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The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has extended the AP EAMCET 2026 registration deadline to March 17, 2026, to accommodate students facing document or technical issues. Exams are scheduled for May, with admit cards available in April. Candidates are urged to apply early to avoid last-minute problems.

The Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) has released the AP SSC 10th BSE Exam 2026 hall tickets on the official website. Students, including regular, private, OSSC, OSSC private, and vocational candidates, can download their admit cards using school or personal login credentials. Exams are scheduled from March 16 to April 1, 2026. Candidates must carry the printed hall ticket and school ID to the examination centre. Verification and corrections for discrepancies can be done befo

Kerala has postponed SSLC and Higher Secondary examinations scheduled in Gulf centres due to rising tensions in parts of the Middle East, ANI reported. Education Minister V. Sivankutty said the move prioritises student safety. Exams within Kerala will continue as planned, while fresh dates for Gulf centres will be announced after reviewing the situation.

The Railway Recruitment Boards have extended the last date for online applications under CEN No. 09/2025 for Level 1 posts in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The deadline has been moved from March 2, 2026 to March 9, 2026, with revised dates for fee payment, correction window and scribe detail submission. The recruitment drive covers 22,195 Group D vacancies. Eligibility criteria, age limits and fee structure remain unchanged.

The CBSE Class 10 Hindi exam 2026 was conducted on March 2, with over 25 lakh students appearing nationwide. Most students found the paper easy but slightly lengthy. Teacher Sanjesh Sharma noted that the poetry section was comparatively challenging, with changes in poem introduction and figures of speech questions. Despite this, good preparation helped students manage the paper comfortably. Overall, the exam was rated easy to moderate, with time management playing a key role in performance.

The Central Selection Board of Constables has announced 993 vacancies for Bihar Police Constable (Operator) in the Radio (Technical) Cadre, with 338 posts reserved for women. Online applications will be accepted from March 1 to 31, 2026. Selection will include a written test, physical efficiency test and document verification, with salaries under Pay Level 3.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences will soon issue the GPAT 2026 admit card on natboard.edu.in. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets using their user ID and password. The entrance exam is scheduled for March 7, 2026. Aspirants must verify all details on the admit card and report discrepancies promptly.

The Reserve Bank of India's online application window for Assistant Recruitment 2025 is closing soon. Aspiring candidates must submit their forms before the March 2025 deadline. This drive aims to fill Assistant positions across various RBI offices nationwide. The selection process involves preliminary and main examinations, followed by a language proficiency test.

The Uttar Pradesh Examination Regulatory Authority (PNP) has announced the UP NMMS Result 2026 on entdata.co.in. Students can access district-wise merit lists and download scorecards containing personal details, MAT and SAT marks, total score and rank. The examination was conducted on November 9, 2025, across 394 centres. Out of 1,24,089 candidates who appeared, 14,925 have been selected for the scholarship offering Rs 12,000 annually for four years.

India Post is set to announce Gramin Dak Sevak results soon, with circle-wise merit lists replacing written exams. Selections for Branch Postmaster, Assistant Branch Postmaster, and Dak Sevak roles will be based on Class 10 marks. Candidates should monitor the official indiapostgdsonline.gov.in portal for their names on the PDF lists and subsequent document verification.

The Samastha Kerala Sunni Vidyabhyasa Board is set to announce the Kerala Madrasa Results 2025 on its official portals. Nearly 1.88 lakh students had appeared last year across 6,417 centres, recording pass percentages above 95% in all major classes. The exams were conducted and evaluated under a large, multi-tier supervision system.

The Central Board of Secondary Education has declared the CBSE Recruitment 2025-26 written examination result for 124 Group A, B and C non-teaching posts. The examination was conducted on January 30, 31 and February 1, 2026. The recruitment covers posts including Assistant Secretary, Superintendent and Junior Assistant. Candidates can check the result, cutoff marks and merit list on the official website. The selection process includes further stages as notified.

