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The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released the JENPAS UG 2026 results on its official website. Candidates can download their rank cards using their login credentials. The board will announce the counselling schedule separately, after which qualified candidates can register online for admission to undergraduate nursing, paramedical and allied health sciences programmes across the state.

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the provisional answer key for the LDC Grade II and Junior Assistant Recruitment Examination 2026. Candidates can download the answer key and master question papers from the official website to estimate their scores. The final result will be prepared after the board reviews objections and publishes the final answer key.

The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has declared the Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Screening Test Result 2026 on its official website. Candidates can download the result PDF to check their qualifying status. Those who clear the screening stage will appear for the Subject Knowledge Test (SKT) on August 9, followed by the interview round as part of the recruitment process.

NEET UG 2026 AIR 9 holder Gaurav Singh has shared the preparation strategy that helped him crack the medical entrance exam on his first attempt after two years of dedicated study. Stressing consistency, discipline and regular revision, he urged aspirants to stay motivated despite setbacks as the NTA announced results with over 11.21 lakh qualifiers.

Punjab National Bank has announced the PNB SO Result 2026 for the written examination conducted on May 27, 2026. The result PDF, released on July 24, 2026, contains the names and roll numbers of shortlisted candidates for 30 Specialist Officer (Junior Engineer) posts. Qualified candidates will appear for interviews from July 30 to August 1, 2026, after which document verification and the final merit list will be completed.

The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the RRB Group D 2025 exam city intimation slip for candidates appearing in the Computer-Based Test scheduled from August 3 to August 21, 2026. Applicants can download the slip through their respective regional RRB websites using their login credentials. The recruitment aims to fill 22,195 vacancies, with selection based on a CBT, Physical Efficiency Test, document verification and a medical examination.

The Bombay High Court has directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to produce the original OMR sheets of three NEET-UG 2026 candidates who alleged major discrepancies between their recorded responses and declared scores. The petitioners claim their calculated marks using the official answer key differ significantly from the results, with one candidate alleging a drop from 597 to 45 marks. The court has sought responses from the NTA and Centre, with the next hearing on July 30.

The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released the admit cards for the Assistant Sub-Inspector (Technical) Preliminary Examination 2026. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website using their login credentials. The examination is scheduled for August 5, and candidates must carry the admit card, a valid photo ID, and any additional documents specified in the instructions.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the Karnataka UGNEET 2026 registration deadline to July 30, offering NEET UG-qualified candidates more time to apply for MBBS, BDS and AYUSH admissions. KEA has also announced a forthcoming facility that will allow UGCET-registered candidates to link their NEET 2026 roll numbers to existing profiles, simplifying the counselling process.

A Reddit post by a young marketing executive earning Rs 43,000 a month has ignited a debate about salary fairness after discovering that an experienced sales colleague earned Rs 31,000 and an office assistant Rs 15,000. Feeling guilty, the employee questioned workplace pay disparities. The discussion highlighted that salaries are shaped by skills, market demand, negotiation and business needsnot just experienceoffering valuable career lessons for students and young professionals entering today's

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will declare the DCET 2026 mock seat allotment result on July 24 at 6 pm, allowing candidates to review their provisional college and course allocation. Applicants can modify their preferences during the editing window before the Round 1 final allotment, making this a crucial step in the admission and counselling process.

Karnataka Examinations Authority has extended the UGNEET-2026 fresh application deadline until July 30, 2026, for NEET qualified candidates who have not yet applied. KEA said the extension was provided after requests from candidates and parents. The authority will provide a facility to link NEET roll numbers after receiving result details. Applicants must complete registration, fee payment and follow document verification procedures for admission to Medical, Dental and AYUSH courses.

National Law University (NLU) Delhi has announced the AILET 2027 schedule, with registrations opening on August 7 and the entrance examination set for December 13. The offline test for BA LLB (Hons), LLM and PhD admissions will follow a pattern distinct from CLAT, while the university has also released eligibility criteria, application fees and other admission details.

