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Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University has cancelled a BTech examination held on May 21 at a Noida centre. Allegations of a question paper leak prompted the decision to uphold examination integrity. Students from the affected centre will face a re-exam with a new paper. An inquiry is underway to investigate the leak. Results may be delayed.

The Indian Air Force has unveiled a new entry route for its Technical Branch, allowing engineering graduates to apply using their GATE scores. This bypasses the initial AFCAT written exam, offering direct shortlisting for selection boards. While this offers more flexibility, AFCAT remains the primary entry for all IAF branches.

Jharkhand is launching an ambitious plan to boost public education, aiming to increase CM Schools of Excellence to 5,000. This initiative targets providing private school-level quality education to underprivileged children. The state is also tackling teacher shortages, ensuring no school operates with just one educator, and focusing on re-enrolling dropouts, including those in child labor.

Rahul Gandhi has attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the CBSE Class 12 results controversy. He claims lakhs of students and parents are shocked by alleged irregularities. Gandhi questioned the awarding of a contract to a company with a controversial past. He demanded an independent judicial inquiry and a Special Investigation Team.

The WBJEEB has released the WBJEE 2026 provisional answer key on its official website, allowing candidates to download it. A window for raising objections is open until May 29, 2026, with a fee of 500 per challenge. The final answer key will be revised based on valid objections, and scores will be calculated accordingly.

Byju Raveendran, once a startup icon, faces a Singapore prison sentence for contempt, highlighting the dramatic fall of his edtech giant. Once valued in billions, the company's aggressive growth model, fueled by pandemic demand, ultimately led to financial and legal troubles, shaking India's startup narrative and prompting a re-evaluation of the edtech sector's priorities.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the UK job market, particularly impacting writing, translation, and creative sectors. Companies are leveraging AI for cost reduction, leading to fewer opportunities and lower pay for workers in these fields. This shift, with over two-thirds of British workers potentially affected, raises concerns about rising unemployment during the transition period.

Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission has issued the CGPSC SSE PCS Mains 2026 admit cards. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website to appear for the examination scheduled from June 6 to June 9, 2026. It is crucial to verify all details on the admit card and report any discrepancies to the authorities promptly.

Kerala's Plus One admissions for 2026 have commenced via the HSCAP portal, with applications open until June 3rd. Students can apply online for government and aided schools, selecting streams like Science, Commerce, and Humanities. Seat allotment hinges on Class 10 marks and reservation criteria. Key dates include trial allotment on June 8th and the first allotment on June 15th.

The deadline to challenge the AP EAMCET 2026 answer key is today, May 27. Students who took the engineering and pharmacy entrance exams can submit objections online with supporting documents. The Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University will review these challenges before releasing the final answer key and results. Visit the official AP EAMCET website to raise your concerns.

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has released the results for the Practical Technical Efficiency Test for Head Constable in the Motor Transport branch. Out of 3,950 candidates who appeared for the written exam, 2,542 have now qualified for the next stage after successfully clearing the practical test.

The Railway Recruitment Board has announced the RRB NTPC Undergraduate (UG) CBT 2 result for 2026 on its official websites. Candidates whose roll numbers are listed in the result PDF have been provisionally shortlisted for the upcoming Document Verification and Medical Examination stages. The board has also published category-wise cut-off marks for the examination.

CBSE clarified that a student hacker accessed an internal testing platform, not the live On Screen Marking system for Class 12 exams. The board insists no actual evaluation data was compromised. However, the student disputes this, claiming multiple domains showed vulnerabilities and that CERT-In was informed months ago. This comes amid existing scrutiny over scanned answer sheets and re-evaluation requests.

The UPSC is anticipated to release the provisional answer key for the CSE Prelims 2026 exam on its official website around May 26. This key will allow candidates to estimate their scores and will be available for objections until May 31, offering a clearer assessment of performance. Check steps to download answer key.

