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Priya Palbabu achieved a remarkable 99.4% in Commerce, defying the norm of exhaustive study schedules. Her success stemmed from focused learning and concept clarity, not just long hours. Priya emphasized the crucial role of parental support and self-belief, reminding students that marks do not define their worth. From battling distractions to relying on parental support, her journey offers students a deeply relatable and inspiring perspective beyond marks and ranks.

The Union Public Service Commission has released the admit cards for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Prelims 2026 on May 15, 2026. Candidates who registered for the exam can now download their e-admit cards from the official UPSC websites. The examination is scheduled for May 24, 2026. Check complete details here.

Cochin University of Science and Technology has released the provisional CUSAT CAT 2026 answer key and response sheets on its official admissions portal. Candidates can now review their answers and raise objections against any discrepancies until May 17, 2026. This crucial step allows aspirants to estimate their scores before the final results are announced.

Haryana Board has opened online applications for D.El.Ed October 2026 exams, starting May 21. Re-appear candidates from 2023-25 and 2024-26 batches, along with regular second-year students of 2024-26 and first-year students of 2025-27, are eligible. Strict deadlines and late fees apply, with a one-time fee for the 2025-27 batch. Check complete details here.

The UP Lekhpal admit card 2026 is anticipated soon on upsssc.gov.in for the May 21st exam. With the city intimation slip already out, candidates are urged to download their hall tickets promptly. This crucial document is mandatory for entry and will contain vital exam details. Over 7,994 vacancies are being filled.

The Indian Army has released the Agniveer admit card 2026 for the Common Entrance Exam (CEE) under the Agnipath scheme. Candidates can download their hall tickets from joinindianarmy.nic.in. The examination is scheduled to take place between June 1 and June 15 across various centers nationwide. Check complete details of the Indian Army Agniveer admit card 2026.

The Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination Council (JEECUP) has revised the schedule for the UP Polytechnic Entrance Exam 2026, which will now take place from June 2 to June 9. Admit cards are expected to be released on May 25. Candidates will be able to download their hall tickets online and must carefully verify all details before the examination.

The Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh has extended the registration deadline for UPJEE(P) 2026. Candidates can now apply until May 17. The examination for various groups will be held from June 2 to June 9, 2026. Admit cards will be released on May 25. This is a crucial opportunity for polytechnic admissions across Uttar Pradesh.

The Bihar Staff Selection Commission has released the admit card for the Office Attendant Main examination. This recruitment is for 238 posts in the Department of Science & Technology. The examination is scheduled for May 26, 2026. Only 1,190 candidates qualified for the mains. This exam is a crucial step for final selection.

Kerala SSLC 2026 results are out, with an overall pass rate of 99.07%. Kuttanad district achieved a perfect 100% pass, while Tirur recorded the lowest at 96.61%. Pathanamthitta led revenue districts with 99.73%. Over 30,000 students earned A+ in all subjects, with Malappuram reporting the highest number.

Kerala SSLC Result 2026 has been announced with a 99.07% pass rate. Girls outperformed boys, achieving a 99.22% pass percentage and securing more A+ grades. Pathanamthitta district led in performance, while Gulf-region schools achieved a 100% pass rate. Check complete details related to the Kerala SSLC result 2026.

Kerala SSLC Result 2026 is out for lakhs of Class 10 students. Candidates can check their marksheets online on official websites. The result was announced after a press conference. Students can also access scores through WhatsApp, DigiLocker, and mobile apps. Registration number and date of birth are needed to download the marksheet. Admit cards should be kept ready.

The National Testing Agency has opened the JIPMAT 2026 application correction window until May 17. Candidates can now edit details like Class 10/12 marks, exam city, and date of birth on the official website. However, mobile number, email, and photograph cannot be changed. The exam is scheduled for June 7.

