The Times of India

A 71-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh has captured national attention by appearing for the NEET UG 2026 medical entrance exam. Ashok Bahar, a former marketing professional with LLB and MBA degrees, is pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a doctor. His inspiring journey highlights that age is no limit to achieving one's goals.

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education has announced the Eklavya Model Residential School Selection Test (EMRSST) 2026 results. Conducted on March 29, 2026, the exam saw 862 students appear out of 959 applicants. The results are now available on the HPBOSE official website, based on the final answer key.

UPSC has released NDA, NA, and CDS 1 2026 results. Successful candidates will now face the crucial Services Selection Board (SSB) interview. NDA/NA qualifiers must register online within two weeks. CDS candidates need to submit original certificates by specified deadlines. The SSB interview assesses personality and leadership over five days.

The West Bengal Board of Madrasah Education has announced the High Madrasah, Alim and Fazil Results 2026 on its official portals. The board reported an improvement in overall pass percentage, particularly in the High Madrasah category. Students can download provisional marksheets online, while those dissatisfied with scores can apply for scrutiny or review within the prescribed timeline.

India Post is expected to release the GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 soon for the remaining postal circles on its official website. The pending lists for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, delayed earlier due to election-related restrictions, are also likely to be announced. The recruitment drive aims to fill 28,636 vacancies across multiple postal posts nationwide.

The Indian Army is expected to release the Agniveer Admit Card 2026 shortly on its official website ahead of the nationwide Common Entrance Exam scheduled from June 1 to June 15. Candidates appearing for the recruitment test for multiple Agniveer posts must carry both their hall ticket and a valid photo identity proof to the examination centre.

Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU) has released the Ph.D. Admission Test (PAT) 2026 results and answer keys on its official website. Candidates can check their roll numbers in the PDF result list and download the answer keys for their respective sets. This exam is mandatory for doctoral admissions at LNMU.

University of Delhi has issued the final undergraduate examination schedule after students flagged confusion in the earlier date sheet. The revised timetable includes some Sunday examinations to avoid delays in the academic session. The upcoming exams will also mark DUs first eighth-semester examinations under the four-year undergraduate framework introduced through the National Education Policy 2020.

NTA has unveiled strict dress code and protocols for CUET UG 2026. Candidates must wear light, half-sleeved clothing with no pockets or large buttons, and opt for slippers or low-heeled sandals. Electronic gadgets and unauthorized stationery are banned. Arrive early for security checks to avoid disqualification

The Haryana Board of School Education is expected to release Class 10 and 12 results for 2026 soon, likely around May 15, following past trends. The board has completed the evaluation of answer sheets, with the final phase of result compilation and online uploading now underway. Students can check their results on the official website by entering their roll number.

UPSC has released results for NDA/NA 1 and CDS 1 examinations. Over 8,800 candidates have qualified for the CDS 1 SSB interview. NDA/NA 1 qualifiers must register online within two weeks. CDS 1 shortlisted candidates need to submit original documents by specific deadlines. Check the official UPSC website for details

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the RRB NTPC final result 2025 for graduate-level posts on its regional websites. Candidates can download the result PDF, which includes the merit list and category-wise cut-off marks. The scorecard, detailing section-wise marks, is also available for candidates to access.

Delhi government schools will observe summer vacation from May 11 to June 30. Remedial classes for students in grades 9, 10, and 12 will be held from May 11 to May 23 to strengthen core concepts. These morning sessions will focus on Science and Mathematics for younger students, with flexibility for other subjects based on needs.

UPSC Prelims success hinges on retrieval under pressure, not just extensive study. Previous Year Questions are crucial for understanding examiner patterns and recurring concepts, acting as a practical syllabus. The final phase demands focused revision and integration of current affairs with static concepts, emphasizing clarity and decision-making over knowledge gaps.

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) is closing registrations for Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) and Assistant Research Officer (ARO) posts on May 11, 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 929 vacancies, requiring candidates to have appeared in PET 2025 and possess a postgraduate degree. The selection will be based on a written examination.

The Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has announced the VITEEE 2026 results today, May 8. Candidates can now download their rank cards from the official website, vit.ac.in, to check their eligibility for BTech admissions. The results, released in the form of rank cards, will determine participation in the upcoming counselling process.

The National Testing Agency has released important guidelines for the CUET UG 2026 exam. Candidates can bring transparent water bottles. Religious items are permitted but require early arrival for checks. Light-coloured clothing and normal footwear are recommended. The exam is scheduled from May 11 to May 31, 2026. For queries, contact the NTA Help Desk.

Delhi government schools will offer remedial classes for Classes 9, 10, and 12 during summer vacation from May 11 to May 23, 2026. These classes aim to strengthen core concepts in Science and Mathematics for younger students, while Class 12 subjects will be determined by Heads of School. Mandatory uniforms and parental consent are required.

