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NMC approves 50 more MBBS seats at GMC Srinagar, intake rises to 250 from 2026-27

Government Medical College Srinagar will add fifty new MBBS seats. This significant increase will take the annual intake to two hundred fifty students. The National Medical Commission has approved these additional seats for the upcoming academic year. This expansion follows a previous increase in seats approved just last year. The move aims to enhance medical education and healthcare services across Jammu and Kashmir.

11 Jul 2026 8:40 pm
DU PG admissions 2026: Round 3 minimum allocation scores released at admission.uod.ac.in; check PDF here

The University of Delhi has released Postgraduate Round 3 minimum allocation scores for the 2026-27 academic session. Candidates can check these scores on the official DU admission portal for specific courses and colleges. These scores are subject to change due to various admission-related updates and processes. Seat allotment depends on eligibility, merit, category, and seat availability. Candidates should report any errors promptly for correction and final admission confirmation.

11 Jul 2026 7:55 pm
UPSC recruitment 2026 registration begins for multiple posts at upsconline.nic.in; apply by July 31

The Union Public Service Commission has begun online applications for Group A and B positions. Interested candidates can apply through the ORA portal until July 31, 2026. Recruitment includes posts like Assistant Soil Chemist and Specialist Grade III Assistant Professor. Specific qualifications and age limits vary for each advertised role. Applicants should submit applications early to avoid any last-minute technical difficulties.

11 Jul 2026 5:57 pm
This American businessman dropped out of college after six months, got fired from his own company, and then changed the future of technology

Steve Jobs' journey from a college dropout with no clear direction to the visionary behind Apple is a story of grit, curiosity and resilience. After leaving Reed College, he endured hardship, built Apple, survived being fired from his own company, returned to lead its revival, and transformed setbacks into milestones that reshaped the technology industry.

11 Jul 2026 5:02 pm
BHU UG admission 2026 registration begins at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in; apply by July 25

Banaras Hindu University has opened its undergraduate admission registration for 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online through the university's portal until July twenty-fifth. Admissions are based on CUET UG 2026 scores, requiring scorecard uploads. Document verification will now occur online via the BHU Samarth Portal. Seat allotment will commence soon based on scores and seat availability.

11 Jul 2026 4:29 pm
UP ITI admission 2026 registration begins at scvtup.in; direct link to apply here

The State Council of Vocational Training has opened UP ITI Admission 2026 registrations today. Eligible candidates can apply online until August 4, 2026, for admission. Applicants must have passed Class 10 and be domiciled in Uttar Pradesh. The application fee varies by category, with general and OBC paying Rs 250. Admission will be based on merit in the qualifying examination.

11 Jul 2026 4:05 pm
BSEB revises BBOSE Class 12 theory exam schedule 2026; check new dates

The Bihar School Examination Board has revised BBOSE Class 12 theory exam dates. Two examinations originally set for July 30 and August 3 are now rescheduled. Hindi and English exams will occur on August 17, with Geography and History on August 18. Practical examination schedules remain unchanged for all students. Candidates should carefully review the updated timetable before their exams.

11 Jul 2026 3:47 pm
COMEDK UGET 2026 mock choice filling begins today at comedk.org; check how to fill web options

The COMEDK UGET 2026 mock choice filling link activates today at 4 pm. Registered candidates can access this facility on the official COMEDK website. They will select and arrange preferred engineering colleges and courses for counselling. Choices can be modified until July 13, 2026, after which they will be locked. Seat allotment will then be prepared based on ranks and preferences submitted.

11 Jul 2026 2:51 pm
Maharashtra extends CAP registration deadline for engineering admissions: Check last date and key details here

The Maharashtra CET Cell has extended the CAP registration deadline for engineering admissions to July 16, 2026, after resolving a technical issue that prevented some candidates from fetching their JEE Main percentile scores through DigiLocker. Applicants have been advised to update or correct their applications within the revised timeline to remain eligible for the admission merit list.

11 Jul 2026 2:35 pm
Delhi University teachers oppose fourth-year UGCF overhaul, allege statutory bodies were bypassed

Delhi University's decision to revise the fourth-year UGCF credit structure has triggered opposition from teachers, who allege the changes were introduced without approval from the Academic Council and Executive Council. Faculty members have raised concerns over higher dissertation credits, fewer core papers and the potential impact on academic quality, student workload and teaching responsibilities.