IBPS Clerk Mains Result 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has declared the IBPS Clerk Mains Result 2026 for 15,684 Customer Service Associate posts under CRP CSA-XV. The result was released on March 2, 2026, on the official website ibps.in. The recruitment process included prelims and mains examinations, followed by document verification and medical examination. Candidates who have cleared the mains will proceed to the next stages as per the notified selection procedure.

Students can significantly improve retention by changing how they read and review material. Techniques outlined by Polymath Investor emphasise previewing content, asking questions, active note-making and limiting highlights to key ideas. Long-term memory improves through spaced repetition, active recall and short, focused study sessions. Explaining concepts, creating visual summaries and applying knowledge further strengthen understanding. Consistent routines, distraction-free environments, adeq

ICAI has announced eligibility rules for the CA Final May 2026 exams. Students must register for the Final New Course and update their details on the Self Service Portal. Articleship training must be completed by specific dates. Advanced ICITSS and Self-Paced Online Modules are also mandatory. Candidates must ensure all conditions are met to avoid exam form rejection.

The CTET February 2026 provisional answer key is expected to be released on March 2, 2026, on the official CBSE website, ctet.nic.in, although no confirmation has been issued. The exam was held on February 7 and 8. Candidates have criticised the delay, noting that previous cycles saw release within 15 days. Aspirants will be able to download the key, calculate scores, and raise objections. Paper 2 was cancelled at two Bihar centres.

Admissions for Nursery, KG, and Class 1 at Delhi Sarvodaya Vidyalayas for the 2026-27 session are open from March 2 to March 16, 2026. Application forms can be collected and submitted at the respective schools. Selection will be via lottery if applications exceed seats, with age criteria based on March 31, 2026.

Authorities in the Kashmir Valley have ordered all schools, colleges, and universities to remain closed for two days, March 23, 2026, amid heightened security following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Restrictions have been imposed across all ten districts, with police and security forces deployed, inter-district transport suspended, and vehicular movement limited. Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have appealed for calm, while authorities monitor sensitive areas, includin

Tata Steel has opened online registrations for its Aspiring Engineer Programme (AEP) 2026, inviting eligible engineering graduates and final-year students to apply. The application deadline is March 9, 2026, with a structured one-year training program for selected candidates. The recruitment drive aims to fill Engineer Trainee positions across various departments.

India Post is expected to release the GDS 2026 merit list today, February 28, 2026, for 28,636 vacancies. Candidates can download the state-wise merit list from the official website under the Candidate Corner section. Selection is based on Class 10 marks through an automated merit system. Category-wise expected cut-off ranges have been outlined. Shortlisted candidates must complete document verification and a medical examination within 15 days of the result declaration.

The Railway Recruitment Board's registration for RRB Group D Recruitment 2026 closes today. This drive aims to fill 22,195 Level 1 posts across Indian Railways. Candidates must apply online at rrbapply.gov.in before the deadline. The selection process involves a Computer Based Test, Physical Efficiency Test, document verification, and medical examination.

The Punjab State Council of Educational Research and Training has announced that the PSTET Admit Card 2026 will be released in the first week of March 2026. The Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test will be conducted on March 15, 2026 in offline mode. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets from PSTET2025.ORG between March 9 and March 15, 2026. The schedule also includes answer key release, objection window and result declaration dates.

An OECD analysis of PISA data across more than 80 countries finds that many 15-year-olds remain uncertain about their career paths and continue to favour a narrow set of traditional, high-status professions. Students job expectations show little alignment with labour market demand, while socio-economic background strongly influences educational ambitions. Limited participation in career guidance and employer engagement further contributes to confusion, anxiety and a growing mismatch between teen

The UP Police Sub-Inspector (SI) Admit Card 2026 will be released soon on the official website, uppbpb.gov.in. The written examination is scheduled for March 14 and 15, 2026. Candidates must download and print their admit cards, carrying them along with a valid photo ID to the examination centre for entry.

Thanjavur district has declared a local holiday on March 2 for the Masi Magam festival, with major celebrations centred in Kumbakonam. Despite the closure of government offices and educational institutions, Class XII language examinations will proceed as scheduled at 118 centres, with 26,854 regular and 637 private candidates appearing. Institutions observing the holiday will function on March 14. Thousands of devotees have gathered for rituals, including theerthavari at the Mahamagam Tank.