LIC Housing Finance has released admit cards for Junior Assistant recruitment, with 180 vacancies available. The online exam, covering English, Reasoning, GK, Maths, and Computer, is slated for early June 2026. Selected candidates will earn 20,000 monthly plus benefits. Applicants must carry their hall ticket and ID to the exam centre.

The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has released the KTET December Result 2026 for the Teacher Eligibility Test conducted on February 21 & 23, 2026. Candidates can now download their scorecards from the official KTET website using their registration details. This exam serves as an eligibility test for aspiring teachers in Kerala schools.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has announced the Tier 2 Computer-Based Test for the CEPTAM-11 recruitment drive. This crucial examination for Senior Technical Assistant-B and Technician-A posts is scheduled for June 15, 2026. Candidates shortlisted from Tier 1 will soon receive exam city intimation slips and subsequently their admit cards. Stay updated on drdo.gov.in.

The Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board has released the CG Pre DElEd admit card 2026 for the entrance examination scheduled for June 4. Candidates must download their hall tickets from the official website and verify all details promptly. Entry to the examination center will be denied without a valid admit card.

Mumbai colleges are witnessing a significant shift in undergraduate admissions. Traditional BA and BSc courses are seeing lower cut-offs, while professional, career-oriented programmes in finance, healthcare, and technology are experiencing a surge in demand and competition. Colleges are adapting by introducing new specialized courses and skill-based training to meet student aspirations and industry needs.

The National Testing Agency is closing the UGC NET June 2026 application correction window tomorrow, May 28. Candidates can visit the official website to edit details like name, date of birth, and examination city. However, mobile number, email, and uploaded documents cannot be changed. This is a final chance for corrections.

The National Institute of Design (NID) has released the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 2026 mains results for the Bachelor of Design program today, May 26. Candidates can access their scorecards on admissions.nid.edu by logging in with their email and date of birth. The document upload and preference submission window is open until May 31, 2026.

The JEECUP Admit Card 2026 is expected to be released today, May 27, 2026, on the official website jeecup.admissions.nic.in. Candidates can download their hall tickets using their application number and date of birth. The UP Polytechnic entrance exam is scheduled to be conducted from June 2 to 9, 2026. Check steps to download hall tickets here.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is set to release the KCET 2026 results soon on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the entrance exam can check their scorecards by entering their registration number and name. The KCET 2026 exam was conducted on April 23 and 24 for admission to various undergraduate professional courses.

Staff Selection Commission has released the final answer key, question paper-cum-response sheets, and marks for Constable (Driver)-Male in Delhi Police Examination 2025 on May 26, 2026. Candidates can access the documents and scorecards on the official SSC website using their login credentials from 26 May 2026 to 09 June 2026. The result of the Computer Based Examination was declared on April 29, 2026, for 660 vacancies, as per the SSC notification issued on May 26, 2026.

CBSEs new three-language mandate for Class 9, introduced under NEP 2020, has sparked widespread backlash from parents, students, educators, and school bodies across India. The policy requires students to study three languages, including at least two Indian languages, from July 2026, though no board exam will be held for the third language in Class 10. Critics call the move rushed and burdensome, citing academic overload, disrupted foreign language learning, and poor implementation planning.

A 19-year-old cybersecurity researcher, Nisarga Adhikary, has alleged serious security flaws in Central Board of Secondary Educations On-Screen Marking (OSM) portal, claiming vulnerabilities allowed unauthorised examiner access, password resets and possible mark manipulation. The claims surfaced amid ongoing criticism over CBSEs digital evaluation process, including answer sheet mix-ups and portal glitches. Adhikary said he reported the issues to CERT-In in February, but several vulnerabilities

Union Education Minister Mr Dharmendra Pradhan held discussions with senior officials of SBI, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank and Indian Bank to overhaul the CBSE payment gateway system following recent technical issues faced by students. The meeting focused on strengthening payment protocols for post-examination services, including re-evaluation and answer sheet photocopies. The banks were asked to introduce faster grievance redressal, real-time monitoring and automatic refund systems to ensure sec

