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UPSC's Civil Services Preliminary Exam is set for May 24, 2026, with strict entry rules and a ban on electronic gadgets. Candidates must carry a printed e-admit card and original ID. Black ballpoint pens are mandatory for answers. Negative marking applies, and admit cards are crucial until final results. Provisional answer keys will be released post-exam.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has rescheduled the SSC GD Constable examination from May 28 to May 27, 2026, due to a revised government holiday for Id-u-Zuha (Bakrid). Revised admit cards will be released soon, and candidates are urged to rely solely on the official SSC website for authentic updates.

DBT BET Answer Key 2026: The National Testing Agency has released the provisional answer keys, question papers and recorded responses for GAT-B and BET 2026 examinations conducted on May 17, 2026. Candidates can raise objections online till May 24, 2026 by paying a non-refundable fee of Rs 200 per question. The examinations were held across 54 cities for 26,662 registered candidates. NTA stated that challenges submitted by candidates will be reviewed by subject experts before preparation of the

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences is expected to announce the INI-CET July 2026 results today for candidates who appeared in the May 16 entrance examination. Students will be able to download their scorecards through the official website using their login credentials. The counselling and seat allocation schedule is also expected to be released shortly after the results are declared.

The National Testing Agency has released the NCHMCT JEE 2026 results, allowing students to download scorecards and All India Rank cards from the official portal. The exam, held on April 25, 2026, is crucial for admission to the B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration program. Candidates can now anticipate the upcoming counselling and seat allotment process.

Bundelkhand University, Jhansi has released the UP BEd JEE 2026 admit card on its official website. Registered candidates can download the hall ticket by logging in with their credentials and OTP verification. The UP BEd JEE 2026 examination will be conducted on May 31. Candidates must carry the admit card along with a valid photo identity proof to the examination centre. The hall ticket includes details such as roll number, exam timing, category, and allotted exam centre address.

Telangana's POLYCET 2026 results are out today, May 23, at 11:30 AM. Thousands of students can now download their rank cards from the official website to check their scores and ranks. Successful candidates will soon be eligible for counselling for diploma admissions across various polytechnic colleges in the state. Check direct link to download scorecards here.

UGC NET June 2026: The National Testing Agency has announced that the extended application and fee payment window for UGC NET June 2026 will close today. Candidates must complete online registration and submit examination fees within the prescribed deadline to be considered eligible. The agency clarified that no further extension will be granted. The UGC NET June 2026 examination is scheduled from June 22 to June 30, 2026, for Junior Research Fellowship, Assistant Professor eligibility and PhD a

Indian graduates are increasingly pursuing higher education abroad, with nearly 70% planning to study overseas for better exposure and skills. However, most intend to return to India for employment, reflecting growing confidence in the domestic job market. The trend signals a shift from traditional brain drain to brain circulation driven by global learning and local opportunities.

UPESSC has activated the exam city link for the TGT recruitment examination 2022 cycle, enabling candidates to check their allotted districts through the official website. The examination will be held on June 3 and June 4, 2026 across 36 districts with 614 centres. A total of 8,68,531 candidates will compete for 3,539 posts. Exam will be conducted in two shifts, while admit cards will be released from May 30, and entry requires valid admit cards.

The National Testing Agency has activated the NEET UG 2026 refund link on its official registration portal for candidates to submit bank account details for fee refund processing. The facility is available from May 22, 2026, to May 27, 2026, up to 11:50 pm. Candidates must log in to neet.nta.nic.in and provide account details, including IFSC code and account number. Submitted information will be final, with no further changes permitted after submission.

BSTC 2026 answer key: The Rajasthan BSTC 2026 answer key will be released soon after the Pre D.El.Ed examination conducted by VMOU, Kota on May 20, 2026. Candidates will be able to download the provisional answer key from predeledraj2026.in and check their responses. The answer key will be issued in PDF format for different paper sets and shifts. Candidates can raise objections with evidence before the final answer key is published, followed by the result expected in June 2026.

The Haryana Board of School Education has announced biometric verification for pending HTET 2024 candidates on June 8 and 9, 2026, at the Bhiwani headquarters. Candidates whose results were marked RLV due to incomplete verification must complete the process to receive their results. The board said candidates must carry their original photo identity card and admit card. Information regarding the verification process will also be shared through registered mobile numbers and email addresses.

AIBE 21 admit card 2026: The Bar Council of India has released the AIBE 21 admit card 2026 on the official examination website. Candidates appearing for the All India Bar Examination scheduled on June 7 can download their hall tickets using their login credentials. The examination will be conducted in offline mode through OMR sheets and will include 100 multiple-choice questions from 19 law subjects. Candidates must carry a printed admit card along with a valid photo identity proof to the examin

APSCHE will release the AP EAMCET 2026 provisional answer key today for Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy streams on its official website. Candidates can also access response sheets and master question papers using their registration number and hall ticket number. The objection window will remain open till May 25, with a fee of Rs 300 per question. The final answer key and AP EAMCET 2026 results are scheduled to be released on June 1, 2026.