The Maharashtra CET Cell has released the MHT CET 2026 PCB response sheet and provisional answer key. Students can download these and raise objections until May 15, 2026. A fee of 1,000 per question is required for challenges. This allows candidates to estimate their scores for admission to Pharmacy, Agriculture, and science programs across Maharashtra colleges

The NEET UG 2026 re-examination is scheduled for June 21. Fresh admit cards will be released by June 14. Candidates can select their preferred exam city again. No additional fee is required for the re-test. Fees paid for the cancelled exam will be refunded. The original exam was cancelled due to paper leak allegations

The Centre has admitted NEET-UG 2026 exam questions were circulated as guess papers. This led to the exam's cancellation. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced NEET will shift to Computer-Based Test mode next year. The re-exam is scheduled for June 21. Strict action will be taken against those involved in the leak.

Despite a nearly three-year battle with T-cell lymphoma, Nimta's Adrija Gan achieved a joint 10th rank in West Bengal's Higher Secondary exams with 487 marks. Her father shared the immense emotional and financial strain of her treatment, highlighting Adrija's unwavering determination. An arts student, she now aspires to study Psychology and contribute to mental health awareness.

The National Testing Agency has announced that the registration deadline for the UGC NET June 2026 examination is May 20, 2026. Candidates are urged to complete their applications and fee payments carefully on ugcnet.nta.nic.in before the closing time. Important details like name, category, and subject choices should be verified as corrections may not be permitted later.

Priyadarshini Mallick, daughter of former minister Jyotipriya Mallick, has been removed as secretary of the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education. This decision follows her refusal to resign during a departmental restructuring. Her name had surfaced in connection with the alleged multi-crore PDS scam, with questions raised about her earnings

The NEET UG 2026 re-examination is scheduled for June 21, 2026, following the cancellation of the May 3 test due to alleged paper leaks and irregularities. The NTA confirmed that existing applications and city preferences remain valid, with new admit cards to be issued soon. This decision aims to ensure fairness for lakhs of medical aspirants.

Kerala SSLC Result 2026 is set to be announced today at 4 PM, with over 4.17 lakh students awaiting their Class 10 scores. To manage potential website traffic, students can access their marksheets via WhatsApp, DigiLocker, mobile apps, and multiple government portals. Admit cards should be kept ready for easy access

The Indian Army is set to release the Agniveer Admit Card 2026 soon on joinindianarmy.nic.in for the Common Entrance Exam. Scheduled between June 1-15, the exam covers various Agniveer categories. Candidates must carry their admit card and a valid photo ID, such as Aadhaar or PAN card, to the examination centre. Ensure all details on the hall ticket are accurate.

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) is releasing the WBJEE 2026 admit card today, May 15, for BTech, BPharma, and BArch admissions. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website until May 24, 2026, up to 4 pm. A printed admit card and valid photo ID are mandatory for exam day.

Bihar School Examination Board has extended the Class 11 admission deadline for the 2026-28 session via OFSS. Students can now complete admissions until May 18, 2026. This is the final chance; failure to comply means losing allotted seats, which will be filled by the second merit list. Schools must update records promptly.

Odisha Class 12 board results for Science, Commerce, and Arts streams are anticipated soon from the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE). Students can access their marksheets online via official websites like orissaresults.nic.in. While the exact date remains unconfirmed, results are expected shortly. Keep your roll number handy for a quick check once the link is active.

Delhi University has stopped St Stephen's College from appointing its new principal. The university states the selection committee was not formed according to UGC rules. St Stephen's had announced Susan Elias as the new principal. Delhi University insists all colleges funded by the central government must follow UGC regulations.

Kerala SSLC results for 2026 are expected today, May 15. Students can check their Class 10 scores online from the afternoon. The Kerala Board of Public Examinations will announce the results on official websites. Digital marksheets will also be available via DigiLocker, SMS, and the Saphalam app. This follows examinations held from March 5 to March 30.

