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Sachet Seth, who played Ishaan's studious elder brother Yohaan in 'Taare Zameen Par,' has transitioned from acting to a successful career as a certified dentist in the UK. After a brief stint in films, Seth pursued academics, earning multiple degrees in Periodontology and now practices dentistry in London, marking a significant shift from his on-screen persona.

Central Bank of India is hiring 4,500 apprentices for 2026-27. Online applications open June 12 to June 22, 2026. An online test and local language proficiency will determine selection. Graduates aged 20-28 can apply. The apprenticeship lasts 12 months with a Rs 15,000 monthly stipend. Maharashtra has the most seats

Haryana government is opening doors for Group D job seekers with the HSSC Group D Recruitment 2026 notification released on June 18th. Applications commence June 19th and close July 3rd, with fee payment until July 6th. A correction window is available July 7th-9th. Selection hinges on a 10th-grade level Common Eligibility Test (CET).

Telangana Public Service Commission is recruiting 86 DIET Lecturer and Senior Lecturer positions. Applications open online from June 24 to July 29, 2026. Candidates must be at least 18 and no older than 44, with age relaxations applicable. Full details and application procedures are available on the official TGPSC website.

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board has announced the WBJEE 2026 results. Shabwat Banerjee secured the first rank. The merit list features top performers for engineering, technology, architecture, and pharmacy admissions. Over 94,000 candidates appeared for the examination, with 92,753 qualifying. The results are available on the official website.

Central Sanskrit University's Nashik campus is now accepting applications for its AICTE-approved B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for the 2026-27 academic year. The four-year program requires Class 12 PCM and a basic Sanskrit understanding, blending AI with traditional knowledge.

The Andhra Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (BSEAP) will release the AP SSC Advanced Supplementary examination results for 2026 tomorrow, June 19, at 10 AM. Students can check their scores online through the official results portal, Mana Mitra, or the LEAP App. The board will also announce the re-verification and re-counting process separately.

Kannur University has released the FYUGP 2026 trial allotment list. Students can check their provisional admission status and verify application details. A correction window is open until June 23, 2026. The first official allotment list will be published on June 24, 2026. Classes are set to begin on July 6, 2026.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has released the FMGE June 2026 exam city intimation slip on its official website. Candidates can now check their allotted examination city by logging in with their user ID and password. The FMGE June 2026 exam is scheduled for June 28, 2026, with admit cards available from June 24, 2026.

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSMSSB) has released the examination schedule for the Rajasthan CET 2026. The Senior Secondary Level exam is set for October 23-25, 2026, followed by the Graduation Level exam from December 1-3, 2026. Candidates are urged to begin their preparations and regularly check the official RSMSSB website for further updates.

The Delhi High Court has reserved its verdict on Telegram's challenge to government actions, questioning if platform architecture issues necessitated emergency powers. The Centre defended its move, citing public order concerns over alleged exam-related malpractices, while Telegram contested the government's reliance on additional evidence and questioned allegations of message tampering

The National Testing Agency has opened a portal for eligible Persons with Disabilities to submit scribe details for the UGC NET June 2026 exam. This facility is available from June 18 to June 20, 2026. Candidates must log in to the official UGC NET website and carefully enter the required information to ensure a smooth examination process.

WBJEEB has announced the WBJEE Result 2026, bringing an end to the wait of thousands of engineering aspirants. The board has activated the rank card download facility on its official portals. Candidates can check their marks, ranks, and other details by using their login credentials. The story explains the result update, official websites, and download process.

Students are eagerly awaiting their CBSE Class 10 second board exam results. The exams were conducted from May 15 to May 21, 2026. Over six lakh students appeared for this examination. This is the first year of CBSE's new two-exam system. Students can check their results on official CBSE websites and DigiLocker

Jawaharlal Nehru University has unveiled a revised admission schedule for its Postgraduate and Advanced Diploma programmes for the 2026-27 academic year. The first merit list is slated for release on June 25, 2026, with the entire admission process concluding by August 10, 2026. Selected candidates must complete pre-enrolment and fee payment promptly to secure their spots.

K. J. Somaiya Polytechnic has announced the Summer 2026 end semester examination results on June 18, 2026. Students who appeared for the exams can now download their result copies from the official institute website. The institute has also confirmed that the Winter 2026 academic term will begin from July 1, 2026.