The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has announced the Class 10 results for May 11 and Class 12 results for May 13, 2026. Students can check their scorecards on the official PSEB website. The board also offers a toll-free helpline for students facing stress. Examinations concluded in early April, with recent years showing strong pass rates.

Manipur HSLC Result 2026: Manipur Board of Secondary Education (BOSEM) has declared the HSLC 2026 results with an overall pass percentage of 88.74%, slightly lower than the previous two years. Out of 36,579 candidates who appeared, 32,459 passed. Private schools led with 92.34% success, while government schools lagged at 77.63%. The results also show a marginal gender gap and continued NEP-aligned grading system without marks, alongside provisions for re-scrutiny, re-admission, and provisional c

Manipur Board released HSLC 2026 results on May 8, offering re-scrutiny for dissatisfied students from May 11-25, costing Rs 2100 per subject. This process verifies evaluated scripts, not re-evaluation. Unsuccessful candidates can seek re-admission to Class 10 within 45 days to reappear in 2027.

Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE) announced Madhyamik and Higher Secondary exam results with pass percentages of 84.18% and 79.83% respectively. The board will allow improvement exams and will not release a top-ten merit list this year to avoid re-evaluation complications, aiming to resume it next year after all evaluations are finalized.

V Sandhya, daughter of an autorickshaw driver from Chennai, secured 595 out of 600 marks in the Tamil Nadu Class 12 board examinations and emerged as the topper of Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Ashok Nagar. She credited her success to disciplined preparation and avoiding social media during examinations. Sandhya scored centums in accountancy, commerce and economics and now plans to pursue Chartered Accountancy. Her school recorded a 99.4% pass percentage in the TN HSC Result 2026.

The West Bengal Board of Madrasah Education has announced the results for the High Madrasah, Alim, and Fazil examinations of 2026. Approximately 65,000 students appeared for these exams, which were held in February. Candidates can now download their scorecards from the official WBBME websites using their roll number and login credentials.

MSBSHSE declared SSC 2026 results on May 8 with a 92.09% pass rate among regular students and 90.75% overall. Over 16 lakh students registered, and 14.52 lakh passed. Girls outperformed boys by 5.40 percentage points. Konkan topped divisions, while Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar ranked lowest. More than 4.22 lakh students secured distinction, and 6,612 schools achieved 100% results. The Board also announced ATKT, counselling support, and revaluation processes to assist students.

The Board of Secondary Education, Manipur (BSEM) has announced the HSLC Class 10 results for 2026 today, May 8, on manresults.nic.in. Over 35,000 students appeared for the examination. The results will include subject-wise marks and division based on performance, with a letter grade for 80% and above in subjects.

The Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu has announced TN HSC 2026 supplementary examinations for Class 12 from June 29 to July 7, with applications open from May 18 to June 2. The Class 11 arrear exams will follow from July 8 to 16. Tamil Nadu recorded a 95.20% pass rate in HSC results, with girls outperforming boys. Revaluation, retotalling, and mark sheet schedules have also been released.

Maharashtra SSC 2026 results show girls outperform boys by 5.40 percentage points, with girls at 94.96% and boys at 89.56% among regular students. Over 15.42 lakh students appeared, with 14.20 lakh passing. The gap persists across all divisions including Mumbai, Pune, Konkan etc. Girls also exceed state average 92.09%. The trend reflects consistent gender disparity in performance across Maharashtra board examinations, highlighting stronger conversion rate and academic consistency among girl stud

Maharashtra SSC 2026 division-wise results show Konkan leading the state with 97.62% pass rate, followed by Kolhapur, Mumbai, and Pune. MSBSHSE data highlights strong urban performance and a clear regional gap, with Nagpur, Latur, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar at lower rankings. Overall regular student pass percentage stands at 92.09%. The results reflect consistent academic strength in western Maharashtra while indicating disparities across divisions, shaped by geography, infrastructure, and in

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur has declared the AP ECET 2026 results on behalf of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education. The exam recorded a 91.72% pass rate, with 29,750 candidates qualifying out of 32,434 who appeared. Conducted on April 23 across 14 streams, the test enables diploma and BSc (Mathematics) holders to secure lateral entry admission into engineering and pharmacy courses.

VITEEE 2026 results are out today, May 8th, at 7 PM on viteee.vit.ac.in. Candidates can download scorecards using their application details. Counselling registration will follow, with seat allocation based on rank and preferences across VIT campuses. Ranks up to one lakh are eligible for all four campuses, while higher ranks can opt for VIT-AP and VIT Bhopal.

Maharashtra SSC Class 10 Result 2026 is out. Students unhappy with marks can apply for rechecking or photocopies. Revaluation is also an option. Those who failed one or two subjects can use the ATKT facility for supplementary exams. Students seeking better scores can apply for improvement exams. All applications are online..

The Maharashtra State Board (MSBSHSE) has declared SSC 2026 results, showing an overall pass percentage of 90.75% and 92.09% success among regular students. Out of 16 lakh candidates, over 14.5 lakh passed. Girls once again outperformed boys by a significant margin. Private and repeater categories recorded lower pass rates, while thousands of schools achieved 100% results. The findings highlight steady academic performance and strong outcomes across Maharashtras education system this year.