11 Jul 2026 1:54 pm
Meet the Indian engineer who went from a small Karnataka village to NVIDIA and now earns 2.6 crore a year

Pruthviraj Prakash achieved his dream of working at NVIDIA. He joined the leading artificial intelligence company in Santa Clara, California. Prakash's journey began in a small village in Karnataka with limited technology access. He pursued education and career transitions, culminating in this significant opportunity. His story inspires others to persevere towards their own aspirations.

11 Jul 2026 1:29 pm
NEET UG 2026 result expected to be released soon at neet.nta.nic.in: Here's all aspirants need to know before results are announced

The NTA is expected to announce the NEET UG 2026 re-examination result by July 20 after completing the evaluation and reviewing thousands of answer key objections. The final answer key will precede the results, following which MCC will begin counselling for AIQ and central institutions, while states will conduct admissions for their respective quota seats.

11 Jul 2026 1:15 pm
IP University opens admissions to 22 PG programmes through CUET PG 2026 scores; apply by July 20

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University has opened admissions for twenty-two postgraduate programs. Applications are being accepted online until July twentieth, twenty twenty-six, for the upcoming academic session. Candidates can apply for multiple courses by paying a non-refundable fee of two thousand five hundred rupees. Admissions through CUET PG will commence after other national test processes conclude. Applicants should verify eligibility criteria and check the university website for upd

11 Jul 2026 12:57 pm
ICAI opens registration for CA September, November 2026 exams; application deadline is July 19

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has opened registrations for the CA September and November 2026 examinations. Candidates can apply online until July 19 without a late fee or by July 22 with a 600 late fee. A correction window will remain open from July 23 to 25, allowing applicants to edit selected details before the examinations.

11 Jul 2026 12:36 pm
INI CET 2026 round 2 seat allotment result out at aiimsexams.ac.in: Direct link to download rank wise list here

AIIMS New Delhi has announced the INI CET 2026 Round 2 seat allotment results. Candidates can check their status on the official AIIMS examination website now. Those allotted seats must complete online acceptance and report by July sixteenth. This round concludes the July 2026 counselling process for all participating institutes. No further regular counselling rounds will be conducted after this.

11 Jul 2026 12:26 pm
BPSC 72nd Combined Preliminary exam 2026 on July 26; Commission announces schedule

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has scheduled the Integrated 72nd Combined Preliminary Competitive Examination for July 26, 2026, from 12 pm to 2 pm across multiple districts in Bihar. The Commission will soon release admit cards and examination centre details. The announcement comes weeks after BPSC completed its record-breaking 70th Combined Competitive Examination recruitment.

11 Jul 2026 11:33 am
Centre orders probe after NCERT fails to defend paper supplier blacklisting in Delhi High Court

The Ministry of Education has ordered an inquiry into NCERT after it failed to defend its decision to blacklist a paper supplier before the Delhi High Court. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has sought strict action against officials responsible while directing a review of procurement procedures, legal handling, and factors contributing to delays in textbook production.

11 Jul 2026 10:57 am
TS EAMCET 2026 Phase 1 seat allotment result released at tgeapcet.nic.in: Direct link to download scorecards here

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has declared the TS EAMCET (TG EAPCET) 2026 Phase 1 seat allotment result, enabling candidates to check their admission status online. Those allotted seats must complete tuition fee payment and self-reporting between July 10 and July 14 to confirm admission. The allotment order can be downloaded from the official counselling portal.

11 Jul 2026 8:57 am
JEECUP 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result released at jeecup.admissions.nic.in: Direct link to download scorecards

The Joint Entrance Examination Council (Polytechnic), Uttar Pradesh has declared the JEECUP 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result on its counselling portal. Candidates can log in to check their allotted institute and course, download the allotment letter, and complete admission formalities, including fee payment, document verification, and Freeze/Float selection, within the scheduled deadlines to secure their seats.

11 Jul 2026 8:05 am
She cleared UPSC twice, but her dream was always IAS: Meet the doctor who chose policymaking over medicine

Dr Ritika Aima, an MBBS graduate from Uttarakhand, cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination twice, first securing AIR 186 to join the IPS before improving to AIR 33 and achieving her dream of becoming an IAS officer. Motivated by a desire to influence healthcare through policymaking, she chose public administration over clinical practice. Now serving in the Gujarat cadre, she encourages aspirants to stay resilient, keep a Plan B and pursue purpose-driven careers.

11 Jul 2026 7:33 am
Assam ITI round 4 seat allotment result 2026 out at itiassam.admissions.nic.in; direct link here

Assam ITI Round 4 seat allotment results are now available on the official counselling website. Candidates must download their allotment letters and complete admissions by July 14, 2026. Required documents include marksheets, certificates, and photographs for verification. Round 5 results will be announced on July 15, 2026, with admissions on July 16 and 17. Failure to report on time may result in losing the allotted seat.