The National Testing Agency has released the CUET PG 2026 city intimation slip for candidates scheduled to appear on March 8, 9, and 10. This slip helps students know their exam city in advance for planning travel. The official admit card with the exact exam centre address will be released separately.

The US Department of Defense will bar military personnel from attending several Ivy League and elite universities, including Columbia, Yale, Brown, Princeton, MIT and Harvard, beginning next academic year. As first reported by the Associated Press, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the move targets institutions he accuses of promoting wokeness. The decision could significantly impact military-funded higher education pathways, leadership training and long-term career prospects for serving offic

ICAI has announced the Chartered Accountant Final January 2026 results. Diksha Goyal from Karnal achieved All India Rank 1 with 81 percent marks. Anirudh Garg and Rishabh Jain secured the second and third ranks respectively. Candidates can check their results and the merit list on the official ICAI website. The registration for the May 2026 examinations has also begun.

As Ivy League and other highly selective colleges release admissions decisions, many families question why students with perfect scores are sometimes rejected. Drawing on reporting by Forbes, the article explains that elite institutions follow a holistic admissions process, evaluating applicants beyond grades and SAT scores. Colleges such as Harvard, Dartmouth and Williams emphasise that no single data point guarantees admission, as committees assess the overall profile, context, character and c

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the CA Final Examination January 2026 results on March 1, 2026. Candidates can now access and download their scorecards from the official website, icai.nic.in, by entering their registration and roll numbers. Clearing this final stage makes candidates eligible for ICAI membership.

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has announced 560 Pharmacist vacancies for the Directorate of Medical and Health Services. Applications open on March 9, 2026, and close on March 29, 2026. Candidates require a Diploma in Pharmacy and a valid PET 2025 scorecard for selection through a written examination.

West Bengal is set to revolutionise Higher Secondary education with contemporary, project-based subjects starting next academic year. New offerings like Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Development will be introduced. These courses, delivered online and overseen by experts, aim to boost student engagement and align learning with modern career demands.

The Maharashtra CET Cell has extended the application deadline for MHT CET 2026 courses. Candidates for BPEd, LLB (3 Year), and BEdMEd can now apply until March 3, 2026. This is the final extension. The CET Cell has also extended deadlines for Nursing and DPN/PHN courses. Exam dates are scheduled for April and May 2026.

NEET UG 2026 registration is now open on neet.nta.nic.in, closing March 8. Aspiring medical students must submit applications online by the deadline. Key dates include the correction window from March 10-12 and the exam on May 3. The application fee varies by category. Avoid common errors like incorrect details and last-minute submissions for a smooth process.

The National Testing Agency is expected to release the CUET PG 2026 admit card soon, following the issuance of the city intimation slip on February 26, 2026. This slip helps candidates plan travel for the Computer Based Test, scheduled across 157 subjects from March 6 to March 27, 2026. The official admit cards will grant examination hall entry.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University has begun the January 2026 admission process for its ODL and Online Programmes. Applications are being accepted through the official portals, with March 15, 2026 set as the last date for most courses, excluding certificate and semester-based programmes. Applicants must keep their APAAR ID ready before registration. Eligible students may apply for Government of India scholarships after admission confirmation through the National Scholarship Portal.

CBSE has postponed Class 10 and 12 board exams scheduled for March 2, 2026, in several Middle East countries due to the current situation. A review on March 3 will determine decisions for exams from March 5 onwards. Students are advised to stay in touch with their schools for updates.

The Central Bank of India has announced 275 Specialist Officer vacancies across technology and risk domains. Online registration began on February 28 and will close on March 23, with the examination and interviews scheduled for April 2026. Posts span software development, cyber security, data science, cloud management and risk management. Reservations apply across categories, including Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. Eligible candidates must meet qualification, experience and nationality cr

Kashmiri students in Iran are seeking immediate evacuation following military strikes involving Israel and the US. The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association has appealed to Prime Minister Modi for a full-fledged operation, citing anxiety among around 1,200 stranded students. Many chose to remain for exams, unaware of the sudden escalation.

