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The Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board has released the Work Assistant Call Letter 2026 ahead of the Computer-Based Response Test scheduled for March 15, 2026, from 3 pm to 6 pm across Gujarat. The admit card contains key personal and exam details. Candidates clearing the test will move to document verification and further stages of recruitment.

Princeton University is considering a major shift in its examination policy. A proposal to introduce mandatory proctoring for all in-person exams is currently under review. This move would alter the university's century-old Honor Code tradition. The change, if approved, could be implemented as early as fall 2026. Discussions are ongoing regarding academic integrity concerns and implementation details.

Vadodara Municipal Corporation has launched a major recruitment drive for over 500 contractual posts of Public Health Worker and Field Worker for 11 months. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official portal. Selection will be merit-based without any written test or interview, and chosen applicants will support municipal health campaigns and field operations.

The Reserve Bank of India is recruiting 650 Assistants for 2026. Applications are open from February 16 to March 8, 2026. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and computer knowledge. The selection involves preliminary and main examinations, followed by a language test. Eligible individuals can apply online on the official RBI website.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued the FSSAI Admit Card 2026 for the 11th Food Analyst examination. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official portal ahead of the CBT scheduled for March 8, 2026. The exam is a crucial qualifying stage in the certification process for aspiring food analysts.

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board has issued the JKSSB Admit Card 2026 for the Wild Life Guard post. The OMR-based screening test will be held on March 8, 2026, for recruitment in the Forest, Ecology and Environment Department, J&K. Candidates must download their hall tickets from jkssb.nic.in and carry a printed copy to the exam centre.

The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission is set to release the provisional MP SET 2026 answer key on its official portal following the March 1 examination. The set-wise key for Papers I and II will help candidates estimate scores and identify discrepancies. An objection window will allow challenges with supporting documents before the final key and results are issued.

India is set to welcome two lakh international students annually by 2030. The 'Study in India' initiative aims to boost global learner enrollment. Universities are preparing campuses with improved infrastructure and support systems. State governments and foreign university campuses will also contribute. Outreach campaigns will engage potential students worldwide. This expansion will enrich Indian higher education.

Keralas SSLC examinations will begin on March 5, 2026, with 4,17,497 students set to appear across 3,031 centres. While exams in Kerala and Lakshadweep will proceed as scheduled, Gulf centre tests have been deferred due to security concerns. Higher Secondary and Vocational exams will run parallelly, with results expected in May.

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has announced the CEED 2026 results on its official portal, ceed.iitb.ac.in, with scorecards available from March 10 to July 31. Conducted for M.Des admissions, CEED evaluates creativity, drawing and reasoning skills. Qualified candidates must apply separately to participating institutes, as admission is not automatic.

The Samastha Kerala Islamic Medical and Vocational Board has announced the Public Examination Results 2026 for Classes 5, 7, 10 and 12 on its official website. Of the 1,66,840 students who appeared, 1,60,945 cleared the exams. Results for Boarding and General categories are now accessible online, with detailed steps provided to download scorecards.

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad invites applications for its SURE Internship 2026. Undergraduate and postgraduate students can apply for hands-on research opportunities. The programme offers 250 seats, with 100 reserved for women. Selected interns will receive a fellowship and accommodation. Applications are open until March 10, 2026. This is a chance for students to gain early exposure to academic research.

Florida's public universities will halt hiring foreign faculty on H-1B visas until January 2027. This move follows Governor Ron DeSantis's call to prioritize American workers. The H-1B visa program is crucial for universities to attract global talent in STEM fields. This temporary suspension could impact recruitment and the future composition of academic departments across the state.

Registrations are open for Yuva Sangam Phase VI, a youth exchange program by the Ministry of Education. Young Indians aged 18 to 30 can apply online until March 18, 2026. The program offers five to seven-day educational and cultural tours between paired states and union territories. Participants will explore tourism, traditions, development, people-to-people connect, and technology.

Registration for IISER undergraduate admissions opens March 5, 2026. Students can apply online for the 2026 academic session. The IISER Aptitude Test is scheduled for June 7, 2026. This exam assesses core science subjects. Interested students should meet eligibility criteria and apply early. Preparation for the test is advised. Admissions are for science programmes combining teaching and research.

IIT Kharagpur has launched a new school dedicated to digital learning, applied AI, and machine learning. This research-centric initiative, supported by a significant philanthropic commitment, aims to accelerate AI innovation and deployment across various sectors. The school will foster industry-academia collaboration to develop sovereign AI solutions for India and the world.

Himachal Pradesh Home Guards is hiring 700 volunteers. Applications are open online until March 31, 2026. Positions include general duty, drivers, bandmen, and technical trades. Candidates need to meet educational and physical standards. The selection involves physical tests, a written exam, and a medical examination. This is a great opportunity for those seeking service.

Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society is expected to release the Bihar Jeevika Result 2026 soon on its official website, brlps.in. Candidates who appeared for recruitment examinations for various posts can anticipate their scorecards following the recent release of the answer key and objection window closure. The results are anticipated within a few weeks.