10 Jul 2026 6:11 pm
JoSAA counselling 2026 round 4 seat allotment result out at josaa.nic.in; complete reporting by July 13

JoSAA has announced the Round 4 seat allotment results for counselling 2026. Candidates must complete online reporting and fee payment by July thirteenth. The final round of seat allotment results will be announced on July sixteenth. Those securing seats in the final round must report for verification by July twenty-first. This counselling process is for admissions to BTech programs across various institutions.

10 Jul 2026 6:04 pm
AIAPGET 2026 registration begins at exams.nta.ac.in; check key dates and direct link to apply

The National Testing Agency has opened AIAPGET 2026 postgraduate registration. Eligible candidates can apply online until July 30, 2026, for AYUSH admissions. The computer-based entrance examination is scheduled for August 22, 2026. Application corrections will be accepted from August 1 to August 2, 2026. This exam facilitates admission to MD, MS, and DM programs in various AYUSH disciplines.

10 Jul 2026 5:36 pm
Three Prelims failures, one Mains setback: How Tripti Kalhan turned disappointment into AIR 199 in UPSC

After facing three Preliminary exam failures and one Mains setback, Tripti Kalhan secured AIR 199 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2023. The Uttar Pradesh native took a year-long break, reassessed her preparation strategy, and changed her optional subject from Public Administration to Anthropology before returning with renewed focus. Reflecting on her journey, she now advises aspirants to keep a Plan B, emphasising that resilience, adaptability and sustained effort were key to her eventual

10 Jul 2026 4:55 pm
AIBE 21 final answer key 2026 out at allindiabarexamination.com; BCI to release result soon: Check direct link

The Bar Council of India has released the AIBE 21 final answer key. This key is now available for download on the official Bar Council website. Candidates can review the revised answers after objections were considered. The AIBE 21 results will be declared between July 15 and July 18. Students can check their scores by logging into the official portal.

10 Jul 2026 4:45 pm
AIIMS Paramedical result 2026 out at aiimsexams.ac.in; counselling schedule to be released soon: Check direct link here

AIIMS New Delhi has announced the Paramedical 2026 entrance exam results. Qualified candidates can now check the official AIIMS website for their names. The provisional list is for the August 2026 Allied and Health Care courses. Individual scorecards are available for download after logging in. Further details on seat allocation and counselling will be released soon.

10 Jul 2026 4:30 pm
OJEE second special admit card 2026 out at ojee.nic.in: Direct link to download hall ticket here

The OJEE Committee has released the Second/Special 2026 admit card online. Candidates can download their hall tickets using their application credentials now. The Computer Based Test examination is scheduled from July 13 to July 15. Various courses like B.Tech, MBA, and MCA will have different exam dates. Candidates must carry their admit card and a valid photo ID to the center.

10 Jul 2026 4:08 pm
Assam schools face twin challenge: 32,321 have fewer than 30 students, 60,032 teacher posts vacant

Assam's schools grapple with thousands of teacher vacancies and declining student numbers. Nearly twenty-five thousand educational institutions have requested provincialisation from the government. Official data reveals over sixty thousand teaching posts remain unfilled across the state. Many schools operate without the required student-teacher ratio, impacting classroom quality. The government is taking steps to fill vacancies and strengthen the education system.

10 Jul 2026 3:34 pm
IIT Madras honours 1,842 NPTEL Stars from South India for lifelong learning excellence

IIT Madras honoured 1,842 NPTEL Stars from South India during a campus event recognising outstanding achievement in online learning. The January-April 2026 semester recorded 36.8 lakh enrolments and 10,763 NPTEL Star awardees nationwide, including 8,011 first-time recipients. The institute also highlighted the NPTEL Pre-Doctoral Fellowship and the NPTEL-GATE portal. Learners and faculty shared experiences on how the platform has supported higher education, research opportunities and continuous p

10 Jul 2026 2:30 pm
JENPAS UG 2026: WBJEEB releases OMR images, response sheets; raise objections by July 11

The WBJEEB has released OMR images and recorded responses for JENPAS UG 2026 candidates. Candidates can view and download these details from the official WBJEEB portal. Those unsatisfied can submit challenges until July eleventh, paying a processing fee. Responses are displayed for Category-I and Category-II questions, with specific symbols for unattempted ones. The board will review all valid claims before finalizing scores and ranks.