MBA aspirants targeting 2027 admissions should start tracking major management entrance exams including CAT, XAT, SNAP, NMAT, CMAT and MICAT. The exams open pathways to several top B-schools across India, including IIMs, XLRI, NMIMS and other leading institutes. This article provides a detailed overview of tentative exam schedules, application fees and colleges accepting each score. Early planning and preparation can help students build a stronger strategy for securing admission to their preferr

CIET-NCERT has announced recruitment for various contractual positions under PAB-approved projects for the 2026-27 period. The vacancies are available for candidates with experience in education technology, research, eContent development, media, training and project implementation. Selected candidates will work at CIET-NCERT, New Delhi, until March 31, 2027. Interested applicants must submit applications by July 30, 2026, at 11 pm and follow eligibility and document verification requirements.

After scoring just 54% in his Class 10 board exams, Jainendrajeet feared his academic dreams were over. Instead of giving up, he rebuilt his study routine with discipline, consistency and strong fundamentals. Studying up to 10 hours daily, learning from friends and solving previous years' questions helped him improve dramaticallyfrom 41 marks in Maths to a perfect score in JEE Mathematics. His journey eventually led him to IIT Bombay's Computer Science programme, inspiring JEE and NEET aspirants

Three SRM University mechatronics graduatesVignesh M, Vibhakar Senthil and Karthikeyan Bskipped campus placements to develop indigenous defence technology for Indian soldiers. They founded Torus Robotics in 2019 and created the MARS UGV, an electric unmanned ground vehicle designed for surveillance, logistics and explosive handling in extreme terrains like Siachen Glacier. Recognised by DRDO, iDEX and national innovation programmes, their startup aims to reduce soldiers' physical burden while st

No official government holiday has been declared for schools or colleges in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana on July 24, 2026. However, several private institutions have suspended classes following a bandh called by student organisations. Parents and students are advised to verify the status of their school or college through official WhatsApp groups, SMS alerts, emails or by contacting the institution directly before travelling. Local transport and protest updates should also be monitored.

AIIMS NORCET 11 Recruitment 2026: AIIMS New Delhi has released the NORCET-11 notification for Nursing Officer recruitment across participating AIIMS institutes. Online applications began on July 24, 2026, and will close on August 13, 2026. Eligible nursing graduates can apply through the official portal. The recruitment process includes Preliminary and Mains computer-based examinations, followed by document verification and a medical examination. Vacancy details will be notified separately by th

Osmania University has declared the UG (CBCS) Regular and Backlog examination results for May 2026 for B.Com, B.A, B.Sc, BBA and B.Sc (Hons) programmes. Students can download provisional scorecards using their Hall Ticket Number through the official results portal. The university has also postponed examinations scheduled for July 24, 2026, announced the upcoming academic calendar, and confirmed One Time Chance examinations during September and October 2026.

The LBS Centre has announced the Kerala Design Aptitude Test 2026 first round seat allotment results. Candidates can check their allotment status on the official website after logging in. Those allotted seats must pay the token fee and rearrange options by July 26. The provisional allotment is based on counselling choices and seat availability. Further updates on the admission process will be available on the official website.

Union Bank of India has begun online registrations for 395 managerial positions. The application window remains open until August 10, 2026. Vacancies include Manager, Senior Manager, and Chief Manager roles. Selection processes vary, involving tests and interviews for different positions. Application fees range from Rs 177 to Rs 1,180 for eligible candidates.

Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University cancelled two semester examinations after a leak. An external paper setter allegedly shared questions with students before the test. The university debarred the faculty member from examination work for seven years. The college where he worked has also terminated his services. Re-examinations for both subjects will be conducted in August 2026.

The State Bank of India offers summer internships for 2026. Students must be pursuing a full-time course requiring external internships. Applications are accepted through specific SBI offices and campus partnerships. A personal interview forms the primary selection criterion for applicants. Interns receive a stipend after successful project completion and report submission.

BITS Pilani has released the BITSAT 2026 iteration four seat allotment results for aspiring students. Candidates can check their status online and must accept offers by July twenty-fifth. Those accepting seats will report to their campus between July twenty-eighth and thirtieth. Parents and students will attend interaction and orientation sessions on July thirtieth and thirty-first. Iteration five results and new academic session registrations are scheduled for August first.