Floridas Board of Governors is set to consider a one-year freeze on new H-1B hires at public universities, a move backed by Governor Ron DeSantis but criticized for potentially limiting research and career opportunities. Existing visa holders wont be affected, but experts warn the pause could block exceptional minds from faculty and medical positions. Stakeholders including university chancellors and student leaders are urging careful evaluation before restricting access to international talent,

Gurtej Sandhu, an Indian-origin technologist raised in Amritsar, has built a distinguished career in semiconductor research and leadership. An MTech graduate of IIT Delhi and PhD holder from the University of North Carolina, he serves as Principal Fellow and Vice President at Micron Technology in the US. With 2,211 global patents, surpassing Thomas Edison, Sandhus work in CMOS process technology underpins modern DRAM and NAND memory used in smartphones and cloud infrastructure.

The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha is expected to release Class 10 matriculation results by the second week of May, with over 5.61 lakh students awaiting their scores. Evaluation work is already underway after smooth conduct of exams across 3,082 centres. Officials reported no major malpractice cases, while students can download scorecards from the official website using their roll and registration numbers.

The Central Bank of India has invited applications for 275 Specialist Officer posts across technology and finance domains, with registration open until March 23, 2026. Selection will be based on a written examination followed by an interview. Candidates must meet eligibility norms, complete online registration, and pay the prescribed fee before submitting applications. This recruitment reflects the banks push toward strengthening its digital and operational expertise.

The Supreme Court has halted California's policy preventing teachers from disclosing a student's gender identity to parents. Citing religious freedom, the court sided with parents who believe informing them is a religious duty. This decision prioritizes parental rights and religious claims over student privacy in schools, leaving broader conflicts unresolved.

During the lockdown, Shreya Singhal enrolled in the IIT Madras BS Degree in Data Science while pursuing another course, seeking skills her classroom lacked. From Teaching Assistant to researcher, her journey led to IISc and later Harvard. Speaking to BS Insider, she reflects on why the programmes rigor set it apart from most online degrees.

The SSC MTS 2025 answer key has been released following the completion of the computer-based examination held from September 20 to October 24. Lakhs of candidates can now download their response sheets, calculate expected scores, and raise objections against the tentative key within the prescribed window before the final results are declared.

The National Testing Agency has released the CUET PG 2026 admit cards on its official portal for examinations scheduled between March 6 and March 27, 2026. Registered candidates must download their hall tickets from exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg using their application number and date of birth. The admit card, carrying key exam details, is mandatory for entry to the test centre.

Visvesvaraya Technological University has declared the December2025/January2026 examination results on March 3, 2026, covering multiple UG and PG programmes under CBCS. Final-year results for B.E, B.Plan, B.Arch and B.Sc (Hons) are now available online. Students can check scores at results.vtu.ac.in using their seat number. Revaluation details will be announced soon.

The Supreme Court has allowed two MBBS students with invalid Scheduled Tribe certificates to retain their degrees, citing the countrys shortage of qualified doctors, while directing them to pay Rs 10 lakh each as compensation. The ruling, reported by Medical Dialogues, balances admission irregularities against public interest, raising wider questions about merit, accountability and precedent.

Class 12 Psychology students are revising for their board exam on March 5. The CBSE sample paper guides revision, emphasizing concept clarity and application. Students should practice writing answers within word limits. High-weightage themes like psychological disorders and therapies need careful study. Case-based questions require analytical skills. A focused last-minute strategy and adequate rest will ensure success.

The West Bengal School Service Commission has released the Group D Admit Card 2026 for the 1st SLST 2025 on its official portal. The written examination is scheduled for March 8, 2026, in a single shift. Candidates must download their hall tickets online and carry them with valid photo ID to avoid disqualification.

The Indian Air Force has reopened applications for the Agniveer Vayu Intake 01/2027 Examination 2026. The registration window is active from March 3 to March 10, 2026, for candidates aged 17.5 to 22 years. The selection process includes an online exam, physical tests, and medical examinations.

The National Education Society for Tribal Students has released the city intimation slip for candidates shortlisted for the EMRS Staff Selection Examination 2025 Tier-II stage. Applicants can check their allotted examination city through the official portal using their registration number and password. The Tier-II examination will be conducted from March 22 to 25, 2026. Admit cards detailing the examination centre and schedule will be issued two days before the examination.

The Central Board of Secondary Education has postponed Class X and Class XII board examinations scheduled on March 5 and March 6, 2026 in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The decision follows an earlier deferral of the March 2 papers in these regions. Fresh dates will be announced later. The Board will review conditions on March 5 and decide on examinations scheduled from March 7 onwards.

The Central Board of Secondary Education will conduct the Class 10 Social Science exam on March 7, 2026. Students are in the final preparation phase. The exam follows a clear pattern with marks divided across various question types. Conceptual clarity and structured answers are key. History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics topics are highlighted.