10 Jul 2026 1:56 pm
Odisha CPET 2026 provisional marks objection facility begins today at SAMS portal, check details

The Odisha Higher Education Department will open the CPET 2026 objection window soon. Candidates can submit their objections online through the SAMS portal from July 10. The objection facility will remain open until July 13, 2026. Results for Teacher Education Courses 2026 will be published separately. Final merit lists will be released after all objections are verified.

10 Jul 2026 1:10 pm
Bharatanatyam production on Pandharpur Wari to support girls education

FUEL Education Institution will present Mauli A Timeless Tradition, a Bharatanatyam production inspired by the spiritual journey of the Pandharpur Wari, on July 12 at MES Auditorium, Kothrud, Pune. The 75-minute performance by acclaimed dancer and choreographer Bala Devi Chandrashekar will showcase the devotion and teachings of Warkari saints through classical dance. The event will also support the education of 10 girl students through CSR initiatives, blending cultural preservation with social

10 Jul 2026 12:41 pm
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta: All schools to hold 'good touch, bad touch' sessions under POCSO awareness drive

Delhi schools will conduct good touch and bad touch awareness sessions this month. Child protection committees will be established in all schools by July's end. Teachers and staff will receive training on the POCSO Act and child safety protocols. The campaign involves police, counsellors, and anganwadi workers supporting the initiative. Students will also receive self-defence training and gender sensitisation sessions.

10 Jul 2026 12:38 pm
Delhi DoE EWS admission 2026 lottery result announced at edudel.nic.in; parents can check school allotment details here

The Delhi Directorate of Education has released the second round EWS/DG admission 2026 lottery result process after conducting the computerised draw today, July 10, 2026. The merit list will be available online through official admission portals. Around 5,000 candidates are included in the 123-page result document for 2025-26 admissions. Selected candidates will receive school allotment details through SMS and must prepare income, residence and category certificates for document verification.

10 Jul 2026 12:29 pm
TS ECET 2026 round 2 seat allotment result out at tgecet.nic.in; candidates must report to allotted colleges by July 13

Telangana Council of Higher Education released TS ECET 2026 round two seat allotment results. Candidates can check their allotment status online using their login credentials. Those allotted seats must pay fees and report to colleges by July thirteenth. The counselling process is for engineering and pharmacy admissions across Telangana state. Spot admissions will conclude by July twentieth for remaining seats.

10 Jul 2026 12:20 pm
He left his engineering job at Tech Mahindra to pursue his passion for cinema; two years later, his debut film earned Rs 40 crore

Former Tech Mahindra network engineer Sai Marthand has emerged as one of Telugu cinemas breakout directors after his debut film Little Hearts became a surprise box office success in 2025. In a resurfaced Instagram post, he humorously recalled watching films and filmmaker interviews during his work-from-home days before quitting in 2023 to pursue filmmaking. The films success earned him industry recognition, and he is now preparing his next project with actor Adivi Sesh.

10 Jul 2026 11:32 am
AIIMS Paramedical result 2026 to be released today at aiimsexams.ac.in; merit list will determine counselling eligibility for candidates

AIIMS, New Delhi is scheduled to announce the AIIMS Paramedical Result 2026 today, July 10, 2026, for candidates who appeared in the BSc Paramedical entrance examination. The result will be released as a merit list PDF on the official examination portal. Qualified candidates will become eligible for online counselling and seat allocation. The merit list will include roll numbers, ranks and percentiles, while shortlisted candidates must complete document verification during the admission process.

10 Jul 2026 10:44 am
JoSAA 2026 Round 4 counselling result today at josaa.nic.in; candidates must complete reporting by July 13

JoSAA is scheduled to announce the Round 4 seat allotment result today, July 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. Candidates can check their provisional allotment status and cutoff ranks through the official portal. Those allotted seats must complete online reporting, document upload and fee payment between July 10 and July 13. Round 4 is the final opportunity to choose the Float or Slide option before the fifth and final round of counselling on July 16.

10 Jul 2026 10:22 am
JEECUP 2026 Round 2 seat allotment today; candidates to complete verification and fee payment after allocation

The JEECUP 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result is scheduled to be released today, July 10, 2026, on the official counselling portal. Candidates can download their provisional allotment letters using their application credentials. Those allotted seats must complete the Freeze or Float option, fee payment and document verification between July 11 and July 14. Candidates dissatisfied with their allotment can opt for Float and participate in Round 3 choice filling beginning on July 16.