JNV result 2026 class 6: The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has declared the JNVST Class 6 Phase 2 results on May 22, 2026. Candidates can check their results online through the official portals using their roll number and date of birth. The selection lists are also available offline at designated offices and schools. More than 20 lakh students appeared for the two-phase entrance examination conducted for admission to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas across India. Selected candidates will receive notifica

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and DigiLocker have issued a public warning about a fake website posing as an official CISCE and DigiLocker portal. The fraudulent site is designed to mislead users into sharing sensitive personal details. Authorities have urged students and parents to verify URLs and avoid entering confidential information online.

CBSEs On-Screen Marking (OSM) system has come under scrutiny after Class 12 results triggered complaints of blurred scans, alleged evaluation errors and unexpected marks. While the Ministry of Education has defended the digital process as secure and efficient, students claim it has affected fairness and transparency, leading to distress and demands for clearer evaluation and rechecking mechanisms.

The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu has announced that TN SSLC (Class 10) provisional marksheets for the March-April 2026 exams are available from May 22, 2026. Students can collect their marksheets from their respective schools, while private candidates can download them online. Applications for answer sheet photocopies are also open from May 22 to May 27.

The Tripura Board of Joint Entrance Examination has announced the TBJEE 2026 results today, May 22, 2026. Candidates can check their scores and download rank cards from the official website. The results pave the way for the counselling process, expected to commence in June 2026 for admissions to various professional courses.

Karnataka has separated its CET and NEET counselling, prioritizing engineering admissions due to NEET's delayed schedule and paper leak controversy. This move allows thousands of engineering aspirants to proceed without disruption. Students can switch streams without penalty, with full fee refunds offered for those moving to medical courses, easing parental concerns amidst national admission uncertainties.

Facing website disruptions due to heavy traffic and unauthorized interference, CBSE has extended the deadline for Class 12 students to obtain scanned answer books to May 24, 2026. This crucial extension ensures no student misses the opportunity to review their scripts for verification or re-evaluation amidst competitive college admissions. Check complete details here.

Anna University has announced the TANCET Result 2026. Candidates can check their scores on the official website. Over 30,000 students appeared for the TANCET and CEETA PG examinations. Scorecards will be available from May 27. Profile corrections are permitted before downloading the scorecard. Further updates on counselling will be provided.

Indira Gandhi National Open University has released the admit card for the June 2026 Term-End Examination. Students can download their hall tickets from the Samarth Portal. The examinations are scheduled to commence from June 1, 2026. Candidates must carry a printed copy of their admit card to the examination centre. No changes to examination centres will be permitted.

A petition challenging CBSEs decision to make a third language compulsory for Classes 9 and 10 from 2026-27 has reached the Supreme Court. Parents and teachers have alleged the sudden policy shift will disrupt students education, create confusion in schools, and burden children with abrupt language changes without adequate teachers or preparation.

The Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO) has requested the NTA to postpone the CUET UG 2026 exams scheduled for May 28, as it clashes with Eid-ul-Adha. SIO cited concerns about religious observances, travel, and accessibility for students nationwide. The organization urged for an alternative date to ensure fairness and inclusivity for all candidates.

Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has opened registrations for 2,759 Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) Group C posts. Eligible candidates, who qualified PET 2025, can apply online from May 22 to June 11, 2026. The selection involves PET scores, a written exam, and document verification for a promising government career.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has released TS PGECET 2026 hall tickets. Aspirants can download their admit cards from the official website using their registration details. The entrance exam for MTech admissions is scheduled from May 29 to June 1, 2026. Candidates must carry a printed hall ticket and valid ID proof to the examination centre.

The University of Delhi will now accept GATE scores for its MTech in Microwave and Communication Engineering program, marking the first time a postgraduate course will use the national engineering entrance exam. GATE-qualified candidates will receive first preference, with CUET-PG scores considered only if seats remain vacant. This move signifies a shift in DU's postgraduate admissions for specialized technical programs.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the UGC NET June 2026 registration deadline to May 23, 2026, with applications closing at 10 am. The fee payment window also closes on May 23, while the application correction period is from May 25 to May 27. This national-level exam determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor positions.

The Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) has announced the SSLC supplementary result for 2026 today. Students can check their Class 10 supplementary marksheets on megresults.nic.in by entering their roll number and captcha code. The supplementary exams were held from May 1 to May 8, with a passing mark of 30% in each subject.

The National Institute of Design has announced the NID DAT 2026 counselling schedule for BDes admissions on its official website. The registration and document submission deadline is May 31, 2026, with seat allotment results expected on June 9, 2026. Final admission will be based solely on NID DAT mains scores.

Mumbai University has extended undergraduate admissions for 2026 until May 23, with postgraduate applications closing on May 26. The university is offering various UG and integrated programs under NEP 2020. Key dates for merit lists, document verification, and fee payments have been announced, with classes commencing June 13. Prospective students should apply online via samarth.edu.in.

