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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi intensified his attack on the Centre after the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026, asking students to Google the current posting of the former NTA Director General linked to the NEET-UG 2024 controversy. In a strongly worded X post, Gandhi alleged that the BJP government protects and promotes officials associated with examination irregularities. His remarks came hours after the NTA cancelled NEET-UG 2026 and ordered a fresh examination amid allegations of paper leaks and w

JKBOSE Class 11 Result 2026: JKBOSE declared Class 11 Summer Zone Result 2026 on May 12, 2026 at 5 PM via jkresults.nic.in. Students can download marksheets using roll number and registration number. Result portal displays subject-wise marks, aggregate, percentage, and status. Details include student and school information. Schools will distribute hard copies after online release. Students are advised to verify details and report discrepancies to school authorities or JKBOSE regional office for

AICTE has launched the Samarthan: Internship Connect Scheme 2026-27 for students from Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the North Eastern States. The initiative will provide 30-day internships at premier institutions including IITs, IIMs and NITs. A total of 611 students will participate in the programme during the current academic session. The application portal is now open, and candidates can apply until May 25, 2026.

The Haryana Board has announced the Senior Secondary Open School Annual Examination 2026 results. Candidates can check their scores online. The pass percentage for the fresh category was 42.15 percent. For the re-appear category, the pass percentage stood at 50.09 percent. Students can apply for rechecking within 20 days.

Haryana Board Class 12 results are out, with an 84.67% pass rate. Girls outperformed boys, and Science students led in stream performance. Deepika topped the state with 499 marks. Students unhappy with their scores can apply for re-evaluation within 20 days. Check the list of Haryana Board Class 12th toppers here.

Union Bank of India is hiring 1,865 apprentices for a one-year banking operations training program. Applications are open until May 19, 2026, for graduates aged 20-28. Selected candidates will receive monthly stipends ranging from Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 based on branch location. The selection involves an online test, language proficiency, and medical examination.

The Board of School Education Haryana has declared the Senior Secondary (Academic) Examination result for February/March 2026 at www.bseh.org.in. The overall pass percentage stands at 84.67%, with girls outperforming boys by 6.52%. Science recorded the highest stream-wise result at 90.08%. A total of 2,42,856 students appeared, and 2,05,618 passed. Charkhi Dadri topped district performance, while Nuh was lowest. Re-evaluation applications will remain open for 20 days after result declaration.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University has released the revised schedule for the June 2026 Term-End Examination (TEE), outlining exam sessions, eligibility conditions and key instructions for students. Examinations will be conducted in two daily sessions from 10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM. Hall tickets will be issued online. Candidates must meet registration, assignment submission, fee payment and programme duration requirements. descriptive formats courses with no date change requests perm

Telangana's supplementary exams for over 3.98 lakh intermediate students commence May 13. First-year exams run 9 am-12 pm, second-year 2:30 pm-5:30 pm. Authorities are ensuring smooth conduct with transport, power, and medical aid. Digital hall tickets with QR codes will be issued, and students must report early for verification. Check complete details here.

OSSSC has released the admit cards for the RI ARI Mains 2026 examination. Candidates who cleared the preliminary stage can download their hall tickets from osssc.gov.in. The Computer-Based Test is scheduled for April 26, 2026. Ensure you carry a printed admit card and valid photo ID for entry. Check complete details here.

HBSE Class 12 result 2026: The Haryana Board of School Education, Bhiwani has scheduled a press conference at 4 PM on May 12, 2026 to announce the Senior Secondary (Academic/Open School) Annual Examination 2026 results. Chairman Dr Pawan Kumar will address the briefing at the board headquarters. The results, covering 2,95,478 Class 12 students, will be available online at bseh.org.in. Students can access provisional marksheets using roll numbers. Further updates on re-evaluation and compartment

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh has issued a public notice regarding recruitment skill tests for Steno Typist and Sr Scale Stenographer posts under Advt No 01/ST/HC/2026 and Advt No 02/SSS/HC/2026. Word Processing, Transcription and Spreadsheet Tests are scheduled tentatively for May 30, 2026 and May 31, 2026. E-Admit cards will be released on May 18, 2026 through an online portal, with instructions and updates available on the official website of Court.

