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The Bihar School Examination Board is issuing provisional appointment letters for teachers involved in the Annual Secondary Examination 2026. These letters are for teachers assigned to evaluate answer sheets and other confidential examination tasks. Teachers can download their letters online, while hard copies are sent to District Education Offices for collection.

NEET PG 2025 qualifying cut-offs were drastically lowered, allowing candidates with zero or negative scores to be eligible for counselling. This move, aimed at filling vacant postgraduate seats, has sparked widespread criticism from medical bodies concerned about academic standards and patient safety. The controversy has escalated to the Supreme Court, highlighting broader issues of merit and governance in medical education.

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India has announced the ICSI CSEET January 2026 result on its official website, icsi.edu. The examination was conducted on January 10 and 12, 2026, in an online remote-proctored mode. Candidates can view their subject-wise marks and download the e-Result-cum-Marks Statement using their application number and date of birth. No physical scorecards will be issued.

The Railway Recruitment Boards have released the application status for the NTPC Graduate level recruitment under CEN 06/2025. The drive covers 5810 posts across multiple categories and positions. Candidates can check whether their applications are provisionally accepted, conditionally accepted, or rejected by logging in to the official portal. Status updates are also being sent through SMS and email, while examination dates will be announced separately.

India Post Payments Bank has announced the IPPB GDS Executive final result 2025 on its official website ippbonline.bank.in. The recruitment drive aimed to fill 348 GDS Executive posts. Candidates who applied between October 09 and October 29, 2025 can now download the final merit list PDF. Selection was based on merit, followed by document verification and interview stages, as per the recruitment notification.

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced recruitment for 312 Assistant Professor (Broad Speciality) positions in the OMES cadre, with a significant focus on eligible persons with disability candidates. The application window opens January 27, 2026, and closes February 3, 2026. Candidates require postgraduate medical qualifications and relevant experience, with age limits and relaxations specified.

Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter, Navya Naveli Nanda, is pursuing a Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management at IIM Ahmedabad. This two-year hybrid course caters to working professionals and entrepreneurs, combining online learning with intensive on-campus modules. The program offers the prestigious IIM-A education without requiring a career break, highlighting a growing trend in flexible management studies.

Aspiring postgraduate students have a new window to apply for CUET PG 2026. The National Testing Agency has extended the registration deadline to January 23, 2026, offering more time for applications. Candidates can pay fees by January 25, with a correction window from January 28-30. This exam opens doors to numerous central and participating universities.

The Board of School Education, Haryana has released the HBSE Class 9th and Class 11th theory examination date sheets for the 2026 annual exams. The examinations will be conducted in February and March 2026 at designated centres across Haryana. Class 11th exams will begin earlier than Class 9th. All papers will be held in the morning shift, with subject-wise schedules available through the official BSEH website.

JEE Main 2026 Session 1 begins tomorrow, January 21, with NTA releasing guidelines for candidates. Students must arrive early with admit cards, valid ID, and a photograph for biometric verification. Strict rules on allowed and prohibited items, including a dress code, are in place to ensure a smooth examination process.

The Staff Selection Commission has concluded the SSC CGL Tier II examination 2026, held on January 18 and 19. The tentative answer key is expected to be released on ssc.gov.in within two to three weeks. Candidates will be allowed to raise objections online by paying a non-refundable fee per question.

Central Bank of India announced 350 Specialist Officer vacancies for Marketing and Foreign Exchange roles. Applications are open online until February 3, 2026. Candidates need specific educational qualifications and experience. The selection process involves an online exam followed by an interview. This presents a significant career opportunity in banking for eligible professionals.

Uttarakhand Public Service Commission is closing applications for 808 Lecturer posts today, January 20, 2026. This is a chance for postgraduate candidates to secure a government teaching job. The recruitment drive began on December 31, 2025. Candidates need a postgraduate degree and B.Ed or L.T. Diploma. Selection involves a written exam and document verification. Visit psc.uk.gov.in for details.