Aspiring lawyers, get ready! The Bar Council of India is set to release the AIBE 21 admit cards soon for the June 7, 2026 exam. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets online using their login credentials. Remember to carry a printed copy to the exam centre, as entry is strictly prohibited without it. Verify all details carefully upon download.

Maharashtra CET Cell's deadline for MHT CET 2026 PCM answer key objections is today, May 22. Candidates can challenge answers on cetcell.mahacet.org for Rs 1,000 per question, a non-refundable fee. An objection tracking system ensures transparency. Mathematics is worth 2 marks, while Physics and Chemistry are 1 mark each, with no negative marking.

The Maharashtra CET Cell has released the final answer key for the MHT CET 2026 PCB group exam. This revised key incorporates corrections to one Chemistry and one Biology question after reviewing student objections. Candidates can access the final answer key on the official website by logging in with their credentials.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has opened the final selective edit window for the FMGE 2026 application form, allowing candidates to correct deficient images until June 10, 2026. This opportunity is specifically for uploading clear photograph, signature, and thumb impression images as per guidelines. The FMGE 2026 exam is scheduled for June 28, 2026.

The Bar Council of India is set to release AIBE 21 admit cards on May 22, 2026, for the examination scheduled on June 7, 2026. Candidates must download and print their hall tickets, which will be accessible via login credentials on the official BCI website. Entry to the exam hall requires a printed admit card.

Government job aspirants, mark your calendars! The Staff Selection Commission has opened registrations for the CGL 2026 exam on May 21st, offering over 12,000 positions. Applications close June 22nd, with fee payments due June 23rd. Tier-I exams are set for August-September, followed by Tier-II in December. Don't miss this chance!

IIT Roorkee has released JEE Advanced 2026 response sheets today, May 21st. Candidates can now access their recorded answers for both papers on the official JEE Advanced website. This release allows students to compare their responses with the upcoming provisional answer key, scheduled for May 25th, to estimate their scores.

Railway Recruitment Board has announced the Technician Grade 1 Signal results for CEN 02/2025. Candidates who appeared for the March 13, 2026 Computer Based Test can now check their results and download scorecards. Shortlisted candidates will proceed to Document Verification and Medical Examination stages. Details will be communicated via SMS, email, and official websites.

Harvard Universitys decision to make A grades harder to earn has reignited a fierce debate over academic rigor, grade inflation and student pressure in elite institutions. As reported by the Associated Press, the reform aims to restore credibility to top grades, but it also raises deeper questions about competition, mental health and the true meaning of excellence in higher education.

Harvard University is implementing a new grading policy to combat grade inflation, limiting A grades to 20% of students starting in 2027. This move aims to restore the meaning of top grades and reduce pressure on students to maintain perfect transcripts. The decision comes amid broader scrutiny of academic standards in higher education.

Bundelkhand University is set to release UP BEd JEE 2026 admit cards today, May 21. Lakhs of applicants need their registration details to download the hall ticket, essential for the May 31 exam. This entrance test opens doors to over 2.40 lakh seats in B.Ed programs across Uttar Pradesh. Candidates can check the steps to download hall tickets here.

Aspiring candidates for UPSSSC Assistant Statistical Officer and Research Officer roles have until May 22, 2026, to correct their applications and finalize fee payments. This recruitment drive now offers 1,565 vacancies across various government departments. Eligibility requires a postgraduate degree in specific subjects and a PET 2024 qualification. The selection involves a written exam and document verification.

Rajasthan Police Sub-Inspector Telecom Physical Efficiency Test results for 2026 are out. Candidates who took the test from April 9th to 11th can now check the official list for their roll numbers. Those who cleared this stage will proceed to the interview round, with dates to be announced soon by the RPSC.

Karnataka's II PU students achieved a 46% pass rate in the PU-2 exam, contributing to an overall consolidated pass of 92.25%. Science students led with 51% passing, followed by Commerce at 43% and Arts at 44%. Girls outperformed boys with a 47% pass rate. Students can apply for scanned copies and revaluation from May 21st.

The Delhi High Court urged the Centre to act against the growing number of fake higher education institutions, calling it a serious issue that wastes students time, money and careers. Hearing a PIL, the court sought affidavits from the Centre, UGC, AICTE and Delhi government on measures taken to curb fake universities and investigate their operations.

Himachal Pradesh Technical University is expected to announce the HPCET Result 2026 on May 21 through its official website, HPTU Official Website. Candidates can access their scorecards using their User ID and password. The result will follow the release of the provisional answer key, while the final answer key and rank lists are also likely to be published soon.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has congratulated the state on securing the sixth position in the country in providing quality school education, as per the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 report released by the Ministry of Education. According to the report, Himachal Pradesh has jumped seven places from 13th to 6th position, while among the States category, it has secured the third position.