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The National Testing Agency has announced the NCET 2026 results, bringing the admission process for the four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme a step closer. Nearly 59,000 candidates appeared for the examination conducted across 145 cities. Scores have been forwarded to NCTE for admissions to 223 approved institutions for the 2026-27 academic session.

The Staff Selection Commission has declared the Combined Hindi Translator (CHT) Paper 2 result for the 2025 examination cycle. A total of 1,722 candidates have been shortlisted for the PET/PST stage for the CRPF Sub-Inspector (Hindi Translator) post. Candidates can check the result PDF to verify their selection status and prepare for the next phase of recruitment.

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education will conduct the Special Educator TET examinations on June 7, 2026, for candidates seeking teaching eligibility in special education. While 407 aspirants will appear for the primary-level test, 128 candidates will take the upper-level examination. Admit cards have been released online, and candidates must carry valid identification to their centres.

The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has declared the DECE (LE) 2026 results, enabling candidates to download their rank cards from the official website. The result is a crucial milestone for diploma holders seeking lateral entry into the second year of polytechnic engineering courses in Bihar. Qualified candidates can now access their scores and prepare for the upcoming counselling and admission process.

IIT Kanpur is hiring for 80 Group A, B, and C positions, including engineering, administrative, and technical roles. Applications are open for regular appointments with attractive pay scales. Candidates with relevant degrees and experience can apply online by July 3, 2026. Age limits vary by group, with relaxations for reserved categories. Selection involves tests and interviews.

Aspiring candidates have a new window to apply for State Bank of India's apprentice roles. The application deadline has been extended to June 15, 2026, for the 7,150 positions. This one-year training opportunity under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961, offers valuable banking experience. Interested individuals should visit the official SBI careers portal to submit their applications online.

Forest Beat Officer Notification 2026: Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) is expected to release the Forest Beat Officer (FBO) recruitment notification in June 2026, announcing 1,393 vacancies under Telangana Forest Department. Candidates must have passed Intermediate or equivalent and be aged between 18 and 31 years with applicable relaxations. Selection process includes written examinations in General Knowledge and General Mathematics, followed by a walking test, medical examination a

Osmania University released the TS LAWCET 2026 results today, June 4, a day earlier than scheduled. Candidates can now download their rank cards and the final answer key from the official portal. The exam, held on May 18, is for admission to law courses, with thousands of seats available. Check direct link to download the TS LAWCET result 2026.

Sarthak Sidhants detailed blog on CBSEs On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, based on an analysis of official tender documents linked to the digital evaluation of Class 12 answer sheets, has triggered wider questions on transparency and procurement processes. The issue has now reached political circles, with opposition leaders, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, sharing the blog and demanding accountability

Bihar ITI CAT 2026 result: Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the ITI CAT 2026 Result and Rank Card on its official website on 04 June 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination held on 17 May 2026 can download their rank card using enrollment number, registration number or date of birth. The admission process covers 33,108 seats. Eligibility requires Class 10 qualification. Application, fee payment, admit card and other key dates were completed as

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the GIC Lecturer Admit Card 2026 on June 4, 2026 for candidates appearing in the preliminary examination. The written tests are scheduled for June 14 and June 17, 2026 across centres in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates can download hall tickets from the e-Pariksha portal using OTR, application number, date of birth and gender details. Admit card printouts and valid identity proof are mandatory for entry at examination centres required entry.

The SBI Clerk Notification 2026 is expected to be released soon by the State Bank of India for the post of Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales). The recruitment will include Prelims, Mains, and LPT stages. Candidates must be graduates aged 2028 years. The role involves customer service and banking operations. With an attractive salary of around Rs 46,000 and strong career growth, the exam remains one of Indias most competitive banking opportunities.

