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Harvard University's proposal to increase class sizes in its Expository Writing Studio 10 courses from 10 to 15 students has sparked a labor dispute. Union representatives argue this unilateral change increases instructor workload and must be bargained, citing federal labor law. Harvard maintains it's an academic decision open for discussion.

The US Department of Education has proposed a new accountability framework to restrict federal funding for college programmes with low graduate earnings. Backed by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, the rule would disqualify programmes where graduates earn less than high school leavers or, for postgraduate courses, less than bachelors degree holders. Developed with consensus from the AHEAD Committee, the proposal aims to address rising student debt and standardise oversight. Public comments are

Uttarakhand Board Class 10 and 12 results for 2026 are anticipated soon, with media reports suggesting a potential announcement tomorrow, April 19. Students can check their scores online on official websites like ubse.uk.gov.in and uaresults.nic.in by entering their roll number and date of birth. The board has not yet confirmed the exact release time.

The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has issued a warning against fake Class 10 result announcements circulating on social media. The board confirmed that the evaluation process is in its final stages and results have not yet been declared. Students and parents are advised to rely solely on official updates from jac.jharkhand.gov.in for the official declaration date and time.

A wave of over 60 bills, linked to Charlie Kirk, are reshaping education policy across more than 20 US states. These laws redefine campus free speech in places like Kansas and influence how history, including religion's role, is taught in Tennessee. This legislative pattern signals a broader ideological shift in educational priorities.

The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has commenced the OUAT 2026 undergraduate admissions registration. Aspiring students can apply online until May 11, 2026, with the entrance examination scheduled for the first week of June 2026. The application fee is Rs 2,000, and eligibility requires passing Class 12 with specific subjects and minimum aggregate marks.

More than 643,000 US student loan borrowers are awaiting decisions on income-driven repayment plans or loan forgiveness, according to a CNBC report citing a recent court filing. While the government has reduced pending IDR applications, delays persist, especially in Public Service Loan Forgiveness cases. As policy changes loom and repayment pressures rise, millions of borrowers continue to face financial strain, with many struggling to manage basic living expenses alongside their student debt ob

BITSAT 2026 absentee slot hall tickets are now available for Session 1. Candidates who missed their original exam can download their admit cards from the official website. The special exam is scheduled for April 19, 2026. Applicants need their application number and password to access the hall ticket.

Gujarat Public Service Commission has released its 2026 schedule for Class-1 and Class-2 preliminary and main examinations covering 91 posts across multiple advertisements. Exams will be held in phases on May 03, May 10 and May 17, 2026. Candidates must download call letters via the OJAS portal. A Rs 500 processing fee applies for unblocking call letters. Consent form compliance is mandatory. Grievances can be submitted to the commission or through official email provided system.

BPCL recruitment 2026: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has announced recruitment for junior executive, associate executive and secretary posts for 2026, offering around 250 vacancies across engineering, accounts, quality assurance and other departments. Online applications open from April 18, 2026 to May 17, 2026. The pay scale ranges from Rs 12.28 lakh to Rs 17.11 lakh per annum. Eligible candidates with specified qualifications and experience can apply online. Selection includes sc

Rajasthan Public Service Commission has announced the RPSC RAS Final Result 2024, with Dinesh Vishnoi topping the list. The commission declared 2,391 candidates successful after the interview stage for the State and Subordinate Services Combined Competitive Examination. The entire recruitment process was completed swiftly. Candidates can access the merit list on the official RPSC website.

NTPC GDMO recruitment 2026: NTPC Limited has released a recruitment notification for 55 medical professional posts across General Duty Medical Officers, physicians in general medicine and specialist roles, published in Employment News April 1824, 2026. Applications are invited through the official NTPC careers portal, with candidates required to meet eligibility conditions related to education, experience and age for respective posts. Selection will follow organisational norms and applications m

The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education has announced the Madhyamik result date for Class 10 examinations. Students can check their results on May 8, 2026. The exams were conducted from February 2 to February 12, 2026. Around 9,71,340 students appeared for the examination. Results will be available on official websites and via SMS.

Haryana Staff Selection Commission has released the Haryana Police admit card and shortlisted candidates list for Constable recruitment under Advt No 01/2026. The physical test is scheduled from April 20, 2026, across Haryana centres. Candidates must carry admit card and valid photo identity proof for entry. The recruitment covers 5500 posts with selection through PST, PMT, written exam, document verification and medical examination. Application was open from January 11 to January 31, 2026 via h

The National Testing Agency has released the NIFTEE 2026 Stage 2 exam city intimation slip. Candidates can now check their allocated exam city for the Stage 2 examination scheduled for April 26, 2026. This slip is crucial for travel planning. The official admit card will be issued separately soon. Aspirants should visit the NTA website for downloads and updates.

Jharkhand Academic Council is poised to unveil the Class 12 results for 2026 imminently, with the evaluation process nearing its end. Students can anticipate checking their scores online by late April or early May. This follows the recent declaration of Class 9 results, indicating a swift conclusion to the board's assessment cycle.

Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) is expected to announce the Class 10 Result 2026 in the third or fourth week of April. Over 4.3 lakh students appeared for the exams held from February 3 to 17, 2026. Previous years show fluctuating result dates and stable pass percentages, with 2025 recording 91.71%. The result will be available on official portals using roll number credentials. Cut-off trends suggest a stable performance level in 2026 as well.

Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) released the first computerised lottery results for EWS, DG and CWSN admissions for 202627 on April 6, 2026. The second merit list is expected after April 22, once document verification for selected candidates concludes. It will fill vacant seats from non-reporting or rejected cases. Eligibility requires family income below ?5 lakh, with verification and appeal processes extending into May, and admissions to be completed by May 20, 2026 schedule finalized.

The MHT CET 2026 result date is expected in June 2026 for PCM and PCB candidates after examinations conducted in April and May. Results will be declared online by the Maharashtra State CET Cell on cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates can access scorecards using application number or email ID and password. The MHT CET 2026 result date will include percentile scores, total marks, and qualifying status, supporting admissions to engineering and pharmacy courses across Maharashtra.

AP POLYCET hall ticket: The AP POLYCET 2026 hall ticket is expected to be released on April 18, 2026, ahead of the examination scheduled for April 25. Candidates must download and print the admit card from the official website, as it is mandatory for entry. The test will run from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in offline mode. Applicants should verify details on the hall ticket and carry valid ID proof. Results are likely around May 10, followed by counselling.

UP Home Guard exam city slip 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has released the UP Home Guard exam city intimation slip, enabling candidates to check their allotted districts before the written examination. The recruitment covers 41,424 posts, with exams scheduled on April 25, 26, and 27, 2026 in two daily shifts. The board confirmed that admit cards will be issued three days before each exam date. Candidates must complete e-KYC verification and follow all instructio

The National Testing Agency has released the NCHM JEE 2026 city intimation slip. Candidates can download it from the official website using their application number and password. The NCHM JEE 2026 exam is scheduled for April 25. The admit card will be released soon with detailed exam center information.

Harvard University is actively seeking substantial donations, potentially up to $10 million per professorship, to bolster viewpoint diversity among its faculty. This ambitious initiative, led by Provost John F. Manning, aims to raise hundreds of millions for dozens of new hires, integrated across existing departments rather than a separate institute.

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited has announced 668 openings for Diploma Trainees and other positions. Applications open April 20th on powergrid.in. Eligibility varies from diplomas in engineering to graduate degrees and ITI certificates. The selection involves a written test and medical exam. Fees range from Rs 200 to Rs 300, with exemptions for certain categories.

AICTE has launched its third AICTE-VAANI scheme. This initiative promotes Indian languages in technical education. It aims to build a knowledge ecosystem in regional languages. Students and researchers will access technology in their native tongues. Financial aid of Rs. 4 crore will support conferences and workshops. Applications are open from April 18 to May 17, 2026.

CBSE is changing Class 10 exams from 2026. Students will get two chances to take board exams each year. The best score will be considered. This aims to reduce exam pressure. Students can improve marks in up to three subjects. Internal assessments will be done once. Results will be declared after the second exam.

The Bihar Public Service Commission has released the BPSC 71st CCE Mains Admit Card 2026 on April 17 at its official website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in. Candidates who cleared the prelims can download their hall tickets using login credentials. The mains exam will be held on April 24, 27, 28, 29 and 30 across various centres in Bihar. The admit card is mandatory for entry and contains key exam details and instructions.

Google has added NEET UG practice tests to Gemini in India, allowing medical aspirants to attempt mock tests through a simple prompt inside the app. The test content has been developed with Physics Wallah and Careers360. The feature expands Geminis student-facing use from doubt-solving and revision support to structured exam practice.

JEE Main Session 2 results for 2026 are anticipated by April 20. Candidates can check their scores on jeemain.nta.nic.in and examinationservices.nic.in. The National Testing Agency will also release the final answer key, cutoff marks, and All India Rank. This information will guide students for further admission processes. The examination was held from April 2 to April 8, 2026.

The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has released the second provisional list for Class 1 admissions for 202627, filling seats left after the first round. Students not selected still have a final chance, with the third list due on April 21. Shortlisted candidates must complete document verification, while others should continue tracking official updates.

The Jharkhand Academic Council has declared the JAC Class 9 result 2026, with an overall pass percentage of 99.17%. Over 4.06 lakh students cleared the exam, with girls slightly outperforming boys. Most districts recorded above 98% results, reflecting strong performance. Students can check scores online or via SMS using their roll details.

As CBSE Class 10 results were declared on April 15, Arham Jain of VIBGYOR High, Gurugram, scored 99%, turning a tense moment into a deeply emotional milestone. His journey, built on discipline, balance, and belief, highlights how consistency, smart preparation, and a calm environment helped him navigate pressure and achieve near-perfect success.