Rahul Gandhi alleged that families spend Rs 1.32 lakh crore annually on NEET preparation, a sum he claims rivals the Centre's entire education budget. He further stated that Rs 3.5 lakh crore is spent by families on five major competitive exams, calling the education system an extortion mechanism and highlighting student disillusionment.

Andhra Pradesh's IPASE 2026 results are out, offering a second chance to many. Education Minister Nara Lokesh announced that over 1.83 lakh students improved their scores, while nearly one lakh cleared failed subjects. First and second-year students saw significant pass rate increases in both improvement and supplementary exams, enabling them to pursue higher studies.

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) is expected to announce the UP TGT Result 2026 soon on its official website. The result will determine the selection status of thousands of candidates who appeared for the recruitment examination. Along with the scorecards, the commission will release the merit list and category-wise cut-off marks.

The Supreme Court has declined an interim order on a petition challenging the CBSE's three-language policy for Class 9 students starting 2026-27. The court will hear the plea alongside similar cases, emphasizing no immediate protection. The policy mandates three languages, with at least two being native Indian, aligning with NEP 2020.

With NEET UG 2026 just three days away, the NTA urges candidates to remain calm and trust their preparation, dismissing rumors of postponement. The agency assures robust security measures and firm action against malpractice, emphasizing fairness for all. Support is available via the MANAS helpline, and the NTA appeals to the community to foster a calm environment for students.

Candidates await KVS, NVS, and EMRS recruitment results. Examinations concluded months ago. Aspirants express frustration over the lack of official updates from CBSE. Unverified reports circulate online about result preparation. Candidates urge CBSE to release results or provide a timeline. Social media campaigns and emails have gone unanswered. CBSE has not yet issued a statement.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has released the CEPTAM 11 Tier 2 answer key for Senior Technical Assistant B and Technician posts. Candidates can now download it from drdo.gov.in to check their responses and estimate scores. Objections can be raised through the portal with valid explanations before the deadline.

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board has announced the WBJEE 2026 results, with 92,753 candidates qualifying for the entrance test. Shaswat Banerjee secured the top position in the General Merit Rank list, followed by Souriddha Mondal and Umang Bhoot. Candidates can access and download their rank cards online using their login credentials from the official website.

The Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) has announced the Summer Diploma Examination Results for 2026. Students can now check their scores online by entering their enrollment or seat number on the official MSBTE website. The results cover examinations held from April to May, with practicals conducted earlier in April.

The National Testing Agency has clarified the NEET UG 2026 re-examination format for the June 21st test. Candidates will face 180 questions across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with a marking scheme of four marks for correct answers and one mark deducted for incorrect ones. Test booklets will be permitted for students to take home, enhancing transparency.

Gujarat Public Service Commission faces a critical member shortage, with five of seven posts vacant. This has reportedly led to a shift from individual to common interviews for recruitment candidates, sparking concerns about assessment fairness. While the government assures appointments are forthcoming, the situation impacts thousands awaiting government jobs amidst ongoing recruitment drives.

IIT Delhi has achieved a major milestone in the QS World University Rankings 2027, securing the 118th position globally and retaining its status as Indias top-ranked institution. The institute recorded notable gains in employer reputation, employment outcomes and research impact, while several engineering disciplines featured among the worlds top 50, highlighting its growing international academic and research standing.

Andhra Pradesh Intermediate supplementary and betterment exam results for 2026 were released today, June 18, by BIEAP. Students who took these exams to clear subjects or improve scores can now check their scorecards online. The exams, held from May 21 to June 4, required students to score 35% in each subject and overall to pass. Visit bie.ap.gov.

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) is releasing the WBJEE 2026 results today at 1:30 PM, with rank cards available at 4 PM. A press conference is scheduled for the result announcement. The board previously released the final answer key, noting one withdrawn question in Physics and Chemistry for which all candidates will receive marks.

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has announced the MHT CET 2026 PCB second attempt results on June 18. Candidates can now access their scorecards on the official websites cetcell.mahacet.org and mahacet.org by logging in with their roll number and password. The results include personal details, marks, percentile, and merit rank.

The AP EAMCET 2026 result is expected to be announced shortly, ending the wait for over 3.5 lakh candidates seeking admission to engineering, agriculture and pharmacy courses in Andhra Pradesh. As anticipation grows, the official results portal has been facing technical issues. Once released, students will be able to access their ranks, scores and qualifying status online.

Noor Singla from Patiala has topped the ICAI CA Final May 2026 exams with an impressive 83.17%. The results, announced today, June 18, reveal a challenging pass rate across groups. Candidates can check their scores on the official ICAI websites. The examinations were held from May 2 to May 20, 2026.

