51% higher than the previous academic year
UoH will work closely with the Planning Department and relevant Government agencies to develop actionable policy recommendations and thematic action plans aligned with Telanganas developmental priorities
Across multiple countries, companies are also becoming more cautious about sponsorships due to localisation pressures, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical factors
At least two of the three languages must be native Indian languages.
Investigators alleged that she conducted special coaching sessions in Pune, dictated leaked questions to students and charged lakhs of rupees.
CBI claimed the handwritten questions matched the actual NEET-UG 2026 paper.
The company also signs master research agreement with IISC
Minister expresses confidence in the probe which has been handed over to the CBI
As Indias edtech sector shifts from rapid expansion to profitability, the company is focusing on learner outcomes, new AI-focused programmes, and improving career returns for professionals
Girls once again outperformed boys in the examinations, recording a pass percentage of more than 88, while for boys, it stood at 82.
The NEET (UG) 2026 exam held on May 3 was cancelled on May 12 amid allegations of paper leak; CBI takes up probe
Investigators later found multiple exam admit cards, financial transaction records and other details linked to the racket during forensic analysis of seized mobile phones
In the Round II of the PM Internship Scheme Pilot Project, over 4.55 lakh applications were received from over 2.14 lakh applicants, in this round.
The National Testing Agency said the exam would be re-conducted on revised dates to be announced later, with existing registrations and fees remaining valid
The remarks followed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhans launch of the AI Literacy for Teachers programme at the IIT Madras Technology Summit on May 5
Constituent colleges including Rungta College of Engineering and Technology, Rungta College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research and GD Rungta College Of Science & Technology also get accreditation
Move comes weeks after the Ministry of Education, in April 2026, declared NCERT an Institution deemed to be University under the distinct category
Girls once again outperformed boys, securing a 97 per cent pass rate compared to 93.19 per cent among boys
The ruling aligns with the governments stance that coaching centres are commercial entities and not educational institutions eligible for tax exemption
NEET results expected in June, 2026
The TSC-help desk, which will operate in all the districts, aims to support over 8 lakh students transitioning to higher education

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