Bihar Public Service Commission will release the TRE 4.0 notification by April 19, 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 46,882 teacher positions across the state. Registration begins April 25, with the written exam scheduled between September 22 and September 27. This announcement follows candidate protests seeking clarity on vacancies and exam dates.

The Maharashtra CET Cell has released the MHT CET PCB admit card 2026 today, April 17. Candidates can download their hall tickets from cetcell.mahacet.org using their application number and password. The exam is scheduled from April 21 to April 26. Remember to carry a printed admit card and valid ID to the center.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the admit cards for the CA Intermediate and Final May 2026 examinations. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official ICAI website by logging in with their user ID and password. The admit card contains crucial details and is mandatory for exam entry.

Amid intense speculation over the Assam HS Result 2026, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu dismissed claims of an April 17 release, calling them baseless. With over three lakh students awaiting results, officials indicate a likely declaration by April-end. Students will be able to access scores via official portals and digital platforms once released.

NCERT has clarified through a post on X that an APAAR ID is not mandatory for school admissions, addressing widespread confusion among parents. The digital ID, part of Indias push for streamlined academic records, is optional and meant for convenience. The council emphasised that no child can be denied admission for not having the identifier.

Rohtaks Garvika Singh has scored an outstanding 99.8% in the Central Board of Secondary Education Class 10 exams, exceeding her own expectations. With near-perfect scores across subjects, the 15-year-old credited her disciplined routine, parental support, and teachers guidance. She now aims to pursue engineering and crack IIT entrance exams in the future.

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission has released the Haryana Police Constable PMT admit cards on April 17, 2026. The physical test will be conducted from April 20 to 26. Shortlisted candidates can download their hall tickets using CET credentials and check exam details, while the commission has also published the list of qualified candidates for the next stage.

The National Testing Agency has opened the scribe submission window for PwBD candidates appearing in NEET UG 2026, with a strict deadline of April 21, 2026. Eligible candidates must log in, fill in scribe details, and submit them on time, as no corrections or late entries will be accepted thereafter.

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission has announced the HSSC CET Result 2026 for exams held in July 2025, releasing a detailed PDF listing qualified candidates. The CET acts as a screening test for Group C and D posts, with qualifiers advancing to further stages. Candidates can download the result from the official website and check their roll numbers.

Kerala SSLC and Class 12 Higher Secondary results for 2026 are expected in the third week of May and on May 25, respectively, Minister V Sivankutty told PTI. The Gulf exams have been cancelled due to the West Asia conflict. Evaluation will be based on internal marks, term exams, and grace marks for SSLC and Class 12 components.

The National Testing Agency has opened a portal for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities to submit scribe details for NEET UG 2026. Eligible candidates can register their chosen scribe on neet.nta.nic.in until April 21, 2026, following court directives. This facility is for those who opted for their own scribe during the application process.

Bihar Public Service Commission will release the 71st CCE Mains 2026 admit card tomorrow, April 17. Candidates can download their hall tickets from bpsc.bih.nic.in for the examination scheduled from April 25 to April 30. This recruitment drive aims to fill 1,298 vacancies across various government departments. The admit card contains crucial exam details.

Kerala SSLC and class 12 exams in the Gulf are cancelled due to the West Asia conflict. Students will receive results based on model exams and grace marks. First-year marks will be carried forward for higher secondary students. Students stranded in the Gulf also benefit. Improvement exams are an option. Results are expected in May.

AIIMS New Delhi announced the NORCET 10 Stage 1 results today, April 16, 2026. Over 92,000 candidates appeared, with 14,527 now shortlisted for Stage 2. This recruitment drive aims to fill over 2,551 Group B Nursing Officer positions. Stage 2 is scheduled for April 30, 2026, with admit cards available April 27.

The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC Junior Engineer Tier 2 answer key for the 2026 examination. Candidates can access their question papers and response sheets on the official website. Those unsatisfied with the tentative answers have until April 19, 2026, to raise objections online, with a fee of 50 per challenge.

Chartered accountants from WIRC met Maharashtra's Co-operative Commissioner to advocate for audit reforms, extended timelines for auditor empanelment, and a revision of audit fees. They also requested formal inclusion in drafting the new co-operative policy, emphasizing the need for updated remuneration reflecting increased compliance and accountability over the past decade.

Pune-based Molecules has expanded its global reach by establishing a presence in Tokyo, Japan. This strategic move aims to accelerate collaborative research programs across academia, industry, and technology partners in Japan, India, and other innovation hubs. The company, led by Dr. Sreeraj Gopi, focuses on developing advanced delivery platforms like liposomal and vesicular systems to enhance bioavailability and stability.

Pune's HR Infotech Association hosted a seminar on the future of work, exploring AI's impact, Global Capability Centers, and global shifts. HR leaders from prominent companies discussed AI-driven HR transformation, evolving employee expectations, and leadership in uncertain times. The event aimed to foster knowledge sharing and shape future work culture.