A major US study finds that strict school phone bans sharply reduce classroom phone use, but do not deliver broad gains in test scores, attendance, attention or online bullying. Discipline worsens in the first year, while student well-being dips before recovering later, suggesting that phone bans can control devices, but cannot by themselves rebuild learning, trust or classroom culture.

JNTU Hyderabad has released the provisional TG EAPCET 2026 Engineering answer key, response sheets, and master question papers on the official website. Candidates can download these by entering their registration and hall ticket numbers. The objection window for the key is open until May 14, 2026, with a fee of Rs 300 per objection.

The Punjab School Education Board will announce the Class 12 results tomorrow, May 13, 2026. Students can check their scores on the official website pseb.ac.in. The examinations were held from February 17 to April 4. Students will need their roll number to access the digital marksheet. Last year's pass percentage was 93 percent.

NCERT admit card 2026: NCERT has released the admit card for its Non-Teaching Recruitment 202526 examination for Group A, B and C posts. Candidates applied for 173 vacancies, including Clerk, Assistant, Lab Assistant and MTS roles, can download their hall tickets from ncert.ncert.org.in. The recruitment process includes written examination, skill test (where applicable), interview, document verification and medical examination. The age limit is 1840 years, with eligibility varying by post and pa

NEET-UG 2026 is being reconducted following allegations of question paper circulation before the exam, raising serious concerns about fairness and public confidence. This follows the 2024 NEET scandal, intensifying distrust in India's meritocratic examination system and its ability to ensure a level playing field for millions of aspiring students. The question that takes the centre stage is are we moving backwards as a nation.

CRPF Tradesman correction window 2026: The Central Reserve Police Force has announced a three-day correction window for candidates applying for Constable (Technical & Tradesmen and Pioneer) Recruitment 2026. Applicants who completed their registrations and fee payment can edit and re-submit application forms between May 21 and May 23, 2026. The recruitment drive includes 9,195 vacancies across multiple trades. The selection process will include PET, PST, CBT, trade tests, document verification a

The NEET UG 2026 examination has been cancelled due to alleged paper leaks, prompting a re-examination for nearly 24 lakh candidates. This decision follows investigations in multiple states and has sparked anger and uncertainty among aspirants, highlighting systemic failures and raising questions about the integrity of India's medical entrance system.

Anticipation is high for the CBSE Class 12th Board exam results 2026, with DigiLocker and UMANG app updates hinting at an imminent release. Following a similar pattern to the Class 10 results, students are eagerly awaiting official confirmation from CBSE. The results will be accessible via the CBSE website, DigiLocker, and the UMANG app.

IGNOUs Campus Placement Cell and IGNOU Regional Centre Mumbai will organise a mega placement drive in Mumbai on May 16, 2026, offering more than 250 vacancies across manufacturing, e-commerce, healthcare, fintech, logistics, banking and HR sectors. Companies including Blinkit, HDB Financial Services, Insta Courier and ImpactGuru will participate. Undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma students, along with alumni and experienced candidates, are eligible to apply. Selected candidates may receive

Admit cards for the SSC GD Constable recruitment 2026 are now live on ssc.gov.in. The computer-based test is scheduled from April 27th to May 30th, 2026, across various phases. Over 48 lakh candidates are vying for more than 25,000 vacancies in security forces. Applicants must verify all details on their admit card carefully.

NEET UG 2026 cancelled: The National Testing Agency has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 and announced a fresh examination after inputs reviewed with central agencies and investigative findings shared by law enforcement authorities. The Government of India has also ordered a CBI inquiry into the allegations linked to the examination. NTA said no fresh registration would be required for candidates, examination fees would be refunded, and revised exam dates and admit cards

The Haryana Public Service Commission has released the admit cards for the PGT Computer Science and Lecturer (IT) recruitment examination 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website, regn.hpsc.gov.in, for the written test scheduled for May 17th. This recruitment aims to fill 1,672 vacancies. Candidates can check the complete details here.

