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The CBSE has significantly reduced revaluation fees to address student anxiety surrounding its new digital evaluation system. Students will now pay Rs 100 for scanned copies and verification, and Rs 25 per question for corrections, with full refunds if marks increase. This move aims to ease concerns about transparency and accuracy in the On-Screen Marking.

The TG LAWCET and TG PGLCET 2026 examinations are scheduled for May 18th across Telangana for LLB and LLM admissions. Preliminary answer keys will be released on May 23rd, with results expected around June 6th. Candidates must meet qualifying marks and participate in counselling for admission.

Following CBSE Class 12 results, Secretary Sanjay Kumar addressed concerns about the pass percentage drop, attributing it to the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. While OSM, first introduced in 2014, was successfully reimplemented this year, eliminating totalling errors, around 13,000 answer sheets faced legibility issues due to light ink, requiring manual re-evaluation

Rajasthan BSTC Admit Card 2026: Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU), Kota has released the Rajasthan Pre DElEd Admit Card 2026 on the official website, predeledraj2026.com. Candidates appearing for the Rajasthan BSTC examination scheduled on May 20, 2026 can download their hall tickets using login credentials. The admit card contains examination centre details, reporting time and candidate information. Authorities have also issued examination-day guidelines, including mandatory documents, p

The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh will close the UP JEECUP 2026 application process today, May 17, 2026, for admission to diploma courses in government, aided and private polytechnic institutions. Eligible candidates can apply through the official portal before the deadline. Admit cards will be released on May 25, while the Computer-Based Test for various groups is scheduled from June 2 to June 9, 2026. The Council will also open a correction window for submitted forms.

Indian Navy SSC IT Officer Recruitment 2026: Indian Navy has released the SSC Executive Information Technology Branch notification for the Jan 2027 Course, announcing 15 vacancies. Eligible unmarried male and female candidates can apply online from 16 May 2026 to 01 June 2026 via joinindiannavy.gov.in. Applicants must meet academic criteria, including 60 per cent marks in English at Class 10 or 12 and qualifying degrees in IT-related fields. Selection will be based on shortlisting and SSB interv

Indian students can now apply for fully funded 2027 MEXT scholarships in Japan, covering undergraduate, research, diploma, and specialized training. These prestigious opportunities offer financial support for tuition, living expenses, and travel. Deadlines vary by program, with applications closing soon for some categories. Eligibility criteria and application procedures are detailed.

The Telangana State Council of Higher Education has declared TS EAMCET 2026 results for Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy admissions on May 17, 2026. M. Rushi secured the top rank with a score of 156.63532, followed by Anshul and M. Vamshidhar Reddy. More than 3 lakh candidates can download rank cards from the official website. Counselling is scheduled to begin in June 2026, with seat allotment based on ranks, category and college preferences.

The National Highways Authority of India has initiated direct recruitment for 60 Deputy Manager (Technical) positions. Applications are open until June 15, 2026, with vacancies allocated across various categories including Unreserved, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, and specific disability reservations. Interested candidates should visit the NHAI official website for detailed eligibility and application procedures.

Telangana State Council of Higher Education has announced TS EAPCET 2026 results today, May 17. Over three lakh candidates appeared for the entrance exam. Students can download their scorecards and rank cards from the official website using their registration and hall ticket numbers. The exam is for admission to Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy courses.

A key figure in the NEET paper leak, Manisha Mandhare, has been remanded to 14 days CBI custody. Investigators revealed she allegedly translated Botany and Zoology papers and conspired with others, providing questions to an accused. Nationwide probes are underway, with authorities seeking to move her across the country. Her lawyer contested the arrest's legality

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is closing its online registration for Constable (Technical and Tradesmen and Pioneer) Recruitment 2026 on May 19, 2026. This drive aims to fill 9,195 vacancies for male and female candidates. The selection process includes PET, PST, CBT, Trade Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.

Swasti Sneh of Delhi Public School, RK Puram, secured 99.4% in the CBSE Class XII Commerce stream, scoring perfect 100s in English, Business Studies and Accountancy. In a year marked by tougher competency-based papers and a dip in overall CBSE pass percentage, she credited her success to consistent self-study, conceptual clarity and regular school learning instead of coaching. Swasti also balanced academics with extracurricular leadership roles and is now preparing for CUET and Chartered Account

Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has mandated CBSE, CISCE, and other state board students appearing for KCET 2026 to update their Class 12 marks via the KEA portal. This is to facilitate automatic fetching of marks through DigiLocker, with no manual or physical submissions accepted. Failure to comply may result in withheld results.

The State Examination Board, Gujarat, has released the provisional answer key and question papers for the TAT-S prelims examination conducted on May 3, 2026. Candidates can check subject-wise answer keys for Gujarati and English mediums through the official portal. The board has also opened the online objection submission facility for candidates challenging provisional answers. Objections must be filed with supporting academic references before the prescribed deadline. Final answer keys will be

Indian Railways is recruiting 11,127 Assistant Loco Pilots. Applications are open from May 15 to June 14, 2026. Candidates need an ITI certificate or engineering diploma. The selection involves computer-based tests, an aptitude test, document verification, and a medical exam. Selected candidates will earn 19,900 basic pay. This is a significant opportunity for aspiring railway professionals.