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticised CBSEs decision to enforce the three-language policy for Classes 9 and 10 from July 2026, alleging it contradicts a December 2025 Governing Body resolution that favoured retaining the existing language framework until NCERT released graded textbooks. Ramesh questioned the academic basis for the policy shift, accused the Education Ministry of political interference, and said the move has disrupted school planning, prompting criticism from parents

The Maharashtra CET Cell is expected to announce the MHT CET 2026 results between June 5 and June 8 for both PCM and PCB candidates. This year, the exam was held in two attempts, with the better score considered for merit ranking. Candidates will be able to download their percentile-based scorecards online for counselling and admissions.

Students awaiting MP Board Class 10 and Class 12 supplementary exam results can expect them soon. The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education will release the scores online. Candidates should keep their roll and application numbers ready. Successful students can proceed to the next academic level. Provisional marksheets will be available for download.

The AP EAPCET 2026 results have been postponed by APSCHE until after the Intermediate betterment and advanced supplementary exam results are declared. This decision ensures fair consideration of updated marks for students in the admission process for professional courses. The delay aims to provide equal opportunities and a level playing field for all aspirants.

The National Testing Agency has released the final answer key for NCET 2026 today, June 4. This crucial document, available on the official portal, paves the way for the announcement of results and merit lists expected by June 6. Over 73,000 candidates appeared for the exam, vying for 16,950 seats across prestigious institutions.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which emerged from a viral online reaction to the comment has members far from the stereotype often associated with online activism. The party's founder, Abhijeet Dipke, is pursuing a master's degree at Boston University and has experience in political communication. Its spokespersons include investigative journalist Saurav Das, filmmaker and author Vijeta Dahiya, and Ashutosh Ranka, an IIT Kanpur and London School of Economics alumnus.

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Cell has announced the 2026 MBA and Integrated MBA results. Candidates can now download their rank cards from the official website using their login details. With results out, the admission process will move to the counselling stage, where qualified candidates can apply for seat allotment and course selection.

RBI Grade B Admit Card 2026: The Reserve Bank of India is scheduled to release the RBI Grade B Phase I admit card 2026 today for candidates applying to General, DEPR and DSIM posts. The recruitment drive covers 60 vacancies. Once activated, the call letter link will be available on the official website, allowing candidates to download their admit cards using login credentials. The Phase I examination is scheduled for June 13, 2026, for General posts and June 14, 2026, for DEPR and DSIM.

UP Police Constable admit card 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) will soon release admit cards for the UP Police Constable Recruitment Examination 2026. The download link will be activated four days before the examination begins. The recruitment drive aims to fill 32,679 vacancies across multiple police units. The written examination will be conducted in offline mode on June 8, 9 and 10, 2026. Candidates will face a 300-mark test comprising 150 multiple-choi

Candidates awaiting the NEET UG 2026 re-examination on June 21 are likely to receive their city intimation slips soon. The slip will inform students about the city allotted for their examination centre, helping them plan travel arrangements in advance. The re-exam was announced after reports of a paper leak during the May 3 test.

KEAM 2026 engineering rank list preparation is underway. Candidates must submit their Class 12 marks online by June 7, 2026. This is crucial for rank list inclusion. Entrance exam scores are available, but Class 12 marks are also considered. After rank list publication, the Centralised Allotment Process for admissions will commence.

NCET Final Answer Key 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NCET 2026 final answer key on June 4, 2026, after reviewing objections raised against the provisional answer key. The final key will be used to calculate candidates' scores and prepare merit lists for admission to the 4-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). A total of 73,608 candidates appeared for the examination, competing for 16,950 seats across 223 participating institutions. With the final answer ke

The National Testing Agency has addressed claims of NEET 2026 question papers being sold on Telegram. This follows the recent cancellation of the NEET UG 2026 examination due to alleged paper leaks. Millions of students were impacted by the cancellation. The Central Bureau of Investigation is now investigating the matter. The Supreme Court has also expressed concerns about examination security

The Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) has begun its Summer 2026 term-end examinations for undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional courses. Students must carry a printed hall ticket and valid photo ID to exam centers. The university has kept the hall ticket download facility active online for convenience. More than 3.5 lakh students are appearing across 600+ centers in Maharashtra. Exams started on May 28, 2026, and will continue through June in multiple sessions.