The Indian Air Force has released the AFCAT 02/2026 notification for recruitment to Flying and Ground Duty branches for courses beginning in July 2027. Online applications will open on May 20, 2026, and close on June 19, 2026. More than 300 vacancies have been announced under AFCAT Entry, NCC Special Entry, and GATE Score Entry. The selection process includes a written examination, AFSB interview, document verification, and medical examination for eligible candidates.

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board is expected to release the Rajasthan Lab Assistant Answer Key 2026 soon after conducting the recruitment exam on May 9 and 10. Around seven lakh candidates appeared for the examination held for 804 vacancies. The answer key, response sheets, and question papers will help aspirants estimate their scores before the final results are announced.

Osmania University has released hall tickets for the Telangana Law Common Entrance Test and Telangana PG Law Common Entrance Test for 2026. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website. The examinations are scheduled to be held on May 18, 2026. Preliminary answer keys will be released on May 23, with results expected around June 6, 2026.

CBSE Class 12 Results 2026 are expected soon, but repeated coming soon notifications from DigiLocker without a confirmed declaration date have sparked anxiety among students. Many have criticised the uncertainty on social media, especially after past trends suggested results usually followed shortly after DigiLocker updates. Students are now demanding clearer communication from CBSE amid mounting academic and emotional pressure.

Gujarat University has declared the 2026 odd semester results for multiple UG and PG courses, including BA, BCom, BSc, MA, MSc, LLB, and MCom, conducted in December 2025. Students can access their scorecards online through the universitys official result portal using their PRN number or roll number and download the marksheet for future academic use.

NCERT RIE admissions for 2026 teacher education programmes are now open. Aspiring candidates can register online from May 15 to June 5, 2026. The Common Entrance Examination is scheduled for June 28, 2026. Various undergraduate and postgraduate courses are available across different RIE campuses. Admit cards will be available for download from June 20, 2026.

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has issued the UP APO Admit Card 2026 for candidates appearing in the Assistant Prosecution Officer preliminary examination scheduled for March 22. Applicants can download the hall ticket from the official UPPSC website using their registration details. The commission has advised candidates to verify exam details and follow reporting instructions carefully.

Bihar's DCECE 2026 exams for diploma and certificate courses, including Polytechnic Engineering and Para Medical, are scheduled for May 23-24. Admit cards will be available from May 14. The offline, OMR-based exam features 90 MCQs in Hindi and English, with 5 marks per correct answer and no negative marking. Candidates must bring their hall ticket and ID.

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced the MP SET Result 2026 on its official website, mppsc.gov.in. Candidates can now download the result PDF and check their roll numbers online. The commission has also released category-wise cut-off marks. Qualified candidates will receive lifetime-valid eligibility certificates for Assistant Professor recruitment in colleges and universities across Madhya Pradesh.

India Post has released the third merit list for the 2026 Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment, covering remaining postal circles including Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. This list is for the 28,636 vacancies for GDS, BPM, and ABPM positions. Candidates can check the official website for their results and further verification details.

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition, posted on X regarding alleged NEET UG 2026 paper leak claims, stating that questions were circulated on WhatsApp 42 hours before the examination affecting over 22 lakh candidates. Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group is investigating reports of a 410-question guess paper linked to the exam, with claims that 120 Chemistry questions matched. probe includes a multi-state circulation network, pricing allegations, digital evidence, and 13 arrests, while NTA ha

Delhi Education Directorate issued a show-cause notice to S.S. Mota Singh Sr. Sec. Model School, Janakpuri, following an alleged molestation incident involving a nursery student on campus. The notice cites lapses in surveillance, absence of adequate CCTV coverage, and concerns over safety compliance. It also flags operation of nursery and pre-primary classes from a separate premises about one kilometre away without approval. The school has been directed to explain violations under DSEAR and subm