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee has announced applications for the SPARK 2026 summer internship programme, offering undergraduate students across India an opportunity to gain research exposure on campus. The six to eight-week internship will run from May 18, 2026 to July 10, 2026 in physical mode. Eligible students meeting specified CGPA criteria must apply online by March 8, 2026, submitting academic documents, a research statement and faculty preferences.

As Womens Day approaches, fresh data from the IC3 Student Well-being Pulse Report (2025) reveals a troubling paradox: even as girls excel academically, they bear a heavier emotional burden than boys. Higher rates of anxiety, sadness, self-doubt, sleep loss, and limited career guidance expose a widening gender gap in student mental well-being.

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has opened applications for the MPSC State Service Bharti 2026, offering 139 Group-A and Group-B vacancies across police, tax, labour, transport, excise, and skill development departments. Eligible candidates can apply online at https://mpsc.gov.in/ until 14 March, 2026. The Maharashtra State Service Main Examination 2025 will be held in multiple phases from 29 March to 26 April 2026 at centres including Amravati, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune, Navi Mumbai

The Gujarat Panchayat Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GPSSB) has released the Work Assistant 2026 call letters for Advt No. 17/2025-26. The Computer Based Response Test (CBRT) is scheduled for March 15, 2026. Candidates who completed the application process and uploaded required certificates can download their admit cards from March 2, 2026, via the official website or OJAS Gujarat portal. Eligibility includes a Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering, age 1835, and successful fee payment.

BSNL has extended the application deadline for Senior Executive Trainee (SET) recruitment to March 31, 2026. Engineering and finance graduates can now apply online for 120 vacancies in Telecom and Finance streams. The recruitment involves a computer-based test, with the exam anticipated in March or April 2026. Eligibility requires specific degrees or professional qualifications.

The State Board of Technical Education & Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh, has begun AP POLYCET 2026 registrations from March 3 to April 4, 2026. The entrance exam is scheduled for April 25, 2026. Eligible Class 10 pass candidates can apply online or offline through the official portal to secure admission into diploma programmes across Andhra Pradesh.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to announce the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 this week on upsc.gov.in. Candidates who completed the personality test will see their scores and final merit list, determining appointments to services such as IAS, IPS, IFS, and other Group A and B central services. The 2025 cycle includes 979 vacancies, including 38 reserved for Persons with benchmark disabilities, with results accessible online through candidate l

Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations has released the TN SSLC hall tickets for Class 10 board exams. School students can collect their admit cards from their respective schools. Private candidates can download them from the official website. The examinations are scheduled to begin on March 11, 2026.

NBEMS has mandated the submission of Joining Reports and Self-Appraisal forms via the OPJR portal for 2025 admitted candidates. This process, crucial for trainee registration, involves both candidates and hospitals completing specific steps. Strict verification of documents and adherence to timelines are emphasized, with provisional registration issued upon successful completion.

The National Testing Agency is expected to release the CUET PG 2026 admit card today on its official website. Candidates can download their hall tickets using their application number and date of birth. The admit card is mandatory for entry to the examination centre, which begins on March 6.

Yantra India Limited will close the online application process today, March 3, 2026, for 3,979 apprentice posts under its 59th batch recruitment. The vacancies include 1,136 Non-ITI and 2,843 Ex-ITI positions in Ordnance Factories. Candidates must meet prescribed educational and age criteria and complete fee payment online. The notification was issued on January 24, 2026, and applications have been accepted since February 1, 2026, through the official recruitment portal.

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is expected to release the theory exam date sheet for the April 2026 public examinations soon for Class 10 and 12. Practical exams are scheduled from March 17 to April 1, 2026. Students are advised to regularly check the official NIOS website for the theory timetable and admit card.

The Government of Kerala has postponed select SSLC (Class 10) and Higher Secondary (Class 12) examinations scheduled in Middle East centres due to escalating unrest in parts of West Asia. Education Minister V. Sivankutty said exams slated between March 5 and 7 have been deferred citing security concerns and travel disruptions. Revised dates will be announced later, and affected students can apply through their schools for consideration to safeguard their academic future.

Let's explore how the Pythagorean theorem was known and applied in India centuries before Pythagoras, highlighting a poetic geometry problem from Bhskara IIs Llvat. It traces the theorems presence in the Baudhayana Sulba Sutras and explains how different civilisations Indian, Babylonian and Greek contributed to its development. The piece encourages students to see mathematics as a shared global legacy shaped by storytelling, proof and practical innovation.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology provides free Artificial Intelligence courses for students. These courses cater to all levels, from beginners to advanced learners. Students can gain foundational knowledge and explore creative AI applications. This initiative aims to equip students with essential AI skills for future academic and professional pursuits. Accessing these resources offers a pathway into the transformative field of AI.

The Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education will introduce an improvement examination option for Intermediate students this year, allowing candidates to reappear in one subject after results are declared. A total of 25,76,082 students have registered for the examination. The proposal has received formal approval, with implementation expected following procedural clearance. The board has also enforced strict security measures, including round-the-clock surveillance, to ensure examination integ