Railway Recruitment Board Group D applications for 22,195 positions close on March 2, 2026. Candidates must apply on rrbapply.gov.in. The application fee payment deadline is March 4, 2026. Eligibility includes age between 18 and 33 years and required educational qualifications. This is a significant opportunity for those seeking employment with Indian Railways.

The Delhi High Court has stayed the Delhi governments February 1 notification directing private unaided schools to form School-Level Fee Regulation Committees and submit proposed fee structures for the next three academic years. The court ordered that the notification will remain in abeyance until final disposal of the petitions. For the 202627 academic year, schools may continue charging existing fees, subject to the outcome of the case. The matter will be heard next on March 12, 2026.

The CBSE Class 10 Hindi exam 2026 is scheduled for March 2, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Experts, including Sanjesh Sharma, TGT Hindi at SKV SRC, Khajoori Khas Chowk, advise students to focus on grammar, comprehension, prose, poetry, unseen passages, and formal writing. Effective time management, understanding rather than memorising, practising formats, and revising previous years question papers are key. Staying calm, checking answers, and following proper strategies can help students sco

Schools and colleges across India will observe multiple holidays in March 2026 due to major festivals including Holi, Eid al-Fitr, Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti, Ugadi and Gudi Guri Padwa. Holiday dates vary by state and depend on regional traditions and official notifications. Holi falls on March 4, Eid al-Fitr is expected on March 21, Ram Navami on March 26 and Mahavir Jayanti on March 31, with institutions closing accordingly.

Several states across India have announced school holidays for Holi, with closures varying according to regional observances and calendar calculations. Uttar Pradesh government schools will remain shut from March 2 to March 4, creating a four-day break due to March 1 being a Sunday. Delhi, Haryana and Punjab will close schools on March 4, while Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Assam have also declared holidays around the festival period.

ICAI CA Final result 2026: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India will declare the CA Final Examination result for the November 2025 session today, March 1, 2026. Candidates can check their scorecards online at icai.nic.in, icaiexam.icai.org and caresults.icai.org by entering their roll number and PIN or registration number. The merit list of top 50 rank holders and pass percentages for Group 1, Group 2 and both groups will also be released.

Only about 70 U.S. employers have paid the $100,000 H-1B fee imposed under a Trump-era presidential proclamation, a government attorney told a court in Oakland. The low uptake raises legal questions about whether the fee functions as a tax requiring Congressional authorization. Plaintiffs, including Global Nurse Force, argue the fee is arbitrary, harms small employers, and exceeds executive authority. The case is being closely watched amid broader debates on skilled immigration and executive pow

The State Bank of India is expected to release the SBI PO 2026 recruitment notification soon on its official website. This highly anticipated exam attracts numerous graduates due to its attractive salary, job security, and career growth. The selection process involves preliminary and main examinations, followed by a group discussion and interview.

An associate professor at OP Jindal Global University faces a semester-long suspension after a complaint alleged comparisons of Prime Minister Modi to Adolf Hitler. The complaint, filed by a student's father, also cited harassment and discriminatory conduct against his son, impacting his academic performance. An inquiry found the student's initial failure unjustified, with results later revised.

A federal judge has dismissed the Trump administrations attempt to end the SAVE student loan repayment plan, ensuring millions of borrowers continue to benefit from lower monthly payments and faster loan forgiveness. Introduced in 2023, the plan caps payments at 10% of discretionary income, offers $0 payments for low-income borrowers, and waives excess interest. Over 7 million borrowers remain enrolled, with the court ruling providing temporary relief as the Trump-era phase-out is scheduled for

The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Undergraduate NEET UG 2026 registration deadline is March 8, 2026. Aspiring medical students must complete their online applications on the official NTA website. The NEET UG 2026 examination is scheduled for May 3, 2026. This exam is crucial for admissions to various medical and allied health science courses across India.