The Intelligence Bureau has released the final results for the ACIO-II/Executive Examination 2025, concluding a multi-stage recruitment process. Candidates' selection was based on their performance in Tier-I, Tier-II, and interview stages. The final list, containing 995 filled vacancies, is now available on the official website for candidates to check their status.

ANM GNM Admit Card 2026: The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) is set to release the ANM GNM Admit Card 2026 on June 4 for candidates appearing in the nursing entrance exam scheduled on June 14. Registered applicants can download their hall tickets from the official ANM-GNM portal using their application credentials. The offline examination will be conducted in a single shift from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Candidates should verify all details and carry a printed admit card to the

Mumbai University will release its third undergraduate merit list today by 7 PM, offering another opportunity for students to secure admissions. The list, based on vacant seats, will be available on individual college websites. Candidates whose names appear must complete document verification and fee payment between June 5 and June 9, 2026, to confirm their seats.

TS LAWCET 2026 results: Osmania University will declare the TS LAWCET 2026 results and final answer keys on June 5, 2026, on behalf of TGCHE. The entrance exam for 3-year LLB, 5-year integrated LLB, and LLM courses was conducted on May 18 in multiple sessions. Results will be issued out of 120 marks, with general-category candidates requiring at least 42 marks to qualify. Candidates can download rank cards online using their registration details. Counselling is expected to begin in August 2026.

West Bengal Civil Service aspirants, get ready! The WBPSC is releasing WBCS Preliminary Exam admit cards today. Ensure you have your registration details handy to download the hall ticket from the official portal. This crucial document, along with photo ID, is mandatory for entry. Successful candidates will advance to the Main Examination.

CBSE said it successfully blocked a 3.8 million-packet denial-of-service (DoS) cyberattack targeting its verification and re-evaluation portal while maintaining uninterrupted services for students. Despite the attempted disruption, the portal processed over 56,000 applications for answer-book verification and re-evaluation. The Board said technical teams are enhancing performance and security. Partner banks, including SBI, Bank of Baroda, Indian Bank and Canara Bank, processed thousands of payme

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has commenced registration and choice filling for JoSAA Counselling 2026 on josaa.nic.in. Candidates can secure IIT seats through this centralized process by submitting their preferred institute and course choices. The deadline to lock these selections is June 10, 2026. Check complete details for JoSAA counselling here.

NIFT 2026 final results are out, enabling candidates to check their cumulative scores and ranks on the official admission portal. This declaration marks the progression to centralized counselling and seat allotment for NIFT campuses nationwide. The merit list combines performance across various test stages, evaluating creative ability and general aptitude for design and fashion technology programs.

The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has opened registrations for the 2026 Class 10 and 12 supplementary examinations. Students placed in compartment, re-appear, failed, Open School, and additional subject categories can apply online through the official website. The board has advised candidates to complete the registration process and regularly check the portal for examination-related updates.

The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University has released the UP CNET 2026 admit cards. Candidates can download their hall tickets for the Post Basic BSc Nursing entrance exam. The examination is scheduled for June 6, 2026. Applicants must download and print multiple copies of their admit cards. All details on the admit card should be verified carefully.

UGC NET June 2026 admit card: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has finalized the UGC NET June 2026 examination schedule, with admit cards expected by 15 June and exams scheduled from 22 to 30 June in CBT mode. Over 10 lakh candidates have registered for the test, which will be conducted in two daily shifts. The agency has introduced four new regional centers in the North East and added Forestry and Statistics as new subjects. Candidates must verify all admit card details before the examination.