Kerala SSLC results are expected today, with scores available from 3 PM after the state education department's announcement. Approximately 4.17 lakh students took the exams, held from March 5 to March 30. Results can be accessed online via official websites, DigiLocker, and a mobile app. Plus Two and VHSE results are due May 22.

SSC CGL 2025 final result: The Staff Selection Commission has declared the SSC CGL 2025 final result, provisionally selecting 15,118 candidates for various central government posts. The final allocation was prepared after the Sliding and Identity Verification process conducted in April 2026. SSC released category-wise vacancy details, FIX and FLOAT allocation figures, and information on withheld results. The Commission confirmed that no reserve list has been prepared, while document verification

The Physical Research Laboratory has invited applications for the Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship, or VISHWAS, aimed at supporting young researchers in fundamental science with societal relevance. The fellowship offers Rs 1 lakh per month along with HRA and other facilities. Three fellowships are available for Indian nationals under 35 years holding a recent PhD with first class academic records. Selection will depend on academic performance, research proposals and referee recommendation

The Department of School Education and Literacy has launched the Bharatiya Bhasha Summer Camp in New Delhi to promote multilingual learning among school students. Launched by Secretary Sanjay Kumar, the programme aligns with NEP 2020 and focuses on exposing students to Indian languages through school-based activities. It covers Classes 1 to 12 and includes Indian Sign Language. Officials said it aims to support language learning, cognitive development, and awareness of linguistic diversity acros

Bihar Paramedical admit card 2026: The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released admit cards for the Paramedical (PM) and Paramedical Intermediate (PMI) entrance examinations 2026. Candidates can download hall tickets from the official website using login credentials. The examinations are scheduled to be held on May 23 and May 24, 2026. Admit cards contain details such as exam centre, reporting time, and candidate information. Applicants must carry a valid photo

CUSAT CAT 2026 answer key: Cochin University of Science and Technology has released the CUSAT CAT 2026 provisional answer key on its official admission portal. Candidates can log in using their registered email ID and password to access the question paper and responses. The university has opened the objection window till May 17, 2026, for candidates wishing to challenge any answer. After reviewing valid objections, CUSAT will publish the final answer key along with the CAT 2026 results and All-I

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has launched an Industry Membership Program to strengthen long-term collaboration between academia and industry. Managed by the institutes Corporate Relations Office, the programme offers tiered memberships for organisations seeking access to research labs, faculty expertise, patents, technologies and training resources. IIT Delhi said the initiative will support thematic research, innovation partnerships and industry-led R&D through dedicated engagement

The WBJEE admit card 2026 is anticipated to be released tomorrow, May 15, 2026, on the official WBJEEB website. Candidates must download their hall tickets online to appear for the engineering entrance examination scheduled for May 24, 2026. It is crucial to carry a printed admit card and valid photo ID for entry.

Andhra University has announced the APPGECET 2026 results after conducting the entrance examination across 26 centres in Andhra Pradesh. Out of 9,990 candidates who appeared, 9,320 qualified, taking the overall pass percentage to 93.29 per cent. Computer Science Engineering recorded the highest number of successful candidates, while Food Technology achieved a 100 per cent pass rate. Female candidates registered a higher success rate than male candidates. Rank cards have been released on the offi

Bihar Paramedical admit cards for DCECE 2026 are out today, May 14. Candidates for Intermediate and Matric Level Paramedical, and Polytechnic Engineering courses can download their hall tickets from bceceboard.bihar.gov.in. Examinations are scheduled for May 23-24. Ensure you carry a printed copy to the exam center for entry.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified that saffron shawls will not be allowed inside educational institutions, while explaining the states revised stance following the withdrawal of the February 2022 order that had restricted hijabs in classrooms. He said students may continue existing religious practices like hijab, turbans, sacred threads, Shiva dhara and rudraksha, but no new religious symbols can be introduced

Aspiring engineers and pharmacy students, mark your calendars! BITS Pilani has opened slot booking for BITSAT 2026 Session 2 on May 14th. Secure your preferred exam date, time, and center before they're gone. Your admit card for this session will be available from May 20th, with exams scheduled from May 24th to 26th.