A series of student suicides, including a 19-year-old in Coimbatore, have followed the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 due to a paper leak. At least 10 aspirants have died by suicide, with families citing exam-related anxiety, pressure, and distress over rescheduling as contributing factors. The re-examination is scheduled for June 21.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has released the CA Final May 2026 examination results. Candidates can now check their scorecards online. The results are available on the official ICAI websites. Students need their registration and roll numbers to access their marks. The scorecard details subject-wise marks and the qualifying status.

The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has announced the Class 10 Second Examination Result 2026, offering students another opportunity to improve their academic performance. Candidates can access their scorecards online using their roll number and application number. The provisional marksheets are available for download through the boards official result portal.

WBJEE 2026 results were announced on June 18, opening the next stage of admissions to engineering, technology, architecture and pharmacy courses in West Bengal. Candidates can download their rank cards from the official WBJEEB websites from 4 PM onwards. The scorecard, carrying merit and category ranks, will be a key document for counselling and seat allocation.

The Staff Selection Commission has released the final answer keys, response sheets and marks for the SSC CGL 2025 Tier-II examination. Candidates can access these documents by logging into the official portal with their credentials. The facility will remain available until July 16, 2026. SSC has advised aspirants to download and save their answer keys, response sheets and scorecards, as the records will not be accessible after the deadline.

The University of Kerala has released its first seat allotment list for FYUGP 2026 on June 17, 2026. Candidates can check their status online and must pay the confirmation fee by June 20, 2026, to secure their seats. The trial allotment was previously published on June 15, 2026.

Andhra Pradesh Intermediate Board is poised to release supplementary exam results on June 18, following the completion of answer script evaluations. Students who took the exams between May 21 and June 4 can anticipate checking their provisional marks online. The board has also confirmed a WhatsApp service for direct score delivery, offering a convenient way to access results.

The UP Board has automatically withdrawn recognition from 465 self-financed schools for failing to send students to examinations or conduct classes for two consecutive academic sessions. This administrative action, affecting high schools and intermediate colleges across regions like Prayagraj and Varanasi, ensures only actively functioning institutions retain their status.

India's Ministry of Education is inviting applications for the Prime Minister Research Chair Scheme 2026, seeking to attract Indian-origin talent from abroad for advanced research. The program targets 13 priority areas, including AI and biotechnology, offering positions for young and senior fellows at premier institutions. Applications are open until further notice

Kerala's Child Welfare Committee has launched a campaign against schoolchildren using cosmetics, citing health risks like intestinal cancer linked to chemicals such as mercury and cadmium. The initiative, starting in Kollam, aims to educate students and parents about the dangers of these products, with schools completing awareness sessions to be declared 'lipstick-free campuses'

The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has announced the launch of GMAT Superscore, a new feature that will combine a candidate's highest section scores from multiple GMAT attempts to create their best overall score. Expected to roll out in August at no additional cost, the feature aims to reduce test anxiety and help applicants present a stronger profile to business schools.

The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 admit card is now available on the official BSE Odisha website. Candidates can download their hall tickets to gain entry to the examination center. The exam date has been rescheduled to June 28, 2026, with specific timings for Paper I and Paper II. Ensure all details on your admit card are accurate.

The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing of a petition challenging the NTAs decision to cancel NEET-UG 2026 and conduct a nationwide re-examination for nearly 22 lakh candidates. The plea argues that genuine students should not face consequences for alleged irregularities and seeks a stay on the June 21 re-test along with reforms in examination systems.

Kerala will continue with the Centre's PM SHRI scheme, despite objections to curriculum interference. Chief Minister V D Satheesan stated the state is bound by the previous government's agreement and received funds. A cabinet sub-committee will study the issue and convey Kerala's conditions, emphasizing state authority over curriculum and school selection

The CTET September 2026 application correction window closes tomorrow, June 18, allowing candidates to edit details like name, date of birth, and category on ctet.nic.in. The exam is scheduled for September 6, 2026, and will now be conducted in 27 languages, including Maithili. Admit cards are anticipated in early September.

IIM Bangalore has received philanthropic support from Tata Trusts for its newly established School of Undergraduate Studies, marking the institutes entry into residential undergraduate education. The initiative will begin with programmes in Economics and Data Science, while the funding will support infrastructure, faculty recruitment and research areas as IIMB expands its academic footprint.