The Maharashtra government has revamped undergraduate medical and dental admissions by eliminating institutional rounds in private colleges and bringing all seats under the CET Cell's centralised counselling process. It has also introduced a two-year admission ban for candidates who skip seats allotted in the final round, while retaining the existing free-exit provision after the first counselling round.

The Airports Authority of India announced 389 Manager and Junior Executive vacancies. Online applications open August 8 and close September 7, 2026. Candidates will face a computer-based test with no negative marking. Manager roles require three years of experience, while junior roles do not. Selected individuals will receive substantial salaries and benefits.

HPRCA has released the notification for the recruitment of 312 Assistant Staff Nurse posts in the Department of Medical Education and Research, Himachal Pradesh. Online applications will be accepted from July 30 to August 29, 2026. The recruitment is open to eligible female candidates meeting the prescribed educational and registration requirements. Selection will be based on a written screening test, document verification, merit list and medical fitness verification.

A 17-year-old's Reddit post about earning his first online income through video clipping has gone viral after he revealed his parents initially suspected he was doing something illegal. The teenager explained he spent nearly a year learning the skill before receiving paid work editing short-form videos for content creators. The discussion sparked widespread interest among students exploring digital careers, highlighting the growing popularity of freelancing, content creation and online income op

The political debate over examination paper leaks intensified after Union Health Minister JPNadda cited past exam controversies across states, including Jammu and Kashmir, while questioning the Opposition's stand. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah countered that the cited recruitment paper leak occurred in 2022 under the Lieutenant Governor's administration, not an NC-Congress government. The exchange comes amid the continuing NEET-UG 2026 controversy and growing national calls for

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has deferred nine recruitment examinations, including the Combined Civil Services Main Exam, citing unavoidable reasons. The postponement comes amid an ongoing CID investigation into alleged examination irregularities that has led to multiple arrests. Candidates must await fresh schedules, as revised examination dates have not yet been announced.

IK Gujral Punjab Technical University will declare the Round 3 seat allotment result for BTech and other undergraduate admissions on July 23, 2026. Candidates can check their allotment online using their login credentials, download the provisional allotment letter, and complete seat acceptance, fee payment, and institute reporting within the notified counselling schedule to secure admission.

Aryan Gupta, NEET UG 2026 All India Rank one, initially felt devastated by the exam cancellation. He then realized that 22 lakh other aspirants faced the same unfair situation. Gupta bounced back and studied diligently from the very next day for the re-examination. He secured AIR 1 in the re-conducted NEET UG examination with a score of 715.

The Maharashtra CET Cell has published the MHT CET 2026 provisional merit list for engineering admissions under the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Candidates can verify their ranks and personal details, while objections can be submitted until July 25. The final merit list will be released on July 27, after which counselling, seat allotment and admissions will begin.

IIT Delhi civil engineering graduates Neetu Yadav and Kirti Jangra chose an unconventional entrepreneurial path by building Animall Technologies, a digital marketplace for cattle trading. Starting as a weekend project in 2019, the startup aimed to solve challenges faced by dairy farmers buying and selling cows and buffaloes. Today, Animall is valued at around Rs 565 crore and is helping modernise India's largely offline cattle market by connecting farmers through technology and creating a more t

The University of Delhi has completed the first round of undergraduate admissions under CSAS 2026, filling 63,756 seats. While over 15,000 students accepted their allotted seats, more than 48,000 opted for an upgrade. The second allocation round will begin on July 25, with the 202627 academic session scheduled to commence on July 28.

The Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board has released the PSSSB Jail Warder Admit Card 2026 for the written examination scheduled on July 26, 2026. Candidates applying for Jail Warder and Matron posts can download the hall ticket through the official website or registered email IDs. The recruitment drive is being conducted for 532 vacancies under Advertisement Number 08/2026. The selection process includes a written examination followed by the Physical Measurement Test.