A day after CBSE declared the Class XII results with the overall pass percentage dropping to 85.20%, several schools across India announced standout performances by their toppers. Students from The Somaiya School, EuroSchool, Billabong High International School and Phoenix Greens School of Learning secured scores above 95% across Humanities, Commerce and Science streams. Despite concerns over tougher papers and On-Screen Marking, schools reported strong academic outcomes, with Humanities and Com

Haryana Class 10 board results are out, with an overall pass percentage of 89.60% for regular students. Girls once again outperformed boys, achieving a pass rate of 91.64% compared to boys' 87.69%. Deepika from Bhiwani district secured the state's top rank with 499 marks. The results showcase strong performances across various student categories.

The Board of School Education Haryana (HBSE) has released Class 10 results for the February/March 2026 session, along with activating the re-evaluation and rechecking process for answer sheets. Students dissatisfied with their scores can apply online within 20 days of the result declaration. This facility aims to assist students who narrowly missed passing marks or suspect evaluation discrepancies.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court will soon release admit cards for its recruitment examinations. These exams are scheduled to take place from May 23 to May 25, 2026. Candidates must download their hall tickets from the official website, aphc.gov.in. The admit card is a crucial document for entry into the examination hall.

Haryana Board Class 10 results reveal a concerning trend. While overall pass rates are high, mathematics consistently underperforms. Students in re-appear and open school categories face significant challenges. Mathematics (Standard) and Mathematics (Basic) show alarmingly low pass percentages. This indicates a systemic issue with mathematics education across various learning pathways

EMRS Tier 2 Answer Key 2026: The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) has released the EMRS Tier 2 Answer Key 2026 for candidates who appeared in the mains examination held in March 2026. Candidates can download the official answer key PDF and scanned OMR sheets through the NESTS portal using their login credentials. The authority has also shared details regarding the marking scheme, objection process, objection fee and expected objection window for the EMRS Staff Selection Exa

RRC SECR Bilaspur Apprentice Recruitment 2026: South East Central Railway, Bilaspur Division has invited online applications for 1,191 apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act 1961 for the 2026-27 session. The recruitment covers 19 trades including COPA, Fitter, Electrician and Wireman. Applications can be submitted from May 12 to June 11, 2026 through the apprenticeship portal. Candidates must have passed Class 10 with ITI in the relevant trade. Selection will be based on Matriculation and IT

The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) has declared the Haryana Class 10 Secondary Annual Examination 2026 results, with regular students recording an overall pass percentage of 89.60%. Girls outperformed boys by 3.95 percentage points. The board also announced Open School and D.El.Ed re-appear results. Charkhi Dadri topped district-wise performance, while Deepika from Bhiwani secured the states first rank with 499 marks. Results are available on the official BSEH website and DigiLocker.

The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission has released the Jharkhand ANM Competitive Examination (JANMCE-2025) results on its official website. Nearly 3,600 candidates have been shortlisted for document verification, scheduled from May 18 to May 26, 2026, at the JSSC office in Ranchi. The final merit list will be based on the computer-based exam, document verification, and medical fitness.

West Bengal's Higher Secondary results reveal a consistent trend: girls continue to outshine boys in board exams. Despite facing electoral volatility, the state's classrooms show remarkable stability, with girls dominating pass percentages across all categories. This academic success is attributed to better school retention and targeted welfare initiatives for female education, highlighting a persistent educational advantage for girls

The Kerala SSLC result 2026 is anticipated on May 15, with results expected to be accessible from 3 PM. Nearly 4.17 lakh students appeared for the examinations conducted from March 5 to March 30. Students can check their scores online, via SMS, DigiLocker, or the Saphalam app.