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced Class 10 board results showing rural students outperforming urban peers, with a 95.35% pass rate versus 92.98% in cities. Overall, 2.54 lakh of 2.69 lakh students passed, achieving 94.52%. Harleen Sharma topped the state with 99.38%. Bains credited education reforms, infrastructure upgrades and teacher training under Sikhya Kranti, calling the results a historic shift toward equitable educational opportunity across Punjab in line with govern

MP PAT 2026 preliminary answer key has been released, opening an objection window from May 11 to May 14, 2026, after the examination held on May 8, 2026. Candidates can access response sheets and submit challenges through the official portal using roll number and TAC code. The final answer key and results are expected in June 2026. The exam supports admissions to undergraduate agriculture courses with counselling based on rank and seat allocation across state universities.

The Haryana Public Service Commission has released admit cards for the Combined Subject Knowledge Test for PGT Computer Science and Lecturer Information and Technology posts. The examination, covering 1,672 PGT vacancies, will be conducted on May 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Candidates can download hall tickets from hpsc.gov.in. Applicants must ensure clear printouts of admit cards on A-4 size paper. The recruitment process includes written test, interview and document verification stages

RRB Isolated Categories application status 2026: The Railway Recruitment Board has released the application status for CEN No. 08/2025 recruitment under various Isolated Categories posts. Candidates can now check whether their applications have been provisionally accepted, conditionally accepted, or rejected through the official portal using their login credentials. The RRB has also issued SMS and email alerts to applicants and advised candidates to rely only on official websites for recruitment

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced the schedule for the Assistant Prosecution Officer Mains Examination 2025. The examination will be conducted in Lucknow from June 28 to June 30, 2026, in multiple shifts covering six subjects. Candidates who cleared the prelims examination can check the detailed timetable released by the commission. The recruitment drive is being conducted for 182 vacancies, and the selection process includes mains examination, interview, document verific

Ira Singhal, an IAS officer and computer science engineer, made history by topping the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2014, becoming the first differently-abled woman to achieve All India Rank 1. Despite facing rejection due to scoliosis, she successfully challenged the system and cleared the exam four times. An alumna of NSIT and FMS Delhi, she previously worked at Cadbury and Coca-Cola before joining civil services and is known for her impactful administrative work and advocacy for inclusi

Navayug School Sarojini Nagar Entrance Test (NSSNET) 2026 results are out today, May 11, 2026. Candidates can download their scorecards from the official NSSNET portal using their application number and password. The exam, held on April 10, 2026, was for admission to Classes 6 and 7. Qualifying the test doesn't guarantee admission; contact the school for further details.

The Board of School Education Haryana is expected to announce the HBSE Class 12 Result 2026 on May 14, while the Class 10 results are likely to be declared on May 17. Students can check their scores through the official website, DigiLocker, and SMS services using their roll number and date of birth.

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has released the JNV Class 11 Lateral Entry Selection Test 2026 results on its official website. Students can now download their scorecards by entering their roll number and date of birth. Shortlisted candidates must complete admission formalities and submit required documents at their respective JNV schools.

Suspicions over NEET UG 2026 paper leak have intensified after Rajasthan SOG found circulation of a 410-question guess paper before the exam held on May 3, 2026. Officials said about 120 Chemistry questions matched. Investigators allege the paper spread across states including Kerala, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand through counsellors and students. Thirteen suspects have been detained. NTA has referred the matter to central agencies and urged candidates to ignore rumours during ongoing investigation

APSCHE has announced that the AP ICET 2026 results will be declared on May 16 for candidates who appeared in the entrance examination on May 2. Students will be able to download their rank cards from the official portal the same day. The final answer key is expected earlier, while counselling for MBA and MCA admissions may begin in June.

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has released the UP Lekhpal City Intimation Slip 2026 for candidates appearing in the recruitment examination for 7,994 posts. The examination will be conducted on May 21, 2026, in a single shift through offline mode. Candidates can download the city slip from the official website using their registration number and date of birth. The slip contains details related to the examination city, timing and basic instructions ahead of the admit