Three former semiconductor engineersSujoy Chakravarty, Ravi Mehta and Biman Chattopadhyaybuilt a successful chip IP company, sold it to Synopsys, and launched Bengaluru-based Quanfluence to develop room-temperature quantum computers. After months of studying quantum technologies, they chose photonics as the most practical approach. Supported by academic experts, the startup now offers commercial cloud-based quantum computing solutions, demonstrating India's growing capabilities in frontier techn

The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu, has announced the TN Supplementary Result 2026 for private candidates of Classes 10, 11 and 12 arrear examinations. Students can download their provisional marksheets from the official portal using their roll number and date of birth. The online scorecard contains essential academic details required for admissions and future academic processes.

The University of Delhi's Department of Political Science marked its Diamond Jubilee with a programme featuring the launch of a new academic journal, addresses by university leaders and invited speakers, and a felicitation ceremony for former faculty members and alumni. Speakers reflected on the department's academic journey, higher education and knowledge systems. The event concluded with a cultural performance by a delegation from the Ministry of Culture, Government of NCT of Delhi.

The State Bank of India has released the SBI PO Admit Card 2026 for candidates appearing in the Preliminary examination for 1,500 Probationary Officer vacancies. Hall tickets were issued on July 22, 2026, and can be downloaded using registration credentials. The Preliminary examination will be held on August 1 and 2, 2026. Candidates must verify all details, carry the required documents and follow the examination day instructions mentioned on the admit card.

The Consortium of National Law Universities has released the CLAT PG 2027 schedule, with registrations set to begin on August 3 and conclude on October 31. The entrance examination for one-year LL.M. admissions and PSU legal recruitment will be held on December 6. Candidates must apply online through the official portal and regularly check for further counselling and admission updates.

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board has released OMR images and recorded responses for JECA 2026. Candidates can now access their OMR sheets and recorded responses on the official website. A response review facility is open for candidates to raise objections until July 24, 2026. A non-refundable fee of 500 per response is required to challenge any recorded answer.

The University of Delhi has revised its postgraduate admission schedule for 2026. Upgrade round seat allotment for candidates is scheduled for release today, July 22. Colleges will verify applications and fees must be paid by July 24. Vacant seats for the spot round will be displayed on July 25. Performance-based course allotments are expected on July 28.

CLAT 2027 will maintain its current syllabus and examination format for all candidates. The Consortium confirmed no syllabus changes during a recent Governing Body meeting. Expert committee recommendations will be reviewed for potential implementation in CLAT 2028. Public feedback on the expert report is invited until August 31, 2026. The CLAT UG 2027 exam will feature 120 multiple-choice questions across five sections.

The Centre has announced a new recruitment category for Ex-Agniveers in Constable (General Duty) posts in CAPFs and Rifleman posts in the Assam Rifles. The provisions include 50 per cent reservation of vacancies, three years' upper age relaxation, a five-year age relaxation for the first batch and exemptions from the Physical Standards Test, Physical Efficiency Test and written examination. The Ministry of Home Affairs has also created a dedicated Ex-Agniveer wing.

The Cockroach Janta Party removed Vijeta Dahiya as spokesperson on Tuesday. This action followed videos showing his absence during a protest march. Dahiya was later seen eating a burger while responding to backlash. His credentials, including a DTU degree and research work, are now under scrutiny. The party's initial announcement highlighted his qualifications for the role.

The Supreme Court Bar Association has condemned the alleged lathi charge on students and members of the legal fraternity, calling the reported use of excessive force against peaceful protesters unacceptable. In a resolution dated July 22, 2026, the SCBA sought an immediate, impartial and time-bound inquiry, action against those responsible, medical treatment for those injured and measures to prevent similar incidents. The association also reaffirmed its commitment to constitutional rights and th

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told the Rajya Sabha that the government is ready to discuss the NEET paper leak case and related matters in Parliament. He said the Centre has conveyed its willingness to all parties and accused the Opposition of avoiding debate by imposing conditions. His remarks came amid continued disruptions in the Upper House, where the Opposition reiterated its demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Jammu and Kashmir has extended school holidays until July 26 for student safety. Widespread rainfall is forecast for Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand over the coming days. Authorities are closely monitoring the monsoon's intensification across the Himalayan region. No statewide school closure orders have been issued in Himachal and Uttarakhand yet. Students should check official notifications for any updates on school operations.