The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to release the CTET city intimation slip 2026 soon on ctet.nic.in. The slip will inform candidates of their exam city ahead of the admit card. The CTET February 2026 exam is scheduled for February 8 in two shifts, with centre allocation subject to CBSE discretion.

The Haryana Public Service Commission has announced the examination schedule for the HCS and Allied Services Examination 2025. The recruitment process will begin with the preliminary examination on April 26, 2026, followed by the main examination from June 27 to June 29, 2026. Interviews will be conducted during August and September 2026. Candidates have been advised to regularly visit the official HPSC website for updates and detailed information.

The National Testing Agency is closing CUET PG 2026 registrations today, January 20. Candidates have until 11:50 PM to apply. The application fee payment deadline is also today. A correction window will open from January 22 to January 24. CUET PG 2026 will cover 157 subjects across India and abroad for postgraduate admissions.

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board has opened registrations for the BCECE Junior Resident Recruitment 2026 to fill 1445 vacancies in government medical institutions across Bihar. Eligible MBBS graduates registered with MCI or NMC can apply online through the official website within the notified schedule. The recruitment process includes an application correction window followed by counselling. Candidates are advised to follow official updates for further instructions and s

The Railway Recruitment Board has postponed the RRB Group D recruitment 2026 application process for 22,000 vacancies. Online registration will now begin on January 31, 2026, and remain open until March 2, 2026, under CEN No. 09/2025. The recruitment includes posts across engineering, traffic and technical departments. Candidates must ensure Aadhaar verification before applying. Selection will be through CBT and PET, followed by document verification.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the AISSEE 2026 answer key soon for candidates who appeared for the entrance examination on January 18, 2026. This provisional answer key will allow students to check their responses and raise objections if needed. The final answer key will be used to prepare the results.

The High Court for the State of Telangana has released the Telangana District Court Recruitment 2026 notification for 859 ministerial and subordinate service posts. Vacancies include Examiner, Copyist, Junior Assistant, Typist, Stenographer Grade III, and Process Server across district courts. Applications are invited online through tshc.gov.in. Selection involves a written examination, skill tests where applicable, and document verification, with pay scales ranging from Rs 22,900 to Rs 69,150.

IIT Bombay has released draft answer keys and question papers for UCEED and CEED 2026. Candidates can download these from the official websites and raise objections until January 22, 2026. The exams, held on January 18, 2026, are for design program admissions. CEED results are expected on March 4, 2026.

The Staff Selection Commission has concluded the CGL Tier II exam 2026. Candidates can expect the tentative answer key to be released soon. The commission will provide a window for raising objections against the answer key. This recruitment drive aims to fill over 14,000 posts. Candidates should monitor the official SSC website for further updates.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority has revised the KCET 2026 schedule, opening applications on January 17 and extending the deadline to February 17. Previously announced exam dates have been removed, with new dates for the exam, admit card, and results to be announced soon. This entrance test is crucial for undergraduate admissions in Karnataka.

The Supreme Court questioned the Delhi government over the hurried mid-year implementation of the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act, 2025, expressing concern that retrospective enforcement could cause confusion and financial strain for private unaided schools. While backing the welfare objective of fee regulation, the court flagged missed statutory timelines, cautioned against retrospective fee fixation, and asked the government to clarify its approach.

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board has released the DSSSB Result 2026 for various posts, including Music Teacher, Draftsman Grade II and Pharmacist. Merit lists and cutoff PDFs are available on dsssb.delhi.gov.in, while individual marks can be checked through candidate login on dsssbonline.nic.in. The results cover multiple post codes and follow completion of written examinations, scrutiny and document verification stages as per DSSSB recruitment procedures.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the NIFTEE 2026 application correction window today, January 20, 2026, allowing candidates to edit submitted details online. This limited-time opportunity enables applicants to review and rectify information before the deadline. The NIFTEE 2026 examination will facilitate admissions to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs across India.