BHU PG admissions 2026: Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has opened admissions for its CUET PG 202627 postgraduate programmes across science and interdisciplinary disciplines, with the last date to apply being June 4, 2026. Key offerings include M.Sc. Applied Microbiology, Environmental Sciences, and Home Science, focusing on research-driven learning and industry-ready skills. The programmes span biotechnology, sustainability, nutrition, and human development, supported by advanced laboratories an

The Indian Air Force has released the AFCAT 2 2025 merit list for the June 2026 course at the Air Force Academy. A total of 744 candidates have been selected across various entry categories, with top performers identified in each. Final admission is contingent upon medical fitness and vacancy availability.

BRIC-NIPGR PhD Admission 2026: BRIC-NIPGR has invited online applications for its Ph.D. Programme 202627 in advanced plant biology and biotechnology. The institute, under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, offers research opportunities in areas such as genomics, plant immunity, genome editing, and computational biology. Candidates with M.Sc. or equivalent degrees and valid JRF qualifications can apply. The last date for submission of applications and fee is June 12, 2026. Inte

Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU) is expected to release the Rajasthan Pre-DelEd result 2026 soon on predeledraj2026.in. The entrance exam was conducted on May 20 for both general and Sanskrit courses. Candidates need to meet minimum qualifying marks to proceed to the counselling process, which will commence after the results are declared.

Several CBSE schools in Bengaluru are facing a shortage of NCERT textbooks, particularly for Classes 69, with Class 9 being the worst affected due to a newly introduced syllabus. Schools are relying on digital PDFs, DIKSHA resources, and limited library copies, but educators say the absence of physical textbooks is disrupting teaching, assignments, and classroom activities. Parents and booksellers have expressed frustration, while school leaders warn that delays could impact learning continuity

Railway Recruitment Board has released the NTPC Undergraduate Phase 2 Exam City Intimation Slip for the upcoming Computer-Based Test. This crucial slip, issued on June 3, allows candidates scheduled for the June 13 examination to confirm their exam city, date, and shift timing. Candidates can check the direct link to download the RRB NTPC UG Phase 2 city intimation slip here.

Bihar Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari has announced that the notification for the fourth phase of the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4) will be released in July, offering fresh optimism to thousands of aspirants awaiting government teaching jobs. During a visit to Khagaria, he reaffirmed the state's commitment to filling vacancies and also commented on ongoing political controversies in Bihar and West Bengal.

Congress MP Digvijaya Singh has questioned Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over CBSEs decision to remove the robotic scanner requirement from its On-Screen Marking (OSM) tender before nationwide implementation for Class 12 evaluations. Singh alleged the change may have favored a particular vendor and linked it to concerns over scanning quality, missing pages, and evaluation discrepancies reported by students. The issue has gained prominence amid an ongoing inquiry into the OSM procur

Entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo's old post about his Class 12 marks has resurfaced, offering reassurance to students facing board result pressure. He shared his own scores, including 57 in English and 93 in Chemistry, to emphasize that a marksheet doesn't define future success or potential. Warikoo encouraged students to focus on personal growth rather than external comparisons.

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the final answer keys for the Level 1 and Level 2 Mains examination for the 3rd Grade Teacher Recruitment. These keys, available in PDF format on the official website, cover subjects like Sanskrit and Science-Mathematics. Candidates are urged to review the released answer keys carefully.

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced that no candidate qualified for the next stage of the Additional Private Secretary (APS) Examination 2023. All 331 vacancies have been carried forward as no aspirant met the minimum Hindi shorthand speed requirement of 80 words per minute in the second-stage examination.

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission has released the examination schedule and shortlisted candidates for the Female Police Constable Physical Measurement Test (PMT) 2026. Thousands of CET qualifiers will undergo the PMT from June 8th to 13th, a crucial stage for meeting height standards. Successful candidates will advance to further selection rounds.

British public confidence in university degrees is waning significantly. Soaring costs, mounting student debt, and job market uncertainties, amplified by AI fears, are making people question the value of higher education. While universities defend their role in economic growth, a growing number now doubt if a degree truly pays off.