Keralas Higher Secondary Examination results for 2026 recorded a slight increase in the overall pass percentage to 77.97%. Girls outperformed boys, with 84.89% clearing the exam. Science stream students registered the highest success rate among streams. A total of 30,561 students secured all A+ grades, while 60 students achieved full marks. Idukki recorded the highest district-wise pass percentage. Results for technical, art, open school, and vocational higher secondary streams were also announc

The SSC GD Constable 2026 examination has been cancelled at several centres following severe overcrowding and seating capacity breaches. Some venues reported over 800 candidates against a capacity of around 339 to 399, prompting suspension of shifts. The Staff Selection Commission has announced that affected exams will be rescheduled from May 27 onwards. Revised admit cards will be issued on ssc.gov.in, and candidates must complete Aadhaar e-KYC verification at new centres as part of security pr

Kerala Plus Two results for 2026 are out. Over 4.25 lakh students appeared for the exams. The overall pass percentage stands at 77.97 percent. Students who did not pass can apply for the Save A Year exam. Those unsatisfied with marks can opt for revaluation or scrutiny. Updates will be on official websites.

Kerala's Plus Two results are out, with girls once again significantly outperforming boys, achieving an 86.89% pass rate compared to boys' 68.41%. The overall pass percentage saw a slight rise to 77.97%. Science emerged as the top-performing stream. Over 4.25 lakh students appeared for the examinations.

The Rajasthan State Council of Educational Research and Training has released the NMMS Rajasthan Result 2026. Students can now check their scores for the 2025-26 scholarship examination online. This scheme supports meritorious students from economically weaker sections with an annual scholarship of Rs 12,000. The results are available on the official website.

DHSE +2 results 2026: Kerala DHSE Class 12 results 2026 were announced by General Education Minister N Shamsudheen, covering 4.25 lakh students from Kerala, Lakshadweep and GCC regions. A total of 3,72,423 students appeared in the regular category, with 2,09,398 eligible for higher education. The overall pass percentage stood at 77.97 per cent, slightly higher than last year. Girls outperformed boys, while Science emerged as the top-performing stream followed by Commerce and Humanities.

Kerala Higher Secondary and Vocational Higher Secondary results 2026 were announced today at 3 PM by Education Minister N Shamsudeen at the Secretariat PRD Press Chamber. The results cover 4.25 lakh students from 2005 schools across Kerala, Lakshadweep and GCC regions. With official websites facing heavy traffic, students are advised to use alternative platforms such as DigiLocker, SAPHALAM 2026, iExaMS Kerala and the Nammude Keralam app to access marksheets using registration number and date of

The CEO Academy was inaugurated at Kohinoor World Tower in Pimpri-Chinchwad as a visionary initiative to develop future CEOs, entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Founded by Dr. Kuldip Charak and Dr. Hemant Jadhav, the academy focuses on industry-aligned, experiential leadership education. The institution aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical business leadership through hands-on training, strategic thinking and execution-oriented programmes for students, working professio

Industrialist Dr. Pradeep Bhargava, addressing the ICAI Pune convocation where over 650 students received CA degrees, highlighted the crucial role chartered accountants play in safeguarding the nations economic health. He urged graduates to uphold ethics, integrity, and social responsibility while adapting to evolving technologies and specialised fields. ICAI leaders emphasised growing opportunities in finance-related sectors, entrepreneurship, and global careers, while encouraging students to c

The JAC Delhi has announced the counselling schedule for BTech and BArch admissions for 2026. Registration and choice filling will commence on May 28, 2026, and conclude on June 9, 2026. A non-refundable fee of Rs 1,500 is required for registration, payable online. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by participating institutes.

CBSE admitted that an incorrect Physics answer sheet was uploaded under a Class XII students roll number after Vedants viral social media posts questioned the boards new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. The board later shared the correct answer sheet and said result updates were underway. Vedants family claimed they faced online abuse after raising the issue and urged CBSE to adopt phased implementation and proper testing of OSM while addressing evaluation discrepancies and student grievances.