Kent Syverud has been named the 16th president of the University of Michigan, returning to his alma mater on July 1 after serving as chancellor and president of Syracuse University since 2014. A U-M alumnus, Syverud earned degrees in law and economics and previously served as dean at Vanderbilt University and Washington University in St. Louis. He oversaw major fundraising, campus expansion, and strategic initiatives at Syracuse, bringing decades of legal and higher education leadership to Michi

Stanford University has closed its Digital Education office. This move ends a program that provided online Stanford courses to underprivileged high school students. The initiative connected over 2,600 students from 103 schools across 22 states. The university cited a lack of long-term funding for the decision. The partner organization hopes to revive the program.

Harvard University, long a symbol of scientific supremacy, has slipped to third place in the CWTS Leiden Ranking 2025, overtaken by Chinas Zhejiang and Shanghai Jiao Tong universities. The shift reflects Chinas strategic rise in research output and global influence, signaling a multipolar scientific world where scale, coordination, and vision increasingly redefine leadership in science.

The Central Board of Secondary Education is set to release the CBSE Class 10 and 12 admit cards 2026 for regular students shortly, ahead of the board exams beginning February 17. Schools will download and distribute the hall tickets, while private candidates have already received theirs. Carrying the admit card is mandatory for exam entry.

Asias grip on global mathematics is no longer about topping ranks, but about how far ahead it stands. As East Asian systems pull away, the United States struggles to lift its middle, slipping below the OECD average. India, despite its scale and reputation, remains absent altogether, not because of failure, but because it chose not to be measured.

The Pune Municipal Corporation has released the PMC Junior Engineer (JE) hall ticket 2025 for Civil Engineering candidates. Applicants can download the admit card from the official recruitment portal ahead of the examination. The hall ticket contains key details such as exam centre, reporting time, and candidate information, and is mandatory for entry along with valid photo identification.

The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board (CG Vyapam) has released the CG TET admit card 2026 on its official website. Candidates can download the hall ticket from January 19 ahead of the exam scheduled for February 1, 2026. The admit card is mandatory for entry, along with valid photo ID, and includes shift and centre details.

The UPSC has postponed the release of the Civil Services Examination 2026 notification, which was scheduled for January 14, citing administrative reasons. While a new date has not been announced, the notification is expected soon. The document will outline vacancies, eligibility, application details, and the full examination process for aspirants.

The NAACP Legal Defense Fund has slammed Harvard University's new admissions guidance, deeming it 'unlawful and discriminatory.' The policy bars alumni interviewers from mentioning an applicant's race, a move the LDF argues violates civil rights law and disproportionately harms students of color. Harvard claims compliance with a Supreme Court ruling, but the LDF insists the policy censors crucial experiences.

CBSE has revised its affiliation norms to make counseling and career guidance mandatory across all affiliated schools. Approved in November 2025, the changes require trained Counseling & Wellness Teachers and Career Counselors based on student strength. The move aims to strengthen mental health support, ensure professional guidance, and promote holistic student development beyond academics.

JEE Main 2026, conducted in two sessions from January 2129 and April 29, challenges lakhs of aspirants across India, testing not just knowledge but strategy, composure, and decision-making under pressure. Experts emphasize accuracy over speed, prioritizing manageable questions, mental clarity, and exam calm. Success hinges on disciplined approaches in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics rather than sheer effort or guessing.

The Chhattisgarh State Open School (CGSOS) has released the 2026 exam schedule for classes 10 and 12. Class 10 exams will be held from March 17 to April 7, while class 12 exams run from March 16 to April 8, 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM. Students must carry hall tickets and ID proof. Timetables are available for download on sos.cg.nic.in.

Resident doctors' associations are questioning the integrity of NEET PG 2025, citing a series of failures including opaque processes, arbitrary disqualifications, and drastically lowered cut-off scores. This has led to accusations of an institutional collapse, with eligibility decoupled from performance and merit diluted, eroding public trust in the medical profession.