The Department of Commerce has extended the application deadline for contractual recruitment of Young Professionals, Associates, Consultants and Senior Consultants till May 20, 2026. The vacancies are available in Economics, General Management, Data Science and Legal streams. Candidates can apply online through the Department of Commerce website under the Engagement of Independent Consultants section. The recruitment is being conducted by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of Indi

The National Testing Agency has released fresh FAQs for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21, 2026. The agency clarified that candidates can update present addresses and city preferences but cannot change the examination medium. NTA also confirmed that no additional fee will be charged for the re-test and that fresh examination centres may differ from previous allotments. Candidates will receive 15 extra minutes for verification formalities, while grievances related to earlier c

Today, May 17, marks the final chance to register for the UPJEE(P) 2026 polytechnic entrance exam. The examination, crucial for admissions across Uttar Pradesh, will now be held from June 2 to June 9. Admit cards are slated for release on May 25. Aspiring students are urged to complete their applications promptly on the official JEECUP portal.

CBSE has acknowledged the possibility of errors in the evaluation of Class XII board examination answer sheets, with Controller of Examinations Sanyam Bhardwaj stating in an ANI interview that mistakes may occur while assessing nearly 1.25 crore answer scripts. Students will be allowed to access copies of evaluated answer sheets from May 19 to May 22, while applications for verification and discrepancy correction can be submitted from May 26 to May 29 through the boards official process.

The National Education Society for Tribal Students, NESTS, will soon release the EMRS Tier 2 result 2026. Candidates who took the EMRS Staff Selection Exam 2025 mains examination can check their scores online. The examination was held for 7,267 posts. NESTS has already provided a provisional answer key. Candidates can estimate their scores using the marking scheme.

Delhi University PG admissions 2026: Delhi University has opened the CSAS-PG admission portal for the 2026-27 academic session, with applications accepted until June 7, 2026. Admissions to postgraduate programmes will be based entirely on CUET-PG 2026 scores. The university has introduced DigiLocker and API Setu integration for automatic verification of student records. Under NEP 2020 guidelines, DU will offer one-year and two-year Masters programmes. A mid-entry option with a late fee will also

Uttarakhand Nursing and Paramedical Entrance Examination 2026 registration is now open via HNBUMU's official website. Aspiring students for nursing and paramedical courses must apply by June 5, 2026. Admit cards will be available from June 8, with exams scheduled from June 13 to June 14 across various state centers. Detailed information is on the HNBUMU portal.

GSSSB Revenue Talati result 2026: The Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB) has released the Revenue Talati (Mahesul Talati) Class-3 main examination provisional merit list following the examination conducted from October 14 to October 16, 2025. A total of 5,636 candidates qualified, while 6,536 candidates were declared not qualified and seven candidatures were cancelled. Qualified candidates will proceed to document verification and district allocation stages. Candidates can check their sta

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited announces recruitment for 255 Stipendiary Trainee/Technician roles at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project. Applications open June 8, 2026, closing June 29, 2026. Various trades are available. Candidates can apply online. Successful trainees will receive a stipend and may be absorbed as Technicians.

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has fined Motion Education Rs 10 lakh and Career Line Coaching Rs 5 lakh for misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices. Both institutes were found to have misrepresented student success rates and course details, failing to disclose crucial information about paid versus free programs and test series..

Caregiving significantly impacts Indian women's career choices, with 83% avoiding roles due to family duties. Flexibility is paramount, with over half prioritizing flexible hours and hybrid/remote options. Many would accept lower pay for better work-life balance. Return-to-office mandates are a major deterrent, with over 51% declining offers due to attendance requirements.

Delhi University has opened registrations for its 2026-27 postgraduate admissions, exclusively through CUET-PG scores. A new auto-integration system will streamline candidate data. Students in their third or fourth year of undergraduate studies are now eligible. The university is also introducing one-year master's programs under the NEP framework, with mid-entry options available

Tata Consultancy Services CEO K Krithivasan's earnings for FY26 reached over Rs 28 crore. This figure represents 332.8 times the median employee remuneration at the IT services giant. Krithivasan's compensation includes salary, benefits, and commission, showing a 6.3 per cent increase from the previous year. His extensive career at TCS spans over three decades

Starting July 1, 2026, CBSE mandates three languages for Class IX, with at least two being Indian. No board exam will be held for the third language in Class X; assessments will be school-based. This aligns with NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023, ensuring smooth implementation with interim solutions for textbooks and teachers.

Gen Z professionals are increasingly opting for entrepreneurship over traditional 9-to-5 jobs, driven by a competitive job market and a desire for flexibility and independence. AI tools and lower living costs in emerging hubs are facilitating this shift, with many young founders finding self-employment more fulfilling than waiting for formal recruitment.