Maharashtra SSC Board Result 2026 is out. Girls have once again achieved better pass percentages than boys. The gender gap in the Class 10 examination has widened this year. This trend of girls outperforming boys has been consistent over the past few years. The overall pass percentage for 2026 was 76.33%.

The Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE) announced Madhyamik Class 10 results today, May 8, with an overall pass percentage of 84.18%. A total of 27,094 out of 32,184 students passed the examination. Gomati district recorded the highest pass percentage at 89.07%, while Karbook subdivision led in performance with 97.91%.

The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) has released the schedule for revaluation, answer sheet copies and supplementary examinations along with the Class 12 Result 2026. Students who are dissatisfied with their marks or failed in one or more subjects can apply for scanned answer sheet copies, re-totaling, revaluation and compartment examinations within the announced deadlines.

Tamil Nadu Class 12 results are out, with girls again outshining boys. Girls achieved a 97% pass rate, a 3.81% lead over boys. The overall pass percentage saw a slight increase to 95.20%. Girls also led in participation and success rates across various school types and districts, continuing a consistent trend.

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has released the UP Home Guard Answer Key 2026. Candidates can download the provisional answer key and their response sheets from the official website. The examination was conducted for 41,424 Home Guard posts. Candidates can check their probable scores and raise objections to the key.

The Tripura Board of Secondary Education has announced the Madhyamik Class 10 and Higher Secondary Class 12 results for 2026. Students can check their scorecards on the official website. Approximately 38,000 students appeared for Class 10 and nearly 30,000 for Class 12 examinations. The results are now available for download.

Tripura Board of Secondary Education will release Class 10 and Class 12 results today at noon. Students can check scores on official websites. High traffic is expected, potentially causing website slowdowns. Patience and refreshing the page are advised. Alternative websites and checking during non-peak hours can help. Keep login details ready. Download and save the digital marksheet once accessed.

The West Bengal Madhyamik Pariksha 2026 topper list highlights a highly competitive year, with top ranks separated by very narrow margins. Abhiroop Bhadra from Uttar Dinajpur emerged as the state topper, while students from multiple districts including Birbhum, Bankura and both 24 Parganas featured in the merit list. The results show a wide geographical spread of excellence and intense competition at the top level.

The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education will release the Madhyamik Result 2026 on May 8, with approximately 9.71 lakh students awaiting their Class 10 scores. Examinations were held from February 2 to 12, 2026. Students can check their results on official websites, the TOI portal, DigiLocker, or via SMS, requiring their roll number and date of birth for access.

Tamil Nadu Board Result 2026: The Tamil Nadu School Education Department will release the TN HSC Result 2026 for Class 12 students through multiple platforms, including DigiLocker, SMS, WhatsApp and official websites. Students can access their digital scorecards using their registration number and date of birth. The department has enabled SMS and WhatsApp facilities to reduce difficulties caused by heavy website traffic after the announcement. Candidates can also collect their marks from schools

West Bengal Madhyamik results for nearly 9.71 lakh Class 10 students are set for May 8, 2026. Following a stable trend, the pass percentage is expected to hover between 85% and 87%. Students can access their scores via official websites, DigiLocker, and SMS. The examination concluded on February 12, 2026

Tamil Nadu's Class 12 results will be released on May 8, 2026, with students able to access marks via websites, SMS, WhatsApp, and DigiLocker. A strong pass percentage between 93-95% is anticipated, continuing the state's trend of high academic achievement. Girls are expected to outperform boys, a consistent pattern in previous years.

The Tamil Nadu School Education Department announced that Class 12 state board examination results will be declared at 9:30 am on May 8. Students can access their scores through official websites, schools, SMS, and WhatsApp by submitting their registration number and date of birth. The WhatsApp service has been introduced with support from the Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency. Helpline numbers have also been provided for result-related queries and counselling support for students and parents after

The NTA has released the provisional answer key and recorded response sheet for the NCHM JEE 2026 exam, conducted on April 25. Candidates can download these from the official website and raise objections until May 9, 2026, with a fee of Rs 200 per question. The final answer key will be based on expert review of submitted challenges.

Maharashtra SSC Class 10 results for 2026 are set to be released tomorrow, May 8th, at 1 PM by the MSBSHSE. Students can access their scorecards on mahresult.nic.in and mahahsscboard.in by entering their roll number and mother's maiden name. Digital marksheets will also be available via DigiLocker and SMS. This follows last year's 93.04% pass rate.

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment Board has announced the UP Police Sub-Inspector (SI) Result 2026 today, May 7. Candidates who took the March 14-15 exam can now check their status, scores, and the merit list on the official website. Over 10.77 lakh aspirants competed for 4,543 vacancies. Qualified candidates will advance to the next selection stages.