10 Jul 2026 10:01 am
Meet the IIT Kanpur graduate who became an IPS officer, won a Gallantry Medal, and is now leaving the service at 37

Jagmohan Meena, a 2013-batch Odisha cadre IPS officer and IIT Kanpur graduate, has decided to resign from the service at 37, citing personal reasons and long-term career planning. Born in Rajasthan's Sikar district, he secured AIR 849 in the 2012 UPSC Civil Services Examination and later received the Police Medal for Gallantry in 2019 for anti-Maoist operations. Meena plans to explore private-sector opportunities after completing the formal resignation process.

10 Jul 2026 9:36 am
TS EAMCET 2026 Phase 1 seat allotment to be released today; online self-reporting begins after allotment

The Telangana Council of Higher Education is scheduled to release the TS EAMCET (TG EAPCET) 2026 Phase 1 seat allotment result today, July 10, 2026. Candidates can check their provisional allotment status on the official counselling portal after the link is activated. Those allotted seats must complete online self-reporting and tuition fee payment between July 10 and July 14. Phase 2 counselling registration will begin on July 17, while physical reporting is not required during Phase 1.

10 Jul 2026 9:06 am
Are schools closed in Telangana today? Private schools suspend classes amid bandh

Many private and corporate schools across Telangana are closed today, July 10, 2026, because of a statewide bandh organised by student groups, while the state government has not declared an official holiday. Government schools have received no closure notification, although protests may affect normal operations. The bandh has been called over school consolidation plans, fee regulation, and vacancies in the education department. Parents have been advised to verify school operations directly with

10 Jul 2026 8:50 am
Karnataka UUCMS semester results 2026 declared at uucms.karnataka.gov.in; UG and PG students can download digital marks cards here

The Department of Higher Education, Government of Karnataka, has announced the UUCMS 2026 semester results for undergraduate and postgraduate courses across participating state universities. Students can download their provisional digital marks cards by logging into the unified portal with their enrolment number and password. The platform displays internal assessment and theory examination marks together. Authorities have also provided helpline and email support for login issues, data discrepanc

10 Jul 2026 8:41 am
AIBE 21 final answer key 2026 to release today; results soon at allindiabarexamination.com

AIBE 21 final answer key 2026: The Bar Council of India (BCI) is scheduled to release the AIBE 21 Final Answer Key 2026 on July 10, 2026, following the completion of the objection review process. The AIBE 21 results are expected between July 15 and July 18. Candidates can download the revised answer key from the official portal and check qualifying marks. The BCI has also outlined the Certificate of Practice issuance process, including digital verification, physical distribution and document col

10 Jul 2026 7:52 am
AIIMS INI SS round 2 seat allocation result 2026 released at aiimsexams.ac.in: Direct link to download scorecards here

AIIMS New Delhi has declared the INI SS DM/M.Ch. Round 2 Institute Allocation Result for the July 2026 session. The allocation has been prepared using candidates' previously submitted preferences and merit rankings for admissions to AIIMS, PGIMER, JIPMER, NIMHANS and SCTIMST. Candidates can check the result online and complete the required admission formalities within the prescribed timeline.

9 Jul 2026 8:02 pm
Jharkhand PECE admit card 2026 released at polycet.jceceb.org.in: Direct link to download hall tickets

The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has released the Jharkhand PECE 2026 admit cards on its official website. Candidates appearing for the July 12 polytechnic entrance examination can download their hall tickets using their login credentials. Aspirants should verify all details carefully and carry a printed admit card to the examination centre, as it is mandatory for entry.

9 Jul 2026 7:37 pm
What is going on in CBSE? Class 10 students grow anxious as second board result delay stretches to 50 days

Forty-nine days after the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Examination concluded, over 6.68 lakh students are still awaiting their results, with no official declaration date announced. The prolonged delay has sparked widespread concern on X, where students and parents say pending results are disrupting Class 11 admissions, stream selection, and academic planning.

9 Jul 2026 6:38 pm
A 15-year-old student in Japan allegedly used ChatGPT to carry out a cyberattack, sparking debate over AI misuse

The arrest of a 15-year-old student in Japan for allegedly using ChatGPT to assist in a cyberattack has intensified concerns over the misuse of artificial intelligence by young users. The incident highlights the urgent need for schools and parents to combine AI education with digital ethics, cybersecurity awareness, and responsible technology use as AI becomes increasingly accessible.

9 Jul 2026 6:05 pm
Gujarat PGCET 2026 final answer key out; result expected by July 10: Direct link to download here

The Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Gujarat, has released the Gujarat PGCET 2026 final answer key for ME and MTech admissions. Candidates can download the subject-wise answer keys to estimate their scores using the official marking scheme. With the objection process complete, the Gujarat PGCET 2026 results are expected to be announced on or before July 10.

9 Jul 2026 4:48 pm