The Board of Technical Education Uttar Pradesh has opened the BTEUP Re-evaluation 2026 process for odd semester and special back paper results on its official website, bteup.ac.in. Students unhappy with their BTEUP Result 2025 scores can apply online within the notified window by paying a non-refundable fee per paper. The process includes options for re-evaluation and scrutiny, with detailed steps, payment modes, and important timelines provided on the portal.

At the SanskarSamvad Festival in Pune, Dr. Vishnu Mane highlighted the Panchasutri Five-Point Approachfocusing on physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and techno-educational developmentfor holistic child growth. The event, celebrating Jijau and Swami Vivekananda, inaugurated Our Mini Gurukul promoting value-based education, national awareness, and experiential learning. Experts, including Dr. Samprasad Vinod, Pandurang Taware, and Pundalik Wagh, emphasized lifelong learning, self-confidenc

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has rescheduled the CA Intermediate Group II, Paper 5 - Auditing and Ethics exam. Originally set for January 19, 2026, it will now take place on January 31, 2026. Existing admit cards are valid, and other CA Foundation exams proceed as planned. Candidates should monitor the official ICAI website for updates.

Delhi University has raised institution-level fees for the second time in six months for the 202627 academic session, increasing its share of the consolidated student fee to Rs 4,100. College administrators have expressed concern over the pace and frequency of the hikes, noting their cumulative impact on students. While the university has cited rising operational costs and inflation, colleges have flagged growing affordability pressures, particularly for students from economically diverse backgr

The last date to apply for Uttarakhand CHO Recruitment 2026 is January 20, 2026. NHM Uttarakhand has announced 134 vacancies for Community Health Officer (CHO) and Mid-Level Health Provider (MLHP) posts. Eligible nursing candidates can apply online through the HNBUMU portal. The selection process includes an offline written examination on February 1, 2026, followed by counselling and appointment. Candidates must meet educational, age, and Nursing Council registration requirements, with an online

Education stakeholders ahead of Budget 2026 are calling for targeted investments that strengthen learning outcomes, employability and workforce readiness. With last years Rs 1.28 lakh crore allocation as the base, leaders across schools, higher education, skilling and edtech are seeking continued focus on AI-led learning, climate education infrastructure, green job creation, teacher capacity-building, apprenticeships and stronger industryacademia collaboration to align education with emerging ec

The Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) 2026 results are out today, January 19th. Candidates can download their scorecards from sid.edu.in. This crucial score will determine shortlisting for the upcoming Portfolio Review and Personal Interaction (PRPI) round, scheduled for January 23rd. Final admission hinges on both SEED merit and PRPI performance.

The Jharkhand Academic Council has released admit cards for the Class 10 and 12 board examinations through school logins, ahead of exams starting February 3. Schools have been asked to distribute them early, as students must carry valid admit cards to exam centres. The council has also outlined the exam schedule and paper format.

The Jharkhand Public Service Commission has released admit cards for the Forest Range Officer Main Examination, scheduled for January 22 and 24, 2026. Candidates must download their hall tickets and attendance sheets from the official website as they will not be sent by post. Strict exam day instructions regarding entry, prohibited items, and conduct are in place.

The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board has released the provisional answer key for the written examination conducted for Clerk, Telephone Operator and Assistant Superintendent posts. The answer key is available for all question paper sets, including Set-A, Set-B, Set-C and Set-D, on the official website. Candidates can use the provisional answers to verify their responses and estimate scores before the declaration of final results.

Himachal Pradesh Board of Technical Education has announced tentative dates for PAT and LEET 2026 admissions. The PAT exam is scheduled for May 17, 2026, and LEET for May 24, 2026. Applications for PAT are expected in March 2026, and for LEET in April 2026. Eligibility for PAT requires Class 10 with 35% marks and Himachal Pradesh residency.