Priyadarshini Mallick, daughter of TMC leader Jyotipriya Mallick, has been removed as secretary of the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education. This follows her failure to resign as part of a departmental restructuring. Her name had also surfaced during the ED's probe into the PDS scam involving her father

UP Lekhpal admit cards for 7,994 vacancies are now available on the official UPSSSC website. Candidates can download their hall tickets to appear for the written examination scheduled for May 21, 2026. Ensure all details on the admit card are verified before printing, as it's mandatory for exam entry. Visit upsssc.gov.in for your hall ticket.

The INI-CET 2026 exam for postgraduate medical courses has concluded. Candidates can anticipate results on May 23, 2026. Following this, an online counselling process will commence for seat allocation across premier institutions. The academic session is slated to begin on July 1, 2026, with admissions closing by August 31, 2026.

West Bengal has finally joined the Centre's PM SHRI schools scheme, a move that follows the BJP's electoral success in the state. This initiative aims to upgrade government schools nationwide. Previously, the state government had resisted, citing concerns over state autonomy. The Union government had previously paused funds for states refusing to sign

Andhra University has announced the AP ICET 2026 results today, May 16. A significant 91.41% pass rate was recorded, with 21,205 out of 23,198 candidates qualifying. Examinees can now download their rank cards from the official website using their registration and hall ticket numbers, along with their date of birth.

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board has released the provisional answer key, question paper, and recorded responses for OJEE 2026. Candidates can raise objections to the provisional answer key until May 18, 2026, with a processing fee of Rs 100 per question. The final results will be based on the revised answer key after expert review.

COMEDK has released the provisional answer key for UGET 2026 today, May 16. Candidates can download it along with their response sheets and question papers from the official website. Objections can be submitted until May 18, with the final answer key expected on May 23 and results on May 29.

Kerala SSLC students dissatisfied with their Class 10 results can now apply for revaluation, photocopies, or scrutiny of answer scripts. The application process is open online, with fees varying for each service. Over 4 lakh students appeared for the exams, achieving a 99.07% pass rate, with many securing A+ grades

The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has released hall tickets for the IPASE May 2026 examinations today, May 16. Students can download their admit cards from the official website bie.ap.gov.in. The supplementary exams for both first and second-year students are scheduled from May 21 to June 4, 2026.

Andhra Pradesh ICET 2026 results are out today, May 16, from APSCHE. Candidates can download their rank cards from cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/ICET using registration and hall ticket numbers. The exam, held on May 2, used a Computer-Based Test format. The scorecard details section-wise marks, total score, and rank. No negative marking was applied.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the application correction window for the SWAYAM January 2026 Semester examination. Candidates can make changes to their application forms, including name, photograph, and course selection, on the official website until May 17, 2026. This is a one-time facility, and no further modifications will be permitted after the deadline.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the results for the National Teachers Eligibility Test (NTET) 2026. Conducted on April 28, 2026, for postgraduate students in Indian System of Medicine and Homoeopathy, the exam saw 9,051 out of 9,368 registered candidates appear. Scorecards are now available for download on the official NTA website.

TS DOST has announced Phase 1 seat allotment results for 2026 admissions. Students can check their status online. Those allotted seats must complete self-reporting by May 23, 2026. This process is for undergraduate admissions across Telangana universities. Further updates on subsequent phases will be available on the official website.

CBSE has launched a new system for Class 12 students to address concerns after results. Students can now get scanned copies of their answer sheets online. Following this, they can apply for verification or re-evaluation of marks. This move aims to resolve issues faced during the digital evaluation process. The Board has set specific dates and fees for these applications.

Rajasthan University of Health Sciences has released the BSc Nursing admit card 2026 today. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website using their form number and date of birth. The entrance exam is scheduled for May 21, 2026. Remember to carry a printed admit card and valid ID for entry.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a re-examination for NEET UG 2026 on June 21, 2026, following directions from the National Medical Commission. Candidates can update their present address and exam city preferences from May 15 to May 21, 2026. The exam will be conducted offline in 13 languages.

Priya Palbabu achieved a remarkable 99.4% in Commerce, defying the norm of exhaustive study schedules. Her success stemmed from focused learning and concept clarity, not just long hours. Priya emphasized the crucial role of parental support and self-belief, reminding students that marks do not define their worth. From battling distractions to relying on parental support, her journey offers students a deeply relatable and inspiring perspective beyond marks and ranks.

The Union Public Service Commission has released the admit cards for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Prelims 2026 on May 15, 2026. Candidates who registered for the exam can now download their e-admit cards from the official UPSC websites. The examination is scheduled for May 24, 2026. Check complete details here.

Cochin University of Science and Technology has released the provisional CUSAT CAT 2026 answer key and response sheets on its official admissions portal. Candidates can now review their answers and raise objections against any discrepancies until May 17, 2026. This crucial step allows aspirants to estimate their scores before the final results are announced.