A&N Police recruitment 2026: Andaman and Nicobar Police has extended the online application deadline for its 2026 recruitment drive till June 10, 2026, for 495 Group B and Group C vacancies across multiple departments. The correction window for submitted forms will remain open till June 12, 2026. The recruitment includes posts in the Executive Branch, Police Radio Organisation, Fire and Emergency Services, Police Marine Force and IRBn. Selection stages include physical tests, written examination

Delhi Directorate of Education will release CM Shri Admission Test 2026 Class 11 results by May 31. Students can check scores on edudel.nic.in using login details. The test was held on May 7. Admissions are merit-based. Shortlisted students must complete admission formalities at allotted CM Shri Schools with required documents.

BSEB scrutiny 2026: The Bihar School Examination Board has opened the scrutiny application process for Intermediate and Matric Special and Compartmental Examinations, 2026 from May 25 to May 29, 2026. Students can apply online by paying Rs 120 per subject. The board has also issued detailed instructions for correction of errors in mark sheets and original certificates related to the 2025 examinations. Applications for corrections will be processed through schools and divisional regional offices

The UGC NET June 2026 application correction window is now open until May 28th. Candidates can modify their details online at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The exam, for Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor eligibility, will be held between June 22-30, 2026. Exam city slips are out June 10th, and admit cards on June 15th.

DRDO CEPTAM 11 Result 2026: DRDO has declared the CEPTAM 11 Result 2026 for Senior Technical Assistant-B and Technician A posts on its official website, drdo.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the Tier 1 examination can now access their scorecards using their application number and date of birth. The result includes marks obtained and qualifying status for the next recruitment stage. Shortlisted candidates will proceed to CBT 2 and further selection rounds according to the post-wise recruitment

The University of Mumbai is releasing its first undergraduate merit list today, May 26, for the 2026-27 academic session. Students can check the list on the official website and their respective college sites. Admissions will be based on Class 12 est five subject marks, with further lists to follow for vacant seats.

IGNOU has opened admissions for its July 2026 session, offering over 200 programs across various levels via ODL and online modes. Aspiring students can apply until July 15, 2026, on the official IGNOU website. Meanwhile, admit cards for the June 2026 Term-End Exams are now available on the Samarth portal.

The Telangana Department of School Education has released the TS DEECET 2026 preliminary answer key, candidate response sheets, and question papers on May 25. Candidates can download these from the official website and raise objections until May 26, 5 PM. The results are expected on May 30, with counselling registration beginning June 1.

The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala, will release the Plus Two Class 12 results today, May 26. Students can check their marksheets on DigiLocker, keralaresults.nic.in, and dhsekerala.gov.in. Over 4.5 lakh students appeared for the exams. The results will be available from 3 pm. DigiLocker offers a digital copy for immediate use.

The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala, will release the Plus Two result for 2026 today, May 26, with scores accessible from 3 pm. Approximately 4,25,437 students appeared for the Class 12 examinations, which concluded on March 28. Students can download their provisional scorecards online via official websites and other platforms.

NIMCET 2026 admit card will be available for download from May 27 to June 6, 2026, on the official portal using user ID and password. The entrance exam for MCA admission in NITs and IIITs will be held on June 6 from 2 PM to 4 PM. Candidates must carry a printed hall ticket and valid ID. The schedule also includes answer key challenge, result declaration, counselling rounds and final seat allotment process.

HPBOSE has declared the HPSOS March 2026 examination results for Classes 8, 10 and 12 on May 25, 2026. The pass percentages stand at 61.06 per cent for Class 8, 54.66 per cent for Class 10 and 64.57 per cent for Class 12. The board has also announced schedules for re-evaluation, re-checking and Re-appear or Improvement examinations for the September 2026 session, including fee structure, eligibility conditions and application deadlines through authorised HPSOS study centres.